Robin Down

@cmcayley @JHCPAL @northumbriana And there is another in Northumberland, near Barrasford Park, to the west of the A68. It's like they are vying for our sympathies. @EPERiley

TOH on the road to the wonderfully named Pity Me in County Durham. What a great name! Any clue to the origins ⁦@JHCPAL⁩ ? ⁦@northumbriana⁩ ?

@scramblerducati @DucatiUK

The Scrambler Icon Dark is an entire mood even when riding through nature, the style is unmatched. 🖤

Fog and a hard frost along the Tyne Valley ... the latter still visible in the shadows (Saturday)

@EPERiley @billy6715 Well spotted ... it could be the same chap, just shuffling to his left. Does that still count as ten 😉

@billy6715 There might also be one here - you can just see a faint shape of legs and body but it is faint- which would make 10. It's fascinating to look at.

St. Johns Lane, just off Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne c1860. I have a date of demolition for these shops as 1864. In all there are 8 people in the photo but some are hard to make out as they appear blurred & translucent due to the slow shutter speed of the camera. There are two faces staring out of Henry Fells shop window (close up in comments)

All those days that came and went, little did I know, they were life itself. Stig H Johansson. The glorious 13th, Dunstanburgh Castle golf course, 4th March 2026. #golf #dunstanburghgolf

@rlmgrandpa @montypro All good thanks - it's been a too long winter but finally got out at Allendale last week and Dunstanburgh tomorrow ...

@Robin_Down @montypro Hey, good to hear from you, Robin. Hope all is well!!!

I started driving in 1970 and I've never heard of this either .... 🤔

@rlmgrandpa @montypro Agreed - my first car, a second hand 1963 Austin Mini had one.

@montypro Yep, they had a little floor button you pushed down with your left foot to control the high beam.

@JimHHartsell @JohnMorton215 You have prompted me to dig out my colour original - it's hard enough, then the traffic arrives ...

@JimHHartsell @JohnMorton215 Agreed, it's insane and not even SI 1

Is this the most intimidating tee shot in golf? “Railway” - the 11th at Royal Troon If not, show me what’s more intimidating!

The bitter winds are coming in. A change in direction - an easterly blowing along the Tyne Valley. #Hexham #Tyne #TyneValley

At last, the Ireland 2025 motorcycle and golf tour video has now been published on YouTube, featuring Cruit Island: golfinthewild.org.uk/ireland-2025-m… #golf #golfinthewild @pitchmarks @Cruitislandgre1

@pitchmarks I am working on it, Richard - my words per year(/decade) are significantly lower than yours. 2026 maybe - your books and encouragement are a grand motivation 👍🥳⛳️

@Robin_Down The inspiration was in no small part your fault, @Robin_Down - both “Golf in the Wild” books remain dear friends. About time we had a third…

Over the moon to receive Richard Pennell's glorious Common Grounds - beautifully produced, this is going to be such a wonderful journey ... #golf #commongrounds @pitchmarks

@pitchmarks A significant day - well done, Richard. Ordering soon - that's Christmas sorted for some lucky golfing friends.

Ah, this email made me very, very happy! My second book - a labour of love travelling around over two dozen of the unsung heroes of the game - arrives tomorrow! Pre-order your copy now: pitchmarks.bigcartel.com/category/books With huge thanks to the 27 courses and many friends involved! Blessed!

@pitchmarks @PortmahomackC Another fine destination - avoid the drives into the bible black mourners and raucous school children 😉⛳️👍

Wow, next up on this Highlands tour, the charming Portmahomack. Blind shots and approaches, sublime bunkering, tricky little gullies and hollows and a whole world of charm. Community golf at its best. £35 green fee for the day is daylight robbery! The 8th is worth that alone!

@pitchmarks @Covesealinks Love this place - run exactly as a golf course should be - one man's passion. Andy has built something special. Have a great trip, Richard (heading for Cullen?)

First glimpse at the wonderful, playful, magical golfing cauldron that is @Covesealinks. Some places just seem to pulse with the loving care and attention of their custodians. Andy & Angela - this was a day I will never forget! Glorious!

The Harder Stuff open.substack.com/pub/robindown/…

All sorts of weather for the 10th Golf in the Wild Seniors Open at Allendale Golf Club yesterday #golf #golfinthewild

Westkirk Library - it's surprising where motorcycles can take you ... #golf #golfinthewild #westkirklibrary #bentpath wp.me/p4OrYW-mG

@pitchmarks I need to check, Richard, but I think this is the 10th year.

@Robin_Down I wish I could get there @Robin_Down - what a lovely idea!

2025 Golf in the Wild Open - 11th September at Allendale GC - Home of Golf in the Wild ... #golf #open #golfinthewild