I have been neglecting this blog. The weather has been unusually good, flaming June has given Northumberland a taste of Tuscany or, should that be North-umbria. These images, which have all appeared on Blip, explain the neglect – there will be plenty of time to sit at the keyboard over the winter months 😦 – frost and snow are not conducive to bikes or golf:
Green Rigg
… to Carter Bar via Carlisle and Hawick – 134 miles
The Monster – clean and at rest
Press start for instant exhilaration
Skid risk … actually a certainty with steep gradients and hairpins.
To Vindolanda under hot Northumbrian skies
northumbrian : light 
the photo of the carter bar is great… it has something of freedom… it touched my heart ;O)
Many thanks, not the best quality as I can only carry a phone on the Ducati. The ride across from Carlisle to Hawick is magnificent – a fine A road with sweeping curves and virtually empty 🙂
Well, never mind the blog, it looks like you are enjoying life, Robin!
It’s hectic Sue but better than being bored 😉 Hope all is well with you.
North-unbria…good one. 🙂 I agree with Sue. Heck with blog and on with life. I just got back from several weeks in France, during which time I didn’t blog or read blogs. Too busy just living. For over five years, I blogged even while on vacation and I’m enjoying this method much more.
janet
It can become an unhealthy obsession if you are not careful – everything in moderation – including moderation 🙂
Have a great summer Janet – all the best, Robin
Ah, there is nothing like warm sunny summer weather to go out and play or ride in your case!!!!
I need to make the most of it Cate – you can be sure it won’t last long ion these parts 😉
Fab bike photos. Nothing wrong with taking advantage of the all -too-fleeting sunshine. Have fun tearing up those roads, young man. 😎
Many thanks Julie – I really like that ‘young man’ reference – a friend for life 😀
I, too, have noticed less time spent blogging, or reading others’ blogs. Winter comes soon enough.
All too soon I fear – have a great summer Michael
Great shots. Glad you’re having bike-riding weather.
Thanks Su – an unusually hot June for Northumberland – much like you must get all the time in summer I guess.
Nuff said! Lovely images, Robin! Even enjoyed this morning’s thunderstorm. 🙂 🙂
Thanks Jo – not much thunder around these parts but we could hear yours in the distance 😉
Have a great summer and apologies for the lack of comments – rushing off to golf shortly.