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Beer – #17 in a series – Oh wait it’s a Cider – Rekorderlig

Ok you got me, this is a Cider, but not like any other cider I ever had. It’s a Swedish thing, in a pint-sized bottle, but it’s only a ABV … Continue reading

April 19, 2012 · 2 Comments

Contemplation on a middle aged life.

It’s not like I ever thought I would have some understated life, a bohemian devil may care existence. But it gets to a point when all around you it’s gone a bit squiffy, As for this feeling of hopelessness and puzzlement, I’m hoping that this too shall pass.

April 18, 2012 · 2 Comments

Beer – #16 in a series – Emerson’s Weissbier.

Oh Hai!  I’m a bit partial to the Wheatbeer beer, and so I get around to one that’s been on the list for a while the Emerson’s Weissbier but often … Continue reading

April 15, 2012 · 3 Comments

Beer – #15 in a series – Stoke Bomber- Bohemian Ale

Ok so there’s me grinning like a loon. Presented in a magnificent 650ml bottle – that’s a lot!, I give you the “The Original Stoke Bomber Bohemian Ale” From the  Mccashin Family … Continue reading

April 14, 2012 · 2 Comments

From my past – Chariots of the Gods!

I often think back to the days when as a teenager I discovered books, and knowledge. Not Novels but the reference section of the library. And the book that I … Continue reading

April 13, 2012 · 1 Comment

Growing up – the one about finding a job

It’s not easy finding a job at the moment and #boychild is finding this out first hand. Having passed some A levels (he’s fairly bright) and deciding that further education didn’t appeal … Continue reading

April 10, 2012 · Leave a comment

When the children grow up – the one with the memories

Daughter is having a fine old time recounting to us her version of her childhood. There are a couple of stand out stories so far. They all start with “Do you … Continue reading

April 9, 2012 · Leave a comment

Parenting – the one with the nonsense rhymes

MrsPdubyah and my Daughter was sitting around talking about her childhood, and some of the things she remembers, which is rich fodder for another time. From that conversation I had … Continue reading

April 7, 2012 · Leave a comment

Question : Where’s The Movement For Howard Morgan?

There is a reason I think that this story will gather no mainstream momentum. It will be added into a list of things that African American “Black” people will feel … Continue reading

April 7, 2012 · 1 Comment

Parenting disaster – an ongoing series

Well I have to confess to really making a hash of this one. Daughter has a car with a Mongoose Alarm system and a two button remote. We have two, … Continue reading

April 7, 2012 · Leave a comment

Jolly Hockey Sticks – the College edition

Every year there is a pre-season Inter-College “tournament” at St. Cuthberts College in Remuera. It’s called the Anzac tournament and is by invitation only. As part of promotion the College hosts … Continue reading

April 5, 2012 · 2 Comments

Beer – #14 in a series – Lancaster Bomber

Tonight I shall be tippling the Thwaits Lancaster Bomber yeah, they say : This chestnut-coloured beer is brewed using pale ale and crystal malt, which gives it a full-bodied flavour. A finely … Continue reading

March 31, 2012 · 1 Comment

Murder Most Foul #3 in a series – David Wayne TAMIHERE- Murderer / Rapist / Robber?

NOTE: This is an opinion only and not a judgement piece, it is my opinion only from what I read, saw and took to understand from that.   Just after … Continue reading

March 30, 2012 · 5 Comments

Looking back in anger can make you sick

Which is a bit of a nonsense when you really think about it. What are the statistical odds of you dying in the next 30 years?

March 28, 2012 · Leave a comment

It’s not what they say it’s how you read them – Personalised Plates – The Follow Up

I recently saw a couple of personalised plates on my travel in Albany. https://pdubyah.com/2012/02/16/its-not-what-they-say-its-how-you-read-them-personalised-plates/ These are those; And being the curmudgeon I am I paused to think about the good taste and decency … Continue reading

March 28, 2012 · Leave a comment

Beer – #13 in a series – Banana Bread Beer

Gosh,  This is a very ‘fizzy” on the tounge beer this one. And whilst hit smells like Bananas it’s not  in a banana way,  more the sort of the banana you … Continue reading

March 25, 2012 · 3 Comments

Helping them grow up – the frustrating bit

Having two children, one a boy and one a girl. and with them having diametrically opposed dispositions is making for a fractious time. The awkward  bit after teenage and before … Continue reading

March 25, 2012 · Leave a comment

It’s official! but Is there a reward or punishment for following or disobeying the Official decree?

I marvel at the use of the word “Official” or even it’s overuse.  Of course I could be being a curmudgeon on this, it happens, or hey , it’s official because I declared … Continue reading

March 23, 2012 · 1 Comment

Beer – #12 in a series – Old Peculier

From those fabulous people at Theakston- the Legend that is Old Peculier The power of Old Peculier should never be under-estimated! A dark, strong beer Old Peculier is justifiably famous for … Continue reading

March 17, 2012 · 3 Comments

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