Our Japanese Almanacker, Yoshi, provides us with some insights into cycling in Kyoto.
The Sweetest Plum – The tale of G Ayres, Dipper and the end of season trip (plus note on upcoming live show Dec 13 at Bella Union)
December 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Declan Fey and Nick Maxwell have a regular podcast that is well worht a listen… The Sweetest Plum. In this excerpt the boys discuss the tale (urban legend?) of a discussion between Gary Ayres and Dipper on the merits of Gary bringing his wife on an end of season trip. For those of you in Melbourne the Sweetest Plum have a live show on Sun 13th at the Bella Union – come along!
Crio’s Q? – mentor
December 10, 2015 by 2 Comments
It’s Awards Season and Crio adds another to the list – the award for the best mentor. He’s nominating Col Swatton. Others?
Almanac cricket: When the Windies, and cricket, were king
December 10, 2015 by 31 Comments
As the Test gets under way at Blundstone Arena, Phil Dimitriadis returns to the final days of his childhood when Calypso cricket had no peer. [Super memoir, first published 2009 – JTH]
Almanac Racing – here, there and everywhere
December 9, 2015 by 6 Comments
Plenty to keep racing fans absorbed this weekend, despite the humdrum local offerings. Crio looks further afield and gets excited by Sunday’s feast.
Almanac Music: The Power of Persona and Why Dolly Parton Makes Me Cry
December 9, 2015 by 11 Comments
J. Negri, a fan of Dolly Parton, lost her voice. In this brilliant discussion of Dolly’s ‘Coat of Many Colours’ she explains how she’s found it again. [She sure has – JTH]
Almanac Cricket: Middle Australia and the Science of Swing
December 9, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Blundstone wearer – our resident biomechanist and general sports scientist and claimer of the ground of Middle Australia – demystifies the pink cricket ball with a bit of straight science. [Very clear, Middle – JTH]
Almanac Music: Jon Toogood – Stag and Hunter, December 4, 2015
December 9, 2015 by 2 Comments
Hamish Neal – our soccer man – has a crack at his first-ever gig review with this piece about hearing New Zealand’s finest, Jon Toogood. [Engaging, and you’re not that old Hamish – Ed]
No “Department of Youth” Here: A Real-life Dad’s Army
December 8, 2015 by 8 Comments
Demonymic reckons he’s found the Test cricket team of players with the oldest average age. Any advances on this nomination?
Era, era on the wall: the 9-part series
December 8, 2015 by 6 Comments
Here we’ve linked all nine of Jeff Dowsing’s terrific “Era, era” pieces in one post. This is a great spot to dip into VFL/AFL history.
Almanac Art: Naomi Le Get’s ‘Cyril’ is up for auction
December 8, 2015 by 2 Comments
Have Cyril in your home. ‘Cyril’ is up for auction! Bidding on Naomi Le Get’s striking cover art is now open. You have until Friday Dec 18 to bid. It is a very impressive piece.
Almanac Art: ‘Four of the Best’ by Susan Sutton
December 8, 2015 by 1 Comment
‘Four of the Best’ is artist Susan Sutton’s painting depicting the 2015 AFL finals series. It is available for purchase.
Almanac Art: Kate Birrell’s ‘Cyril’
December 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Check out Kate Birrell’s lively, fun painting ‘Cyril’ (which is up for sale).
Almanac Cricket – India v South Africa: That’s Entertainment
December 7, 2015 by 29 Comments
This is cricket.
Almanac Cycling: Men’s Team Pursuit respond in NZ
December 7, 2015 by 1 Comment
David Parker is following the Men’s Team Pursuit for Gold in Rio 2016, this weekend was a significant step in their pursuit.
Almanac Snooker: Oh dear!
December 7, 2015 by 5 Comments
There are many kinds of disappointment in life. Here’s another one.
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