Softball, London style
Some call it rounders. I call it softball, London style.
Apparently the American ex-pats around town have convinced enough Brits to create a softball league, of which I am a part. We play in Regent's Park one night a week. For me, it's become a sort of equalizer. I mean, here is one area of my life in London where I actually know the rules, and know how to play, and compared to the other ladies in our league, I am not half bad.
It's funny watching the rookies learn how to hold a bat. I was trying to explain some points to a British woman, who was looking more and more confused, when a fellow Brit chimed in, "Let me explain it to her in terms she can understand." He proceeded to compare it to cricket, and immediately a light bulb appeared over the newbie's head. But it's really not at all like cricket, to my mind. Especially when it comes to batting -- it's a different kind of swing.
What I will say in favor of the Brits who play with us -- they are good sports and eager to learn, and they bring better beer than my U.S. counterparts would. So eat your heart out, Mike Mussina! (Did I just use an exclamation point?
Apparently the American ex-pats around town have convinced enough Brits to create a softball league, of which I am a part. We play in Regent's Park one night a week. For me, it's become a sort of equalizer. I mean, here is one area of my life in London where I actually know the rules, and know how to play, and compared to the other ladies in our league, I am not half bad.
It's funny watching the rookies learn how to hold a bat. I was trying to explain some points to a British woman, who was looking more and more confused, when a fellow Brit chimed in, "Let me explain it to her in terms she can understand." He proceeded to compare it to cricket, and immediately a light bulb appeared over the newbie's head. But it's really not at all like cricket, to my mind. Especially when it comes to batting -- it's a different kind of swing.
What I will say in favor of the Brits who play with us -- they are good sports and eager to learn, and they bring better beer than my U.S. counterparts would. So eat your heart out, Mike Mussina! (Did I just use an exclamation point?
posted by Mrs. Werbenmanjensen at 9:20 PM
2 Comments:
Very funny
Really enjoying your site
Keep it up!!!!!! - yes, I am a Yank
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