The Obligatory 2017 year in review post that you’ve been looking forward to
I made reviews on 105 beers in 2017, a bit of a drop from the 169 the year before, as I got closer to 4 digits I began to panic … Continue reading
The one with the end of year story.
It’s true, the end of a year, and what a year, just like all the others but different. I’m away on holiday writing this, and the beer offering is green … Continue reading
Beer – #(1)883 – Carlsberg – The Grandfather
I have the privilege and pleasure to have been at the launch and tasting of the Carlsberg Rebrew project – The Father of Lagers, and so this post is all … Continue reading
Beer – #844 – Garage Project – Golden Brown
Not only that but Golden Brown Original Strength. There I was singing along in the beer fridge in the shop, all the words… Everything old is new again. In their … Continue reading
4:15 am and the clock goes tick-tick-tick Musings
Just when I thought I’d stayed awake enough, along came Transmutation… …the action of changing or the state of being changed into another form. Except, of course, and it’s my … Continue reading
4:12 am and the clock goes tick-tick-tick Musings
On Bowie, Avery and Submarines David Bowie. I’ve spent more than a few hours listening to David Bowie songs and music over the years. Trying to pick anything favourite or … Continue reading
Beer – the one with the gap week
I had a strep throat infection which really took a toll, and not only that but because of the medications I’m forced into a break in the quest to drink … Continue reading
The big movie night in
A triple header – Original film night. Vanishing Point Duel Two Lane Blacktop For no reason other than I have memories of enjoying these films from al on time ago … Continue reading
4:11 am and the clock goes tick-tick-tick Musings
I found this, which reminded me of the problems associated with the insomnia musings about being able to shrink smaller and smaller. I’d thought about the atoms of oxygen needed … Continue reading
Labour and Socialism – lurch left.
I don’t vote Labour or left wing. Never have. Doesn’t mean that I can’t have an opinion on what might make me vote for them though, or ideas that might … Continue reading
The one with the ‘award’
Award, pronounced awkward. – Welcome to the the “Very inspiring Blogger Award” I’m pleased people visit my musings and ramblings, and I enjoy the feedback and interactions I have on … Continue reading
Restaurant Critic #6 – The Foodstore – Auckland Viaduct
Occasionally I get the opportunity to be taken out to dinner, for work purposes. Happened that this happened on Tuesday this week. We’de been sitting in the SkySport bar Grill … Continue reading
The less of me – the more I write the less I am
Well. Today I stood ont he scales. at 88.0kg or 194lbs, or 13 Stone 12lbs, all those things work. Which is a long way from 105Kg, 231lbs, or 16 1/2 … Continue reading
A life just as ordinary 