Author Archives: Hector

Glasgow – Mia – Sugar & Spice – Who is The Father of The Sons of Akhtar?

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Hector

A Carlisle Beer Festival on a Friday, because I can Today was the first day of Sandy’s Ale Festival at the Drover’s Rest, Monkhill, outside Carlisle. Thirteen were able to attend from Central Scotland, a Good Show. It was only … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – Ambala Deli Bar – Hector Goes Vegetarian, Again

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Hector

For reasons, other, Hector had to collect his car from the Southside at Lunchtime today. Southside, Lunchtime, might as well take advantage. The gods had other ideas, after a wait for the AA Chap to change a wheel it was … Continue reading →

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Musselburgh – Gurkha Bar & Restaurant – The Birthday Curry

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Hector

Saturday, April 30 1956, as I recall, nothing much happened on that day. However, tonight Sixty Years later, there is a Big Party at The Staggs in Musselburgh. Prior to this, The Hector has to be fed. Marg, who still … Continue reading →

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It’s Hector’s Birthday – Heute!

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Hector

Hector is 60 !  

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Helensburgh – Akash – A Pre-Birthday Curry

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Hector

Eleanor, who represented Hector at the Curry Awards earlier this month, suggested a Curry for All before watching the beat combo – Slow Train – later at the Commodore. On the train down to Helensburgh, Hector met Curryspondent Kevin. One … Continue reading →

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Musselburgh – Gurkha Bar & Restauarant – Give Nepalese a Chance

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Hector

Hector is in Musselburgh, on a Wednesday, something must be cooking. What’s more, Dr. Stan is in tow. We have been making plans with Nigel at The Staggs for a Big Birthday this weekend, and no, it is not Ron … Continue reading →

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Glasgow – New Karahi Palace – Rashid, The Chef

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Hector

The joy of being home on a Saturday afternoon, the 15.00 Curry. The venue, the Curry House I visit most regularly – New Karahi Palace (51 – 53 Nelson Street, Glasgow, G5 8DZ). The premises are modest, four tables on … Continue reading →

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Paisley – Koh-I-Noor – It’s a long way from Poznan

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Hector

Paisley Beer Festival + G-RAF This morning when I was in Poznan… yes I did leave my Poznan Accommodation at 02.00 B.S.T. To commence the journey back to Blighty. Unfortunately despite offering my time at the Foreign Bar, there was … Continue reading →

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Poznan – Tavaa – The Return Visit

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Hector

The last two days have been as good as days can be in Polska, the irony is it all kicked off after Ricky and Stewart left me on Tuesday. Today, Lunch would be late, a long lie in was required … Continue reading →

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Poznan – Restauracja Indyjska Shivaz – Hector and The Men from Yorkshire

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Hector

This Week in Polska was originally a few days with the Rickmeister in Poznan, then a certain Steven Wilson decided to play here the day before our planned rendezvous. This is Tuesday, I arrived in Polska on Friday, we leave … Continue reading →

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