Tag Archives: sport

Hope, A Cruel Delusion

Posted on Jul 5, 2021 by TanGental

In 2019 England’s rugby team played an absolute blinder in the semi final of the rugby World Cup to beat the no. 1 side, New Zealand. I watched in front of a big screen at Twickenham barely daring to breathe, … Continue reading →

Posted in miscellany, sport | Tagged hope, sport | 11 Comments

The University Years: This Sporting Life, Part Two #bristoluniversity #1975

Posted on Oct 2, 2020 by TanGental

It is 1975 and I’ve left my sleepy New Forest home for the bright lights and persistent rain that was Bristol University to study law and life. I had a lot to learn. My university sporting life didn’t just involve … Continue reading →

Posted in miscellany, sport, university | Tagged 1975, Bristol University, cricket, sport, squash, university | 19 Comments

Batshit Bonkers #carrotranch #flashfiction

Posted on Apr 17, 2018 by TanGental

Charli Mills prompt this week is April 12, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story that includes a bat. You can use an association to the winged, cave-dwelling critter, or you can explore the word for … Continue reading →

Posted in carrot ranch, cricket, miscellany | Tagged carrot ranch, Charli Mill's prompt, cricket, flash fiction, sport | 26 Comments

Mary Mary not at all contrary #cycling #hernehillvelodrome

Posted on Mar 31, 2017 by TanGental

I saw this today, a quote from John Waters the wacky film director “The only insult I’ve ever received in my adult life was when someone asked me, “Do you have a hobby?” A HOBBY?! DO I LOOK LIKE A … Continue reading →

Posted in #writephoto, miscellany, Olympics, sport | Tagged cycling, Herne Hill Velodrome, Incentive, inspiration, long jump, Mary rand, Olmpices, sport, Tokyo | 29 Comments

Higher, Faster, Stronger #TeamGB #Olympics

Posted on Aug 16, 2016 by TanGental

To celebrate the day we surpassed the Chinese in the Olympics medal table (accepting it can’t last but still…) and to acknowledge the joy I experienced working for the Olympics in 2012 in London (the pictures are from then), here … Continue reading →

Posted in Olympics, sport | Tagged #teamGB, Olympics, sport | 21 Comments

Nanthology – Gods or Flannelled Fools?

Posted on Nov 23, 2015 by TanGental

Nanowrimo is a compelling challenge to write 50,000 words during November: that’s an average of 1667 words per day. My plan is to write a set of 30 short stories each 1667 words long instead. Each story comes from a prompt, a lot from fellow … Continue reading →

Posted in miscellany, nano 2015, nanowrimo, nanthology | Tagged dilemma, faust, Nano, NaNoWriMo, nanthology, short story, sport, striving, uncertainty | 13 Comments

Sonnet Saturday (7)

Posted on Jul 12, 2014 by TanGental

I do hope you continue to enjoy these posts. I certainly enjoy curating them. This week I wanted to do sport; we’ve had Wimbledon (and suck on a sour Murray mint); the Grand Depart has left us with a glow even … Continue reading →