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Sydney Morning Herald
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Aesthetes are getting browned off
A further observation on those young men in blue suits a size too small (C8) comes from both Adrienne Cameron of Northbridge and Wayne Duncombe of Lilyfield. Adrienne explains: 'they're also wearing light tan coloured shoes,' something Wayne says was 'once considered a gauche fashion faux pas, in an age when gauche wasn't flaunted.' Michael Fischer of Coogee has a similar take: 'Those poor real estate men in their too-small suits must be struggling. Why, they can't even afford a pair of socks!' With the discussion of Australia's wine preferences of yesteryear (C8) continuing, Granny was happy to receive the advice of an authority in Murrumbateman winemaker Ken Helm: 'We can all talk about Sparkling Rhinegolde, but the 'first fizzer' was Barossa Pearl, released in November 1956 for the Olympic Games. Described as a light, delicate, fruity sparkling wine with a clean lingering finish, it taught Australians how to drink wine. It was also the first with a screw cap and plastic stopper which went 'pop' when opened and bought joy to the party.' 'If you really wanted to impress guests at your dinner party, you served Cold Duck,' reckons Jo Hill of Blackwall. 'Not sure if it was supposed to be served with poultry, but it seemed to go with everything, especially the ubiquitous baked dinner which seemed to be our go-to offering in the '60s.' Seems like there was a lack of faith in Reschs DA (C8) back in the day, going by the recollections of Bernie Carberry of Connells Point: 'I remember my late father asking his sister, a Mercy nun by the name of Sister Mary Bernard, would she like a beer one Christmas she was with us: 'No thanks,' she said, 'but can I please have a Dinner Ale?'' 'Our father used to drink DA, but it was foul stuff,' says Dave Horsfall of North Gosford. 'The dog gave him a filthy look when he offered her some in a saucer.' The demographic is split on the subject of pets on planes (C8). Wolf Kempa of Lithgow recalls a trip from Bangkok to Phuket 'where I was entertained by the young lady next to me sharing her cup of water with her puppy. Thankfully, the flight was brief!' George Manojlovic of Mangerton, however, thinks that allowing in-flight pets 'is a sensible idea. After all, the entire crew on some Scandinavian flights are often great Danes.'
The Age
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
Aesthetes are getting browned off
A further observation on those young men in blue suits a size too small (C8) comes from both Adrienne Cameron of Northbridge and Wayne Duncombe of Lilyfield. Adrienne explains: 'they're also wearing light tan coloured shoes,' something Wayne says was 'once considered a gauche fashion faux pas, in an age when gauche wasn't flaunted.' Michael Fischer of Coogee has a similar take: 'Those poor real estate men in their too-small suits must be struggling. Why, they can't even afford a pair of socks!' With the discussion of Australia's wine preferences of yesteryear (C8) continuing, Granny was happy to receive the advice of an authority in Murrumbateman winemaker Ken Helm: 'We can all talk about Sparkling Rhinegolde, but the 'first fizzer' was Barossa Pearl, released in November 1956 for the Olympic Games. Described as a light, delicate, fruity sparkling wine with a clean lingering finish, it taught Australians how to drink wine. It was also the first with a screw cap and plastic stopper which went 'pop' when opened and bought joy to the party.' 'If you really wanted to impress guests at your dinner party, you served Cold Duck,' reckons Jo Hill of Blackwall. 'Not sure if it was supposed to be served with poultry, but it seemed to go with everything, especially the ubiquitous baked dinner which seemed to be our go-to offering in the '60s.' Seems like there was a lack of faith in Reschs DA (C8) back in the day, going by the recollections of Bernie Carberry of Connells Point: 'I remember my late father asking his sister, a Mercy nun by the name of Sister Mary Bernard, would she like a beer one Christmas she was with us: 'No thanks,' she said, 'but can I please have a Dinner Ale?'' 'Our father used to drink DA, but it was foul stuff,' says Dave Horsfall of North Gosford. 'The dog gave him a filthy look when he offered her some in a saucer.' The demographic is split on the subject of pets on planes (C8). Wolf Kempa of Lithgow recalls a trip from Bangkok to Phuket 'where I was entertained by the young lady next to me sharing her cup of water with her puppy. Thankfully, the flight was brief!' George Manojlovic of Mangerton, however, thinks that allowing in-flight pets 'is a sensible idea. After all, the entire crew on some Scandinavian flights are often great Danes.'
Sydney Morning Herald
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
The worst of the summer wine
'Mention of Ben Ean Moselle [C8] and Sparkling Rhinegolde brought back memories of the '60s when we weren't exactly spoilt for choice,' writes Bill Yonge of Frenchs Forest. 'We thought we were really cool hosts when we put twin bottles of Mateus Rose and Casal Garcia on the table at dinner parties.' 'The BBC Sounds app has just restricted overseas residents from listening to UK-archived content,' laments David Storie of Windsor Downs. 'I did a search on the site for The Goons that used to get me episodes of the great radio comedy, but all I got was a number of news items on Donald Trump. I know which one is funnier.' Recent discussion on political toilet paper (C8) has led Susan Geason of Bondi Junction to recall that 'many years ago, when I was at university, someone had written, above the toilet paper dispenser, 'BAs, take one.' I think we were in one of our regular recessions.' 'My XJ6 was a beautiful car back in the 1970s,' declares Max Petrie of Palm Beach. 'When the fuel gauge showed empty, a flick of a switch brought the other side tank [C8] into service. They were separate fuel tanks with no connecting pipework.' Tim Crawshaw of Kenthurst had the same setup on his S Type 3.8 and says it was handy on a long drive. Brian Blunt of Kensington says, 'Mention of cars with low mounted filler caps under the boot reminded me that, while it was fairly easy to fill up from a bowser, they did tend to back-spray when nearing the full level. Also, it was almost impossible if you had to do it with a drum and funnel after running out of petrol.' 'Perhaps a Column 8-er or self-confessed Tour de France widower Charles Purcell knows,' ponders Irene Thom of Vaucluse. 'What does Tadej Pogacar do with all those stuffed lions he receives on the podium?' Julia Belford of Uralla reports on another random act of kindness (C8): 'Recently, I attended my cousin's funeral and returned to my accommodation at Mantra The Observatory in Port Macquarie. I went downstairs for dinner at the Italian restaurant. When I went to pay for my meal, I discovered that the lovely young couple who left just before had paid for me. A difficult day became a beautiful day. Thank you so much, whoever you are. May you be truly blessed.'
The Age
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
The worst of the summer wine
'Mention of Ben Ean Moselle [C8] and Sparkling Rhinegolde brought back memories of the '60s when we weren't exactly spoilt for choice,' writes Bill Yonge of Frenchs Forest. 'We thought we were really cool hosts when we put twin bottles of Mateus Rose and Casal Garcia on the table at dinner parties.' 'The BBC Sounds app has just restricted overseas residents from listening to UK-archived content,' laments David Storie of Windsor Downs. 'I did a search on the site for The Goons that used to get me episodes of the great radio comedy, but all I got was a number of news items on Donald Trump. I know which one is funnier.' Recent discussion on political toilet paper (C8) has led Susan Geason of Bondi Junction to recall that 'many years ago, when I was at university, someone had written, above the toilet paper dispenser, 'BAs, take one.' I think we were in one of our regular recessions.' 'My XJ6 was a beautiful car back in the 1970s,' declares Max Petrie of Palm Beach. 'When the fuel gauge showed empty, a flick of a switch brought the other side tank [C8] into service. They were separate fuel tanks with no connecting pipework.' Tim Crawshaw of Kenthurst had the same setup on his S Type 3.8 and says it was handy on a long drive. Brian Blunt of Kensington says, 'Mention of cars with low mounted filler caps under the boot reminded me that, while it was fairly easy to fill up from a bowser, they did tend to back-spray when nearing the full level. Also, it was almost impossible if you had to do it with a drum and funnel after running out of petrol.' 'Perhaps a Column 8-er or self-confessed Tour de France widower Charles Purcell knows,' ponders Irene Thom of Vaucluse. 'What does Tadej Pogacar do with all those stuffed lions he receives on the podium?' Julia Belford of Uralla reports on another random act of kindness (C8): 'Recently, I attended my cousin's funeral and returned to my accommodation at Mantra The Observatory in Port Macquarie. I went downstairs for dinner at the Italian restaurant. When I went to pay for my meal, I discovered that the lovely young couple who left just before had paid for me. A difficult day became a beautiful day. Thank you so much, whoever you are. May you be truly blessed.'
