The day was hot, so it’s time for the togs and the first swim of the season as Mickey Randall explains.
Almanac Life: The West End Brewery and me
October 28, 2020 by 15 Comments
Mickey Randall contemplates the demise of West End Brewery.
Almanac Life: Onkaparinga Gorge – farts, sticks and socks
October 11, 2020 by 16 Comments
Mickey Randall got the chance to wander in the spring sunshine at a nearby gorge with four boys. It left him reminiscing of days gone by and the terrific film Stand By Me.
Almanac Pub Review: In which our heroes discover that the Victoria Hotel is victorious and the Terminus Hotel is terminal
October 1, 2020 by 9 Comments
Claire and Mickey Randall took in a couple of pubs in Strathalbyn and encountered contrasting experiences. It seems like the names of the pubs matched their prospects!
Almanac Pub Review: The Exeter, Semaphore
August 30, 2020 by 17 Comments
Mickey Randall heads to the Exeter in Semaphore (in Adelaide) and recalls canned peas and canned corn and bachelorhood.
Almanac Pub Review: The Palais, Semaphore
August 6, 2020 by 13 Comments
“If coleslaw is the CD player….. does that make quinoa the trendy streaming service?” Yes, it’s another Mickey Randall pub review. This time, Semaphore’s The Palais is under scrutiny.
Almanac Life: A Pretty Possessive Apostrophe
July 22, 2020 by 16 Comments
The joy of an apostrophe is a delight to behold explains Mickey Randall.
Fish and Chips Review: Sotos of Semaphore
May 28, 2020 by 18 Comments
Claire and Mickey have been checking out the fish and chips available down Semaphore way. Inclement weather mixed with satisfying cuisine to the accompaniment of eclectic music.
Almanac Music – ‘Wichita Lineman’: a 42-minute version
May 14, 2020 by 8 Comments
Mickey experienced a magical musical moment during his Swedish sojourn – from Jimmy Webb via Glen Campbell to the Dick Slessig Combo. (Allow some time for this one – Ed.)
Sausage Roll Review: (not quite) Hurling on Hurtle Square
May 6, 2020 by 21 Comments
Even during Covid-19 Mickey Randall finds an opportunity to purchase a sausage roll; here’s his review, is it hit or miss?
A Good Friday in Glenelg North
April 12, 2020 by 12 Comments
Mickey Randall observes life on Good Friday in seaside Glenelg and environs. [Trademark Mickey-ness. JTH]
After isolation
April 1, 2020 by 20 Comments
Mickey Randall has returned from travels in Sweden. Having completed his term of self-isolation, Mickey’s ready to hit the road and it’s back to work for him.
Kenny Rogers and me
March 26, 2020 by 20 Comments
Mickey Randall goes down memory lane to catalogue Kenny Rogers’ presence in his life. It’s a charming tale of belated appreciation.
Scandinavia’s finest pontoon gin bar
March 19, 2020 by 6 Comments
Mickey and the missus are out and about in Sweden having just crossed over ‘The Bridge’. Bucolic days abound! (We hope you get home safely, Mickey! – Eds.)
Sausage Roll Review: LRB plays the Dulwich Bakery, Glenelg South
March 4, 2020 by 12 Comments
Mickey rates this week’s sampling more Diamantina Cocktail than Sleeper Catcher (that’s a good thing – Ed).
Almanac Club Review: The Cobdogla Club
January 20, 2020 by 6 Comments
Mickey Randall takes us along the mighty Murray to the always welcoming Cobdogla Club… he also takes us back to the 1990s both through anecdote and the Cobby’s very reasonable drinks prices on offer! [Reminds me of the classic Crackerjack quote “beers at genuine 1972 prices” – Ed.]
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