Bank Hol Monday: Made the short trip to Lords after some of the strong refill filter coffee at Spoons. Chilled at the home of cricket. Sometimes you don't know when to declare so when a good thing is done for you you find yourself taking full advantage of it. I never predicted an England win and in the end the margin was comprehensive. In the middle we saw a hand from Coriander son but he needed to make a ton. Different Stokes; the One Who Makes Things Happen. Shades of Flintoff, Beefy. After the fastest ever ton which built a lead as handsome as that he took 2 in 2 balls to bring a wall of noise. It's all about timing in life; the magic which makes others play catchup. We said a while ago that we would go to see this; and it was well worth the £20. Afterwards went to the Windsor Castle; recounting my work stint at London Business School. Later saw the jubilant Norwich fans; they were a good laugh.
Sunday early afternoon met up with a Palace fan mate; the people you meet, the glittering diamonds who make life electrifying..thank you life, I salute you. Watching the match was a wonderful experience..arms aloft. We permeated the Top 10, up one on last year. You might think i'm a mad sports nut but we celebrate what that is glorious in life. The sense of community, my last 6 year history with the area. You leave me with abiding memories.
From there me and Max went to Carshalton. Saw morris dancing, folky bands. I had a gorge vegetarian lasagne. Did some bouncing with a Palace fan musician.
When do you 'punish' yourself and when do you reward? People talk about unforced errors. There are learned behaviours. Go with the flow or against it? It's man management; tactical. Different responses with different people. Change something as it's happening. Or proactively.