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The Bradford CAMRA Beer Festival 2012

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Hector

It is possible to leave Glasgow at the end of the working day and still reach Bradford in time for the end of the middle day of this festival.  Ricky had everything in place when Hector entered the Victoria Hall, … Continue reading →

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Athens Day 4 – A feeling of Home

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Hector

This would be a day of relaxation.  We set off to find the Beer Academy in daylight and found that we had been on the right street twice already, they are no more it appeared. There was a lengthy walk … Continue reading →

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An afternoon in Aegina, without Bier, Athens Evening 3 – with

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Hector

Today was forecasted to be the warmest and sunniest day of our Athens stay, it is also Valentine’s Day.  I offer the Lady a Greek Island, she accepts.  Aegina is just of the coast in the Saronic Gulf, it is … Continue reading →

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Athens Day 2 – Carpe Diem

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Hector

Hector was out of his pit at 07.00, two hours writing before a superb breakfast, then out for lunch. 14.00 was the intended time, however a coffee stop saw Hector presented with an illustrated menu, how could I resist? Stuffed … Continue reading →

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Athens Day 1 – A Noisy Welcome

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Hector

Athens Airport was in darkness as we touched down ten minutes ahead of schedule. Mr Stelios has provided a direct Edinburgh (of course) flight to Athens. As soon as it was announced, Hector had flights booked for myself and Marg, … Continue reading →

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The Staggs, again, so soon.

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Hector

A day and a night in Musselburgh We take our Bier seriously. The title of this Blog should be sufficient a give-away to the fact that we will travel within reason, and within acceptable economic parameters, to consume the best … Continue reading →

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The monthly trip to The Staggs in Musselburgh

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Hector

It is written, we shall go to The Staggs (aka The Volunteer Arms) once a month.  The reason is simple; Nigel the Landlord will put on the best Light, Hoppy Ale that he can get his hands on.  Not only … Continue reading →

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Manchester and Sheffield, overcoming the Mathäser Syndrome

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Hector

Some went to Sheffield early, ?Stan! and Hector had lunch at Al Faisal in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.  ?Stan! was particularly well informed about the location of the Curry Cafes in this area, this was perhaps a prelude to the first … Continue reading →

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New Oxford, What Manchester Ale Fest?

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Hector

The long summer, xmas and easter holidays are always appreciated.  So are the welcomed single weeks in February and October, oh and the September long weekend, in fact Hector does not do too badly for holidays.  There is one weekend … Continue reading →

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An afternoon in Haworth, one night in Bradford

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Hector

With the greatest charm offensive since, well since Hector persuaded The Chaps and Chapattis to spend New Year in Ulverston, I managed to muster ten of twelve for an extra night away from home.  One cannot drive towards the M6, … Continue reading →

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