Col Ritchie remembers the time he and his mate Tony Forbes were shark bait during a swim at Lorne.
Almanac Swimming: Lorne Pier to Pub 2025 – Number 26!
January 14, 2025 by 15 Comments
Col Ritchie completes his 26th finish in the Lorne Pier to Pub ocean swim and presents his account of the 2025 swim.
Almanac Music: Vale – Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary fame.
January 8, 2025 by 5 Comments
As the music icons of the 60s age, it is only a matter of time before they pass away. One such icon passed away on Tuesday – Peter Yarrow from Peter, Paul and Mary.
Almanac Life: Bourbon Street – New Orleans
January 4, 2025 by 1 Comment
As a regular visitor to New Orleans Col is saddened and appalled by the atrocity that occurred in the French Quarter in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
Almanac Music: More New Orleans – How the term jazz originated
December 13, 2024 by 3 Comments
Ever wondered how the musical term ‘jazz’ came about? Col found out on a trip to New Orleans for Jazzfest as he explains.
Almanac Footy: ‘What Happened Here? – A Story About Country Football’
November 24, 2024 by 4 Comments
Oscar Hirth, in his documentary ‘What Happened Here? A story about country football’, highlights the diminishing role country footy clubs now hold in smaller country communities.
Almanac Lunches: ‘And eight comrades walk into a yacht club …’
November 22, 2024 by 7 Comments
The stories came thick and fast among Almanackers during lunch at ‘The Yot’ in Geelong today. An excellent time was had by all.
Almanac Footy: Vale – Hugh Mitchell: Essendon great
October 28, 2024 by 8 Comments
Former Essendon champ Hugh Mitchell has passed away aged 89. Col remembers spotting Hugh on the train after a match that brought back childhood memories.
Almanac Music: Vale – Kris Kristofferson
October 1, 2024 by 5 Comments
Another music icon has passed onto that great gig in the sky – Kris Kristofferson. He will be remembered as a prolific songwriter and an accomplished actor appearing in many films throughout his career. RIP Kris Kristofferson.
Almanac Lunches: The Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch – another cracker!
September 28, 2024 by 12 Comments
It was undoubtably another cracking Footy Almanac Grand Final Eve Lunch as Col Ritchie’s photos and story tell.
Almanac Book Review: ‘A View From Fine Leg: The Sporting Life Of ‘Citrus Bob’ Utber’
September 20, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Col Ritchie thoroughly enjoyed reading ‘Citrus Bob’ Utber’s wonderful biography, ‘A View From Fine Leg: The Sporting Life Of ‘Citrus Bob’ Utber’. This is a wonderful account of an passionate life associated with sport.
Almanac Music: Vale – Dave Kimber
September 3, 2024 by 3 Comments
Vale Dave Kimber who passed away at his home in California. Dave provided many fascinating stories about his musical career both here in Australia and home in America.
Round 22 – Essendon v Gold Coast Suns: A Big Mac upsets the Bombers!
August 13, 2024 by 4 Comments
It took a Big Mac to ground the Bombers eating up their chances of playing in the finals in 2024.
Almanac Music: Some oldies but goldies!
August 9, 2024 by 3 Comments
Here are a few ‘golden oldies’ that popped up on Col’s internet feeds for your enjoyment.
Almanac Travel: R and R in Byron Bay
July 30, 2024 by 2 Comments
It is a peaceful and relaxing time in Byron Bay for Col and Meryl enjoying the wonderful weather there.
Almanac Lunches: John Craven at The Petrel in Geelong
July 2, 2024 by 7 Comments
A cracking Footy Almanac lunch was held with John Craven as the special guest speaker in Geelong last Friday. Col was there and thoroughly enjoyed his day.
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