Tag Archives: Christmas

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 →

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Somewhere Else For Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2018 by charliecountryboy

A drop of sweat seeps into your eye and combined with the oil starts to burn, the prickly heat on your arm is driving you mad and you can’t scratch your undercarriage because the Greek woman with her three children … Continue reading →

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When Christmas Came Early

Posted on December 15, 2018 by charliecountryboy

Your heart is beating so hard you can hear it thundering in your chest, but the hunt is almost over and your prey is within touching distance – the heat is so intense, sweat is cascading down your back. Yes … Continue reading →

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Mindful of Images

Posted on December 8, 2018 by charliecountryboy

As I lay in the long grass the clouds drift carelessly over my head, changing the shade of the landscape and my mind drifts with them to times gone by and images I have stored in my hard-drive. I wonder … Continue reading →

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Magic of York Museum Gardens

Posted on December 31, 2017 by charliecountryboy

  If you read my bio on my Twitter account it says “Humour me, I’m old and grumpy.” So you can imagine my response to the suggestion of a trip to York to see some lights. But I have to … Continue reading →

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Is it me? Really, is it?

Posted on January 5, 2013 by charliecountryboy

Anyone who read some of my earlier posts will be aware I recently switched jobs from carpenter to carpentry lecturer. There is a difference between teacher and lecturer but I’m not sure what it is. If I had to guess … Continue reading →

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