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Almanac Travel: Twelve photos from two days in Portland

March 30, 2024 by 5 Comments

Ian Wilson shares more of his travels in the USA with partner Lynda. This time he is in Portland, Oregon where they stopped for two days on the way to the Montreal Comedy Festival. They were rewarded with a surprise in Portland as Ian explains.

Almanac Music; ‘You Go To My Head’ – Songs about Drink

March 29, 2024 by 183 Comments

In this installment of his long running series on popular song themes, KD focuses upon songs involving drinks – both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.

Almanac (Pub) Life: The Last Chance to Save The Tote

March 26, 2024 by 8 Comments

Grace Mackenzie is the Footy Almanac’s Kevin Densley scholar and continues with her series related to Aussie pubs. This time it’s that great music pub in Collingwood – The Tote.

Almanac Music: ‘Eat the Music’ – Songs Involving Food

March 22, 2024 by 196 Comments

This week, in his ongoing series on popular music themes, KD focuses upon songs involving food. As usual, readers’ contributions are warmly welcomed.

Almanac Lunch: The Footy Almanac Season 2024 Launch Review at the All Nations Hotel, Richmond

March 19, 2024 by 7 Comments

It was a cracking afternoon of footy chat, music, and all round good humour at The Footy Almanac Season 2024 launch at The All Nations Hotel in Richmond.

Round 1 – Collingwood v Sydney: Red (and white)

March 18, 2024 by 1 Comment

The last time he was at the MCG, the incomparable Taylor Swift left her mark on Jake “Cobba” Stevens. On Friday, he returned to watch his Swans defeat Collingwood.

Almanac (Active) Life: ‘Mannish Boy’ at the gym

March 15, 2024 by 6 Comments

Peter Crossing is at the gym with his exercise group. The soundtrack is a source of concern!

Almanac Music: Vale Karl Wallinger – World Party

March 12, 2024 by 3 Comments

Karl Wallinger, another key figure from the music world has passed away. He is best known for his work with World Party especially their major hit ‘Ship Of Fools’.

Almanac Music: Countdown’s Best One Hit Wonders

March 12, 2024 by 14 Comments

Ian Wilson comes up with another cracking list of songs from the ‘Countdown’ TV program, this time, his best ‘one hit wonders’.

Almanac Music: ‘We’d Go Down to the River’ – Songs Concerning Rivers

March 8, 2024 by 146 Comments

In this Friday’s installment of KD’s ongoing series about popular music themes, the topic is songs concerning rivers. As usual, readers are warmly welcomed to put forward their own contributions.