Fred Basset by Alex Graham for June 17, 2023

Well Fred, at least he is in there swingin’

You know him quite well, Fred. At least he keeps trying. Maybe not successfully, but you love him anyway just as they love you despite all the sausage thefts.

Burn!

You have a lot of faith in Mr. Dear, Fred.

It looks like Mr. Dear knows what Fred is thinking ;-/

I thought Mr Dear was going “in”, not “out”… But he’s not out yet… but Fred thinks he will be out soon… so he can come in for his tea (What… No Victoria sponge cake?)

That’s cold Fred. Expecting a duck like that

Fred, you sure know your parents faults, don’t you boy?!

Hopefully with bats like that it would be a bigger strike zone.

It’s a good thing he only plays for fun. Nice of the team to let him be batsman, too.

Can Mr, Dear not do anything well? But he still participates; good for him! And he’s good at walking Fred, on a leash, through muck and high water!

what position exactly is a “Silly Mid On”?

Ah yes, the good old sport of Whackbat.

Must not be pro, he’s not wearing the official outfit.

Fred doesn’t seem the least bit concerned about anything today …… just enjoying a nice nap …… :)

Off Topic: Sorry, but I don’t know where else to ask this. Why celebrate King Charles’ birthday in June? He was born in November. (and this will be a “milestone” anniversary: 75)

Things are pretty bad when your dog criticizes you.

TakeMr Dear is not that good a ticket player

Googly takes him out every time. Won’t have time to even cool.

Right Fred, he’ll return fast as a cricket devouring barley seedlings…

During my first visit to England, I turned on the TV and saw a cricket match. I know that the announcers were speaking English, but as an American I couldn’t understand a word of it.