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.
Author: bladdamasta
The first trip in the new daylight saving season
The clarion call had not gone out, but no call needed to be made. The founding firm of Back of the Ferry all ambled onto the stern of the MV Freshwater and assumed the position to enjoy the first ferry …
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Induction – James & Manny #72 #73 + 4 Pines Oktoberfest
Spring has definitely sprung in Sydney town. Evenings on the ferry are an absolute delight. This winter wasn’t particularly tough. There was only a couple of really cold only-for-the-salty-seadogs kind of nights, but it is a treat to be travelling …
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Modus Operandi – already a Northern Beaches classic
There’s never been a better time to be a Northern Beaches beer lover, and now the Northern Northern Beaches have a convenient place to visit. On 30 July, Modus Operandi Brewing opened its big roller door to the public and …
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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 …
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