Well, I'll be blowed..

So how was it for you?

Christmas chez Peakfan was a non stop eatathon for two days that was hugely enjoyable. The kids seemed happy with their gifts, while Mrs P was equally happy with what her thoughtful husband had got for her. Likewise, I was very pleased with what I got, even though there wasn't a cricket gift in sight!

Thanks to my friend, David, who has surprised me today with the news that this blog is ranked 23rd most popular cricket blog in the world in the Blog Rank website. I'm astonished to be placed so high, especially when the ones above me are all writing about cricket in a wider form than I am. Yes, I love the great game to bits, but I'm a Derbyshire fan and could really only be bothered to write about God's own county. That the site gets a score of 96.8% is something I am proud of too.

With the news comes a "badge" that I've posted on the site. It apparently will change as my position does... gulp... so if I drop down the charts faster than an X Factor single I'll remove it!

Given that 20,000 hits in my first year turned into 58,000 by the end of year two I am really pleased and grateful to all of you for your continued support. Guess I'll need to keep writing now...

Robin Peterson has continued to do well for the Cobras, although his team were derailed today by a special innings from Albie Morkel for the Titans. Morkel slammed 84 from just 48 balls with 9 fours and 4 sixes as the Titans posted 277 in 40 overs. This was 21 too many for the Cobras, although Peterson scored a brisk 37 to follow his 1-40. Just before Christmas he both batted and bowled well for them in another win and continues an excellent run of form. I don't know about you, but I wouldn't mind seeing Morkel as our T20 specialist next summer. His bowling is expensive at times, but he took the Cobras apart today and would certainly fill a few of those new seats.

Anyway, that's all for now. See you all before the New Year (hopefully) and if you've any comments/suggestions, please send them to me at peakfan36@yahoo.co.uk

Time for a celebratory beer, I think...