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 – Chris #71
We don’t often induct members of the fairer sex, but a chance meeting with one of the fairest of them all gave rise to a Friday induction. Chris has a close association with the BotF founders, but usually travels on …
Nomad Brewing Co. – Life in God’s Country keeps getting better
Residents of Sydney’s Northern Beaches are often heard referring to their domain as God’s Country. People might think that that is a little presumptuous, but after one trip on the Manly Ferry on a sunny, a swim at one of …
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Celebrating @HopDogBW 3rd birthday at @spooninggoats
One of my favourite small bars in West Wynyard is The SG Bar or as I prefer to know it – Spooning Goats. As funky and as hipster are the Barber Shop, Baxters, Ramblin’ Rascal Rose and their ilk – …
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Induction – Steve #70
Welcome Steve. Steve fell in with the BotF dart throwers who were heading home early for their Wednesday comp night. At this time of year, the 5.30pm ferry is the best for induction photos. Twilight, not too cold and backdrops …
RIP Robin Williams
It is a tenuous link, but less than two weeks ago I had a drink in a bar that was part of the movie Good Will Hunting. Robin Williams won an Oscar for that film. The L Street Tavern makes …
Santa Monica – the last leg
The last leg of my trip saw me visiting a great mate of Back of the Ferry and our wannabe North American correspondent. G has lived in Los Angeles since early 2000 and any trip the States has involved an …
Boston, Southie, Back Bay and Bars
What a time of year to be in Boston. When it is sunny and clear in this city, there’s no better place to be. I just love this city. There’s an intimacy and relaxed feel about it and it is …
New York, the Mets and the Pony Bar
I’ve been lucky enough to visit New York City a few times over the years. Each time, though, it has been a hit and run mission. This time for example I was in town for 19 hours. I’m not complaining …
Mall drinking in Philadelphia
This correspondent’s travels have taken him to the ‘burbs of Philadelphia. Not just any ‘burb, but the exotically named ‘burb – King of Prussia. Apart from its impressive name, King of Prussia is the home of, at the least, the …
Phillies baseball and good beer
Like all Back of the Ferry correspondents (all in hibernation), this correspondent loves his sports. We’ve lambasted and lamented the appalling way fans are treated in Australia when it comes to food and drink at live events. Having experienced an …
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