[UK-CONTEST] BERU and Cricket

[Clive Whelan]

I was quite struck during a recent QSO with OM Ed G(U)3SQX, by 
an analogy that he drew between ( the upcoming) BERU and 
Cricket.

On reflection, the following are clearly shared attributes of 
the "games";

1. As old as the hills

2. Played only in the Commonwealth ( well almost).

3. Beyond the comprehension of the rest of the world, who cannot 
understand the subtleties.

4. Sometimes slow and boring.

5. Despite 4 above, demanding of the players at the highest 
level.

6. Capable of uniting the most disparate of cultures. ( Note 
that a Welshman once captained England and can still hold his 
head up in the Principality!).


However, certain dissimilarities are also apparent, amongst 
them:

A. No lunch and tea breaks.

B. No drinks brought on when the going gets tough.

C. You don't have to dress up( although it's not against the 
rules!).

D. A good night's sleep is not guaranteed.


73


Clive
GW3NJW
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