The tourists were at full strength on day 2 with Terry Dack returned to the land of the living albeit walking in ever decreasing circles in search of his phone. It was a long drive to Ingham where Norwich play and Pipey's suggested meeting place proved to be a bit up-market and so a better alternative was found several miles away where the Trolley found a soul mate. There was rain in the air as we arrived at the picturesque ground and Smudger lost the toss to condemn the tourists to an early fielding spell. Ali 'Gunner Gould' Horne and Paul 'White Trainers' Duhig were the umpires as the game started once Potter had been talked down from his spell on the roof. The Norwich openers pounced on some early wayward bowling from MLS and JD2, taking full advantage of the smaller boundary. A catch by Thomas Oakley ended the opening stand after which JD2 found a good line and not inconsiderable movement to take his first Michelle in senior cricket. James Haylett's driving had sent his father searching for a medicinal brandy but his bowling was less wayward in taking 3 wickets. Fat Cas was sacked from keeping wicket to be replaced by MLS and he was allowed to replace James Haylett in the attack. Norwich were in a sorry state but there was some resistance from the lower order whose number included Rob Duhig. Rob proceeded to beat his career best for the second time in 3 days until he was stumped off the wily Cas after a staggering stay at the crease. Potter launched himself into the first over before Matt Sutton got a golden duck n the next. Smudger played a couple of glorious off drives before rain drove the players from the field. The shower became torrential forcing the game to be abandoned. The fines ensued with several players being shown undue leniency. It was then back to Dereham to find a pub in which to watch Essex triumph in the T20.
 

Wednesday began with a Texas Scramble, instigated by Ali Horne in the early hours, where the Trolley thought he was Pele much to the chagrin of the other players on the course whose ball he was kicking. A desperate call from Pipey, who found that the opposition would be much stronger than anticipated, led to a scramble for cricket gear amongst those selected. On being asked to bat, Potter rued his decision to stay up until 5 and was nowhere near making contact with his first 10 balls. He didn't take much longer to pass 50 in an innings that contained 6 fours and 6 sixes. You will be surprised to hear that Cockinson was a little more sedate at the other end. With the openers gone, there were good innings from Chris Haylett, Thomas Oakley, Smudger and Aaron Hills as the 40 over score passed 260.
Mattishall's reply began at a furious pace with an early finish in prospect. However Hillsy, yes Aaron Hills, removed both openers in an impressive opening spell. The Pig induced self destruction on a couple before Gaylett (J) was introduced to the attack. The overseas star was smarting from assault by Potter and launched James into the deep where Darren Mills was found loitering beneath the ball. The betting fraternity didn't offer much encouragement but the champagne moment duly arrived as he grasped the ball at the second attempt. The hosts were in big trouble but continued to go for the runs. They fell some 20 runs short with Darren adding a maiden wicket to his catch.
It is staggering to note that Julie Cason was still upright at this stage. Ali Horne arranged a trivia quiz with questions (and answers) of which only li is capable. Bones and Bambi arrived and may well be plunged into action on day 4.
 

The final day of the tour saw a mid-morning departure from Dereham to play the game at Hockerill on the way home. The Trolleys departed early to go straight home but most of the party attended for some part of the game. A long delay in Brandon saw Smudger tempted to abandon ship on passing the local home brew establishment. There was a slight problem locating each other in the pub in Bishops Stortford after a less than friendly welcome in the designated hostelry. On arriving at the ground, the tourists were supplemented by some fresh faces from home. The newcomers did not make much impact at first as Green slipped to 29 fo3 before Cockinson (22) joined Short Shorts in a stand of 80 whilst Charley Smith wrapped up the shoulder championship. Aaron Hills continued to surprise everyone with an excellent 62 as the pair took the score to 232. Matt Sutton (119) completed his first century for the club before the declaration came at 248 for 6.
The spectators amongst the tourists departed at the tea interval and missed out on Hockerill making a fierce assault on the total. Sanders and Brady provided an excellent platform with 84 for the first wicket. Potter an Matt Simmons (2-29) applied the brake until Sanders launched into Potter, striking him for 22 in one over on his way to a splendid century. He was run out going for an optimistic second which virtually ended Hockerill's challenge before the last rites were played out with the farce of Bambi bowled an over that featured neither line nor length.
 

The drama was not confined to Monday to Friday as it was discovered the James and Rob Duhig had managed to collect all their gear together and leave it at the hotel. Who knows what state it will be in after Ali Horne has collected it.