Monthly Archives: January 2013

Quiz Team Night Out

Posted on January 31, 2013 by roundhillrob

Tuesday 29th January saw six folk assemble at Planet India, a fine vegetarian eatery just outside the Central Business District.  We came together to spend our accumulated winnings from a year of pub quizzing, so we had to select a … Continue reading →

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Bird boxes to replace hedge cut short

Posted on January 29, 2013 by roundhillrob

Some weeks ago Jackie and I went to the allotment for a few hours. Jackie weeded and I cut the hedge low. A huge heap of cuttings can be seen behind Jackie, as well as some of the cleaned beds … Continue reading →

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Another day, another beer – or two

Posted on January 29, 2013 by roundhillrob

Down town yesterday to bank a cheque, do a little shopping and call in at the Craft Beer Co pub at the top of Regent Hill. Every time I go there I hear interesting music – have even gone on … Continue reading →

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Snowy Brighton

Posted on January 20, 2013 by roundhillrob

Snowed all day today. Walked to B&Q and stopped to watch dozens of kids sledging down the snow slopes of Saunders Park. Ventured into the garden to put out suet ball and other bird food, and took the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Beer things

Posted on January 19, 2013 by roundhillrob

On Tuesday 15th I went down town for a beer or two. In Wetherspoons I had a pint of Try This (3.8%) from Wharfedale Brewery and a pint of Old Leg Over (4.1%) from Daleside Brewery. Neither was very hoppy … Continue reading →

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Birds in the Garden

Posted on January 19, 2013 by roundhillrob

A few days ago I completed a survey from a local student about growing food in the garden. It went on a bit, and diverged from the theme (as I saw it). But it got me to think about the … Continue reading →

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Another walk – 8th january

Posted on January 9, 2013 by roundhillrob

A grey day but mild so set out for more exploratory exercise, through the cemetery again – where I heard then saw a woodpecker. Made a different route through Woodvale – up to the furthest SE corner where it is … Continue reading →

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A dark homebrew

Posted on January 9, 2013 by roundhillrob

Just wanted to share this beer with you.  The image anyway. It’s the first dark beer I’ve brewed. Used roast barley and a patent black malt for colour, plus a little crystal malt to boost the flavour, as well as malt … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Day Walk

Posted on January 7, 2013 by roundhillrob

Just three and a half hours from front door to front door, up through the cemetery and out near the top of Bear Road (peering over the wall of the new burial ground to photograph Hollingbury Hillfort framed by a … Continue reading →

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December beers

Posted on January 1, 2013 by roundhillrob

Having failed entirely to keep the blog up to date I shall list a few beers tasted last month. 17th December after lunch at the Dorset, with Harveys best,  popped into the Gardeners Arms for a drop of Silver Pig Stout, … Continue reading →

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