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Your writing is just sublime and this piece strikes the chord on all we should be grateful for on a Christmas morning.

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The perfect devotion/inspiration as I rise to embark on my journey to Scotland’s north coast in a bit of counter-Christmas programming. Open to whatever the next three days bring.

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I love this phrase, Dan. "Programming"...expect to see that resurface somewhere or other! Happy travels!

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Wonderful writing Richard, and you capture the trials and tribulations so well. Nearly every Sunday I have taken the bike up the Downs and down into Steyning where I have sat with my double espresso and read your blog - usually with a smile on my face. It has confirmed my love for the game and the importance of friendships. I particularly appreciate your support for gokf' traditions, though this doesn't extend to the persimmon, which still resides in my shed - I'm loving my new Titleist (must be the honeymoon!). Enjoy your Christmas break but please keep writing.

Cheers, Nick

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Nick, I loved reading this comment. Cycling and coffee are probably another writing destination at some point, when the duffs and the thins get too much! But not yet...HNY. 2025: the year of the persimmon...

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Well said🎄👏

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I love all your posts Richard. I wish I lived in the UK so I would have a shorter drive to the courses you experience.

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Thank you!!!

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