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McDonald’s coffee got a whole lot better

Why was McDonald’s coffee so bad? The reputation of McDonald’s coffee was so poor at its drive through outlets and in stores that people were boycotting its product. Whilst there are other drive through coffee retailers, McDonald’s already had the infrastructure in place so it was convenience more than anything. As such, McDonald’s sells a…

The Hamlin Pool Telegraph Station

It has been nearly 20 years since I have been to the Hamelin Pool Telegraph Station, I cannot say I missed the place, certainly not the flies. I see the Hamelin Pool Telegraph Station as a place to stop over for a short stay when visiting the stromatolites. The road to Denham is a pretty…

The 2018 Fermoy Reserve Shiraz tasting

One of my favourite Fermoy wines is the Reserve Shiraz. Yes, the Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is pretty good, but this is my current selection. Somewhat cheaper than the Reserve Cab Sav, the Reserve Shiraz whilst not cheap offers a good drink and a bit of a discount. The Fermoy Reserve Shiraz is typically matured for…

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