The Gentleman’s Fishing Club Summer 2012
The SeaHorse Kontiki got a work out today. This is the Electric powered Long Line Setting device. Allows you to set upto 25 baited hooks from the comfort of the … Continue reading
Beer- #109 – Dale’s – Dopplebock
Dale’s Dopplebock brewed by the Dale’s Brewing Co. in the style of a Doppelbock, in Nelson, New Zealand, where it all appears to be happening. In accordance with the style’s Teutonic heritage Dale’s … Continue reading
That annoying top ten list stuff – The Music
I’ve touched on music a bit in other places here and hereabouts There are a few musics I’d like to call out. To place them in an order wouldn’t do … Continue reading
Beer – #108 – Leffe – Blonde
Leffe Blonde, brewed by InBev Belgium in the Style of a Belgian Ale in Leuven, Belgium. “Leffe Blond is a pale abbey beer, with a full, sunny, golden colour. It has a smooth and … Continue reading
Beer – #107 – Stoke Bomber – Kiwi Pale Ale
McCashin Family Original Stoke Bomber Kiwi Pale Ale 🙂 brewed by the McCashin Family Brewery in the Style of an Amber Ale in sunny sunny Nelson, New Zealand. “Our Stoke Bomber IPA is … Continue reading
Beer – #106 – Coronado – Frog’s Breath IPA
Coronado Frog’s Breath IPA – brewed at the Coronado Brewing Company in the style of an India Pale Ale (IPA) and of course Coronado, is in California ‘Merica. A classic west coast IPA brewed with … Continue reading
The 12 ways of Christmas – The Entertainment
I laughed out aloud when I discovered what televisual delights were available to entertain. This would have been after you’d opened your science kit and played with the magnet and iron … Continue reading
Beer- #105 – Wanaka Beerworks – Oompa Loompa
Yes, Wanaka Beerworks Oompa Loompa av7.5% ABV beer in a 330ml bottle ( 2 standard drinks ) and it’s brewed by Wanaka Beerworks in the sttyle of a : Spice/Herb/Vegetable beer and they do that … Continue reading
Beer – #104 – Wanaka Beerworks – Zar
Wanaka Beerworks Zar –Brewed by Wanaka Beerworks in the Style of an Imperial Stout, and they’re doing this trick in Wanaka, New Zealand. Trick, well yes, Russian Imperial Stout meets Belgian Trappist Monk. Shutup! A … Continue reading
The 12 ways of Christmas – The Festive Treats
There were things that were only ever seen in our house for one month a year. Fleeting things enjoyed because of their rarity in some instances. The Treats. As well … Continue reading
The 12 ways of Christmas – The Festive Drinks
One of the things that I remember from Christmas was the abundance of things. The seasonal drinks cupboard got topped up. There were 4 standout things that were brought into the … Continue reading
The 12 ways of Christmas – The Tree
This year might be the year when we don’t have a traditional tree decoration at home. By decoration I mean a tree with things on it. As a child the … Continue reading
The 12 ways of Christmas – Secret Santa
It’s that time again, we spend 10 months hoping it gets here, one month preparing and then the whole of December questioning the sense of it all. I’m going to … Continue reading
Beer – #103 – Epic – Mayhem
On the premise that it can’t get worse for me, only better now it’s the turn of an Epic Mayhem to step up . Epic Brewing Company brewed at the … Continue reading
Beer – #102 – Tuatara – Double Trouble APA
This is from the Tuatara Brewing Company in the style of an Imperial/Double IPA And that do this all the way south in sunny Paraparaumu, New Zealand Calling Double Trouble a “hop showcase” might imply … Continue reading
Beer- #100 – 8 Wired – Superconductor
Well, we’re 100 not out, literally, since so far my the beers have all been from the bottle shop and enjoyed in the pleasure of the home. Makes me a … Continue reading
A life just as ordinary 