It was another cracking ‘Almanac Tip the Top 8 Grand Final Eve Lunch’ that was thoroughly enjoyed by all in attendance.
Almanac Lunches: The Almanac Tip the Top 8 Grand Final Eve Lunch 2025
September 30, 2025 by 7 Comments
Almanac Travel: Winter soujourn: Yamba – Part 2
August 1, 2025 by 1 Comment
Col and Meryl Ritchie continue their winter sojourn drinking copious cups of coffee, exploring the town, taking walks by the river and along the beaches, and plenty of reading in a relaxed and peaceful environment in Yamba.
Almanac Travel: Colac to Yamba – a winter sojourn
July 25, 2025 by 3 Comments
Col and Meryl Ritchie have headed north for their winter sojourn away from wintry Colac. After four days on the road they reach sunny Yamba.
Almanac Life: Share a memory
June 24, 2025 by 6 Comments
At the recent Poets’Lunch discussion about the power of family stories and how they are easily lost when a member dies was raised. Readers are invited to commit to print an early memory to share on the site. Col Ritchie starts the ball rolling and shares an early memory.
Almanac Poetry: Poets’ Lunch Reviewed
June 17, 2025 by 5 Comments
Poems about first love, lost mothers, aviator glasses, footy haiku, and much, much more, were all part of a very successful first Footy Almanac Poets’ Lunch last Friday.
Almanac Music: Vale Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys – a musical genius
June 12, 2025 by 3 Comments
Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys has passed away.
Almanac Swimming: Shark Bait Swimming in Australia
June 3, 2025 by 1 Comment
Col Ritchie and his good mate Tony Forbes feature in an English swimming podcast that features highlighted ocean swims in Australia.
Almanac Lunches: Premierships, footy and cricket, John Coleman, lunch and stories with Greg Brown
May 17, 2025 by 2 Comments
Former Essendon premiership player Greg Brown provided an insightful reflection on his sporting career and life at the recent Footy Almanac lunch at the All Nations Hotel in Richmond.
Round 9 – Essendon v Sydney: Bombers shoot down wayward Swans
May 11, 2025 by 1 Comment
For the second week, the Bombers have won a nail biter after fighting off their fast finishing opposition.
Round 8 – Essendon v North Melbourne: Bombers hold on!
May 2, 2025 by 1 Comment
A sense of deja vu in a nail-biter had Col worried the Bombers would again be pipped at the post. Thankfully, due to the superlative Zach Merrett, they held on to win.
Round 7 – Collingwood v Essendon: Pies ground Bombers in the wet
April 27, 2025 by Leave a Comment
It was a tough game in the wet for the Bombers during their traditional ANZAC Day clash against the Magpies. The Pies proved to be too good and too strong showing why they are the leading contender for the premiership this season.
Round 6 – West Coast v Essendon: Eagles swoop but Bombers prevail
April 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
It was a hard slog for the Bombers against a spirited West Coast Eagle as Peter Wright with 6 goals proving to the winning difference between the two teams.
Round 5 Gather Round – Melbourne v Essendon: Dees Bomb!
April 13, 2025 by Leave a Comment
With small forward Jye Menzies leading the way with four goals, it was an inspiring Essendon win over a lacklustre Melbourne during Gather Round.
Round 3 – Essendon v Port Adelaide: Lift Off!
March 28, 2025 by 2 Comments
Col is a happier supporter this week as the Bombers lift off after a couple of weeks grounded.
Almanac Lunches: Footy season launch get together.
March 25, 2025 by 10 Comments
The Footy Almanac faithful gathered for lunch last Friday at the All Nations Hotel to welcome in the 2025 footy season.
Round 2 – Essendon v Adelaide: Crows cause a Bomber crash landing!
March 23, 2025 by 3 Comments
Another long trip home to Colac from the MCG for Col after a disappointing Essendon crash landed against an ominous looking Adelaide side.
Almanac Music: Vale – Jesse Colin Young
March 18, 2025 by 3 Comments
Jesse Colin Young of The Youngbloods is the latest icon from the music world to join the great gig in the sky passing away a couple of days ago aged 83.
Almanac Life: Remembering Grandpa, the Braybrook Hotel, and a time long ago
March 18, 2025 by 13 Comments
Col and his cousins met up at The Braybrook Hotel to remember their grandfather and fathers recalling family stories from times past.
Round 1 – Hawthorn v Essendon: Hawks swoop as Bombers misfire!
March 17, 2025 by 2 Comments
Not quiite the result Col was hoping for but the Bombers had their chances against the slick Hawks.
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