Flights between Melbourne and Sydney were thrown into chaos yesterday with Sydney being belted by a “once in a century” storm. (Seems to be a more than the occasional “once in a century” weather event lately, but that’s another story). …
Category: Manly & the Ferry
Happy 9th anniversary to us – an enduring blog and more
The 9th of November was when Back of the Ferry graced its first social media channel. 9 years later, Back of the Ferry continues to blather about beer and wonderful places to drink beer. Whilst our digital appearances have become …
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Induction – Rodney #93
This was a very special induction. Rodney has enjoyed living in Australia for a few years, but as this post goes up – he will be jetting home to Philadelphia. For his last night in Oz, Rodney specifically requested a …
Doesn’t look good for Sunkissed Bar & Grill
Two screenshots below from Sunkissed’s Facebook page. I did try and pop in to grab a beer and a view of a Tasta of Manly – but can confirm that there was a private function on. “Permanently Closed” and “Private …
Well – you don’t see this on every trip home
An in situ post aboard the MV Freshwater
Hawke’s Lager – scullable
According to a comprehensive write-up by Brews News, you’ll able to get cans of Hawke’s Lager from Camperdown Cellars tomorrow (ANZAC Day) – but today it is on tap. 33 Degrees – the first floor craft beer bar of the …
Good to know – ash scattering on the Manly Ferry
The NRL Daily, aka the Daily Telegraph, published a very interesting story today. In case the article is behind a paywall, the salient points are: – people on a slow ferry got covered with ash when an an “ash scattering …
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Longest journey ever on the BotF – 2 hours 41 minutes!
Journeys like this are fun. The 6pm from Circular Quay to Manly left like no other. 400m out from the Wharf. A lovely journey with a beautiful sky over the Harbour Bridge. There was some swell through the Heads but …
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4000 @untappd uniques celebrated on the Back of the Ferry
On the first of February 2011, illiards and I downloaded the @untappd app. @untappd is a great beer drinking companion, and whilst the Back of the Ferry blog ebbs and flows, BotF’s @untappd usage has remained constant. It’s copped a …
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