Live on Delwood Beach, Manly. 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.
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Induction – Noel #146
Inductee Lance #106 has been raving about his 2019 induction ever since he got back to New Zealand. So it was with much pleasure that Lance was able to help induct two of his greatest NZ mates on the #worldsbestcommute. …
Induction – Darragh #145
The second in our 2 for 1 induction ceremony on what was a magnificent February afternoon was Darragh. This induction’s been a little while coming, but the delay was chivalrous as Darragh didn’t want Alice to miss out. Favourite beverage: …
Induction – Alice #144
Our first inductions in 2023 (our 15th year of inducting people into the delights of the Back of the Ferry) are Manly residents originally from Ireland. Alice and Darragh, when they aren’t working from home, usually get the Fast Ferry …
On Point Brewery – Alexandra
Over the years I’ve made trips to Melbourne, but rarely do I venture outside the city and suburbs. There was a trip to Daylesford pre-blog, a Bruce Springsteen concert at Hanging Rock and a work offsite at Anglesea. A Melbourne …
Two WTF beers, VB Xtra and Better Beer Middy
I’d heard that Carlton had produced a 6% ABV version of Victoria Bitter called VX, so I was keeping an eye out for it. When I found it in a Bellbird Bottlo, two things stood out. Vessel size is 250ml …
Drinking in Mackay and savoury mince.
I’ve never been to Mackay before. Home of Cathy Freeman, Skippy Heugill and Wendell Sailor (Sarina) amongst others and the sugar capital of Australia. It is also the home of two breweries – Red Dog Brewery and Goanna Brewing. Unfortunately …
Brisbane ferries and breweries
The last time I gave Brisbane a good shake was 2017. I like Brisbane. It was my home between 1976 and 1978 and my great mate, Tony from Toowoomba now calls Brisvegas home. Long time readers of Back of the …
Yes Chicken and Cass Beer
Shop 1 46/48 East Esplanade is another Manly venue that has had its fair share of turnover in the last few years. Most recently it was the home of Manly’s smallest sports bar (and a Back of the Ferry favourite …
Wahlburgers Manly
36-38 South Steyne, Manly has been the address of a few high profile restaurants over the years. The strip between Starbucks on the Corso corner and Ben & Jerry’s on the Wentworth St corner is an eclectic and changing mix …
The Yard Kings Brewing Co – making Morrisset a go-to
Morriset is one of those names I’ve seen as I’ve driven up and down the Pacific Hoghway over the years and not given any thought to. Why would you go to Morriset? Well, that has all changed and suddenly Morriset …
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