Day 7 Gaborone/Mokolodi

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The Prologue

It has occurred to me that as of yet no one has told our supporters back home in the UK what we actually do on a daily basis.

06.45 - Up and at em.
07.15 - Breakfast with a game of guess the sausage meat
07.30 - Daily joke from Mike Griggs followed by our noble leader Will (who is doing a fantastic job) instructing us on what the plan is for the day.
07.45 - If we are lucky Godfrey, our driver, arrives then we head of to our destinations.
09.00 We begin our coach educations of the local teachers.
12.00 - Lunch and travel to our next destinations.
14.00 The afternoon coaching session begins with the children, our favorite part of the day.
16.00 Home time!!!
18.30 Dinner time at one of Gabs local eateries.
20.30 Coco and bed! (Yeah right)

Headlines


Cricket Without Rhythm

Will and myself decided to sample one of the local night clubs, the scene before us on the dance floor was one of superb dancing, in our less than stable state we decided to bust our moves on the dance floor. In the words of Arlene Phillips (Strictly Come Dancing) we lacked grace, style, timing and footwork but we made up for it in charm and good looks.

Cricket With Blagging

We managed to get ourselves use of the pool at a top hotel, Thanks to the Grand Palm.

Cocktails Without Cricket


Del Boy (MG) Rodney (Mark) and Trigger (Morbster) decided following their swim to sample some Pinocolader from the cocktail bar in true Only Fools and Horses Style. (Fortunately no paparazzi pics have yet emerged of this event - ED)


Veronique Strikes Gold Again

Our tour guide Veronique took us to the Mokolodi Game Reserve where we had the most amazing time.
Champagne reception before we headed out on the 1 hour drive around the park (Thankfully Godfrey was not driving).
Wow and wow, we were amazed by seeing Elephant, Giraffe, Kudu, Springbok, Impala, Ostrich, Bat-eared Rabbit and Cheetahs. Mike Griggs decided to criticise my skills as Meerkat as all I had spotted was a herd of Springboks, I was very grateful for him demonstrating how it was done as he pointed out a chicken -thanks coach………

As this is my final blog, I would like to thank all those who have sponsored me making this amazing trip possible.

Haden Stride - Longhill High School.
Burwash Cricket Club
Burwash Football Club
Sera at Mollys Café
Maggie Foulkes
Dr Peter Harbrough
British Lions Club
Mum and Dad.

Finally to amazing wife Hannah for supporting me on this and everything I do, miss you loads and my kids, Amber, Harry, Evie-Mae and Freddie.

Love Allan

Just For Fun

Lookylikies

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Photos

Will before the press
In a quickly arranged press conference, Will fends off questions concerning his lack of rhythm on the dance floor......

Sunday Catching Drills
Allan demonstrates his professional attitude by partaking in catching drills even on his day off.... do meerkats like water ?

polar bear
(Some reference to ability to tan I believe - Ed)

Comments

[amber]

Alan's super man jump
I think my dads super man jump to catch the tennis ball was great and the look likes were amazing . miss you lots daddy from amber

[Laura]

Hello Allan!
Hi Allan, I'm glad it's all going well! and you haven't managed to injure yourself...yet! It look amazing there! You will be please to know me and Paul will be in Burwash on Sunday to welcome you home. Love Laura xx P.s I think you should have made it clearer that Freddie is your stupid rat-dog ........not one of your children!...