Tag Archives: Holidays

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 →

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NC 500 The End of the Road

Posted on August 7, 2021 by charliecountryboy

It was time for the final part of our journey and so we aimed for Culloden to see the place where the Scottish, well the Jacobites to be specific, stood against the English for the last time. You can’t really … Continue reading →

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Observations by the Pool

Posted on October 31, 2019 by charliecountryboy

Splash, laughter, splash, laughter, scream. They’re all having such fun but you know there’s going to be tears at any moment. Then it happens and you nod cynically to yourself, thought so. The hysteria eventually ceases as little Johnny realises … Continue reading →

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Roasted Yorkshireman

Posted on October 29, 2019 by charliecountryboy

Makes a difference to Roasted Beef I guess. I love roasting in the sun and I know all about skin cancers etc, but you know me by now? Totally irresponsible when it comes to that stuff. What I do love … 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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Cyprus Break

Posted on November 11, 2017 by charliecountryboy

I had never been to Cyprus, it wasn’t on a bucket list and not exactly Machu Picchu but I needed a break and it was warmer than East Yorkshire. The weather was great as was the hotel Damon Apartments in … Continue reading →

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