The 'G'

Nothing gangsta-related: it's Melburnians' nickname for their local cricket ground, the MCG, where I went yesterday afternoon to see England being polished off on the third day of the fourth test. Obviously I could have wished the sporting circumstances slightly different, but it was worth the $30 just for the atmosphere (80,000 people make quite a racket), for the chance to see some legendary players in action for almost the last time, and for the advert reading 'Advanced Hair Studio Congratulates Shane Warne on 700' (anyone remember that buttock-clenchingly embarrassing ad for hair replacement he did with Graham Gooch a few years back? Bet he loves being reminded of that one) Great stuff, although must admit I was glad not to be wearing anything identifying me as an England supporter - overheard one English fan being asked if he needed a lighter for his hat, ouch...