A pretty special induction this one. The first to occur on the inductee’s actual 18th birthday and a cast of inductees turned up to celebrate a wonderful milestone. The weather gods smiled upon this ceremony and we enjoyed the warmest …
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Induction – Tawny #168
You can have a planned induction, you can have a spontaneous induction – both are great. Tonight’s induction was the latter with the founder of the Northern Beaches greatest print publication joining the co-founder of the Northern Beaches (and Australia’s) …
Induction – John #142
What do you do when Jetstar cancels your flight to Melbourne and you have to stay overnight in Sydney because Australia’s domestic airline industry is a complete clusterf$&k? Well, in our latest inductee’s case, you get a ferry to Manly …
Goodbye Keller Door, hello Block’s Bar
Quite fortuitously, Back of Ferry had the first beer at 4 Pines’ newest venue – Block’s Bar. Pommy_ch and this correspondent were enjoying a rare trip on the Side of a real Ferry, when an email came through announcing the …
Happy 13th birthday – 4 Pines
In situ post. The on land spiritual home of Back of the Ferry. A constant presence in our 11+ year history. Happy birthday to all involved. Just one request – please, please please put Hefe back on tap.
Happy 10th birthday @4Pinesbeer literally from the Back of the Ferry
An in situ post. The Back of the Ferry blog turns 9 years old in November. An integral part of the Back the Ferry history includes 4 Pines. From time to time we drink 4 Pines on the Back of …
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@4Pinesbeer Underground & True Girt launched
Two launches last night – unrelated, except I was at both. One of the funniest books I’ve read since Spike Mulligan’s WW2 memoirs was “Girt” by David Hunt. It is a ribald and irreverent tale (or tales) of the discovery …
IGood times at Mr Liquor with @4pinesbeer
Needs to be the permanent price. Just this outlet – and just for BotF drinkers. Surely we can work this out. In Situ – MV Queenscliff
Happy 7th birthday for @4PinesBeer – BotF’s Spiritual Home
Today (16 June) is the official date of 4 Pines’ Anniversary. Happy 7th birthday to the Spiritual home of the Back of the Ferry. Founding BotF members Pommy_ch and Lamb0 travelled with this correspondent in inclement conditions on the Back …
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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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