The conditions in Sydney were perfect for another jaunt on the harbour on the MV Pastime. Cap’n Ferg took us another scenic trip and we were able to get up close and personal with some more of Sydney’s inner harbour …
Dukes Walk, Bohemian, Fog City Cloudy Cider and earthquakes
Recently I wrote about the proliferation of bars and dining places in South Wharf, Melbourne. Work took me down there again and I got to experience more of their charms. They’ve actually started to name the new lanes and walkways …
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Lion to take full control of boutique brewer
Brewing giant Lion is set to take full control of Fremantle-based boutique brewer, Little World Beverages. The company is the owner of the Little Creatures brand which is famous for its brewery and restaurant in Fremantle. Read more
The Sando, Snaketide and Pražačka
In all the years I hung around or lived in the Glorious Inner West, for what ever reason I never made it to The Sandringham Hotel. After having rectified that situation on Thursday night, I just can’t work out why …
Wet, wet, wet Sydney, Black Duck Indian Runner and 4 Pines Eurotrash
Melbourne is the Australian city that claims title to “Four Seasons in One Day”. Sydney’s being giving that a run lately. After a picturesque Saturday, where the sun was shining, the water was beckoning and you could even get a …
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On Middle Harbour on the Pastime and Amasia Rumweizen, Sixty-Nine Summer Ale and Hahn Harvest
It might be winter in Sydney town, but if it is sunny and still, then the Harbour can still be a wonderful place to be. Fortunately, my mate Fergus laid his hands on the old fishing trawler – “Pastime” again …
Moon & Tides
For a surfer or fisherman its often handy to know what the tide is doing. On the East Coast the tide comes in with the rising moon for a high tide a couple of hours after moonrise. Likewise if you see the …
Lindemans – Pecheresse
As Bladdamaster can attest one of the truly great things about living in Zhongguo is the wonderful selection of International beers that are of offer. A visit to Jenny Wang’s almost always will reveal a previously un-sampled morsel. On the …
Punk Monk and the tautologically wet Manly Food & Wine Festival
The travel brochures advertising Manly and its delights will always show beautifully clear days with rolling surf, smiling happy people and a general vibe of perfection. Fair enough – quite often Manly is just like that. I haven’t seen any …
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Induction – Molly #37
Tonight we see the first of the second generation to be inducted onto the BotF. Molly handled herself well discussing tidal and lunar issues with the salty old sea dogs and tonight’s witnesses – lamb0 and pommy_ch So to the …
back of the ferry 