Off On One Again

A blog of no interest to anyone apart from me. Highly egotistical. Somewhat ironic that once upon a time people kept diaries secret. Now we publish to the world, even if no-one is listening (or reading). This may include stuff on Greece, history, rugby, cricket, Health and Safety, Wales, genealogy and West Hendred. It will almost certainly include complete rants about things I find amusing, interesting or annoying. There is no guarantee that anyone will share my views!

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37, forgetful, cynical, sarcastic, would like to have been a struggling artist but ended up with a PhD in chemistry. Got bored with being in the lab, fell into Health and Safety and now can't get out of science without taking a pay cut. Rather enjoying the diversion into Environmental compliance. Unfit and terminally depressed. Lovely wife Sam - just about all that keeps me together. Son Rafferty GFX Hall born 24 Oct 2005 is growing up quickly. Greyhound (Buddy), cats (PJ and Boots), tortoises (Tinkerbell and Compost). Learning Greek at Evening Classes. Play Cricket badly for Didcot CC, haven't played rugby for years and am a little annoyed about that. According to my medical, am clincially obese. Earn far too little. Completed H&S and Environmental Diplomas

January 11, 2006

Darts

After an acrimonious split a few years ago, there are now two world darts championships. The old WDC is shown on the BBC and has 32 players in a knockout tournament. The newer PDC has 64 players and is on Sky. It also has bigger prize money and arguably the better players. However, of all those 96 players, 68 represent England, and a further 10 from other parts of Britain. If only 20% of the entrants are from outside the British Isles, does that make either a truly “World” championship?

2 Comments:

Blogger dan said...

Weird Freak

January 12, 2006  
Blogger Jonathan said...

As the final of the WDC was between 2 Dutchmen, maybe that nullifies my comments...

January 16, 2006  

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