I get the weirdest thoughts sometimes. :-)
The weather was
pleasantly sunny today, so I went out for a walk in the early afternoon.
There’s a fairly
big pond near my place – there were a couple of elderly gentlemen, seated by
the edge, basking in the sunshine and fishing in the pond.
I don't know why, but I paused
for a few minutes. I think it was just to see if anything would happen. Maybe a
fish would bite.
But nothing happened.
That is when it struck me.
Maybe fishing is like Test cricket.
People of an older generation spending hours
sitting in one place, waiting patiently and intently for something to happen.
Occasionally a wicket falls (just like a fish
bites) – and they get very excited. Discussing the event. Analysing it.
And then it is back to the long wait.
Sometimes you think the fish has taken the bait,
you are excited – but it turns out to be a false alarm. Much like an appeal in
Test cricket that's turned down.
Sometimes nothing happens ALL day - and yet you
feel satisfied that you've enjoyed the proceedings.
Yes, fishing and Test cricket. Lots in common. :-)
