Anyone fancy a Hobgoblin or Old Speckled Hen??
Aug 28th 2004, 3:09 pm
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Re: Anyone fancy a Hobgoblin or Old Speckled Hen??
Originally Posted by Pollyana
Ah, you read me wrong Don; he knew he was marrying a beer addict, and I think he's so pleased that I have survived the "6 month emigration itch" that he will put up with me squandering cash on "foreign beer".... even if he turns white when he hears the cost!
We've had 7 months of domestic bliss ( ) and I haven't thrown a beer bottle at him yet.......anyway, I paid for the stuff - why do you think I wanted a better job with more money!
We've had 7 months of domestic bliss ( ) and I haven't thrown a beer bottle at him yet.......anyway, I paid for the stuff - why do you think I wanted a better job with more money!
Aug 28th 2004, 3:14 pm
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Re: Anyone fancy a Hobgoblin or Old Speckled Hen??
A decent drink can make a whole continent seem better!! and look at poor Kentish Man - I may have influenced his decision to settle here, by locating a source of good beer. I call that a very successful mission today!
(not so sure about the shop selling lettuce for 49 cents though, and the Chermside Aldi is worse than a bad BiLo :scared: )
(not so sure about the shop selling lettuce for 49 cents though, and the Chermside Aldi is worse than a bad BiLo :scared: )
Aug 28th 2004, 3:18 pm
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Re: Anyone fancy a Hobgoblin or Old Speckled Hen??
Originally Posted by Pollyana
A decent drink can make a whole continent seem better!! and look at poor Kentish Man - I may have influenced his decision to settle here, by locating a source of good beer. I call that a very successful mission today!
(not so sure about the shop selling lettuce for 49 cents though, and the Chermside Aldi is worse than a bad BiLo :scared: )
(not so sure about the shop selling lettuce for 49 cents though, and the Chermside Aldi is worse than a bad BiLo :scared: )
Aug 28th 2004, 3:25 pm
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Re: Anyone fancy a Hobgoblin or Old Speckled Hen??
Originally Posted by Don
49c for a head of lettuce is about GBP 20p. Over here that's hm hm, and since our lettuce is hm hm (= 25p), you're getting a good deal at that price - we're cheap!
Aug 28th 2004, 5:33 pm
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Re: Anyone fancy a Hobgoblin or Old Speckled Hen??
Please tell me that you've found the odd bottle of Theakstons Old Peculier?
If not, I'm going to look at importing it myself!!
If not, I'm going to look at importing it myself!!
Aug 28th 2004, 6:49 pm
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Re: Anyone fancy a Hobgoblin or Old Speckled Hen??
Originally Posted by carlos1340
Please tell me that you've found the odd bottle of Theakstons Old Peculier?
If not, I'm going to look at importing it myself!!
If not, I'm going to look at importing it myself!!
Don't ask me where though.
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Aug 28th 2004, 10:00 pm
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Re: Anyone fancy a Hobgoblin or Old Speckled Hen??
In Sydney you can get pints (draft) of Hen and Boddi's at the Elephant and Wheel Barrow in Paddo. Also look out for first Estate in Gladesville (Victoria Road), thye had bottles of London Pride (I lived in Chiswick close to the brewery!), Spitfire, etc! Mind you at $8 for a 500ml bottle it's an "occasional" treat
Aug 28th 2004, 10:46 pm
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Re: Anyone fancy a Hobgoblin or Old Speckled Hen??
Originally Posted by Dinky
In Sydney you can get pints (draft) of Hen and Boddi's at the Elephant and Wheel Barrow in Paddo. Also look out for first Estate in Gladesville (Victoria Road), thye had bottles of London Pride (I lived in Chiswick close to the brewery!), Spitfire, etc! Mind you at $8 for a 500ml bottle it's an "occasional" treat
Aug 28th 2004, 11:11 pm
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Re: Anyone fancy a Hobgoblin or Old Speckled Hen??
Anybody found any Tanglefoot????
Aug 30th 2004, 11:55 pm
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Re: Anyone fancy a Hobgoblin or Old Speckled Hen??
The brit themed pub at Cockington Green outside Canberra does Bass, but served so cold its positively painful to drink
Sep 1st 2004, 11:59 am
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Re: Anyone fancy a Hobgoblin or Old Speckled Hen??
Originally Posted by Trevglas
The brit themed pub at Cockington Green outside Canberra does Bass, but served so cold its positively painful to drink
Sep 1st 2004, 12:08 pm
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Re: Anyone fancy a Hobgoblin or Old Speckled Hen??
Originally Posted by Pollyana
One of the silliest bits about finding my treasure trove was the fact I had to leave it in the sun for a while to get any of it warm enough to drink properly!
PLEASE GIVE ME DIRECTIONS
Not that I'm desperate or anything I can get Guinness up here
Just feel like a nice pint or 2 or more................................
Sep 1st 2004, 12:20 pm
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Re: Anyone fancy a Hobgoblin or Old Speckled Hen??
Originally Posted by cresta57
As it's fathers day at the weekend and my wife and children have asked me what I want to do.
PLEASE GIVE ME DIRECTIONS
Not that I'm desperate or anything I can get Guinness up here Just feel like a nice pint or 2 or more................................
PLEASE GIVE ME DIRECTIONS
Not that I'm desperate or anything I can get Guinness up here
Just feel like a nice pint or 2 or more................................Come in to north Brissie on Gympie Road, follow it till it becomes Lutwyche Road, keep following Lutwyche Road, past the Lutwyche Shopping Centre (on your left) then you will see a black pub called The Crown on your right. The Liquor Superstore is behind it, next to Good Guys Electrical.
Good range of stuff - bring lots of dosh and load up!
I think its next to Chapel Street.........
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Sep 1st 2004, 12:27 pm
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Re: Anyone fancy a Hobgoblin or Old Speckled Hen??
The Bloke is off to warn them you're coming...are you bringing the ute or hiring a truck for the weekend?!!!
Enjoy!!!
Enjoy!!!
Sep 1st 2004, 12:33 pm
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Re: Anyone fancy a Hobgoblin or Old Speckled Hen??
Originally Posted by Pollyana
The Bloke is off to warn them you're coming...are you bringing the ute or hiring a truck for the weekend?!!!
Enjoy!!!
Enjoy!!!
Thanks