http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/nov/01/cricket-season-snow-english-winter-christmas-boxing-day

And the comments on what they thought

Mark Pittman, Beamers CC & Chair MCA Central "mental"

John Beckett, Highgate Taverners & North London CC "nice one"

Richard father of Dan Mousley, Warwicks CC "Brilliant article Pete,I was hoping to come down and see you guys in 'winter' action, but it seems I have missed the boat. Next year perhaps."

Peter Lowrey, Middlesex U13s manager "You are all nicely mad."

Gary Horsman, Homerton CC "Brilliant! Maybe we should have a Boxing Day match! :-)"

Mark Stear, Barmy army Colts, Stanmore CC, Club Cricket Conference "Very good"

Ian Goodall, Cayman Island Selector & Greenies CC "Love it! Wonderful reference to " a somewhat eccentric bunch"