Mon 17th Jun 24

 Can't be profligate; it doesn't always even out.

Took about 6 hrs to go from Huntingdon-Manchester. Bought steels from Peterborough; there was time as i took the earlier train as a cautious prep. Broke them in, wore them. Had a Yorkshire Tea on the train. Saw Luke at Doncaster station. Was rainy in Sheffield.

Fabulous shift at Old Trafford cricket club. The workrate, understanding with the management. Foo Fighters came on just before 8pm; so many memorable songs, a tribute to Taylor Hawkins.I took a video.'I believe i have waited long enough'-what a line from Walk. Felt like i was dreaming. Scooted before the end; didn't want to get caught up in overloaded trams. Didn't want to go to garish places in town; was a good spirit though- i was called Mr Bombastic..long summer vibes. Drunks in Wolverhampton; they were trying to sit in the driver's seat. Stopped in Birmingham; got an energy drink, sandwich, saw some of Spain v Croatia. For some reason we also stopped in Luton Airport so arrived into North London 20 mins late. There was a truncated gym workout; kettlebells but was able to get the first train to Huntingdon. We hung out at the yard ahead of the day's 3 Euros matches. Saw first half of Slovenia v Denmark indoors before catching the second half at our local; no London Pride or red wine- boo.

I liked Bellingham's shoulder charge at a Serbian-who took it quite well. Earlier in the day there had been scuffles in Germany; 'here come the Serbians' but it was mainly throwing plastic chairs. Would've liked to have seen Gordon who is direct but Gallacher, Bowen coming on was exciting enough. Don't know where i'll watch Thursday's 5pm match yet.

Didn't get the 5.08am train from Huntingdon; had a coffee, did the washing up. Walked to town; lovely day, got the 6.10am to Finsbury Park. No time for the gym in Finchley Road. Normally getting up 4am is do-able. Think i'll go back up tonight.