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At least you had an afternoon of pagan sex before she left. Don't worry, you'll soon get over it and back into the saddle again. I hate cyclists, I really do.

Did Montrose not have the first black manager in Scotland called Dave Smith a few years back?

I am of the same opinion that it wont matter what the results of the test are (they don't conclusively tell you whether the baby has one of these conditions, but indicate the potential risk of he/she having it) because we wouldn't abort either, but would be able to be better prepared for something being wrong with the baby. I suppose things will become clearer at the 20 week scan at the start of July. This potential parenthood lark is fairly nerve-shredding!!!

Petty things that get on my nerves-women who wear sunglasses on top of their heads as a fashion accessory and not as sunglasses. They look like tools. And I hate cyclists who don't use cycle paths, especially in Holyrood Park.

Went along with wife this morning to get the 15 week blood test for the likelihood of down's, spina bifida and Edward's syndrome. Was anyone else scared sh*tless waiting for the results?

True. Although I do like the shorter format I wouldn't like to see 20/20 take over from 50 over matches. One good thing about 20/20 judging by the crowds in South Africa for the IPL is that has created an interest in cricket. Perhaps people who wouldn't be interested in going to a test match can instead take in a 20/20 match.

It is a lovely day here in Edinburgh at the moment, tempted to feign sickness and head along. But of course, I would not do such a thing.

I like it-I think it has its place in cricket, but alongside one day matches and tests as opposed to instead of either of them. I also enjoy playing it, I think if makes you concentrate more because each ball is more important in the context of the game.

Much as I enjoy the IPL it does seem to have been going on forever.

I was more surprised by the fact that Scotland got 250 in reply.

Sorry, I wasn't paying attention. Hope it goes okay for you.

Can gentlemen attend too? My wife is currently about 12 weeks preggers and we are going to see the community midwife tomorrow and for a scan too, I think. Early days I know, but I get the feeling I will be dragged along to some of these ante-natal class thingies when the time comes.

Good stuff, glad you enjoyed it. Glad someone got a game this weekend in spite of the crappy weather.

Apologies. Hopefully the weather will be okay this weekend and we see some cricketing action.

Hopefully you haven't got swine flu!!

Can't wait for the East of Scotland league season to start again this weekend and a chance to get away from the wife on a Saturday on a regular basis. Anyone else playing this weekend?

Loads of clubs in Edinburgh, most with several teams that cover a wide range of abilities. Not based in the south but Murrayfield DAFS are a go-getting, forward thinking club with 4 teams who play their home games at Roseburn Park (right next to Murrayfield Stadium). If you are interested check the website at www.murrayfield-dafscc.co.uk, contact details are on their too.

I would concentrate on getting the basics right because that will stand you in good stead to start with. Once you improve and your confidence builds up you can then start to play those kind of shots. It's not quite as easy as it looks on telly, so concentrate on your basic technique first which will help you avoid being pummelled by a rock-hard ball hurled at a rapid pace at you.

Choon, although I thought you had typed Artmedia at first

Have been hitting the driving range recently and not doing too bad, although my short game (as always) needs work. I haven't played a round for years but I think I am more mature now and would probably enjoy it more than when I was younger and getting frustrated all the time. Does anyone know of any decent cheap-ish golf clubs in the Edinburgh area that would be suitable for relative novices?

Orbital - the Moebius

Probably safer just to fondle his own nut-containing bag, avoiding getting a slapping from 2 angry ladies.

For keeping all the wires together?

Rolf Harris - Johnny Day

The Godfather-first time I have ever watched it despite wanting to do so for years. Very fine film. 9/10