Category Archives: Humour

How To Get Lost On A Triathlon

Posted on April 30, 2022 by charliecountryboy

You wouldn’t think it was possible unless you knew me really well. It was suggested we (my little running group of 5) do a Triathlon some months ago. I thought it was a good idea but then discovered something. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Athletics, Blogging, Humour, Life, Opinion, Running | Tagged Blogging, Charlie Robinson, Cycling, Fitness, Humour, Life, Opinion, Running, Swimming, Triathlons | 19 Comments

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

A Strange Mood Has Come Over Me

Posted on January 8, 2022 by charliecountryboy

Don’t worry, I haven’t joined a cult and it’s not the weather for laying in an orchard, cloud gazing, sadly. It’s called romance. As my dear fellow blogger, Quercus, said, ‘If you want to write you have to read.’ So, … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Books, Humour, Life, Opinion, Running | Tagged Blogging, Charlie Robinson, Distance Running, Humour, Life, Lifestyle, Opinion, Romance, Romantic Novels, Run, Running, Running Friends, Swimming | 41 Comments

Christmas is Up and Running

Posted on December 21, 2021 by charliecountryboy

The thing I like most about Christmas is that I don’t have to go to work. Not that I work very hard anyway. Well I do, but I find it easy so, it’s not really hard. Yup, it’s going to … Continue reading →

Posted in Athletics, Blogging, Freedom, Humour, Life, Lifestyle, Running | Tagged Charlie Robinson, Christmas, Christmas Parties, Humour, Life, Lifestyle, Opinion, People, Running | 59 Comments

I Do Love a Good Murder Mystery

Posted on December 11, 2021 by charliecountryboy

You think this is a review, don’t you? You should know better haha. I decided to host a Murder Mystery night at my house for my little group of running friends. I thought they would just go through the motions. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Humour, Life, Love, Opinion, Realationships, Writing | Tagged Drama, Friends, Friendship, Fun, Having a Party, I love a party, Murder, murder mystery, Parties, Whodunnit | 29 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

It Could Happen Saturday Night

Posted on September 18, 2021 by charliecountryboy

If you’re thinking ‘Date Night,’ you’re going to be disappointed. It’s a kind of follow on from the age thing. I am going to a 60th Birthday party. The issue being, it’s my nephew and I remember the night he … Continue reading →

Posted in Birthday, Blogging, Family, Humour, Life, Opinion | Tagged Birthdays, Blogging, Charlie Robinson, Childhood, Humour, Life, Opinion, People, Reflections, Relationships, Television | 30 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

Never Give Up

Posted on August 28, 2021 by charliecountryboy

That’s one of those things that are easier to say than do, sometimes. But my favourite quote is: “You only fail when you quit.” Again you have to take it in perspective. If you break a leg climbing Mount Everest, … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Humour, Life, Lifestyle, Motivation, Opinion | Tagged Blogging, Charlie Robinson, Fire Pits, Humour, Innovation, Interest, Landscaping, Life, Lifestyle, Opinion, Perseverance, Reflections, Relationships | 14 Comments