Author Archives: Hector

The Wolf Strassenfest, Bad Wolf!

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Hector

Bier at the Schloßbergschänke may be the first photos to be displayed at the start of the day of madness that is the Wolf Winefest, however this was not the true start of the day.  Having risen at 05.00, Lord … Continue reading →

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The Green Man, Harlow

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Hector

The Green Man Hotel (Mulberry Green, CM17 0ET, Harlow) does not appear in the Good Beer Guide.  Only a Wetherspoons outlet does have an entry for Harlow.  Time did not permit exploration: Lord Clive, Maggie and Hector had finished the … Continue reading →

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Newcastle Upon Tyne – a day trip from Glasgow

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Hector

Today was another treat for Hector.  I had to organise nothing.  Craig and Yvonne had found an £18 return from Glasgow to Newcastle Upon Tyne earlier in the summer.  The Usual Suspects were all accordingly booked on the train just … Continue reading →

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The Staggs Bar, Musselburgh

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Hector

The Friends of Hector dared to go on a trip whilst I was in Greece having my possessions stolen. They had such a pleasant day in Musselburgh and Leith that a return visit was called for.  They couldn’t have enjoyed … Continue reading →

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Hector’s Holländisch Hootenanny, a Brugge too far – Day 9

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Hector

 Grimless Day, the end is nigh…  Craig met a Chap last night In de Wildeman who had sold him on the idea of visiting a brewery in Haarlem. It was written. Being Hector’s day off I was happy to comply. … Continue reading →

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Hector’s Holländisch Hootenanny, a Brugge too far – Day 8

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Hector

Orange T-shirt day We needed food. We had arranged to meet up at the Brouwerij ‘t IJ at opening time, 15.00. En route to Belgique we came across the Moti Mahal where the best Curry of the trip, by far, … Continue reading →

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Hector’s Holländisch Hootenanny, a Brugge too far – Day 7

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Hector

The move to Amsterdam and farwell to David and Neil. Hi, Tracey! The delivery of the core of the group to the Ibis at Schipol marked the end of the Hectoring. Dr Stan and Robin are the designated Amsterdam experts … Continue reading →

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Hector’s Holländisch Hootenanny, a Brugge too far – Day 6

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Hector

The return to Antwerp Once the Chaps get to Kuliminator, they will never want to leave If ever the was the sense of Déjà vu, all over again, it was the return to Antwerp.  Hector and Marg had made a … Continue reading →

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Hector’s Holländisch Hootenanny, a Brugge too far – Day 5

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Hector

It is Red T-Shirt Day – We are off to see Daisy! It is a relatively short hop from Gent to Brugge.  In the past, both have been covered in one day.  Today, with The Friends of Hector mostly resplendent … Continue reading →

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Hector’s Holländisch Hootenanny, a Brugge too far – Day 4

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Hector

The Gent Days The move to Gent  €7.40 is all that it cost us to complete this journey using a splendid Belgian Rail pass. Anywhere in the country for this price.  Why do we get ripped off so much in … Continue reading →

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