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Hector Bounces Back – Day 3 – Soest / Möhnesee – In Memory of 617 Squadron

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Hector

Today The Five would become Six. Jonathan had previously predicted he would join us en route on the Train to Soest. In the end he had miscalculated. At Flughafen Düsseldorf we were straining to see him on the Platform. The … Continue reading →

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Hector Bounces Back – Day 2 – Köln, still

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Hector

Breakfast of Champions Having been treated like Royalty at Ganesha I tried to make the Rendezvous at Gaffel, Alter Markt. No sign of anyone, yet Neil texted to say he was there. Who sits Inside through the Back at Gaffel? … Continue reading →

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Hector Bounces Back – Day 1 – Köln

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Hector

How does One get out of an Ibis from the Sixth Floor, with luggage, when both elevators are constantly full? Ten Minutes or more were lost here. Where is the entrance to Brouckere Tram Stop? The exit is clear. I … Continue reading →

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Hector Bounces Back – Day -1 – Brussel & Brugge

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Hector

There was Curry-Heute for breakfast, far better than paying €10.00 to an Ibis. Whilst I was dining, Kenny announced that he was back at Cantillon, a bit early. Hector arrived bang on the 13.30 Rendezvous Time. A bottle of Kriek … Continue reading →

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Hector Bounces Back : Day -2 – Brussel

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Hector

The Prologue Hector Bounces Back, a title partly inspired by the fact that there was no Hector’s Horrible Holiday in 2013 and that a night in Soest (Moehnesee) was planned. Day 1 is officially on Friday, however Kenny and Hector … Continue reading →

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G-RAF – Glasgow Real Festival 2014 – Day 3

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Hector

The Day began with a better than expected Curry was served at Dakhin in Candleriggs, a short walk from The Briggait where the First Glasgow Real Ale Festival in Yonks was being held. The Majority of The Company had agreed … Continue reading →

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Glasgow Real Ale Festival 2014 – G-RAF Day 2

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Hector

The Plan today was to work a Split Shift: 14.00 – 18.00 then 20.00 to Closing Time. This would permit Hector to satisfy his other Source of Pleasure on the First Full Day of the Summer Vacation. Arriving in Candleriggs … Continue reading →

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Glasgow Real Ale Festival 2014 – G-RAF Day 1

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Hector

When Jonny Met Kenny Eighteen years is the number bandied about since the Glasgow CAMRA Branch last held a Beer Festival. So, the 1997 Winter Ale Festival in the Old Fruit Market doesn’t count? Back then Hector knew few CAMRA … Continue reading →

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The Staggs, Musselburgh – POTY – and no Hanging Baskets!

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Hector

Once a month, a fair representation of Glasgow CAMRA members, hereafter – The Company – descend upon The Volunteer Arms (Staggs) in Musselburgh. We are in our Third Year of doing so, it is now written. Actually, not every visit … Continue reading →

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St. Albans – Waiting for a ‘Plane

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Hector

And then there were Two Clive and Hector walked down from the Bedford Travelodge towards the Train Station. This took us along Midland Rd., we could not pass the excellent Bala Sweet & Tandoori Centre. After a Tidy Lunch it … Continue reading →

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