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Post by newby on Mar 27, 2024 19:34:34 GMT
Looks like we have the capability to score zillions of runs, can we get 20 wickets though. A lot depending on fitness of course, but the short term overseas option is looking more and more unlikely by the day, at least as far as the first half of the CC is concerned.
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Post by hawke on Mar 27, 2024 22:54:51 GMT
noble soul Karma
yes it was lovely in Lower Wharfedale around mid afternoon
very frustrating but it’s early for cricket
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Post by newby on Mar 28, 2024 10:34:36 GMT
No play today because of a wet outfield. So much for the encouraging guff from the Head groundsman a week ago with reference to the drainage.
It's probably understandable but calling it off so early seems to indicate nobody can be bothered.
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Post by davemorton on Mar 28, 2024 15:04:49 GMT
So, will I turn up next Friday to find a business closed sign on a locked gate? I have had no acknowledgement of payment, no membership package, nothing to suggest that the YCCC wing of the business even exists. Except a website, and fake businesses have those.
Well, I can always join Lancashire, I suppose.
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Post by karma on Mar 28, 2024 15:23:59 GMT
No play today because of a wet outfield. So much for the encouraging guff from the Head groundsman a week ago with reference to the drainage. It's probably understandable but calling it off so early seems to indicate nobody can be bothered. A couple of years ago, same fixture and first game for new coach Otis Gibson but at Weetwood. Similar damp conditions but Gibson said words to the effect that " nets are fine hit the best practice is to play a competitive game" . Both teams wanted to play and the umpires accepted that , and play they did
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Post by karma on Mar 28, 2024 15:28:32 GMT
So, will I turn up next Friday to find a business closed sign on a locked gate? I have had no acknowledgement of payment, no membership package, nothing to suggest that the YCCC wing of the business even exists. Except a website, and fake businesses have those. Well, I can always join Lancashire, I suppose. My members package turned up today and I've heard from a couple of other too. The 2023 members card will be the 2024 card, if you have one. If not contact the ticket office for a replacement by phone or e-mail
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Post by davemorton on Mar 28, 2024 16:28:24 GMT
To be honest, I've just been outside for the first time today (4pm) and it is FREEZING, with drizzle blown on a biting wind. We shouldn't be even contemplating playing for another three weeks, then a warm-up game around April 20th, first f-c game a week after that.
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Post by hawke on Mar 28, 2024 18:24:01 GMT
I wasn’t a member last year. Knew I would not get to many matches so booked individual tickets when I needed to. More optimistic this year. So I took out membership and all info and card has arrived today.
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Post by newby on Mar 28, 2024 19:20:39 GMT
Me too, well done the Royal Mail. I'll get there for one day next weekend with a bit of luck.
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Post by davemorton on Mar 29, 2024 12:25:10 GMT
It seems we are now playing Durham CCC in a 2-day friendly, at Headingley, Saturday and Sunday. Doubtless Yorkshire are hoping to keep this secret, but Durham have let the cat out of the bag. I wonder if the gates will be open.
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Post by donnylad on Mar 29, 2024 15:05:04 GMT
Talking of wet outfields ... does anyone else remember the link to the webcam whilst the new stand was being built. Masses of machinery and the like driven around in front of the new stand. Mud bath left behind and standing water?
Remember the apparent impossibility of getting the water off the covers through things called 'pipes' (obtainable from all good DIY shops)and getting it to the edge of the field drains instead of simply dragging the covers around and tipping the water anywhere just off the square.
I am sure I am not imagining these sights ........
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Post by newby on Mar 30, 2024 8:42:55 GMT
The Yorkshire v Durham game is actually Sunday and Monday and has been widely advertised as being behind closed doors. Fair enough as far as I am concerned, though the easily outraged feel a little outraged by such a thing.
Hopefully they can get the pitch dry on what promises to be a fine Saturday and Sunday before the recent changeable weather returns.
On the drainage, I certainly do remember not just the webcam, but sitting there under my umbrella watching the very short pipes running the water off the covers onto the playing area towards the Football stand and fuming as the start of play was delayed, or play was called off because of a 'problem area' the Umpires weren't happy with.
I still suspect it is going on now but I no longer travel to Headingley to watch it rain as I used to do, so can't be certain.
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Post by davemorton on Mar 30, 2024 10:29:25 GMT
Membership package arrived this morning, including new card. I wonder if it will work?
Two good things: included are FOUR complimentary tickets for Championship days at Headingley (not Scarborough); and there is a detailed list in the booklet (page 11) of those Counties with whom we have a reciprocal agreement, 9 of them, giving access to grounds and member areas for games not involving Yorkshire.
My expectation is that I will be able to watch more 2nd XI / Academy cricket than last season.
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Post by newby on Mar 30, 2024 12:00:14 GMT
Just need the new seasons playfair and good to go. I'm relying on my old card having the games loaded and working better than it did last season. Several times I had to resort to using my 5 year old grandson's card to work the gate. If they keep records they will notice he attended a lot more games than I did, and all by himself too. Still I got in which is the main thing.
I don't expect to use the reciprocal arrangement agreement but It's a pleasing addition for some I'm sure. The 4 complimentary tickets I will use.
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Post by karma on Mar 30, 2024 15:06:02 GMT
Membership package arrived this morning, including new card. I wonder if it will work? Two good things: included are FOUR complimentary tickets for Championship days at Headingley (not Scarborough); and there is a detailed list in the booklet (page 11) of those Counties with whom we have a reciprocal agreement, 9 of them, giving access to grounds and member areas for games not involving Yorkshire. My expectation is that I will be able to watch more 2nd XI / Academy cricket than last season. Dave, I'm so pleased and relieved your membership package arrived . I think the reciprocal arrangement was developed for exactly someone like you, loyal to Yorkshire but free to visit other grounds on your travels.Have 📷 , will travel. As for the 2nds ,I'm looking forward to visiting BPA again (to see how the money has been spent) and Barnsley, years since I've been there
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