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Tasmanians Please

imastawka — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 04:42:30 GMT

We love Tassie and have spent a lot of time there in the last 12 months.

We're going back next year, but what have I missed?

Here are two maps of our visits so far.

We don't have a four wheel drive so any gravel roads are out.

So is Lake Peddar. Going on the Spirit with our own car.

Thanks in advance.

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cmcoins2000 — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 04:57:07 GMT

Good evening Stawka.

You haven't missed much if you have been to both.

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imastawka — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 05:04:09 GMT

Good afternoon, Helen. Where are you? London?

I reckon I stll missed stuff, but it's gunna be a quick trip next time.

Maybe 10 days.

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cmcoins2000 — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 05:13:08 GMT

@imastawka wrote:
Good afternoon, Helen. Where are you? London?

I reckon I stll missed stuff, but it's gunna be a quick trip next time.
Maybe 10 days.

OH has always wanted to go.

Think too cold for me - I like the warmer climes.

Can you take him - it is only for 10 days.

Evening in my neck of the woods begins at 4pm.

Sun is over the yard arm as it is totally stormy - thunder - grey - but warmish.

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imastawka — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 05:17:33 GMT

You should go with grumpy man. Last time I was there was

March/April. Lovely weather. I also thought it would be too cold.

I was also told to wear a coat to visit Cradle Mountain, but no, it

was warm there too. Have I been lucky with the weather? Maybe.

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cmcoins2000 — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 05:23:37 GMT

@imastawka wrote:
You should go with grumpy man. Last time I was there was
March/April. Lovely weather. I also thought it would be too cold.

I was also told to wear a coat to visit Cradle Mountain, but no, it
was warm there too. Have I been lucky with the weather? Maybe.

Same time of year in 2015.??

Have a friend - funnily enough works in our local PO - why I get special treatment ( not only cause I am nice.)

She has been there 3 times this year - looking for a place to retire.

Just loves it down there - perhaps if she does go I would make the effort.

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imastawka — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 05:32:07 GMT

Yep, will be going in April next year. The motels, I've found, don't

believe in a/c but are big on heaters. Have been there Nov/December -

would've liked more than a random a/c after a hard day 'touristing'.

I would love to live there, but only have the one daughter,

and four grandkids, all living in Melbourne.

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cmcoins2000 — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 05:42:13 GMT

@imastawka wrote:
Yep, will be going in April next year. The motels, I've found, don't
believe in a/c but are big on heaters. Have been there Nov/December -
would've liked more than a random a/c after a hard day 'touristing'.

I would love to live there, but only have the one daughter,
and four grandkids, all living in Melbourne.

Family kind of narrows the field.

Seen so many retire north to warmer climes only to wonder where the family are.

Young families - school, sport Saturdays, other interests etc.

The retirees sell up & buy - then realise how difficult it is to reconnect with a friend base in a new town - so sell up again to move back.

Expensive & end up with less than they began with.

I don't have that problem - sometimes wish I did - there is only the three of us.

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aps1080 — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 05:50:15 GMT

"I would love to live there, but only have the one daughter,
and four grandkids, all living in Melbourne."

You'll fit right in if you move to Tas and all live together

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imastawka — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 05:54:18 GMT

Bad, bad aps

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aps1080 — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 06:03:12 GMT

That emoticon you used of two heads was quite appropriate considering the topic

Salamanca Market (Hobart) - one of the best markets to go to, love the stuff they have there.

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imastawka — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 07:43:44 GMT

You only get 1/2 kudo for that post, aps.

And yes, Salamanca Market is great.

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aps1080 — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 07:46:40 GMT

I still have all the Huon pine stuff I purchased.

Plate mats, pens, bowls.

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imastawka — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 07:55:55 GMT

Yeah, so do I, and do you remember how expensive those little things were?

Take a look at this table -

Amazing wood.

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aps1080 — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 08:00:56 GMT

Wow, that is huge.

Is is very old because wood like that doesnt come on the market much now.

Yes, i remember how much they were.

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modestbods — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 08:30:36 GMT

That's right Tasmanians, our very own resident self-confessed stalker want's your help to let her know what to look for/at when she's next in Tassie... namely YOU !!

Don't say you weren't warned.... :

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imastawka — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 08:36:23 GMT

Hmmm, as a matter of fact...........

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modestbods — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 08:41:34 GMT

Uh oh...

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gleee58 — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 10:28:52 GMT

Did you take a trip on the Abt rail train?

http://www.wcwr.com.au/

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imastawka — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 11:16:06 GMT

Yes, we went on the WCWR. It is also the train I posted in the T photo thread.

Last time it did not go all the way to Strahan.

Have already booked for the return trip from Queenstown.

Looking forward to it. It was really great