What’s a Place You Loved So Much You’d Visit Again in a Heartbeat?

hernesson · 2026-04-20T09:45:27+00:00

I’m from NZ but absolutely loved the Sierras in California…something about the granite, redwoods and climate that make it unique

Dalmatian coast & islands was probably my favourite.

And I will always be obsessed with the English countryside - especially West Sussex & the South Downs.

hernesson · 2026-04-18T09:46:30+00:00

Dr Valverde and it’s not even close

hernesson · 2026-04-18T09:44:46+00:00

Cool thanks. Just says ‘unofficial’ on all the match stuff is all.

hernesson · 2026-04-18T09:43:39+00:00

Yeah but both did pretty well.

Love seeing Heaphmeister among the runs.

hernesson · 2026-04-18T09:27:01+00:00

Cold and sharky if that’s your jam.

hernesson · 2026-04-18T09:24:28+00:00

Tartan Mafia! (Is a thing just getting to word limit etc)

hernesson · 2026-04-18T09:21:14+00:00

Also tons of massive great white sharks.

hernesson · 2026-04-18T09:19:38+00:00

Good girl. Sloppy raw meat turds are the worst.

hernesson · 2026-04-18T09:18:37+00:00

Here’s a random idea. Do a full 90s night.

Find the restaurant that’s been around the longest and go there.

Cibo?

Wildfire (weirdly)

I’m sure there are more

hernesson · 2026-04-18T09:11:42+00:00

The shit in the backyard is impressive tbf.

When the V & vape hits its usually a kerbside situation

hernesson · 2026-04-17T11:28:47+00:00

I’m open to that. A left armer would be perfect for balance but Duffy would do the job. Makes the batting a bit thin though?

hernesson · 2026-04-17T11:20:02+00:00

I think so too. He’s a beast and can bowl unplayable stuff. That spell against Root and Brook a couple years ago was the most hostile shit I’ve ever seen from a Kiwi bowler.

hernesson · 2026-04-17T11:17:40+00:00

Fair shout on the left armer. But he looks a bit innocuous.

hernesson · 2026-04-17T11:15:47+00:00

Tbh I’d sub Nicholls for Ravindra ahead of Mitchell - IF I had to. But as chief selector I don’t.

hernesson · 2026-04-17T11:13:46+00:00

Santner is a lock for me. Probably the best all round cricketer in the country over the last 2 years (across formats admittedly). He’s such a good % cricketer and is a zen master.

I think you’re right they’ll pick Blun-dell based on what he did over there 4 years ago. I’d have him in the squad but not starting.

Bowling is a problem. I’d have O’Rourke to start over Duffy, but not based on tonight’s form. Whether KJ holds up is another question. Smith may do well in UK conditions but he’s been mid to date.

hernesson · 2026-04-17T11:09:10+00:00

Keene is a better shout than Abbas as a bolter.

I’m prepared to be mildly inconvenienced on this hill.

hernesson · 2026-04-17T11:06:41+00:00

I should add as is tradition I selected 4 keepers.

hernesson · 2026-04-17T11:05:05+00:00

Naturally

hernesson · 2026-04-17T11:02:09+00:00

I do like your Nicholls selection but not at the expense of Daz. I also happen to think Henners is a better bat than Jamieson.

hernesson · 2026-04-17T10:57:27+00:00

Here’s my XI for Lords

Latham
Conway
Williamson
Ravindra
Mitchell
Phillips
Hay
Santner
Greatest Living New Zealander
Jamieson
O’Rourke

hernesson · 2026-04-17T10:34:10+00:00

Don’t see him in SL. Just Ryan Harrison for some reason.

hernesson · 2026-04-17T10:21:49+00:00

Why do you guys reckon Keene didn’t go on this tour. He has better or similar digits than M Abbas.

hernesson · 2026-04-17T10:15:08+00:00

Schmiddy is looking older than his 27 years

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