I spent a bit of time thinking about this before
sharing it with you, but having sought permission I took a photo at yesterday's
funeral. Through the rain streaked glass can be seen Robin Christie's hat and the
steering wheel from his Chevette. Lovely thought, and very touching. Long
before Indiana Jones and Crocodile Dundee made the drover's hat fashionable,
the Gallowegian cut an unmistakable figure in his weathered and frayed headgear.
Many visitors to the Scottish Rally Championship and other events over
the years have often remarked on the friendly atmosphere which is somehow at
odds with the fierce competition on the stages. That's down to folk like Robin
and other characters who make this sport what it is. It's not just about the
cars and the action, it's the personalities who add banter and laughter all the
way. He'll certainly be missed.
As for yesterday, all it needed was a Land Rover in the back to complete
the ensemble! R.I.P. Robin.
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