18 July 2013

'Blowers' sets the scene

     
The Ashes

England versus Australia

Day one at Lords, 20 minutes into the opening session.

On the radio, Henry 'Blowers' Blofeld is describing the scene.

"One or two pigeons cavorting away over there...". 
     
This is standard opening fare for Henry, and much appreciated by his legion of fans.
    
        
His eye now in, he fixes on the white chalk marks of the bowlers' run-ups at either end of the wicket.  

"It's like a crossword puzzle that had, perhaps, a drink too much." 
           
 detail
 A Person Looks At A Work Of Art/
 someone looks at something ...
 
 LOGOS/HA HA

      

 Admirer with banner at Headingley, Leeds, 8 August 1996

 detail
 A Person Looks At A Work Of Art/
 someone looks at something ...
 
 LOGOS/HA HA