Sarf Essex Taff
@sarfessextaff.bsky.social
Interested in stuff that makes life better - beer, blues and kultur. Supporter of various unremitting mediocre rugby league and football clubs
Pleased that there were a group of young ladies on the Elizabeth Line excited about my @brentwoodtownfc.bsky.social scarf
February 7, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Pleased that there were a group of young ladies on the Elizabeth Line excited about my @brentwoodtownfc.bsky.social scarf
Final stop was Sir John Oldcastle, a Spoons. Enjoyed a beef madras. The Southwark Brewing Old Biscuit Stout was interesting if very dry
February 7, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Final stop was Sir John Oldcastle, a Spoons. Enjoyed a beef madras. The Southwark Brewing Old Biscuit Stout was interesting if very dry
In Craft Beer in Leather Lane. Enjoyed Two by Two Porter and Siren Broken Dream Breakfast Stout. Not sure the difference is obvious
February 7, 2026 at 10:03 PM
In Craft Beer in Leather Lane. Enjoyed Two by Two Porter and Siren Broken Dream Breakfast Stout. Not sure the difference is obvious
Mini pub crawl in Farringdon tonight. First trip to Holy Tavern since its change from Jerusalem Tavern. Not many other changes and enjoyed the St Peter's beer that is still on. Top pub cat
February 7, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Mini pub crawl in Farringdon tonight. First trip to Holy Tavern since its change from Jerusalem Tavern. Not many other changes and enjoyed the St Peter's beer that is still on. Top pub cat
After a lacklustre first half, good performance from @brentwoodtownfc.bsky.social against Cray Valleys Paper Mills in the second half this afternoon to win 3-1. Hopefully got our mojo back
February 7, 2026 at 8:21 PM
After a lacklustre first half, good performance from @brentwoodtownfc.bsky.social against Cray Valleys Paper Mills in the second half this afternoon to win 3-1. Hopefully got our mojo back
After an utterly grim January, it feels like spring is finally on its way. My cold has gone, daffodils tulips and bluebells are coming up in the garden and NRL trials have begun. Really enjoyed the Doggies' second half fight back against the Cowboys and the Dragons Knights match was competitive.
February 7, 2026 at 12:25 PM
After an utterly grim January, it feels like spring is finally on its way. My cold has gone, daffodils tulips and bluebells are coming up in the garden and NRL trials have begun. Really enjoyed the Doggies' second half fight back against the Cowboys and the Dragons Knights match was competitive.
A really good performance by @millwallfc.bsky.social at Coventry City tonight. Result didn't go our way, but it could easily have done so. This and the performance at Watford are making me feel much more positive.
January 20, 2026 at 11:36 PM
A really good performance by @millwallfc.bsky.social at Coventry City tonight. Result didn't go our way, but it could easily have done so. This and the performance at Watford are making me feel much more positive.
Can't get to @brentwoodtownfc.bsky.social derby game at Billericay today because of the lurgy. Gutted. Instead stayed warm watched Millwall's game at Watford on TV with no great hope that it would be anything but 0-0. Instead really good performance dominating large parts of the game to win 2-0
January 17, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Can't get to @brentwoodtownfc.bsky.social derby game at Billericay today because of the lurgy. Gutted. Instead stayed warm watched Millwall's game at Watford on TV with no great hope that it would be anything but 0-0. Instead really good performance dominating large parts of the game to win 2-0
Rugby league is back on tv for the first time in 2026. Watching Thatto Heath v Seaton in the Challenge Cup. Unfortunately it's rather one sided with Thatto Heath 20-0 up scoring at a point a minute. Are Seaton the oldest amateur club? Recall watching them at Eastern Rhinos a decade ago
January 10, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Rugby league is back on tv for the first time in 2026. Watching Thatto Heath v Seaton in the Challenge Cup. Unfortunately it's rather one sided with Thatto Heath 20-0 up scoring at a point a minute. Are Seaton the oldest amateur club? Recall watching them at Eastern Rhinos a decade ago
Terrific game between Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund. Shared 6 goals including 2 in injury time. Incredible to think that one of the Eintracht scorers, Younes Ebnoutalib, was playing in the 4th division regionalliga only 2 years ago.
January 10, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Terrific game between Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund. Shared 6 goals including 2 in injury time. Incredible to think that one of the Eintracht scorers, Younes Ebnoutalib, was playing in the 4th division regionalliga only 2 years ago.
2 returning TV faves watched by Mrs Taff and myself tonight. Father Brown had more edge than usual including the laundries for fallen women in its storyline. It is an annual joy in dark January. It will be interesting to see if the 2nd season of Matlock is as strong as the 1st. Jury is out so far
January 10, 2026 at 12:39 AM
2 returning TV faves watched by Mrs Taff and myself tonight. Father Brown had more edge than usual including the laundries for fallen women in its storyline. It is an annual joy in dark January. It will be interesting to see if the 2nd season of Matlock is as strong as the 1st. Jury is out so far
It has been a horrible start to 2026 and it is easy to be overwhelmed by the cruelty we see. Seeing the clips of the Walk for Peace by the Buddhist monks from Texas to Washington DC has brought a tears to my eyes. The love rolling from the roadside to them has been wonderful and reviving to see
January 9, 2026 at 7:13 PM
It has been a horrible start to 2026 and it is easy to be overwhelmed by the cruelty we see. Seeing the clips of the Walk for Peace by the Buddhist monks from Texas to Washington DC has brought a tears to my eyes. The love rolling from the roadside to them has been wonderful and reviving to see
Enjoyed watching the movie "Relay", but is that the longest time in a film until the lead character speaks. Riz Ahmed doesn't open his mouth until some way into the second half
January 5, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Enjoyed watching the movie "Relay", but is that the longest time in a film until the lead character speaks. Riz Ahmed doesn't open his mouth until some way into the second half
Millwall start the year with a goalless draw. Who could have predicted that?
January 1, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Millwall start the year with a goalless draw. Who could have predicted that?
Last game of 2025 for @brentwoodtownfc.bsky.social at Welling United. Won 4-1 which was pleasing. Also visited the Door Hinge Micropub. Nice place and thoroughly enjoyed the New River Blind Poet Porter
December 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Last game of 2025 for @brentwoodtownfc.bsky.social at Welling United. Won 4-1 which was pleasing. Also visited the Door Hinge Micropub. Nice place and thoroughly enjoyed the New River Blind Poet Porter
Watched Planes Trains and Automobiles for the first time in well over 30 years. Held up pretty well. Still very funny.
December 22, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Watched Planes Trains and Automobiles for the first time in well over 30 years. Held up pretty well. Still very funny.
Last home game for @brentwoodtownfc.bsky.social today against Potters Bar Town. Similar to the Hashtag game. Dominated possession, plenty of chanes, but a real struggle to get the end product. I had hoped this run of games would see the Blues regain confidence, but it's not quite happening
December 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Last home game for @brentwoodtownfc.bsky.social today against Potters Bar Town. Similar to the Hashtag game. Dominated possession, plenty of chanes, but a real struggle to get the end product. I had hoped this run of games would see the Blues regain confidence, but it's not quite happening
Another numbing performance from Millwall. I know they have injuries, but a lack of zip and creativity in the midfield is nothing new. Do the full backs turn to salt if they cross the halfway line?
December 20, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Another numbing performance from Millwall. I know they have injuries, but a lack of zip and creativity in the midfield is nothing new. Do the full backs turn to salt if they cross the halfway line?
Very attractive Mauldons pint glasses in the Victoria Arms tonight. The contents (Black Adder) are great too
December 16, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Very attractive Mauldons pint glasses in the Victoria Arms tonight. The contents (Black Adder) are great too
Really pleased third season of Dark Winds is showing on U&Alibi. One of my favourite shows and the first episode did not disappoint. Also touching to see Robert Redford's last performance on a show where he was executive producer.
December 15, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Really pleased third season of Dark Winds is showing on U&Alibi. One of my favourite shows and the first episode did not disappoint. Also touching to see Robert Redford's last performance on a show where he was executive producer.
Rather disappointing 2-2 draw for @brentwoodtownfc.bsky.social tonight against Cheshunt. Gone to the Peasants Revolt Micropub for a couple of pints of Mighty Oak Wonky Donkey to commiserate
December 9, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Rather disappointing 2-2 draw for @brentwoodtownfc.bsky.social tonight against Cheshunt. Gone to the Peasants Revolt Micropub for a couple of pints of Mighty Oak Wonky Donkey to commiserate
Mr Reindeer is ready for Christmas
December 7, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Mr Reindeer is ready for Christmas
RIP Jimmy Cliff
November 24, 2025 at 3:44 PM
RIP Jimmy Cliff
Absolutely
November 19, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Absolutely
Day trip to Lewes today for @brentwoodtownfc.bsky.social away game. Terrific place. Enjoyed some gorgeous pints at The John Harvey Tap near the Brewery. The ground, The Dripping Pan, was very characterful. We list 4-2 but not too despondent. It was definitely worth it.
November 8, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Day trip to Lewes today for @brentwoodtownfc.bsky.social away game. Terrific place. Enjoyed some gorgeous pints at The John Harvey Tap near the Brewery. The ground, The Dripping Pan, was very characterful. We list 4-2 but not too despondent. It was definitely worth it.