Move to Tasmania?

[SimonM]

My wife has this weekend expressed a desire to move, spurred on by me finding a job advertised in Launceston which may be of interest. I am not adverse to the idea, though it would mean abandoning the idea of being a beekeeper full time, at least for the time being, and remaining in the psychology field. No big problem as I rang up about the job and it sounds good - working with veterans and their families. There should be a few Land Rover owners amongst them surely :).

I have moved around a lot over the years and see it as an adventure and a great way to see the country, without having to wait for holidays to accrue. My wife is wanting to live in a city (though not a big one) rather than a small country town, whilst I am adaptable as long as I can get out for a drive in the bush, or a paddle on the water fairly regularly. Launceston seems to tick a few boxes for us.

We have never visited Tasmania though have always intended on going and have talked about moving there before. Moving there without having visited there ourselves is not a major fear for us, and it is something I have done many times before.

So from those that have been there or live there, what is Launceston like?

[d3syd]

Hi Mr Ploppy,

Launceston is quite a liveable city. It is actually the 3rd oldest city in Australia after Hobart and Sydney. Population around 100,000, it has a big country town feel. Has pretty much one example of each big city store, ie. 1 Bunnings, 1 Myers, 1 Supa Cheap Auto, 1 Harvey Normans, 1 Target, 1 Office Works, 1 Land Rover Dealer, etc. There are 3 or 4 Woolies though and a few Coles supermarkets. There are no Westfield type shopping centres in the whole of Tassie. It has a good General Hospital, although increasingly under staffed.

The restaurant scene cannot compare to Hobart, let alone large Mainland cities, though there are a number of very good places to dine. Lots of excellent vineyards to the north and north east in the Tamar Valley

Like the rest of Tassie, the scenery surrounding Launnie or Lonny (as the locals call it) is great.

Winters are a bit colder and summers a bit warmer than the coastal areas. Launnie has a bit of a pollution problem in the middle of winter due to all the wood fired heaters and the fact that it is located in a valley.

Overally as I said quite a liveable city, though I personally prefer Hobart.

[superquag]

Visited there 21 years ago... was advised not to bother locking the car ; - and if it rains... some stranger would wind the windows up. - It did, and they did...:)

Don't think much has changed since...

[DeeJay]

I have probably spent 6 months living in Launceston- spread over 30 years ;)
It is diverse, although assimilating with the "well to do" would never be 100% as you were'nt born & bred in Tassy & more than one Taswegian has agreed with me on that.
I really love the town & people in it, if you can have employment there, my advice would be to go for it, it would take at least a couple of years to take it all in..

[hodgo]

I am a home sick Taswigean, and I love to get home more often than commitments allow these days
If you do take the job please dont drive, walk, or talk too fast down their there as you may injure one of my rellos The pace of life is much slower

Hodgo

[The ho har's]

Tassie for me is one of the best places in Aus, though hh won't agree:( to cold.

Launnie is just beautiful:) as well as the surrounding area and as is all of Tas:)


You have young family..go where the work is and see Aus, settle later when they are older;)


Mrs hh:angel:

[tazd]

ive lived in Lonnie for the best of 30 years now and despite the lack of the larger outlets or the cafes etc its an amazing place. if your into white water paddling then only 10min from cbd is the north esk, one section that has caused many a person to go for a swim :cool: country driving and 4wding is close on hand. if you have work here then i would go for it. in my opinion its better than Hobart as 2-3 hrs your anywhere from good beaches to the wild highlands or Hobart and the west coast.
Need any info or help with stuff in Lonnie, more than willing to help..
Cheers Tim

oh and we do lock the cars now.

[SimonM]

Thanks all. The evidence is stacking up for a move, though don't have the job yet. I have found another job to apply for as well. Fingers crossed.

[d3syd]

oh and we do lock the cars now.

Sign of the times unfortunately. We even need lock up here in little Scamander these days :mad:

[LandyAndy]

Incase Agrojnr (Adam) doesnt see this thread shoot him a PM.He is a young fella with a young family.He left the stress of managing a Laser Cutting factory in WA to reside in Tassie,I think he liked the idea of growing another head:eek::eek::eek::eek:.
All jokes aside,worth a chat with him,I think he is now making cheese for a living,stress free.
Andrew

[Marshall]

As a side bar, but since you are into bees... Tasmanian honey is some of the best I have tasted... Perth is just out of Launceston... The Tasmanian Honey Company (http://www.tasmanianhoney.com/)#

Just a thought:)

[wrinklearthur]

How do you cart a truck load of bee's down to Tassie?

On a truck --- bong!

There is a few forum members up there across the line in Boags country, you will be sort after if you keep that honey flowing.
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[SimonM]

Incase Agrojnr (Adam) doesnt see this thread shoot him a PM.He is a young fella with a young family.He left the stress of managing a Laser Cutting factory in WA to reside in Tassie,I think he liked the idea of growing another head:eek::eek::eek::eek:.
All jokes aside,worth a chat with him,I think he is now making cheese for a living,stress free.
Andrew

Love it laser cutter to cheese maker - "blessed are the cheese makers" :). Will definitely send him a PM


As a side bar, but since you are into bees... Tasmanian honey is some of the best I have tasted... Perth is just out of Launceston... The Tasmanian Honey Company (http://www.tasmanianhoney.com/)#

Just a thought:)

Thanks mate - I am fully aware of Leatherwood honey, and we have considered taking a few hives down.


How do you cart a truck load of bee's down to Tassie?

On a truck --- bong!

There is a few forum members up there across the line in Boags country, you will be sort after if you keep that honey flowing.
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Hey mate - sounds good.

Now does anyone know of someone with a property near a heap of Leatherwood trees ? They will be rewarded with much honey :).

We keep going back and forth with our decision making. Do we stay close to family, help support the family bee business (BushRanger Honey - so good it should be outlawed :p), or take a bit of a risk and head off have an adventure in a place we are most likely to love, psychology or bees?? most likely both.

Decisions, decisions.

[Xtreme]

.................................... Do we stay close to family, help support the family bee business (BushRanger Honey - so good it should be outlawed :p), or take a bit of a risk and head off have an adventure in a place we are most likely to love, psychology or bees?? most likely both.......................

Love the name Simon :clap2::thumbsup::clap2::thumbsup:
Make sure you bring a few kilos on 19th

Re the possible move - like others have suggested, I'd say take the opportunity while your family is young - much easier to move around when the immediate family is not locked in to schools, friends etc.
Understand your concern about extended family also .................. but they can always visit or holiday down south.

[MarknDeb]

Gday Simon, we moved from Brisbane to Hadspen (just west of Launceston) just over 10 minute drive to work in Launceston, we made the move near on 2 years ago now and do not regret it for a second, it is a fantastic life style and the people are very friendly. Mate if you wanted to keep doing the beekeeper thing there are so many properies for sale not very far out of town and the prices are so low (compared to the mainland) we have even played with the idea of selling this place to buy and acerage, have a couple of sheep and maybe a cow. As for LR's you see more of them on the road here than you do Land cruisers very strange site that is actually you do not see very many Toyotas at all, as for LR repairers in Launceston you have 3 to choose from the dealer others, we tried 1 of the others and now drive to see JC (Justin Cooper) near Hobart and that is well worth the drive.

[wrinklearthur]

Thanks mate - I am fully aware of Leatherwood honey, and we have considered taking a few hives down.

On a serious note, there are some quarantine measures in place to prevent the spread of diseases

Ref; DPIPWE - Bees (http://www.dpiw.tas.gov.au/inter,nsf/WebPages/MCAS-7Y58NJ?open)


Please help us retain Tasmania's disease-free status by ensuring that when you visit us you are not carrying or importing any restricted items. The introduction of a pest or disease into a production area can result in expensive controls being implemented and loss of markets, which can cost primary industries and the community millions of dollars. Ref; DPIPWE - What You Can & Can't Bring into Tasmania (http://www.dpiw.tas.gov.au/inter/nsf/WebPages/EGIL-56FW46?open)


Traveller's Guide to Tasmanian Quarantine - What You Can and Can't Bring into Tasmania

Honeycomb, bees and used bee keeping equipment---------------------- No------------------------- Reason --Small hive beetle .

[hodgo]

Please stop all this positive talk about tassie , you are making me more home sick.[happycry][happycry][happycry][happycry][happycry][happycry][happycry]

hodgo

[MarknDeb]

Please stop all this positive talk about tassie , you are making me more home sick.[happycry][happycry][happycry][happycry][happycry][happycry][happycry]

hodgo


G mate sorry to hear, dam shame you moved from a place like this to Logan, you would feal home sick :p

[wrinklearthur]

I know a cure for homesickness. :arms::arms::arms:

Come home. :whistling:

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[SimonM]

On a serious note, there are some quarantine measures in place to prevent the spread of diseases

Ref; DPIPWE - Bees (http://www.dpiw.tas.gov.au/inter,nsf/WebPages/MCAS-7Y58NJ?open)

Ref; DPIPWE - What You Can & Can't Bring into Tasmania (http://www.dpiw.tas.gov.au/inter/nsf/WebPages/EGIL-56FW46?open)

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Yeah mate good point. I did some reading up on the Tassie Bee situation. Very important not to introduce the small hive beetle from the mainland if you can avoid it, though over time it will probably get there unfortunately. Mind you the cold weather will help with their management.

That is ok I would be happy to build back up slowly if I had to.

[SimonM]

Love the name Simon :clap2::thumbsup::clap2::thumbsup:
Make sure you bring a few kilos on 19th

Re the possible move - like others have suggested, I'd say take the opportunity while your family is young - much easier to move around when the immediate family is not locked in to schools, friends etc.
Understand your concern about extended family also .................. but they can always visit or holiday down south.

It is a common story from everyone - move. Mind you this is a biased population I think - adventure takes precedence. See you on the 19th with some supplies.


Gday Simon, we moved from Brisbane to Hadspen (just west of Launceston) just over 10 minute drive to work in Launceston, we made the move near on 2 years ago now and do not regret it for a second, it is a fantastic life style and the people are very friendly. Mate if you wanted to keep doing the beekeeper thing there are so many properies for sale not very far out of town and the prices are so low (compared to the mainland) we have even played with the idea of selling this place to buy and acerage, have a couple of sheep and maybe a cow. As for LR's you see more of them on the road here than you do Land cruisers very strange site that is actually you do not see very many Toyotas at all, as for LR repairers in Launceston you have 3 to choose from the dealer others, we tried 1 of the others and now drive to see JC (Justin Cooper) near Hobart and that is well worth the drive.

Thanks mate. Sounds like it worked for you, and yes I have noticed the cheap land and homes. JC will definitely be getting my business.


Please stop all this positive talk about tassie , you are making me more home sick.[happycry][happycry][happycry][happycry][happycry][happycry][happycry]

hodgo

It's all one sided mate isnt it.

[agrojnr]

If you have the chance then I say move its a wonderful place to live and visit just ask my 4 year old

I will shoot you a reply pm Mr Poppy

If you need to look at www.realestate.com.au (http://www.realestate.com.au) then go to realestate.com.au thats about the best sight and if you need someone to look at a house in or around Launceston then just ask as Im in the Invermay area

Oh and get into eating Tamar Valley Yogurt its the best in the world:wasntme:

Adam

[Chucaro]

I am back in Tasmania after 5 years in Qld.
I love this place, clean air, fantastic wilderness and full of opportunities for those that would like to start a new life.
For my money, one of the best areas to invest in RE is the Kingston area southeast of Hobart. It will be a satellite city with in 15 years or so and with a lot of potential to start anew business.
Near by is Blackmans Bay with very nice homes and fantastic views.

[LandyAndy]

If you have the chance then I say move its a wonderful place to live and visit just ask my 4 year old

I will shoot you a reply pm Mr Poppy

If you need to look at www.realestate.com.au (http://www.realestate.com.au) then go to realestate.com.au thats about the best sight and if you need someone to look at a house in or around Launceston then just ask as Im in the Invermay area

Oh and get into eating Tamar Valley Yogurt its the best in the world:wasntme:

Adam

If I get a share of the $70 Million tonite or $20 Million saturday Adam I will be over for a visit and look at a few acres;););););)
FIFO Holiday home:cool::cool::cool::cool:
Andrew

[Rusnut]

worked down there for six months two years ago and loved it. felt less restricted in tassie than fnq

[SimonM]

Application for the Launceston job has just now been submitted so we will see what happens.

[newhue]

There was a Roman Bathhouse in Launnie. We would go there after big walks. Not sure if it's still there, but if your stressed after the move or just for fun it's worth a visit.

[SimonM]

There was a Roman Bathhouse in Launnie. We would go there after big walks. Not sure if it's still there, but if your stressed after the move or just for fun it's worth a visit.

So what can I expect from a Roman Bathhouse? Apart from a heap of people wearing sheets and leather sandals.

[hodgo]

G mate sorry to hear, dam shame you moved from a place like this to Logan, you would feal home sick :pI left


In 1964, the army took me away, during the 21 years in the green machine I married a girl from Wagga and when I was ready to get out of the army Tassie had the highest unemployment in Australia and with two teenage kids I saw Brisbane as the most promising future. I still have brothers and sisters and relos all over the Tassie and except for them I feel like a stranger in my own back yard when I go home as far as friends I went to school with etc

[hodgo]

G mate sorry to hear, dam shame you moved from a place like this to Logan, you would feal home sick :p

Dont mean to change / steel this sight but Mark there is nothing wrong with logan . logan is the sixth biggest city in Australia It has its problems like any other city with lots of bloody good people in it and I live in the suburb of Tanah Merah as much as I would love to go home to live (tassie) Iam settled here and all my kids and grand kids are settled here now

Hodgo

[d3syd]

...... Tassie had the highest unemployment in Australia

Things haven't changed since 1964.... we still have the highest unemployment in Australia....

[d3syd]

Like most things there are pros and cons. After having lived here for the last 6.5 years, I feel I can give you an objective point of view. Here are my plusses and minuses:

Pros:


The environment is superb - beautiful mountains, amazing coastal scenery, terrific wilderness areas - all not crawling with hoards of people. On many beaches outside population centres, your footprints will be the only ones you'll see.
Peace and quiet.
Slower pace of life - I always notice this when I go to Sydney, one really notices how much of a rat race it is there. When I return to Tas, the moment I step off the plane or drive off the ferry, it feels like I've taken my foot off the accelerator.
Friendly people - folks here always have time for a chat, no doubt due in part to the previous point. The chances of someone running to your aid if you fall over, have an accident or even drop something in public is very high.
No traffic jams. Rush hour in Hobart or Launceston is like Sydney at 2.00am or better.
Outstanding fresh produce. Although sometimes expensive, you get premium fruits, veges, seafood and meat.

Cons:


Isolation. Because we are an island state, you can feel a bit isolated sometimes.
Inferior medical facilities and services. For any serious or major ailments you will need to go to the mainland. If you live outside the main cities (like I do), be prepared to book well ahead to see a doctor at your local medical centre. If it is something more serious, be prepared to have a long ambulance ride or flying doctor plane trip into town.
High unemployment - as a result of the closure or shrinkage of traditional industries like forestry, fisheries and manufacturing. This results in a lot of people on welfare, and because of the easy slow paced lifestyle, many people become long term welfare recipients. On the other hand, I know many people who want to work leaving the state for the mining rich regions of the country. I've also noticed a faily large number of long term "welfare refugees" from the mainland moving down here because of the easy relaxed lifestyle Tassie affords.
Expensive. Apart from real estate, just about everything is more expensive compared to the mainland - even local produce.
Limited availabilty for shopping. Lots of things need to be ordered in from the mainland and are not available off the shelf. I buy lots of things on ebay.
The state is in serious financial difficulty (I believe technically in recession). Government cutbacks in many areas including hospitals and schools.
Limited dining choices, although this is improving slowly.
You will just about never be a local unless you are Tassie born and bred. You will always be "from the mainland" even if you have lived here for 30 years. This parochialism is no doubt due to being an island.

[newhue]

So what can I expect from a Roman Bathhouse? Apart from a heap of people wearing sheets and leather sandals.

Unfortunately no smoking hot girls toeier than a Roman sandle begging to give you a massage. Just a series of pools from cold to hot to work through. A sauner, a steam room, and if you like.....capable staff to press their knuckles into you and make you squirm.

[newhue]

Unfortunately the negatives mentioned is why we haven't moved to Tassie. As much as we love the place it seems a place for simple life style and not wealth creation. When the Federal gov injects $2 for evey $1 made in Tasie, its a slow sinking economy. And though money is not everything, it's opportunities for the kids as they grow just arnt there. It's a sad outlook unfortunately, but one many rural communities also suffer from on the mainland.

Still in saying that, moving to Tassie often comes up in conversation with the wife, wanting a simpler lie, and escaping the negatives of a big city.

[d3syd]

Unfortunately the negatives mentioned is why we haven't moved to Tassie. As much as we love the place it seems a place for simple life style and not wealth creation. When the Federal gov injects $2 for evey $1 made in Tasie, its a slow sinking economy. And though money is not everything, it's opportunities for the kids as they grow just arnt there. It's a sad outlook unfortunately, but one many rural communities also suffer from on the mainland.

Still in saying that, moving to Tassie often comes up in conversation with the wife, wanting a simpler lie, and escaping the negatives of a big city.

Well said. No matter how much the locals go on with the mantra that "this is a great place to bring up kids", outside Launceston and Hobart (where there may be a few more opportunities), I'm afriad I couldn't disagree more.

I see so many kids around the town where I live whose idea of a good time is to get smashed every weekend and smoke dope. Teenage pregnanacy is rife.

Don't get me wrong, for young kids, this IS a great place for them to experience what nature has to offer, but once they are a little older, there is not much here to foster further personal development. Did you know that Tassie is the only state where all public schools finish at year 10? If you want your kids to do year 11 and 12, they need to enrole in college and move to town or commute. Is it any wonder that the percentage of students going for tertiary education is so low?

To be fair, I suppose this is a familiar story in most country towns, so it is not specific to Tassie.

[Beckford]

To be fair, I suppose this is a familiar story in most country towns, so it is not specific to Tassie.

My wife grew up in Tasmania. The reason they moved back to the big island was health problems due to the cold, and education / employment opportunities.

If you live near Hobart or Launceston you can now get cheap flights with Virgin or Jetstar.

For me to go home to Northern NSW it is a 7 hour / 600km car trip from Sydney.

[SimonM]

The move to Tassie is off the agenda for now. We intend to move but it will be more local, with regular visits to the city to satisfy that urge.

Thanks for all your input though.

[Phoenix]

That's a pity, it would have been nice to have another AULRO member in town!!

That said, I have been off the forums for a while now, Agrojnr, when did you come to tassie !!!! Need to do a launnie meetup some time.

[SimonM]

Hey guys, I thought I would let you know we are in Tassie on an extended holiday, and looking for work whilst I am here so will see what happens.

Look out for a white defender 130, with a sea kayak on the roof and camper trailer on the back. Currently camped at Snug.

[Xtreme]

Hope all is going well with you and your lovely family.

Been thinking about you a bit lately and almost phoned you for a bit of advice. As you may recall my interest in your kayak when you were here before Christmas. Well I've just joined the kayaking klan - bought a cheap 5m single sea/touring kayak tonight. Offer was too good to pass up and if not suitable (I was after a shorter one) then I'll move it on in 12 tonths or so.

Fred and Ros (LRE-NSW Club members) are also considering buying a touring kayak so we may need to organise a Club canoe trip some time. :D

You must get down around Cockle Ck while you're in Tassie - some nice water for kayaking down there and some nice camp sites also.

[SimonM]

Hey Roger,
That's great, will definitely have to catch up for a paddle one day. I will be hitting the water tomorrow. We are loving Tassie so far.

[MarknDeb]

good to see mate, here is a couple of web sites you may want to check for work.
Jobs.tas.gov.au - Careers with the Tasmanian Government (http://www.jobs.tas.gov.au/)
Employment | Hobart City Council, Tasmania (http://www.hobartcity.com.au/Council/Employment)
Employment (http://www.wtc.tas.gov.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54&Itemid=60)
Positions Vacant - George Town Council (http://georgetown.tas.gov.au/careers/)
Latrobe Council, Tasmania - Job Vacancies - Preserving the past, promoting the present, planning for the future (http://www.latrobe.tas.gov.au/page.aspx?u=260)
Meander Valley Council : Your Council - Positions Vacant - Northern Tasmania (http://www.meander.tas.gov.au/page.aspx?u=380)
Northern Midlands Council - Employment Positions (http://www.northernmidlands.tas.gov.au/Activity/EmploymentList.aspx)
Employment (http://www.burnie.net/Council/Employment)
Launceston City Council: Careers with the Council (http://www.launceston.tas.gov.au/lcc/index.php?c=38)
Dorset Council - Home - Tasmania, Scottsdale, Bridport, Branxholm, Derby (http://www.dorset.tas.gov.au/page.aspx)
Current Vacancies | Think Big, Work Local (http://www.thinkbigworklocal.com.au/current-vacancies/)

[Carnut1100]

Tassie is a wonderful place and is deeply embedded in my heart....
I wasn't born here but have been here for twenty years now since I was a kid, and in those twenty years I have spent a total of around a week outside of the island!
I love the place to bits but I am saddened to see the slide it is now in....we already had the highest unemployment but we are losing everything we had, more jobs are going casual, more people looking for work.
The work that is here is poorly paid.
I love it dearly but I'm seriously thinking of moving north....I know there are places in Vic that give Tassie a run for its money.

[Gary S11]

In late oct early Nov, we had 3 amazing weeks in Tazzie, did 2,900 km in the higher car and got to see a good amount of the island, I hate the city but quite enjoyed Launcestern, we stayed the first couple of nights at the Mecure on the east side of complex all good, and on our return we stayed on the west side "facing the CBD" and found out the the town clock chimes every 15 min all night and that every second car in lonny, has a 3" exhaust and from 17.00 hrs till 01.00 hrs every hoon fangs it between the lights every night, apart from that and the sad tassie zoo we absolutely loved it, had wild tassie devils feed from the back veranda ( road kill put out) and saw platypus swimming in the stream, prt Arthur was unreal, heaps of amazing water falls, Great Lakes , great :-) loved Sheffield, Hamilton had beautiful scallop pie from the bakers, strahan was fantastic, the people were so friendly every where we went, I could go on so much about this place, one sad thing is the locals are going the way of the tassie tiger...I've havnt seen so many smokers since the late 60s .....
If the economy changed I would LOVE to live there ...you locals have a truly wonderful part of the creation to live in...Gary

[Tank]

Hi Mr Ploppy,

Launceston is quite a liveable city. It is actually the 3rd oldest city in Australia after Hobart and Sydney. Population around 100,000, it has a big country town feel. Has pretty much one example of each big city store, ie. 1 Bunnings, 1 Myers, 1 Supa Cheap Auto, 1 Harvey Normans, 1 Target, 1 Office Works, 1 Land Rover Dealer, etc. There are 3 or 4 Woolies though and a few Coles supermarkets. There are no Westfield type shopping centres in the whole of Tassie. It has a good General Hospital, although increasingly under staffed.

The restaurant scene cannot compare to Hobart, let alone large Mainland cities, though there are a number of very good places to dine. Lots of excellent vineyards to the north and north east in the Tamar Valley

Like the rest of Tassie, the scenery surrounding Launnie or Lonny (as the locals call it) is great.

Winters are a bit colder and summers a bit warmer than the coastal areas. Launnie has a bit of a pollution problem in the middle of winter due to all the wood fired heaters and the fact that it is located in a valley.

Overally as I said quite a liveable city, though I personally prefer Hobart.
Actually Launceston has the highest air pollution in Australia, it is improving though with a reduction of wood heaters, if you would like to read the latest pollution/mortality rates PM me and I will send you the link, Regards Frank.

[BMKal]

Went to school in Launceston (we used to live on King Island and I had to go to a "college" for the last couple of years of high school as previously pointed out) - loved Launceston then and always have since.

Family bought a house in Kingston a while back, but we've since got out of there and now have a couple of houses over the river at South Arm - mine's virtually on the water (we can see Kingston from the front verandah) and the other is only a few doors up the road - another great area. The view out the front of the house is fantastic - virtually look straight across to North Bruny and Tinderbox, and when it's clear we can see straight through to Snug. Have only been there once at the right time of the year so far to watch the Sydney to Hobart yachts sailing straight past the front of the house, but there's always plenty to see on the water. Can't see the city from our place, but a short 5 minute walk along the beach to the point and you can look straight up the river to the bridge (not a bad little spot for flathead either).

Brother in law has recently bought a house in Snug and he loves it over there.

We love South Arm - far enough out of town to be almost "rural" but close enough to be able to get to anything we need to within half an hour or so.

But have to agree with comments previously made on opportunities for kids, particularly as they get older. Our son in particular has had much better opportunities in Kalgoorlie than he ever would have in Tassie.

Ours is now a mixed lot - we live in Kalgoorlie, wife has a business there and both kids working there - I work from an office in Perth and commute to Kal regularly, but also travel a lot with my work. We get home to Tassie whenever we can (usually every couple of years or so) and would like to make it more often. But the opportunities are over here at the moment. But we're definitely looking forward to the time (rapidly approaching) when we'll give up the lifestyle over here and return to Tassie permanently. Think I'll have to invest in a boat when I get there. Other than around Albany WA, there's nowhere else in Australia that I'd consider ending up in. :)

[TasD90]

What does a Deefer tow best ? A small tinnie.
What's the best thing to do with a small tinnie? Go trout fishing !!
Where is the best trout fishing in Australia? IN TASMANIA !!!!

Mr. Ploppy, hope you enjoy you stay in Paradise, be sure to travel up the East Coast via Orford, Swansea, Coles Bay ,St Helens et.al. but before you do give yourself half a day in Hobart to visit MONA, a cornucopia of visual delights the like of which you will probably never see again(big call) if you haven't done so already.

Cheers, Peter

[SimonM]

One thing I have noticed over here is the abundance of Land Rovers, especially Defenders. Went for a paddle in the kayak this morning from Snug, the water was beautifully clear, and surprisingly not too cold. I will definitely enjoy the kayaking around here. We then headed off to visit JC and book in for a check up. Whilst at Kingston we sampled the cafe. Then off to Huonville and surrounds.

Everything so far points to a good decision to move here.

[MarknDeb]

One thing I have noticed over here is the abundance of Land Rovers, especially Defenders. Went for a paddle in the kayak this morning from Snug, the water was beautifully clear, and surprisingly not too cold. I will definitely enjoy the kayaking around here. We then headed off to visit JC and book in for a check up. Whilst at Kingston we sampled the cafe. Then off to Huonville and surrounds.

Everything so far points to a good decision to move here.

Yes its good isnt it, i like how you see more Landies than landcruisers

[SimonM]

What does a Deefer tow best ? A small tinnie.
What's the best thing to do with a small tinnie? Go trout fishing !!
Where is the best trout fishing in Australia? IN TASMANIA !!!!

Mr. Ploppy, hope you enjoy you stay in Paradise, be sure to travel up the East Coast via Orford, Swansea, Coles Bay ,St Helens et.al. but before you do give yourself half a day in Hobart to visit MONA, a cornucopia of visual delights the like of which you will probably never see again(big call) if you haven't done so already.

Cheers, Peter

Thanks Peter, just googled MONA, my wife will definitely love that, so off we go.

[SimonM]

Yes its good isnt it, i like how you see more Landies than landcruisers

Can't say I take much notice of Landcrusiers apart from the old ones like the 40 series which I have seen a few of recently.

[Chucaro]

Last march we bought a place in Kingston and we are happy with the location.
Kingston is a place full of developments and I think that is one of the best places for investment because the convenience of the shops and facilities and also is 12 km from Hobart CBD.
If you like a bit of bush and a view to died for it IMO Tinderbox is the place to be. Is next to Blackmans Bay and just down the road form Kingston.
Send me a PM if you like to know a bit more of the area and were no to invest.

[mick88]

Reminds me of the Drover driving a big mob of cattle down to Tassie. When asked how he is going to get them accross Bass Straight he replies "I am going to drive them around the other way"

Cheers, Mick.

PS if this hot weather we are having up on the mainland is gonna keep up I will be moving down there myself! :)

[HPLP]

Hey,

I was in Tassie for a month before Christmas and loved it and really wanted to stay longer. I was looking for casual work but there literally was NOTHING around. I am a trained forester back home in Ireland and I was looking long term at trying to find job there but that is another industry that has been distroyed and will probabily never recover....
Its a real shame as I would have loved to stay/move there permanently.

H

[Ranga]

Last march we bought a place in Kingston and we are happy with the location.
Kingston is a place full of developments and I think that is one of the best places for investment because the convenience of the shops and facilities and also is 12 km from Hobart CBD.
If you like a bit of bush and a view to died for it IMO Tinderbox is the place to be. Is next to Blackmans Bay and just down the road form Kingston.
Send me a PM if you like to know a bit more of the area and were no to invest.

Not to mention, also very close to the best Landy mechanic in Tassie ;)

[Carnut1100]

Yes, Foresters are leaving Tassie in droves at the moment....soon the only foresters you will see here will be wearing Subaru badges!

MONA is something you must see....it is unique!
Some things you will love and some you will hate and some you will just think what the hell?
That's how it is meant though, to be deliberately controversial and make you think.

[MarknDeb]

I do admit it would have been even better if i had of got a job down Hobart way, we love to visit down there you always seem to see things happening where as it has gone a bit stagnet up here even Latrobe through to Bernie is alive with activity

[wrinklearthur]

Reminds me of the Drover driving a big mob of cattle down to Tassie. When asked how he is going to get them accross Bass Straight he replies "I am going to drive them around the other way"


He wasn't joking.

Hammond Bros | Grassfed Wagyu | Robbins Island (http://robbinsislandwagyu.com.au/cattle-muster.html)

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[Plane Fixer]

I grew up in Launceston and it was the best place as a kid ever. At one time we were heading back but got waylaid in Coffs and we have been here ever since.
It is truly a clean green place and now with the food and wineries it is heaven. I will head down there for a holiday soon, as you cannot see all of the island in a lifetime.
My memories are of real cheddar (unpasteurised), scallops, crayfish and many more things from the 50's and 60's; not forgetting Brisbane St on a Friday and Saturday night.

[SimonM]

Last march we bought a place in Kingston and we are happy with the location.
Kingston is a place full of developments and I think that is one of the best places for investment because the convenience of the shops and facilities and also is 12 km from Hobart CBD.
If you like a bit of bush and a view to died for it IMO Tinderbox is the place to be. Is next to Blackmans Bay and just down theo road form Kingston.
Send me a PM if you like to know a bit more of the area and were no to invest.

At this stage we will be renting, but still looking around the Kingston area. Will take a drive out to Tinderbox to check out this view. Hobart seems to have a few services which we like, at least for now we would like to be near the city.

I will also be heading off to the local beekeeping supplies place to start getting setup for a few hives, so if anyone has or knows of anyone with some land who wouldn't mind getting some honey in exchange for the use of the land please let me know.

[SimonM]

Not to mention, also very close to the best Landy mechanic in Tassie ;)

Already booked in with him Ranga.

[Xtreme]

This is sounding more and more like a permanent move as the days tick by.
I know you were considering it about 12 mths ago but I thought you had changed your mind.
Anyway all the best Simon whatever you decide, or have decided. ;) :thumbsup:

[SimonM]

This is sounding more and more like a permanent move as the days tick by.
I know you were considering it about 12 mths ago but I thought you had changed your mind.
Anyway all the best Simon whatever you decide, or have decided. ;) :thumbsup:

Well we have to live somewhere, and Tassie is not a bad place to end up. It will all depend on the job options, I rang up about one today so will just see how it goes. Actually winter will be a good test for us down here.

[LandyAndy]

Keep us informed of the island change.
If I wasnt in Wait Awhile and happy I think I could handle growing an extra head.
OVER HOT WEATHER BIG TIME;);););););) Never been there but love all the footage I have seen on TV and the net.Rather rug up for the cold than put up with heat/no rain.
Love Albany for much the same reason.
Andrew

[wrinklearthur]

I will also be heading off to the local beekeeping supplies place to start getting setup for a few hives, so if anyone has or knows of anyone with some land who wouldn't mind getting some honey in exchange for the use of the land please let me know.

Hi Simon

Send me a PM as I know of some available land and people in the seed production industry.

There have been some homes for rent in our district, they need work doing to them, but an arrangement with the owner can be found I'm sure.
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[SimonM]

Hi Simon

Send me a PM as I know of some available land and people in the seed production industry.

There have been some homes for rent in our district, they need work doing to them, but an arrangement with the owner can be found I'm sure.
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That sounds good Arthur. PM sent.

[SimonM]

Anyone around Hobart that wouldn't mind me using there computer for 5 minutes or less? I just need to transfer a word document from my gmail to my usb stick. I only have my phone currently, and the library computer doesn't allow me to transfer docs from email.
Cheers

[Chucaro]

Anyone around Hobart that wouldn't mind me using there computer for 5 minutes or less? I just need to transfer a word document from my gmail to my usb stick. I only have my phone currently, and the library computer doesn't allow me to transfer docs from email.
Cheers

I am in Kingston and happy to helping you with the LT. Just send me a PM when you are ready.
Cheers

[SimonM]

I am in Kingston and happy to helping you with the LT. Just send me a PM when you are ready.
Cheers

Thanks mate but JC beat you to it. We might be hitting the Kingston Beach cafes for breakfast tomorrow around 8.30, feel free to come on down. I will be the guy who looks like a Land Rover driver.

[SimonM]

Thanks mate but JC beat you to it. We might be hitting the Kingston Beach cafes for breakfast tomorrow around 8.30, feel free to come on down. I will be the guy who looks like a Land Rover driver.

The family has slept in so scrap the cafe idea. I will give you a call later though Chucaro.

[SimonM]

Any recommendations for Launceston caravan parks? Somewhere close to town. What is Treasure Island like? Need to get my leaking fuel tank sorted, and chase up some job opportunities.

[SimonM]

Job interview tomorrow, all going well we may be residents of Launceston soon.

[wrinklearthur]

Job interview tomorrow, all going well we may be residents of Launceston soon.

Break a leg Simon. :thumbsup:
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[Scouse]

Any recommendations for Launceston caravan parks? Somewhere close to town. What is Treasure Island like? .I've spent quite a few nights there on a couple of Tassie trips - I'd go back again.
It was clean/tidy but old/basic on my last visit in 2005.

[Xtreme]

Job interview tomorrow, all going well we may be residents of Launceston soon.

Good luck with the interview Simon and if you do happen to settle in Launceston, I hope you are able to resist the temtation to visit the House of Anvers too often otherwise you mightn't fit in that kayak of yours. :o :D

[SimonM]

Good luck with the interview Simon and if you do happen to settle in Launceston, I hope you are able to resist the temtation to visit the House of Anvers too often otherwise you mightn't fit in that kayak of yours. :o :D

Sounds dangerous. I could always just get a bigger kayak.

[justinc]

Good luck in the Interview Simon :)
Make sure you get the stink of Diesel out of your clothes first though....:wasntme:

JC

[SimonM]

Good luck in the Interview Simon :)
Make sure you get the stink of Diesel out of your clothes first though....:wasntme:

JC

Ha ha. Any tips apart from getting a mechanic to do those stinking jobs.

[justinc]

:D:D:D:D:D

I have a washing machine and drier at work...does that tell you something???


JC

[SimonM]

It looks like we will be heading back to Hobart, it just ticks more boxes for us as opposed to Launceston Even if I get a job offer up here from one of the jobs I applied for I may not take it. Risky as it is, especially since we are living almost solely off our savings.

So back to Hobart and knuckling down for some serious job finding or job making.

[SimonM]

You know when you post something up and then wish you hadn't. Well after my bold statement yesterday, of going to Hobart no matter what, I got called up for a job interview with another mob in Launceston, which I accepted lol. It turns out the possibility of earning some money was too great a temptation to refuse.

[justinc]

:eek:

You mean you guys will have to travel for dinner???:(:p


Good news about work:)



JC

[LandyAndy]

Have you got an itchy swelling at the base of your neck yet???
That would be the extra head starting to form.
Goodluck with the job.
ENJOY
Andrew

[tailslide]

Yes, good luck with your job.

I was in Hobart on the 14th Jan this year. Just one day...

Was in a small boat in the harbor, 88,000 tonne.:D On our way to doing a lap of New Zealand.

We loved Hobart, second time that we have been there. I think Hobart is the Land Rover capital of Australia. A bit like Albany but bigger, and more land Rovers.

Cheers
Ron

[Chucaro]

It is nice to hearing that you have a job Simon.
In any case I am sure that soon or later you will move to the Hobart region.

[wrinklearthur]

Good news Simon.

House hunting already?
.

[SimonM]

No job just yet, just another interview on Tuesday, but I am always optimistic, apart from when I am not :).

I certainly am enjoying the land rover brotherhood which seems especially strong down here. Plus I have Coop and Mrs Coop camped next to us which has been nice.

[SimonM]

:eek:

You mean you guys will have to travel for dinner???:(:p

Good news about work:)

JC

We always are willing to travel for free food, and good company of course.

[SimonM]

Have you got an itchy swelling at the base of your neck yet???
That would be the extra head starting to form.
Goodluck with the job.
ENJOY
Andrew

I have an itchy swelling but I would prefer to keep the location private:p


Yes, good luck with your job.

I was in Hobart on the 14th Jan this year. Just one day...

Was in a small boat in the harbor, 88,000 tonne.:D On our way to doing a lap of New Zealand.

We loved Hobart, second time that we have been there. I think Hobart is the Land Rover capital of Australia. A bit like Albany but bigger, and more land Rovers.

Cheers
Ron

Just a small boat then.


It is nice to hearing that you have a job Simon.
In any case I am sure that soon or later you will move to the Hobart region.

It is still a possibility mate that we will end up down there.


Good news Simon.

House hunting already?
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Yeah we have been looking. Housing is certainly cheaper up here.

If I get this job I am going to have to take up white water kayaking though, and leave sea kayaking to when we hit the coast. It's funny cause when i initially wrote that my phone auto corrected to waste water kayaking, which does not sound as appealing though interesting all the same.

[cewilson]

You'll still be close enough to the coast even working/living in the Launceston area. I'm out the back of Cressy & work in Mowbray and the coast isn't too far away. Actually I'm going for a run out to the east coast tomorrow.

If you end up staying up here, we'll all have to try and catch up. I believe that Ron is still coming down next month so that'd probably be a good opportunity.

[SimonM]

Yeah I know we won't be too far from the coast but its nice to be able to drop in close to home. We drove to George Town today and back down the other side over Batman Bridge, with a nice little tidal race happening in the river from the wind against the tide.
Some nice country along that river.

It would definitely be nice to meet up with a few other AULROIANS.

[agrojnr]

Depending on how long your up this way for I live in Invermay if you ever want a chat I did the move from WA to Tassie a couple of years ago

I still prefere the southern part of tassie over the northern but atm I will stay up here.

Adam

[SimonM]

Gday Adam,
I have actually been meaning to contact you. We head back down to Hobart Tuesday or Wednesday, would be good to have a chat. Let me know when is good.

[agrojnr]

Yer no problem I work nights so if you want to ring Monday you can either at 9am or 7pm that goes for the rest of the week also

Adam 0438360288

[agrojnr]

Good to take to you today Simon and as I said on the phone if ya need anything just let me know

Adam

[SimonM]

I just accepted a job offer in Launceston, starting March 4. Also took a drive up to Bridport and surrounds, now that is some good kayaking country, which we will be visiting on a regular basis I would say.

[Xtreme]

Well done Simon. I hope it all goes well for you.
You'll have to think about changing your location in your 'User CP' now.

BTW, I bought another kayak last Saturday but have yet to put it in the water.

[SimonM]

Well done Simon. I hope it all goes well for you.
You'll have to think about changing your location in your 'User CP' now.

BTW, I bought another kayak last Saturday but have yet to put it in the water.

Thanks Roger. You have got the kayak bug. You will have to send me some photos.

[SimonM]

Celebrating with Pizza tonight!

[agrojnr]

I just accepted a job offer in Launceston, starting March 4. Also took a drive up to Bridport and surrounds, now that is some good kayaking country, which we will be visiting on a regular basis I would say.

Thats awesome news:twobeers:

As for Bridport a few of us go offroading up and around that area just give me ahoy sometime and I can go with ya

Guess you need to start looking for a house now:D

Real Estate & Property For Rent*with 3 bedrooms*between $0 and $500*in Launceston, TAS 7250 (Page 1) - realestate.com.au (http://www.realestate.com.au/rent/with-3-bedrooms-between-0-500-in-launceston%2c+tas+7250/list-1?activeSort=list-date&preferredState=tas)

Again anything you need just shout

Adam

[SimonM]

Thats awesome news:twobeers:

As for Bridport a few of us go offroading up and around that area just give me ahoy sometime and I can go with ya

Guess you need to start looking for a house now:D

Real Estate & Property For Rent*with 3 bedrooms*between $0 and $500*in Launceston, TAS 7250 (Page 1) - realestate.com.au (http://www.realestate.com.au/rent/with-3-bedrooms-between-0-500-in-launceston%2c+tas+7250/list-1?activeSort=list-date&preferredState=tas)

Again anything you need just shout

Adam

Will definitely book in a Bridport trip sometime soon Adam. We checked out Invermay today and really liked it, so may look for something around there, though anywhere within walking distance to work would be great.

The job is not full time so I will have to pick up another day somewhere down the track. I am going to follow up with a beekeeping lead, I would love to get back in to that.

[agrojnr]

Beekeeping hey, have you had a chance to visit The Honey Farm in Chudleigh? well worth it.

Active Manuka Honey | The Honey Farm (http://www.thehoneyfarm.com.au/)

Adam

[Lotz-A-Landies]

I just accepted a job offer in Launceston, starting March 4. Also took a drive up to Bridport and surrounds, now that is some good kayaking country, which we will be visiting on a regular basis I would say.Well done Simon!

Diana

[SimonM]

Beekeeping hey, have you had a chance to visit The Honey Farm in Chudleigh? well worth it.

Active Manuka Honey | The Honey Farm (http://www.thehoneyfarm.com.au/)

Adam

It is on the list.

Well the day has just got better. After worrying about our savings getting disastrously low, we just got a sizeable deposit from the ATO. Life is good! JC you better book the defender in for the whole treatment lol.

[justinc]

It is on the list.

Well the day has just got better. After worrying about our savings getting disastrously low, we just got a sizeable deposit from the ATO. Life is good! JC you better book the defender in for the whole treatment lol.

Hey, great news Simon, and no I am NOT going to spend up on the 130:o, it only needs a couple of jobs done, starting with the fuel tank etc. Best keep the windfall for more important things, like Kayaking and camping and visiting the south of the state....:D


I'll let you know about fuel tank ETA when I get the consignment note details tomorrow.

JC :)

[SimonM]

Well done Simon!

Diana

Thanks Diana. It was a big relief.

We had a great day actually. New job, awesome coastline, able to see Flinders Island where my grandmother and great grandparents used to live way back, saw a wedge tailed eagle close up, got a good tax return, ate some pizza and spent it all with my awesome family. A good day by anyone's standard.

BTW Ella turned 3 on Monday. Man that has gone quick.

[wrinklearthur]

Hi Simon and family

First step to becoming Tasmanian's and just tell them that two heads are better than one. :p
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[Lotz-A-Landies]

...We had a great day actually. New job, awesome coastline, able to see Flinders Island where my grandmother and great grandparents used to live way back, saw a wedge tailed eagle close up, got a good tax return, ate some pizza and spent it all with my awesome family. A good day by anyone's standard.

BTW Ella turned 3 on Monday. Man that has gone quick.Many would be quite envious of your family, Ella is one of the cutest kids I've met for ages and I consider myself a bit of an expert on kids. ;)

Wish her a belated happy birthday from me. https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/02/682.jpg

Diana :)

[SimonM]

Thanks Arthur and Diana.

Here is proof of her cuteness. Hope it works as it is from my phone.

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[SimonM]

Many would be quite envious of your family, Ella is one of the cutest kids I've met for ages and I consider myself a bit of an expert on kids. ;)

Wish her a belated happy birthday from me.

Diana :)

Diana - Ella said "that is very kind of her to say that to a little girl".

[SimonM]

For the Launceston residents. What is your experience of the winter pollution problem? It does not make good reading, although it does seem to be improving. We are now tossing up whether to live in town, or out a bit to get some cleaner air, especially for the kids.

[The ho har's]

Terrific news Simon that you have a job. Now find a base and enjoy the country side;) oh and kayaking:)

Mrs hh:angel:

[SimonM]

Terrific news Simon that you have a job. Now find a base and enjoy the country side;) oh and kayaking:)

Mrs hh:angel:

There is a lot of looking going on and not much kayaking at the moment. We are loving it down here, though we have only scratched the surface.

Always a place to stay if you get down here.

[SimonM]

Beekeeping hey, have you had a chance to visit The Honey Farm in Chudleigh? well worth it.

Active Manuka Honey | The Honey Farm (http://www.thehoneyfarm.com.au/)

Adam

Checked it out today Adam. Man they have some serious honey products. They also had an old steam capping machine from Penders I think from the 1940s, they are still going in NSW, we used to get some of our stuff from them.

We sampled a heap of honey and bought some leatherwood icecream and blue gum ice cream nice.

If you like honey the Honey Tasmania store in Launceston just down from Holy Guacomole mexican restaraunt has some lovely raw honey. They only sell honey that has not been heated I believe, and that is the stuff to go for IMO.

[tasi devil]

For the Launceston residents. What is your experience of the winter pollution problem? It does not make good reading, although it does seem to be improving. We are now tossing up whether to live in town, or out a bit to get some cleaner air, especially for the kids.

welcome to Tasi & more specifically Launceston.
re pollution; i grew up in Lonnie & it's far better than it was 40 years ago, almost non-existent, we do get some fogs in winter due to it being next to the river, but they clear pretty quick these days.
have a look at Prospect, West or South Launceston to get you above the fog.
good luck with the job, and may see you about.

...............tasi in Lonnie

[justinc]

simon, i'd think about hadspen or similar place up out of the valley. i used to commute from deloraine and coming over the top of the hill about to descend into lonnie in winter mornings it was just a fog with a blue woodsmoke haze most times. missus had never developed any respiratory issues at all until we spent 2 years in sth launceston. i agree it is way cleaner now than it was back in the late 90's when we were there but it still sees a pea souper from time to time:(

jc

[wrinklearthur]

Hi Simon and Co

Allan and Sue will be over at Launceston by tomorrow afternoon on their way to Derby. They are having a bad run with their laptop not connecting to the web and their mobile phone went walkabout then didn't return, so they have some communication issues at the moment.

JC, that's the reason why I couldn't get down to see Paul tomorrow, because Denise and myself will be travelling with them up to Derwent Bridge to have a look at "the Wall".
Then having a meal depending on the time, either at the Derwent Bridge wilderness Hotel or over at the Great Lake Hotel.
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[justinc]

Hi Simon and Co

Allan and Sue will be over at Launceston by tomorrow afternoon on their way to Derby. They are having a bad run with their laptop not connecting to the web and their mobile phone went walkabout then didn't return, so they have some communication issues at the moment.

JC, that's the reason why I couldn't get down to see Paul tomorrow, because Denise and myself will be travelling with them up to Derwent Bridge to have a look at "the Wall".
Then having a meal depending on the time, either at the Derwent Bridge wilderness Hotel or over at the Great Lake Hotel.
.

have a great time arthur, and regards to denise, too. alan and sue will go nuts at the wall i reckon :D

jc

[SimonM]

Hi Simon and Co

Allan and Sue will be over at Launceston by tomorrow afternoon on their way to Derby. They are having a bad run with their laptop not connecting to the web and their mobile phone went walkabout then didn't return, so they have some communication issues at the moment.

JC, that's the reason why I couldn't get down to see Paul tomorrow, because Denise and myself will be travelling with them up to Derwent Bridge to have a look at "the Wall".
Then having a meal depending on the time, either at the Derwent Bridge wilderness Hotel or over at the Great Lake Hotel.
.

Thanks Arthur. We might see you on the way up as we are heading south to JC country.

[driftwagon]

Good luck with it all. Don’t go as far out as Hadspen the road to Launceston is troublesome in winter with ice fog and floods. Look at Perth if you are looking out of town, steer clear of Mowbray Ravenswood and Mayfield no offence to anyone who lives their some parts are bad others are great. The prospect Blackstone Summerhill Newstead Youngtown Invermay new parts of Newnham are the better areas just like any neighbourhood. If you looking to rent contact elephant property and ask for Jamin. If you need a hand at all just give me a call 0400662681. And if you ever need parts transported from Hobart I seem to be going their weekly at the moment just wish it was in my Land Rover.

[agrojnr]

Checked it out today Adam. Man they have some serious honey products. They also had an old steam capping machine from Penders I think from the 1940s, they are still going in NSW, we used to get some of our stuff from them.

We sampled a heap of honey and bought some leatherwood icecream and blue gum ice cream nice.

If you like honey the Honey Tasmania store in Launceston just down from Holy Guacomole mexican restaraunt has some lovely raw honey. They only sell honey that has not been heated I believe, and that is the stuff to go for IMO.

Glad you liked it my son loves there Ice cream and honey BUT if I put honey in his sandwich he won"t eat it:mad:

As for pollution I have both wood and electric and most of the street has wood and after doing all the sums a split system or heat pump as there known here is the way to go as long as its wire to hydro power

As Im in the lower area I dont get alot of fog but friends of mine who live in summerhill and prospect they seem to get it or maybe its us swamp people doing it:angel:

Depending on what you want there are good and bad area's in each area like Mowbray and Prospect but if u like a house just ask and we can let you know what the area is like

I would move into launceston or very close to it but a couple of things stop me, small streets, next to no parking, most house's only have parking for one car (fine for you) and little or no yard space but each to there own, Im in Invermay just behind BP of Invermay Rd and from my house to the mall in town at a good walking pace takes 35mins give or take

Adam

[justinc]

Good luck with it all. Don’t go as far out as Hadspen the road to Launceston is troublesome in winter with ice fog and floods. Look at Perth if you are looking out of town, steer clear of Mowbray Ravenswood and Mayfield no offence to anyone who lives their some parts are bad others are great. The prospect Blackstone Summerhill Newstead Youngtown Invermay new parts of Newnham are the better areas just like any neighbourhood. If you looking to rent contact elephant property and ask for Jamin. If you need a hand at all just give me a call 0400662681. And if you ever need parts transported from Hobart I seem to be going their weekly at the moment just wish it was in my Land Rover.

Ah, good point about black ice I'd forgotten about that, but it happens down here too with the southern outlet so anyone coming from the Huon into work has a good excuse come icy days:p I remember towing an Audi back up off the shoulder and over to Sandfly road (Near Longley) once as my RRC was the only 'mobile' vehicle at the intersection one white morning :)

JC

[driftwagon]

Ah, good point about black ice I'd forgotten about that, but it happens down here too with the southern outlet so anyone coming from the Huon into work has a good excuse come icy days:p I remember towing an Audi back up off the shoulder and over to Sandfly road (Near Longley) once as my RRC was the only 'mobile' vehicle at the intersection one white morning :)

JC
Can imagine haven’t spent much time down south but have travelled the southern outlet when their is no traffic. so it would be good to watch with a few beers and a fire pot when their is black ice.:D

[Plane Fixer]

Simon
I grew up in Reid St Kings Meadows and was a nice area and just above the winter inversion layer.
There are some nice places up that way on the hill and is not far from town.
I was heading back there a few years ago but spent a few weeks in Coffs and have not left yet.

[cewilson]

It all depends how far you want to travel. I too would recommend Hadspen in the west, Lilydale in the north and down towards Perth/Longford in the south.

Ice is a fact of life down here, and you'll just get used to it. The locals all slow down in the areas that have trouble, and after a few months you'll have it all worked out anyway.

It's not that bad until you get onto the secondary roads which don't see the traffic that the main roads do.


I moved out of town because of my eldest suffering with bad asthma. Wasn't worth the risk to me.

Actually thinking about you enjoying sea kayaking, then I'd look to the north. It would put you closer to the coastline. If it's river kayaking you are after, then look towards Longford as you won't get any better rivers than up the mountain or on the west coast.

[SimonM]

At this stage we are looking out of town, it will just depend on what comes up.

Thanks all for your help. Look forward to meeting up one day.

[LandyAndy]

Isnt it so great how AULRO members help one another out??? This is yet another really good thread.
Andrew

[SimonM]

Isnt it so great how AULRO members help one another out??? This is yet another really good thread.
Andrew

It is what makes it great Andrew. Since we have been in Tassie I have had more phone calls from forum members than our family or friends combined.

Sarah has suggested that in return we should put on a BBQ, so keep an eye out for that when we get a house. Also if anyone wants to try out some sea kayaking, I am also happy to help out. Actually just about to hit the water at Dodges Ferry.

[Chucaro]

I agree with the comments and also I would like to add that the Tasmanian community is very special.:)

[cewilson]

I bet it was bloody warm in the water today..........




BTW - try the Carlton river down to the bridge and back. We used to pull some good fish out of there, as well as muscles off of the rocks when we were kids (just up from the mouth on the Primrose Sands side).

[agrojnr]

Shame its a bit too far from Launceston for you

8 Anderson St Bridport Tas 7262 - House for Rent #406504666 - realestate.com.au (http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-tas-bridport-406504666)


Adam

[SimonM]

I bet it was bloody warm in the water today..........

BTW - try the Carlton river down to the bridge and back. We used to pull some good fish out of there, as well as muscles off of the rocks when we were kids (just up from the mouth on the Primrose Sands side).

Relatively speaking. The water is a tad cooler down here compared to where I am from. Cold water paddling gear is on my list of need to buy for winter.

[SimonM]

Shame its a bit too far from Launceston for you

8 Anderson St Bridport Tas 7262 - House for Rent #406504666 - realestate.com.au (http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-tas-bridport-406504666)

Adam

As I said to Sarah, if we can get back into some serious beekeeping then we can live anywhere, but yeah a bit too far.

Sarah liked the look of Evandale when we drove through.

[agrojnr]

Evandale is really nice and they have a good little Sunday market there also I go quite abit


Adam

[Carnut1100]

Was that you driving past the waterfront in Hobart yesterday a bit before lunchtime?
Deefer 130 with a kayak on top and trailer in tow?

[SimonM]

Was that you driving past the waterfront in Hobart yesterday a bit before lunchtime?
Deefer 130 with a kayak on top and trailer in tow?

Edit: double post.

[SimonM]

Was that you driving past the waterfront in Hobart yesterday a bit before lunchtime?
Deefer 130 with a kayak on top and trailer in tow?

Sounds about right. Camped down at Snug at the moment. A couple of nights in a cabin were called for.

[SimonM]

What would you do??????

You have verbally agreed to take a job with one employer, then another organisation offers you an interview for a job which is more hours, pays more, would be more interesting, and is based in a nice little town on the north west coastline, and they seem really keen to talk to you.

Now that I have written it, it seems like a no brainer. I have another interview next Thursday.

[agrojnr]

Go for the interview then way up the pros and cons, there is so nice areas on the NWC of Tassie

Adam

[Carnut1100]

You have a bigger obligation to yourself than to someone who offered you a job....go for the one that fits you best!

[cewilson]

How did you get on with it all?

[SimonM]

How did you get on with it all?

Gday Chris,

Decided the Launceston job suits us more, so Sarah is looking at a rental tomorrow at Evandale. Starting work tomorrow, man is that going to be a shock. It will be good to get some cash flow happening though.

[Yorkshire_Jon]

Gday Chris,

Decided the Launceston job suits us more, so Sarah is looking at a rental tomorrow at Evandale. Starting work tomorrow, man is that going to be a shock. It will be good to get some cash flow happening though.

Hey Simon,
Hope you, Sarah & the little ones are all doing well.

Good luck with the new job tomorrow (and thereafter of course!!).

Jon

[Xtreme]

x2^^

[SimonM]

Thanks Jon and Roger.

Today was spent buying work clothes! It will be funny going back to work after 6 months break. Ella is struggling with the thought and says she is going to come with me. She would be good therapy for people I am sure.

[rovers4]

Hi there,

I think I saw you the other day, in Hobart or might have been south of Kingston. Gave you a wave (Defer 110 with rack and antennas). I did not recognise your vehicle, did not see the rego.

Either way, Welcome to you and the family!

There is a Rover club in L'ton.
LROCT from Hobart do trips all around, including the N.E.
AGFEST in early May should give you a good grounding on suppliers and contacts for DIY in rural life.
TARGA in mid April is good to see some on-road rallying around most of the State.

You will probably have noticed that our fuel prices do not cycle on a weekly basis down here.

Hope the job is fullfilling.

Rovers4.

[agrojnr]

Good to hear Simon hope it works out and we must catch up sometime

If you can't find a place in Evandale then try Perth or Longford

Good luck

Adam

[SimonM]

Rovers4 - that could of been me. Thanks for the info.

Adam - we are looking all around now. I have left it mostly in Sarah's capable hands, so we will see where we end up. Currently out at Longford.

The good news is that the workplace seems good and I will not be over worked which is great.

[MarknDeb]

Longford is just up the road from us and love it, would have bought there if we new it was there before we got this place ;)

[DiscoMick]

I've been reading this thread purely out of curiosity, and am glad to hear its going well, but now I have a reason for posting. The Navigator and I are flying into Launceston on April 4 to spend 9 nights wandering about with the BIL and SIL who are down there for 6 weeks towing their caravan with their (warning, mention of non-LR follows ) - Triton.
So, given that they're towing a van, he's rather fussy about not scratching the very shiny near-new Triton, and we just want to have a happy little cruise around doing relaxing touristy stuff, what would you recommend? We fly into and out of Launceston, so the trip will start and end there. We know nothing about the area.
Any suggestions?

[MarknDeb]

Where to start mate, just for info sake its 2.25hr to Hobart, 1 hr to Devonport and nearly 2 hrs to Bernie, 1 hr to the top of the western tiers ( the lakes Arthur and great lake) around 1 hr to the west coast, now the thing is that is straight through driving and that is where we got caught on our original holiday in 2010, there is so many things to stop and see on the trips that it takes more than just driving to the destination. What i would suggest is if you are staying for the 9 nights travel down to Hobart for half the come back to Lonnie for the remainder. or if you would be planning to come back do Lonnie then come back and do Hobart next time. Where are your friends staying as the carvan park down the road had a triton in it.

[cewilson]

Simon - let us know where you end up. For info there is the Lilydale Festival of Wood this weekend (between 1000-1600h both days).

Mick - is your BIL/SIL just arriving in Tassie, or will they have been here for a little while? It'd be a waste of time if we sit here suggesting stuff if they've already been there before you fly in.

[DiscoMick]

Thanks for the suggestions. The rellies leave Lismore on Wednesday heading south for six weeks. They're wandering about a bit before meeting us in Launceston on the 4th. Not sure where they're planning to stay. I'm just gathering ideas. All ideas are very welcome and thanks.

[TasD90]

Hi Mick, stay a couple of nights in Hobart . Maybe a day trip down the Huon Valley for rural sightseeing and you must visit MONA for the visual experience of a lifetime. Salamanca Market in Hobart on Saturday mornings is interesting. Travel back to Lonnie via the East Coast for beautiful beaches and coastline, maybe a night at Coles Bay.
Visit a couple (or lots) of wineries.
Most importantly have a great time.
Cheers, Peter

[korg20000bc]

Rovers4 - that could of been me. Thanks for the info.

Adam - we are looking all around now. I have left it mostly in Sarah's capable hands, so we will see where we end up. Currently out at Longford.

The good news is that the workplace seems good and I will not be over worked which is great.

Hey, I live in Longford.
If you see an ex-army 2a down the street, it's mine.
We could say g'day face to face if you'd like

Matthew

[wrinklearthur]

Lets have a Eat Meat Meet.

In the middle somewhere. The Steppes would be a step in the right direction.

Lets hear when then?
.

[isuzutoo-eh]

I'll be in Tassie between the 17th and 28th of March, without much of an agenda as such, if there is an Eat Meat Meet in that period i'll try and attend :)

[agrojnr]

I said a while ago that we should all meet up

Matthew I must keep an eye open next time Im in longford getting my meat

Adam

[MarknDeb]

Just up the road from Steppes at Miena you have the pub with pretty good meals

[wrinklearthur]

Just up the road from Steppes at Miena you have the pub with pretty good meals

You are wrong, not pretty good, ---- they are excellent ! :thumbsup:
And they serve meat.
.

[MarknDeb]

[bigrolf] i must admit i always get the steak

[TasD90]

I always get the chicken parma (large and delicious) after a few days away bush walking /trout fishing. I dont eat red meat so I hope there's no colour barrier!
Peter.

[SimonM]

My internet connection is dodgy at best, so apologies for not replying to people.

Matthew I think I have seen you and I was the guy with a baby standing near the park who waved to you a week or so ago, I probably just looked strange lol. We are leaving Longford tomorrow though to explore somewhere up North east or west, haven't decided yet.

This meat gathering sounds good. I can make any weekend, anywhere.

Also when we eventually get a house we will throw on a BBQ for people.

[korg20000bc]

My internet connection is dodgy at best, so apologies for not replying to people.

Matthew I think I have seen you and I was the guy with a baby standing near the park who waved to you a week or so ago, I probably just looked strange lol.
Haha!
You were that nice, friendly guy?
Thanks to waving. It made my day.

[MarknDeb]

My internet connection is dodgy at best, so apologies for not replying to people.

Matthew I think I have seen you and I was the guy with a baby standing near the park who waved to you a week or so ago, I probably just looked strange lol. We are leaving Longford tomorrow though to explore somewhere up North east or west, haven't decided yet.

This meat gathering sounds good. I can make any weekend, anywhere.

Also when we eventually get a house we will throw on a BBQ for people.

I dont get a weekend off untill the last weekend in April so unfortunatly i wont be able to attend anything sooner :mad:

[wrinklearthur]

I always get the chicken parma (large and delicious) after a few days away bush walking /trout fishing. I dont eat red meat so I hope there's no colour barrier!
Peter.

Hi Peter

The next open day for the Inland Fishery Commission at Liawenee is From 18th May 2013 to 19th May 2013 (Annual)

Do you think that would be a good time to meet or would the Great Lake Pub be a bit too crowded for meals?

Liawenee Trout Weekend - Discover Tasmania (http://www.discovertasmania.com/event/liaweneetroutweekend)
.

[SimonM]

I dont get a weekend off untill the last weekend in April so unfortunatly i wont be able to attend anything sooner :mad:

Well mate we have a house as of April 3. So a get together at our place will be offered around the end of April for those interested. Will wait and see when this other meet takes place though.

We ended up way out of Launceston at Deloraine, but we really like the house and the town, plus its close to bee country, looks out from the back deck to the mountains and not too far to Port Sorrel, where we happen to be camped near now. The house has a great wood fired bbq out the back which will see some action I am sure.

[SimonM]

Haha!
You were that nice, friendly guy?
Thanks to waving. It made my day.

Nice to have made your day mate.

[agrojnr]

Well mate we have a house as of April 3. So a get together at our place will be offered around the end of April for those interested. Will wait and see when this other meet takes place though.

We ended up way out of Launceston at Deloraine, but we really like the house and the town, plus its close to bee country, looks out from the back deck to the mountains and not too far to Port Sorrel, where we happen to be camped near now. The house has a great wood fired bbq out the back which will see some action I am sure.


Thats awesome news Deloraine is great place and if you like your fishing your not far also.
There is very good camping there in Deloraine and a great park for the kids, just ask my boy ïts his favorite:D

Enjoy
Adam

[SimonM]

Thats awesome news Deloraine is great place and if you like your fishing your not far also.
There is very good camping there in Deloraine and a great park for the kids, just ask my boy ïts his favorite:D

Enjoy
Adam

Thanks Adam,
It is a big relief.
I am thinking I might have to give fly fishing a crack when I get out that way.
Let us know if you are ever out that way.

[agrojnr]

Yer no worries

From Deloraine your only 20mins to Devonport for bigger shopping outlets but woolies in Deloraine is a great shop plus there is a good second hand shop on the main street near subway

On a sunday Latrobe has a good Market on the main st and just past the wood choppers hall of fame there is a great park/bbq area where u can also fish

If you like a good beer there is Seven sheds out in Railton and for some good quality clothing try Slaters in Sheffield there not the cheapest but there got some great stuff

When your ready to move and need a hand just let me know and I will see if I can help in some way

Adam

[SimonM]

Yer no worries

From Deloraine your only 20mins to Devonport for bigger shopping outlets but woolies in Deloraine is a great shop plus there is a good second hand shop on the main street near subway

On a sunday Latrobe has a good Market on the main st and just past the wood choppers hall of fame there is a great park/bbq area where u can also fish

If you like a good beer there is Seven sheds out in Railton and for some good quality clothing try Slaters in Sheffield there not the cheapest but there got some great stuff

When your ready to move and need a hand just let me know and I will see if I can help in some way

Adam

Not much for us to move mate, what we travel with is pretty much all we own. Thanks for the offer though.

[TasD90]

Hi Arthur, I think the pub at Miena might be overflowing on that weekend but more so, I think it may be a better idea to have a Southern Meet and a Northern Meet as there may be members happy to travel relatively locally for a BBQ etc. but may baulk at a larger distance. I guess put it out and see what the response is.

Cheers, Peter

[Piddler]

Hi, hope you have a big coat.
I have had many early morning drives through Deloraine and witnessed wicked frosts. :wasntme:

Cheers

[SimonM]

Hi, hope you have a big coat.
I have had many early morning drives through Deloraine and witnessed wicked frosts. :wasntme:

Cheers

We know it must be cold there as that is the most common response from people when we tell them. My first question to the real estate was where do we buy firewood locally?

The defender comes with natural floor heating so drives to work should be fine.

[Carnut1100]

Deloraine is a sweet place......I know I'd be happy living there!

[justinc]

I used to commute to launceston from deloraine in the winter dark fog filled early mornings in my trusty 2.6 1972 galant with no heater....just a blanket and a beanie...oh the life of an engineering student:D


jc

[korg20000bc]

Nice spot, Deloraine.
Plus you have a world-class craft fair that happens annually.
That can be a plus- if you attend or a minus if you have to get anywhere...

[SimonM]

Gee its nice having a house. Being on the road for nearly 6 months, under canvas, has given us a new appreciation for the small things, like hot water on tap, and a toilet and shower under the same roof. Oh and the apples from our garden are bloody nice too.

I am going to crank up the wood fired BBQ today and see how she works.

[Xtreme]

Good to hear that you are comfortably settled and enjoying it. Now you can enjoy more kayaking or that wood fired BBQ ................. if it gets too cold for kayaking.

Another mate of mine took off from Sydney on an around Australia trip 40 years ago got as far as Bellingin area, liked it and has been settled there ever since.

[SimonM]

Good to hear that you are comfortably settled and enjoying it. Now you can enjoy more kayaking or that wood fired BBQ ................. if it gets too cold for kayaking.

Another mate of mine took off from Sydney on an around Australia trip 40 years ago got as far as Bellingin area, liked it and has been settled there ever since.

There is a real possibility that we may not leave this area. Being able to look out onto the mountains, which should have snow on them in winter, from our kitchen is a constant reminder of why we came to Tassie.

We just bought ourselves a washing machine - even that was exciting. Oh yeah and my fleece lined gumboots are awesome.

[agrojnr]

There is a real possibility that we may not leave this area. Being able to look out onto the mountains, which should have snow on them in winter, from our kitchen is a constant reminder of why we came to Tassie.

We just bought ourselves a washing machine - even that was exciting. Oh yeah and my fleece lined gumboots are awesome.

Fleece lined gumboots:eek:

Glad you have settled in Deloraine is a great spot with great shops and your not far from most things

Time you updated your user cp and become a true Tasmanian :D

Adam

[wrinklearthur]

Time you updated your user cp and become a true Tasmanian

Yep, from Cundletown to Cuddletown . :wasntme:
.

[SimonM]

I am feeling the love.

BBQ to be organised soon for anyone who needs a cuddle ;).

We already have a Perentie likely to attend, so it might be a varied land rover gathering.

[justinc]

I am feeling the love.

BBQ to be organised soon for anyone who needs a cuddle ;).

We already have a Perentie likely to attend, so it might be a varied land rover gathering.

:D Where from???

BTW, the Pizzas at the Red Restaurant are fantastic:) We'll be in a BBQ!

JC

[SimonM]

Glad you have settled in Deloraine is a great spot with great shops and your not far from most things


Adam

Yep and not close to where I work.

[SimonM]

:D Where from???

BTW, the Pizzas at the Red Restaurant are fantastic:) We'll be in a BBQ!

JC

We have been meaning to get to the Red.

The Perentie is a family we met who have also just moved over from the mainland.

We are thinking a Saturday lunch get together, rolling on to whenever, likely to be in May sometime.

[cewilson]

Wish I'd read this earlier. Was in Deloraine today as my in-laws all live out there and a bit out of town.....


Word of warning - be very careful on that highway of a morning. The fog seems to bring out clowns everywhere. There was a pretty serious crash not far from here near Carrick this morning - damn lucky no-one is dead after that one.

BTW if you want to get that vehicle of yours dirty and into low range, then let me know :)

[SimonM]

Wish I'd read this earlier. Was in Deloraine today as my in-laws all live out there and a bit out of town.....

Word of warning - be very careful on that highway of a morning. The fog seems to bring out clowns everywhere. There was a pretty serious crash not far from here near Carrick this morning - damn lucky no-one is dead after that one.

BTW if you want to get that vehicle of yours dirty and into low range, then let me know :)

Chris I saw a 110 parked in town after lunch, up from the deli.

Will be keen to hit the tracks in a few weeks time. It's funny I had just been reading some of your trip reports. Would be keen for a snow trip.

[LandyAndy]

Fleece lined gumboots:eek:

Glad you have settled in Deloraine is a great spot with great shops and your not far from most things

Time you updated your user cp and become a true Tasmanian :D

Adam

Isnt there a Cundletown in Tassie??? Where Peter Cundle hails from;););););)
Andrew

[SimonM]

Location changed, though I was tempted to go for Cuddletown.

Off to check out the highland lakes today.

[SimonM]

Whilst driving near Meander today we were lucky to sight a White Goshawk munching on some road kill. It really is a spectacular bird.

[Jock The Rock]

What time were you out that way?

I went for a bit of a bush walk up the Western Tiers around lunch time and we drove back through that way :p

Sing out when this BBQ is on, I'll see if I'm about somewhere. Only trouble is I won't be able to bring a Landy ;)

[Phoenix]

Ok, i've been off AULRO for a while, and suddenly there seems to have been an influx of AULRO members in my area!!!

And you must be the chap WileE (bloke with the perentie wagon) said that he had met.

[SimonM]

Double post

[SimonM]

What time were you out that way?

I went for a bit of a bush walk up the Western Tiers around lunch time and we drove back through that way :p

Sing out when this BBQ is on, I'll see if I'm about somewhere. Only trouble is I won't be able to bring a Landy ;)

We were back home around lunch time. Which walk did you do? I am keen to do a walk up that way.

Will let you know about the BBQ.

[SimonM]

Ok, i've been off AULRO for a while, and suddenly there seems to have been an influx of AULRO members in my area!!!

And you must be the chap WileE (bloke with the perentie wagon) said that he had met.

Hey mate,
Yep that would be me. Pretty sure he and the family are coming along to the BBQ, if dates suit.

[Jock The Rock]

We were back home around lunch time. Which walk did you do? I am keen to do a walk up that way.

Will let you know about the BBQ.

Higgs Track up to Lady Lake

I haven't done much up that way although we did Drys Bluff late last year which was quite nice. Shame the rugby season has started otherwise would have a bit more time to head up again

[tasi devil]

I am feeling the love.

BBQ to be organised soon for anyone who needs a cuddle ;).

We already have a Perentie likely to attend, so it might be a varied land rover gathering.

Don't want no cuddle, but i'll be in on a barbie, mid May/early June is a bit busy for me but will see if i can swing it. just let me know by pm or e-mail

..........tasi

[Phoenix]

BBQ, when and where?

[SimonM]

BBQ, when and where?

Likely to be Saturday lunch and beyond on May 18 or 25th at our place at Deloraine.

Really an opportunity to thank people for the help and offers of help we received since being in Tassie.

[DiscoMick]

Just like to say, after nine days in Tassie, I can certainly see why people like it there. Flew into Launceston, met the rellies and did a big loop south, across to Hobart and Port Arthur and then back up to Launceston again. We barely scratched the surface, so we will be back! Anyone who says they can 'do' Tassie in a short ime is kidding themself. Bit concerned though that a longer Tassie holiday could just turn into a marathon tour of wineries and cheese factories...

[agrojnr]

Just like to say, after nine days in Tassie, I can certainly see why people like it there. Flew into Launceston, met the rellies and did a big loop south, across to Hobart and Port Arthur and then back up to Launceston again. We barely scratched the surface, so we will be back! Anyone who says they can 'do' Tassie in a short ime is kidding themself. Bit concerned though that a longer Tassie holiday could just turn into a marathon tour of wineries and cheese factories...

Don't forget about the breweries and distilleries :)

Glad you enjoyed your stay

Adam

[DiscoMick]

Yeah, those too.
Sorry we didn't have a chance to look anyone up there, but we were travelling with the BIL who had a schedule planned. Next time...

[BMKal]

Unfortunately I'm not allowed to partake of the pleasures of a brewery tour any more - and the chocolate factories - well it's only SWMBO who gets enjoyment out of visits to those places these days (much to my displeasure). :(

We'll be back there later this year - taking an 8 week break this time, but that includes travel to and from, and we're planning a bit of a trip through the south east of the mainland on the way across. Not sure whether we'll be towing a camper trailer this time - last trip we snapped the draw bar just outside Devonport (could have been nasty had it completely let go). Might just be the Oztent and camping gear on the roofrack this time round - we have a house on the outskirts of Hobart and will be basing ourselves there.

[SimonM]

Ok BBQ at our place on Saturday May 25th. Kicking off around lunch time, I will keep the BBQ in action for whenever people show up. We will supply some food and drinks, when I know numbers I will work out what we can and can't provide.

Rather than posting my address here let me know if you intend coming and I will send you the address. You will have to pass a psychological screening test before being allowed entry, although Land Rover ownership immediately proves something :p.

[vnx205]

I might have to miss that one, Simon. I have a kayak race on Lake Narrabeen the following day. :D

Good to see that things have worked out well for you and the family. It's a pity things didn't work out so that we could visit more places together back in February. Maybe Sue and I will have to plan to drop in when the next AWBF is on in February 2015.

[SimonM]

I might have to miss that one, Simon. I have a kayak race on Lake Narrabeen the following day. :D

Good to see that things have worked out well for you and the family. It's a pity things didn't work out so that we could visit more places together back in February. Maybe Sue and I will have to plan to drop in when the next AWBF is on in February 2015.

We will book you in for 2015. I will make sure we set some time aside for the boat festival this time around. Hopefully by then I will have built a kayak myself.

Say hi to Sue from me and the family.

[SimonM]

So far it looks like we could have a good variety of Land Rovers at the BBQ. All going well we will have a Perentie, my Defender 130, P38, Range Rover Classic, Series 2, and an Isuzu powered Defender.

Anyone else interested in coming let me know.

[Chucaro]

You are going tpo get hooked with the Tasmanian meat :D
We just have snow in Mount Wellington, it is a nice view from our lounge window.

[wrinklearthur]

PM sent
I cant see Mount Wellington from here, but it is sure cool outside.
.

[LandyAndy]

Ok BBQ at our place on Saturday May 25th. Kicking off around lunch time, I will keep the BBQ in action for whenever people show up. We will supply some food and drinks, when I know numbers I will work out what we can and can't provide.

Rather than posting my address here let me know if you intend coming and I will send you the address. You will have to pass a psychological screening test before being allowed entry, although Land Rover ownership immediately proves something :p.

Is this to celebrate the emergence of your new head????

Do you watch that SBS show where the food critic has a hobby pig farm in Tassie??? Love the show,the more I see it the more I consider if I could grow another head.They were even running around in a Black D2 similar to mine last week,whilst making their own Monkey Blood:cool::cool::cool: its a omen:eek::eek::eek::eek:
Andrew

[justinc]

Is this to celebrate the emergence of your new head????

Do you watch that SBS show where the food critic has a hobby pig farm in Tassie??? Love the show,the more I see it the more I consider if I could grow another head.They were even running around in a Black D2 similar to mine last week,whilst making their own Monkey Blood:cool::cool::cool: its a omen:eek::eek::eek::eek:
Andrew

Hi Andy! That Black D2 is nothing like yours! At least yours gets some maintenance!!! Last time I saw that vehicle it looked like it had a blown head gasket, and was using litres of coolant a week. That was almost 2 years ago now:eek:. I am surprised it is still running but maybe he had it fixed finally. It doesn't belong to the food critic fellow.

You'd love it down here, at least for most of the year. I am really not enjoying the cold at present and it hasn't really got COLD yet, either:(


JC

[LandyAndy]

It looked the part:cool::cool::cool::cool:,was his mates D2 I thought.Looked a bit of a ruff nut just like myself.
Andrew

[SimonM]

Is this to celebrate the emergence of your new head????

Do you watch that SBS show where the food critic has a hobby pig farm in Tassie??? Love the show,the more I see it the more I consider if I could grow another head.They were even running around in a Black D2 similar to mine last week,whilst making their own Monkey Blood:cool::cool::cool: its a omen:eek::eek::eek::eek:
Andrew

Just get on with it Andy and move over.

[SimonM]

You are going tpo get hooked with the Tasmanian meat :D

That happened a long time ago :p.

[LandyAndy]

Just get on with it Andy and move over.

I may have to wait until retirement or blessing from the Lotto godz.
Cant see me earning what Im accustomed to earning over here steering graders for a Shire.Its a job I really enjoy and dont really want to do something different at the moment.
Perhaps a holiday over there when my long service leave comes up in the next couple of years to start the ball rolling.
Andrew

[Chucaro]

I may have to wait until retirement or blessing from the Lotto godz.
Cant see me earning what Im accustomed to earning over here steering graders for a Shire.Its a job I really enjoy and dont really want to do something different at the moment.
Perhaps a holiday over there when my long service leave comes up in the next couple of years to start the ball rolling.
Andrew

Andrew, I have the solution for you, buy a shack in Bruny and holiday rent it to AULRO members.
Then when you come you have a base camp to explore.
You cannot go wrong :)

[wrinklearthur]

Andrew, I have the solution for you, buy a shack in Bruny and holiday rent it to AULRO members.
Then when you come you have a base camp to explore.
You cannot go wrong :)

I take it that a Bruny Island is a favourite with you as well, Arthur?

Love visiting that place myself, and half way across the Channel the world lifts off my shoulders.
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[Chucaro]

I take it that a Bruny Island is a favourite with you as well, Arthur?

Love visiting that place myself, and half way across the Channel the world lifts off my shoulders.
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Well on the way down do a quick stop in Richmond local winery, then stop at the butcherfor your favorite cuts, and in Bruny you are set with the local cheese and the bakery :cool:
We are in paradise and the people from the main land still chasing the dollar without releaise that time pass very quickly.

Talking about food......do you know were I can get quail at a decent price?

[justinc]

Well on the way down do a quick stop in Richmond local winery, then stop at the butcherfor your favorite cuts, and in Bruny you are set with the local cheese and the bakery :cool:
We are in paradise and the people from the main land still chasing the dollar without releaise that time pass very quickly.

Talking about food......do you know were I can get quail at a decent price?

Tasmanian free-range poultry | West Hobart Gourmet Meats | Hill Street | Tasmania (http://www.westhobartmeats.com.au/products/poultry.html)

try these guys mate. When are we coming over with a 9 pack of quail to roast on your grill????:D

JC

[LandyAndy]

Andrew, I have the solution for you, buy a shack in Bruny and holiday rent it to AULRO members.
Then when you come you have a base camp to explore.
You cannot go wrong :)

Mate,send me some links to some for sale.We are considering buying an investment property.More than likely in Albany,but willing to look eleswhere.
Andrew

[Chucaro]

Tasmanian free-range poultry | West Hobart Gourmet Meats | Hill Street | Tasmania (http://www.westhobartmeats.com.au/products/poultry.html)

try these guys mate. When are we coming over with a 9 pack of quail to roast on your grill????:D

JC

Thank you Justin I bookmarked them and will see what they have.
We have to do something soon, I am busy for the next couple weekends doing the backyard but as soon as I am free we get together. :)

[wrinklearthur]

Mate,send me some links to some for sale.We are considering buying an investment property.More than likely in Albany,but willing to look eleswhere.
Andrew

One of the cheaper ones !!!!!
710 Adventure Bay Rd Adventure Bay Bruny Island Tas 7150 - House for Sale #110601193 - realestate.com.au (http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-tas-bruny+island-110601193)

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[wrinklearthur]

The Wife just rang home, She has to do a double shift as the Night Nurse rang in crook tonight. Looks like Lillee and I will be sleeping on our own tonight.

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/attachments/general-chat/51739d1349146610-vic-quick-pick-n-peek-lillee-.jpg
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[Vern]

One of the cheaper ones !!!!!
710 Adventure Bay Rd Adventure Bay Bruny Island Tas 7150 - House for Sale #110601193 - realestate.com.au (http://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-tas-bruny+island-110601193)

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We have friends that moved to Bruny Is. about a year or so ago from Victoria, she's a jeweller, he works on a tour/charter boat (?). Simpsons bay or cove or something like that. Looking forward to checking it out in Jan:)

[Chucaro]

Mate,send me some links to some for sale.We are considering buying an investment property.More than likely in Albany,but willing to look eleswhere.
Andrew

Bruny Island Real Estate: Real Estate Sales and Rentals (http://www.brunyislandrealestate.com/)

[wrinklearthur]

Bruny Island Real Estate: Real Estate Sales and Rentals (http://www.brunyislandrealestate.com/)

The Wife is home. She has just clocked up sixteen and quarter hours without a break, We are both going crook about the lack of staffing structure at the little fourteen bed hospital, that doesn't have standby staff available when someone calls in sick.

Why didn't I buy a block in Adventure Bay thirty years ago !

The real estate prices are better elsewhere around the Island, Adventure Bay prices are well out of reach of those who haven't a spare million.

But ! My mate Tony still has his block in Sawdust road.

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[Chucaro]

Arthur, that it is not a very good quality of life for both of you.
Perhaps with your wife experience she can look after few old people at Bruny and enjoy life in a much better way.
One of the problems at the island is not enough services and health care.
Build a couple of holiday shacks with shipping containers like THIS (http://goingcoverless.wordpress.com/2012/07/12/container-homes-2/) and you are set :cool:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/05/1301.jpg

[LandyAndy]

Cheers Guys.
In Albany we can get properties that were $750000 plus several years ago for around $400000 now,however they are at the bottom of the downturn and now are starting to sell again so the upward price trend will continue.
Those couple in the $300000 range seem good.
Andrew