Thanks to Yvette Wroby for some nice pics of the writers who gathered at the North Fitzroy Arms for the launch of The Doggies Almanac last Wednesday.
The Doggies Almanac is launched (how many people can you squeeze into the North Fitzroy Arms).
December 15, 2016 by 10 Comments
It was a cracking night at the North Fitzroy Arms where Ross Abbey sent The Doggies Almanac off in style. John Harms has a few thank yous, and Cookie has sent in a ripper pic.
Almanac Golf: Alice’s Restaurant and the freakish 4-iron
December 13, 2016 by 9 Comments
Just as Alice’s Restaurant isn’t necessarily about the restaurant, this golf story is about something much more important than just the golf.
Why The Footy Almanac 2016 (traditional version) is being published this coming March and The Doggies Almanac is out now
November 28, 2016 by 23 Comments
News about The Footy Almanac 2016 and The Doggies Almanac. You can’t have two of your own titles competing for major honours in the one calendar year.
Almanac Books: Gideon Haigh’s Stroke of Genius (and Gideon for dinner on Nov 23)
November 22, 2016 by 6 Comments
Gideon Haigh’s new book Stroke of Genius: Victor Trumper and the shot that changed cricket is out now. Read about the book. (Includes Catherine McGregor’s review.)
Come to dinner with Gideon Haigh on Nov 23.
Almanac memoir: Man and Beast Extract – Island Bream
November 17, 2016 by 2 Comments
John Harms doesn’t get to Fraser Island with PJ and the crew anywhere near enough. It is paradise.
Almanac Music: Leonard Cohen is dead
November 11, 2016 by 14 Comments
Cask wine and conversation – with Spud Murphy and Susan Masotti, in a box Queenslander, Connan Street, Indooroopilly, circa1983. Leonard Cohen on repeat.
Add your Leonard Cohen tribute/comment/story.
North Fitzroy Arms Odd Friday Lunch Nov 11: Curly Austin
November 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Carlton 200-gamer Curly Austin is the guest at the Odd Friday Lunch at the North Fitzroy Arms this Friday, Nov 11. All welcome.
Australia v South Africa – Perth Test Day 3: The constipation of over-thinking and the lunacy of under-thinking
November 6, 2016 by 9 Comments
An example of ludicrous over-thinking. And an example of under-thinking. Discuss.
Almanac Racing: We snagged the Cup trifecta
November 1, 2016 by 5 Comments
We nailed it! Well played Lunchers (and Smokie Dawson).
Almanac Racing: Melbourne Cup trifecta selections and lunch today
October 31, 2016 by 1 Comment
Come to lunch. If you can’t, please add your Cup trifecta tip – first, second, third – in the comments below and we’ll add those tips to the overall tally today.
Almanac Golf: The Jason Day Story
October 24, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The remarkable Jason Day story. Never Say Die.
The Mug Punter: The only day The Beaver got beat
October 19, 2016 by 2 Comments
While we’re reminiscing, remember this? I don’t think The Beaver had ever been beaten. But, on Cox Plate Day 2007 we were lining up. It was the day he had to start writing IOUs. A punter called Maso was the biggest winner. Until this day, as Lofty Longden loves to say, I was officially no good at the Cox Plate.
Geelong Cup (2008): Bright young things
October 19, 2016 by 2 Comments
It’s Geelong Cup day today. John Harms has been reminded of a wonderful day at Geelong when the Cup was won by the same connections as yesterday, J. Dunne was in charge of his travel arrangements, and a couple of bright young things lit up the Media Puzzle room (almost). I wonder where they all are now?
Book Launch: Roy Hay’s Games Goals Glory (Oct 13)
October 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
All welcome at the launch of Roy Hay’s A-League book Games Goals Glory at the MCC Library 1pm, Oct 13. RSVP is essential to gain entry. Roy Hay, John Didulica (PFA) and David Davutovic (Herald Sun) in conversation.
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