New members – Reynold and Michael A
Reynold Another colleague of this correspondent, who has heard plenty about the Back of the Ferry going’s on. Has done the journey before, but before BotF was born. Reynold is Swiss, which explains the...
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Angelo The last of the inductions from our epic ceremony. First up, Angelo. Favourite beverage: Little Creatures Pale Ale Favourite sport to spectate: Association Football Area of trivial expertise:...
View ArticleNew members and monopolizing the aft deck
Ian A busy night on the botf with a few new members to be inducted and a botf takeover of the full aft deck. Our first inductee; Name: Ian Favourite drink: Russian Imperial Stout Favourite Sport to...
View ArticleHappy 4th B’day to botf
An eclectic turnout for leg 1 of the 4th birthday celebrations.
View ArticleLeg 2 @4PinesBeer
Leg 2 at our spiritual home. A few have dropped off. But our leader is here.
View ArticleNew member – Michael
Favourite beverage: Southern Hemisphere Harvest by Sierra Nevada Favourite sport to spectate: NRL Area of trivial expertise: 90’s TV shows Michael has looked on from afar for a long time great to have...
View ArticleTwas the night before Vivid and a mass induction
Steve Sydney is about to enter one of its finest periods. The Vivid Harbour Lights festival kicks off tonight (23rd) and Circular Quay will become packed. Last night on the ferry we got a little peek –...
View ArticleOli’s Induction – coldest ever
Absolutely freezing for this induction. Meet Oli Favourite beverage: Rare Eagle Bourbon Favourite sport to spectate: Downhill skiing Area of trivial expertise: sleeping patterns on public transport
View ArticleNew member: Graham
Meet Graham Graham was introduced to the Back of the Ferry by @illiards but we found he had a rich and long shared history in banking with @bladdamasta. Favourite Beverage: Red Wine Favourite Sport to...
View ArticleMember induction – Chesne
Chesne, the Pacific Jewel As is well documented, Sydney is being pummelled on a daily basis by afternoon storms. Storm clouds roll in at about three and Mother Nature goes beserk for a couple of hours,...
View ArticleNew member – Jeremy
It’s been some time between new members, but our latest inductee has been a long time reader of Back of the Ferry from afar and has played a part in expanding our international readership. Jeremy is...
View ArticleNew member – Guy
I haven’t witnessed an induction for awhile so it’s with pleasure I induct Guy on another stunning Sydney afternoon. Guy hails from Edinburgh, Scotland and has declined the roasted chestnuts on the...
View ArticleNew member – Adrian
A solid quorum of Foundation members performed the latest induction ceremony last night. Adrian is an exceptionally well connected member of the financial services community and soon found common...
View ArticleNew member – Kieran
This correspondent’s last ferry journey for 2015 was a fine way to put the line under the year. All bases covered – sun, no swell, a big cruiser at CQ, an induction and a solid quorum of existing...
View ArticleNew members – Haley and Luca
Not sure if we’ve ever performed an induction on 29 February. Well, whatever, here’s the last one for 4 years. I met Haley in Cambodia, and now she’s surfaced in Sydney. Brought her beau, Luca, along...
View ArticleNew member – Rachel
On the 2nd last night of Sydney’s 39 day streak of temperatures above 26 degrees we continued our induction of the 2nd generation of BotFers. Rachel (L) Rachel Favourite beverage: Vodka Lime &...
View ArticleNew members – Mary, Tom, John, Chris and Kate
A first for Back of the Ferry – a family induction. Your correspondent and solo inductor had to work hard to get all the answers down with one hand. Induction duties cannot interrupt the pleasures of...
View ArticleElla – reinducted
Another member of the next generation, Ella was previously inducted but wasn’t of age (probably a rule to follow). Her answers will have no doubt changed, but I’ll be deleting the previous induction...
View ArticleInduction – Alf
This one’s been a long time coming. Alf is a loyal follower of Back of the Ferry and has participated in many a beer adventure with bladdamasta and illiards over the years. Alf was with me at the...
View ArticleInduction – John
John (on left) with Uncle Geoff John accompanied his Uncle Geoff on fine Sydney afternoon for the crossing. Favourite beverage: Cab Sauv Favourite sport to spectate: AFL Area of trivial expertise:...
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