Mickey Randall and his boys discuss activities for the coming week during lunch at the Royal Family Hotel in Port Elliot.
Almanac Life: Yet More Things I Like
December 21, 2022 by 19 Comments
As the year is coming to a close with Christmas just around the corner, Mickey Randall reminisced on more things he likes.
Almanac Cinema: Why I love ‘When Harry Met Sally’
December 13, 2022 by 6 Comments
‘When Harry Met Sally’ is a movie much loved by Mickey Randall as he explains why.
Almanac Running: Coober Pedy, at Dawn
November 24, 2022 by 8 Comments
Mickey Randall describes the sights and sounds of Coober Pedy while out for a morning jog around the town.
Footy Park benches spotted in Coober Pedy
November 14, 2022 by 5 Comments
The (in)famous South Australian venue Footy Park ceased to play an active role in the AFL after 2013, but as Mickey Randall discovered in Coober Pedy recently, the echoes of the past spread far and wide!
Almanac Music – Tame Impala: A Superb Show
November 3, 2022 by 2 Comments
Mickey and his son Alex finally experienced the Tame Impala concert they had waited over 700 days to see – it was worth the wait!
Almanac Running: 10,254 days
October 18, 2022 by 5 Comments
After entering his first City Bay Fun Run since 1994 injury prevented Mickey Randall competing in the run earlier this year. Not to be outdone, Mickey eventually runs the course as he explains.
The Blanchetown Hotel: A pea and corn salad celebration
October 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Mickey Randall takes on another old pub filled with character – and a failsafe salad option that takes its hues from the Australian sporting colours.
Sausage Roll Review: The Goolwa Bakery
September 20, 2022 by 8 Comments
Mickey Randall recently spent time in Goolwa. Naturally, he called in to the bakery to sample a sausage roll
Almanac Pub Review: The Largs Pier
September 7, 2022 by 13 Comments
Mickey Randall takes his monthly mystery pub excursion to The Largs Pier Hotel, a grand old esplande boozer, while he searches for an answer of what is a scampi
Almanac Life: Running up that Forktree Hill in Carrackalinga
August 16, 2022 by 10 Comments
Mickey Randall is out for his daily run, this time in Carrackalinga, and it’s to the Forktree Brewery then back to his accommodation. Mickey describes the run, his thoughts and encounters along the way.
Almanac Beer Review: The Rancid, Amoral Horror of Great Northern
July 29, 2022 by 17 Comments
Mickey Randall presents his latest beer review, and he’s not too impressed by the beer as his review indicates.
Almanac Horse Racing: Beloved racehorse Flow Meter to have start number 200
July 14, 2022 by 26 Comments
Mickey Randall salutes galloper Flow Meter who will race for the 200th time at Morphetville this weekend.
Almanac Running: Running Along the Yarra
July 5, 2022 by 8 Comments
Mickey Randall is in Melbourne with his boys for a weekend of exploration and footy. As per norm in recent times, Mickey is out running, and he relates the sights and sounds he encounters around the city streets.
Almanac Life: Goodbye to a faithful friend
June 7, 2022 by 9 Comments
Mickey Randall shares the loss of a long-term friend, uncomplaining supporter and comforter.
Almanac Travel: Three Tassie Hikes
May 26, 2022 by 8 Comments
Claire and Mickey continue their tour of Tasmania. This time they’re appreciating the thrills (and the odd terror) of bushwalking.
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