Happy New Year to all BotF readers. For the last couple of days, this correspondent has been enjoying the delights of Rainbow Beach with another BotF correspondent – TfT or as he is more formally known – Tony from Toowoomba. …
The alkaline cuts through the lipids
When you have children under the age of five, the festive season takes on a new perspective. Rather than taking on the season through your own eyes you tend to take it on through those of your youngsters. Expectation pre …
Sampling @stoneandwood at the source
Any coast trip North is not complete without a visit to Byron Bay – even at the most packed and crazy time of the year, Christmas to New Year. Wategos and the Pass were producing the bluest waves and the …
Macksville Pubs
This BotF correspondent is doing the long drive up the Pacific Highway from Sydney, where he will ultimately finish at Rainbow Beach, near Fraser Island. An emotional reunion with TfT awaits. If possible a drive like this is best done …
Quayle Summer Ale – Praise the Lord
The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel is an old timer on the Australian Craft Beer scene. According to their website, they started brewing on-site in 1985 and they’ve been going strong ever since. The Lord Nelson Hotel is a must-visit for …
A ferry tradition begins, whilst another one ends
From what I can gather, the Manly Ferry has, in one form or another, been going since 1855 or for 156 years. This correspondent’s been availing himself of its delights for about 10 years and Back of the Ferry has …
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Induction – Phil #32
For as long I can remember Phil’s been on the Back of the Ferry. His dedication to the stern is legendary, as he catches a train from Hurstville, just to get to the ferry. Phil’s been doing this trip for …
Mud Crab and Knappstein Lager
Bladdamaster reviewed Knappstein Lager in a post back in mid 2010 but the beer porn opportunity was just too good to miss and this was the only sample in the Fridge. Notwithstanding Knappstein Lager is a sensational compliment to Mud …
Induction – Rob #31
It’s been a while between new inductions. Tonight’s induction session had good weather and a bloke that understood BotF tradition. Rob hails from the ‘Gong and currently lives in the UK. He enjoyed everything the Back of the Ferry had …
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