Category Archives: Blog

It Got Me

Posted on March 18, 2022 by charliecountryboy

Talk about late coming to the party! The C word finally caught me last Friday. I must say it was more impressive than I gave it credit for. Eight days later, with eight positive tests I’m still in bed 😂. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Blogging, Coronavirus, East Yorkshire, Humour, Life, Lifestyle, Opinion | Tagged Charlie Robinson, COVID-19, Cruise Ships, Dartford, Filey, Forts, Holidays, Humour, Life, Opinion, Positive tests, River Thames, Spring Sun, Strolling, Sunshine, Travel, Walking | 52 Comments

Why, I Mean, Really Why?

Posted on February 4, 2022 by charliecountryboy

Okay, I’ve not been as prolific as I was, there again I guess I was never actually, prolific. OMG I’ve managed to deviate before I’ve even started. Oh, well…The WHY? question… I keep reading your posts and WP has this … Continue reading →

Posted in Athletics, Blog, Blogging, Humour, Life, Opinion, Running | Tagged Bloodaxe, Ferriby 10k, Running, Swimming, Triathlon, Writer, Writing, Writing Life, York | 37 Comments

The Erotic Art of Running

Posted on November 30, 2021 by charliecountryboy

I’ve noticed there are more erotica blogs around lately. I’m not adverse to tasteful erotica or even the poetic. But, after some serious contemplation I decided stockings and suspenders didn’t look too great on me so I decided to stick … Continue reading →

Posted in Athletics, Blog, Blogging, East Yorkshire, Humour, Life, Lifestyle, Running | Tagged Beverley 10k, Blogging, Charlie Robinson, Humour, Life, Opinion, Run, Running, Running Partners | 19 Comments

Do You Ever Feel Your Age

Posted on September 4, 2021 by charliecountryboy

Billy Connolly once said, “One day you bend over and you groan, you never did it before, but you always do it from that moment on.’ It’s funny how age creeps up on you. But I believe you can think … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Blogging, Humour, Life, Motivation, Opinion, Relationships | Tagged Blog, Blogging, Charlie Robinson, Family, Genes, Health, Human Interest, Humour, Life, Lifestyle, Love, Opinion, Reflections, Relationships, Self Awareness, Writer | 70 Comments

Out and About (A Bit)

Posted on June 26, 2021 by charliecountryboy

“Do you think it’ll ever get back to normal?” This is a question I hear quite a lot. Thinking back to the society of February 2020, what I’d like to say is. ‘I chuffing hope not.’ But you can’t can … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Humour, Life, Opinion | Tagged Humour, Life, Opinion, People, Running, Running Friends, Running Partners, Travel, Writing, Writing a Novel, Yorkshire Coast | 36 Comments

Good News

Posted on March 13, 2021 by charliecountryboy

Naw, only joking. Unless of course we believe all this will be over by June 21st. But, as everyone has been wrong, about everything, since last March, I don’t think I will hold my breath 😂 Apparently I no longer … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Blogging, Humour, Life, Lifestyle, Opinion | Tagged Blog, Charlie Robinson, Humour, Life, Lifestyle, Lockdown, Opinion, Running, Training | 23 Comments

My Days of Football

Posted on January 10, 2021 by charliecountryboy

It was a grim winter day, the skies were grey and the birds had even stopped singing. We trudged reluctantly past the black, foreboding gates of the Victorian park. A thin line of frozen schoolboys. Heading out for an afternoon … Continue reading →

Posted in 1970'S, Athletics, Blog, Blogging, Freedom, Humour, Life, Opinion | Tagged Family, Football, Football Gear, Leeds United, Norman Hunter, School Football, School Sports, Schooldays | 15 Comments

Just Mulling

Posted on December 24, 2020 by charliecountryboy

Twas the night before Christmas All was calm, awaiting the freeze No resemblance to Xmas pasts Ravaged by disease Separated from ones we love But only for a while Ruled by the ones above Who really make me smile Remember … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Blogging, Christmas, Life, Love, Opinion, Relationships | Tagged Friendship, Life, Lockdown, Opinion, People, Relationships | 25 Comments

I’m Confused

Posted on December 20, 2020 by charliecountryboy

This isn’t a new thing. There have been many things which have confused me over the years. I think it started with Physics and Chemistry lessons at eleven-years-old. That’s me on the left, they said I needed glasses too, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Blogging, Christianity, Christmas, Humour, Life, Opinion | Tagged Blogging, Charlie Robinson, Humour, Life, Lockdown, Opinion, People, Reflections, Relationships, Women | 36 Comments

Wild in the Country Day 2

Posted on October 23, 2020 by charliecountryboy

The majesty of the wilds encourages you to reconsider values. These rocks, these meadows, along the coastline, formed between 200 and 145 million years ago, are totally untouched by our present situation. They don’t care if we have a bad … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Blogging, Freedom, History, Humour, Life, Lifestyle, Opinion | Tagged Alum Works, Browns of Robin Hoods Bay, Coast Walks, East Yorkshire, Hiking, Hot Chocolate, Raven Hall Hotel, Ravenscar, Robin Hoods Bay, Trekking, Yorkshire, Yorkshire Coast | 31 Comments