Live in NW Fairlight. Highlight of the day is generally the half hour on the back of the Ferry where the big issues are worked through. Have lived in Beijing, NW Fairlight, Brisbane, Cleveland, South Kensington (SW7), PNG and Sydney. Love sport, beer, bars and the insular peninsula.
Author: bladdamasta
Manly’s happy hour war has been comprehensively won by 4 Pines
Last year we observed a torrid happy hour war being waged in Manly between the Bavarian and the original 4 Pines Brewpub. Well, the new year has seen 4 Pines emerge the victor in the war by a long shot. …
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Benchmark on Booner – Hawks Nest craftiness (and the Tea Gardens Hotel)
For 22 years, on and off, your correspondents have been spending their New Year’s break at the wonderful town of Hawk’s Nest, which is across the Singing Bridge from Tea Gardens. A very simple daily rhythm is followed. Bennett’s Beach …
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Merry Christmas from Back of the Ferry
It’s been a bloody good year. Thanks for reading. Looking forward to seeing you all for another year of blatherings from blokes that congregate on the Back of the Ferry. We drank in 7 countries and 18 regions (whatever that …
Induction – Carmel #118
A most unusual induction in the end of year flurry of inductions. Whilst Carmel’s induction occurred on the Back of the 3.50pm Ferry, it was at the end that is normally the front of the ferry for the trip to …
Induction – Peter #116
Despite living a number of bridges away, Peter spends plenty of time in the insular peninsula. Normally he drives because he has a surfboard with him. He’s also just started work in an office overlooking Wharf 3 Circular Quay. Apparently …
Induction – Haig #117
A very special induction today. Haig is one of Back of the Ferry’s great mates. Without revealing too much about the favours Haig has done us over the years, let’s just say he has heightened the enjoyment of our commute …
Drinking in Kuala Lumpur – it isn’t about craft beer I
As alluded in earlier posts I didn’t come to Malaysia to drink craft beer. That said, I couldn’t come all this way and see what’s available. It doesn’t take long. The stranglehold Heineken Asia Pacific and Carlsberg Malaysia have here …
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The Port Klang to Pulau Ketam Ferry and a seafood feed
The thing about Malaysia is the unrelenting heat and humidity. To get some respite I took a punt and visited Pulau Ketam (apparently Crab Island). A train, a ferry and a seafood meal on a pier. What’s not to like? …
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Drinking in Kuala Lumpur – Heli Lounge Bar
I haven’t paid a cover charge in years. What is a cover charge? That’s how long ago it is. Well, just got hit up for one, but it was worth it. After a day of experiencing Kuala Lumpur’s temples, caves …
Drinking on the Back of the Butterworth Ferry
There’s a wonderful ferry service between Penang Island (George Town) and Butterworth, which is on the mainland. A fleet of peacock blue ferries shuttle back on forth on a 20 minute voyage. Trucks, cars, motor bikes and pedestrians avail themselves …
