Almanac Travel: Three Tassie Experiences

May 19, 2022 by 4 Comments

Mickey and Claire continue their travelling adventures as they take in the beauty and thrills of Hobart and its surrounds.

Almanac Pubs: Three Hobart Pubs

April 30, 2022 by 6 Comments

There’s nothing like a good pub at the end of the day after sightseeing as Mickey Randall explains.

Good Friday in Battery Point

April 18, 2022 by 5 Comments

Mickey Randall headed south for Easter and took in the delights of Hobart by foot.

Ladies Day at the Ashbourne Cricket Club

March 14, 2022 by 10 Comments

Entertainment of several kinds greeted Mickey Randall at Ashbourne CC’s recent Ladies Day event: from saved wine glasses to missed fielding chances, with its own saxophonist to boot.

Almanac Pub Review: The Greenman Inn, Ashbourne

March 8, 2022 by 6 Comments

Mickey Randall takes us to The Greenman where he contemplates the politics of the (Golden Circle) pineapple ring.

Pub Review: The Rising Sun – Port Wakefield

February 16, 2022 by 4 Comments

Ever driven past towns on a road trip more than once and never got to know what they offer? Mickey Randall did just that. Leave no stone unturned and you may just find a hidden gem amongst it all.

Almanac Life: Saturday morning, on the Glenelg North esplanade

February 6, 2022 by 6 Comments

Mickey Randall observes morning life on the Glenelg esplanade and makes some notes for retirement.

Meatloaf: Horrific Fun at the 2011 Grand Final

January 22, 2022 by 22 Comments

The Footy Almanac reprises Mickey Randall’s reminisces about Meatloaf’s “performance” pre-game at the 2011 Grand Final. Are you game enough to watch it again?

Almanac Music: On the patio with old friends, listening to Ripper 76

January 21, 2022 by 6 Comments

Sitting on the porch with friends and a retro record player, playing favourite songs and reminiscing memories brought to mind is a great joy as Mickey Randall explains.

Almanac Beer: Three European Beers

January 18, 2022 by 13 Comments

Mickey decided to shout himself some Norwegian lagers are performing a couple of good deeds. Here is his taste review of the lagers.

Almanac Life: Claire at the Sandalmere Gate

December 12, 2021 by 12 Comments

A touching and romantic story from Mickey Randall enchanted by a brief vista of a deep, resonating beauty: Claire at the gate.

Almanac Beer: Review – Nort

November 19, 2021 by 7 Comments

Mickey Randall gets the taste buds working and reviews a beer ‘abandoned’ by a so-called mate.

Almanac Music: ‘You Suffer’ – Napalm Death

November 12, 2021 by 2 Comments

Mickey Randall relives a track by the British grindcore band Napalm Death, from their debut album, ‘Scum’.

Almanac Music – Gough and The Whitlams: we’ll play chess and drink claret

October 28, 2021 by 11 Comments

Mickey and Claire are off to see The Whitlams tonight. It got him thinking about possible links between music and Prime Ministers.

Almanac Life: Mystery Pub – The Beer Smells Like a Microphone in John Doe’s Local Bar

October 13, 2021 by 4 Comments

It’s Mystery Pub weekend for Mickey Randall, who pays John Doe’s Local Bar a visit.

Sausage Roll Review: The Port Elliot Bakery

September 20, 2021 by 14 Comments

Mickey Randall took on a titan of the SA bakery industry for the first time. Was it worth the wait?

Almanac Reviews: Alberton Hotel, Alberton Oval

September 7, 2021 by 11 Comments

It’s a day at the footy for Mickey Randall but before that, a pre-match beer at the Alberton Hotel.

Almanac Life: Charlie Watts and the Ramsgate

August 30, 2021 by 6 Comments

Mickey Randall headed to Henley Beach for an evening at the Ramsgate Hotel and a chin wag on the Stones and the late Charlie Watts.

Almanac Life: Macbeth marks strongly but misses to the near side

August 23, 2021 by 4 Comments

There’s luckily no curse to reckon with for Mickey Randall as his pub preoccupation serves as the matinee for a Shakespearean tragedy…or is it the other way around?

Almanac (SANFL) Footy – Glenelg v Norwood: Quarter time in Chernobyl

August 11, 2021 by 6 Comments

Mickey Randall goes to watch Glenelg find their way to 15-and-0 with Pete and Trev.