tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17603898043439461502024-02-07T13:19:34.517+11:00Huon ViewLife in Tasmania's Huon Valley, by a blow-in from the mainlandSusan Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12076266839943138292noreply@blogger.comBlogger820125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760389804343946150.post-58677946996351867752020-05-10T15:34:00.000+10:002020-05-10T15:34:36.561+10:00The last post<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ten years ago today <a href="https://huonview.blogspot.com/2010/05/big-move.html" target="_blank">we arrived at our new home in Tasmania</a>. We didn't know anyone. We'd been here once, on holiday. Keen for an adventure, tired of the stresses caused by too many people and hoping for a simpler, more comfortable life, we packed up our cars and drove down to our new home in the Huon Valley. We had a gut feeling that we would love it here.<br />
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It's a big call, but I'm calling it: I think it was the best decision we ever made. A lot of things go into that assessment, including our beautiful friends, the fresh air, friendly people, great food, wildlife and wilderness, plus the many opportunities we've had and things we've been able to do here that we never could have in Sydney. This is home now. It's entirely possible we might live somewhere else in the future, for work or for adventure, but this is where I would come back to.<br />
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It's also ten years since I started this blog. I started it as a way of letting family and friends know what we were up to, and a way for me to record some of the little details about our new life. The classic online journal, if you like. Since then, I've met many people who have told me they read my blog before they moved here and found it useful. That always comes as a bit of a (lovely) surprise. Each year, I have also <a href="https://huonview.blogspot.com/2012/06/from-blog-to-book.html" target="_blank">printed a book</a> from it, to send to a few 'offline' relatives and friends.<br />
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Ten years and more than 800 posts later, I've decided to call it a day. So what comes next? If you want to find out, for now, you can find me on Instagram:<br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/huonview/" target="_blank">@huonview </a><br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/old_bank_franklin/" target="_blank">@old_bank_franklin</a>Susan Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12076266839943138292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760389804343946150.post-57852366713193006442020-05-09T19:46:00.000+10:002020-05-09T19:46:00.494+10:00ReflectionsIn the year or so since we <a href="https://huonview.blogspot.com/2019/04/village-life.html" target="_blank">moved down from the hills of Franklin</a> into the centre of town, I must have taken hundreds of photos of the Huon River, it's different moods, the high tides and the low, sparkling water and gloomy, its boats and birds and more besides. At one point I had to stop taking my phone with me when we walked Gretchen. Every day something would catch my eye and I would whip out the phone. It was driving David crazy. My phone was filling up with river views. Now, with restrictions on what we can do and where we can go during the <a href="https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/events-as-they-happen" target="_blank">pandemic</a>, I've never been more grateful for our twice-daily dog walks along the river. It's calm and reflective. Just what we need right now.<br />
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Susan Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12076266839943138292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760389804343946150.post-83376036742102697432020-05-02T16:33:00.001+10:002020-05-02T16:33:55.943+10:00Top local takeaways in the age of COVID-19Since <a href="https://huonview.blogspot.com/2020/03/auf-wiedersehen-gottingen.html" target="_blank">arriving home from Germany</a> six weeks ago now (where has the time gone), I have done a LOT of cooking. Roast chicken, lamb shanks, teriyaki salmon, lasagne, stir fries, risotto, curries, soups, steak and salad, Thai noodles, tuna patties and sticky pork to name just a few. And that's before I get onto all <a href="https://huonview.blogspot.com/2020/04/quarantinebaking.html" target="_blank">the cake, bread and biscuit baking</a>.<br />
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We've also tried to support local eateries. With every restaurant and cafe unable to operate normally at present, many are providing takeaway options, home dinner kits or even home delivery. In the COVID-19 era, the term 'takeaway' definitely does not only mean fast food. We've had burgers and pork and fennel sausage rolls from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/franksciderhouse" target="_blank">Frank's</a>, hand made pasta and prepared sauces from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Restaurant/Osteria-at-PettySessions-105484307481251/" target="_blank">Osteria at Petty Sessions</a>, fish and chips from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AquaGrillCafe" target="_blank">Aqua Grill</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/strictlyseafood" target="_blank">Tangaroa Kai</a>, and Thai from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Huons-Little-Treasure-Bistro/161160960609205" target="_blank">Huon's Little Treasure</a>. Last night we had <a href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=248015236561490&id=105484307481251" target="_blank">a foot of pepperoni pizza from Osteria</a>, with a salad made from produce included in our 'ration pack' delivery from <a href="https://fatpig.farm/" target="_blank">Fat Pig Farm</a>. Today's lunch was pork <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rillettes" target="_blank">rillette</a> (pictured above) from the same ration pack, spread on a hot piece of sourdough toast, plus more of the delicate salad leaves. It's surprising that I can still fit into my jeans, really. And there's much more on offer in our local area... <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Masaakis-Sushi-Geeveston-133400560012836/" target="_blank">sushi from Masaaki</a> for starters! Oh wow, can't wait to give that a go.Susan Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12076266839943138292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760389804343946150.post-11641180524678329392020-04-20T14:24:00.001+10:002020-04-21T09:46:41.193+10:00Forest bathing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On Easter Monday I went for a rather long walk. More than 25km, according to <a href="https://runkeeper.com/" target="_blank">Runkeeper</a>. After weeks of being cooped up in 'iso', like (almost) everyone else, I was desperate for a leg stretch and some <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/life/beginners-guide-to-japanese-forest-bathing/10369284" target="_blank">forest bathing</a>, as I believe the Japanese call it. I turned left after leaving our front gate, then left again and just kept walking, up into the hills. Up and up, past the houses and fields of cows and chooks, to the land of wallabies and lyrebirds. Ah, the smell of fresh rainforest air.<br />
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I visited the <a href="https://huonview.blogspot.com/2010/08/old-mill-site-franklin.html" target="_blank">Old Mill site</a> in the forest for the first time since the surrounding coupe was logged a few years back. Then hiked down some forestry roads, in the hope of finding my way through to the top of a different road to return down the hill. However, it has changed a bit up there, and I got stuck and had to return the same way. It's been more than a year since <a href="https://huonview.blogspot.com/2019/01/limbo-land.html" target="_blank">bushfire roared through</a> some of these lands, and I was a bit surprised how little has grown back in places. I was expecting much more green regrowth and undergrowth I guess. Next time I'll try the walk in reverse to see if I can work out how I got through last time. I love exploring the hills of the Huon.<br />
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Susan Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12076266839943138292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760389804343946150.post-60047116212550394672020-04-11T08:31:00.000+10:002020-04-11T08:31:04.115+10:00Let it rain<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The forecast dump of rain over Easter has arrived, and we're not unhappy about it. For one, it's a stay home weekend anyway thanks to the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019%E2%80%9320_coronavirus_pandemic" target="_blank">coronavirus crisis</a>. Two, we got a new rainwater tank this week! It's right at the back door and we're looking forward to collecting rainwater from the large roof area for use in the garden, for car washing and more. It seems a waste to use town water for these things, so even our small stainless steel tank will be very useful. Plus the tap on it is right at the back door, and I reckon we might drink some of it too. We got a bit spoiled <a href="https://huonview.blogspot.com/2011/12/tank-water.html" target="_blank">living off rainwater tanks</a> up on the hill for nine years, and the taste of town water is, well... no comparison. We've bought a water filter jug that sits permanently at the kitchen sink for our drinking water.<br />
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Susan Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12076266839943138292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760389804343946150.post-33185025882998601192020-04-10T15:04:00.003+10:002020-04-10T15:04:42.307+10:00#quarantinebakingWe're not in official quarantine or self-isolation anymore. We stopped receiving the daily text messages from the government after our 14 days were up. But we are still isolating at home like pretty much everyone else right now. And like many others stuck in their homes, I've been doing a fair bit of "quarantine baking" or "iso baking" as it's now known. Bread, apple cake, choc chip cookies... and now my very first attempt at home made hot cross buns, using a recipe delivered in a timely email from Provincial Home Living during the week. If you want the recipe, scroll through their <a href="https://www.provincialhomeliving.com.au/catalogue" target="_blank">2020 Easter catalogue here</a>. I omitted the fruit peel (husband not keen on it) and didn't have the right attachment for my piping tube to get the crosses as flat as I'd like, but who cares. They tasted brilliant, plenty of cinnamon and spice and all things nice. Just add (lot of) butter and a hot cup of tea. And don't look at the scales, it's only bad news.<br />
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Susan Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12076266839943138292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760389804343946150.post-84868060395074515332020-03-24T09:35:00.000+11:002020-03-24T09:35:00.955+11:00Remote working? My top five tipsI have worked from home full time for almost 10 years now and in that time I've learned a lot about how to do it successfully. But for many people currently in <a href="https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-isolation-guidance" target="_blank">self-isolation</a> or <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/5dc60b96-669c-11ea-800d-da70cff6e4d3" target="_blank">working remotely due to the Coronavirus pandemic</a>, it may be the first time they've worked from home or at least the first long-term remote work stint for them, so I thought I'd share my top tips.<br />
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<li><b>Get used to being on video. </b>Not all of us are comfortable being on camera. I confess it's not my favourite thing, but I am a convert. In almost 14 years with my current employer, I have had regular video calls with my manager and my team, who are all based in other countries. Until the last year or so, it was mostly optional. Now, almost every meeting I am involved in is a conference call using video, often with 10 or more people on the call. Being able to see people helps to build relationships and reduces the temptation to multitask or tune out during a meeting. You can see reactions, smiles and gestures which can make a big difference. If you're a small business and don't have fancy collaboration tools, Skype or WhatsApp work just fine.</li>
<li><b>Do not work in your pyjamas. </b>It's the cliché about working from home that I hate the most. Apart from during a few 6am conference calls, I can honestly say I have never worked in my pyjamas. I get up, shower, wear proper clothes and make up. It's a job, and you will not feel professional or motivated in your PJs. And related to the first tip above: you may be invited to a video call at short notice and sleep or leisure wear is not a good look. I usually go for the 'newsreader approach': hair brushed, makeup on and a professional top/jacket paired with comfy jeans and ugg boots.</li>
<li><b>Take breaks and move.</b> It's very easy to sit at your desk for hours and then realise you haven't moved. I sometimes even forget to eat, especially seeing as I often have meetings during normal lunch hours due to time differences with the US and Asia. Set a reminder on your PC, smartwatch or Fitbit and make sure you get up and stretch regularly. Book exercise into your calendar. Having a dog means I walk for 20 minutes twice a day even if nothing else. I also love my standing desk.</li>
<li><b>Set up a work space. </b>Where possible, find a dedicated space for your PC and other work equipment, ideally one that's not shared with your partner or kids. Recently I've taken to moving to different locations in the house during the day, just to mix it up and get a different outlook - or to get the best background and lighting for that important video call! </li>
<li><b>Stop at the end of the day.</b> I am much better at this than I used to be, but it can still be a problem during peak periods. However, one of the top benefits of remote work is the flexibility in hours. As long as you get the work done and deliver results (agreeing what those are is a key to successful management of remote workers), it's up to you to determine when and how. Especially in winter, I usually stop work at 4pm to walk the dog before it gets dark, then go back to work afterwards. I might go out for a haircut or medical appointment during the day and make up the time later. As long as I am meeting expectations, that is fine. I get much more done working from home than I do in the office, so I don't feel guilty about taking time out.</li>
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Remote work isn't new. The technology is available and not hard or expensive to set up anymore. It's not possible for all jobs of course, and even for work that can be done remotely, I understand it's not for everyone. However, I hope this current crisis serves as a wake-up call to organisations large and small who still do not allow employees to work from home or other locations largely for cultural reasons or a lack of management maturity.<br />
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I'm not unusual in the company I work for. In a crisis, our leadership team can tell all staff to take their laptops home and work from there indefinitely. It's been useful more than once, even as far back as during <a href="https://www.britannica.com/event/Japan-earthquake-and-tsunami-of-2011" target="_blank">Japan's earthquake and tsunami disasters</a> in 2011. And it's proving critical in the extended and constantly shifting <a href="https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert" target="_blank">COVID-19 crisis</a>.<br />
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<span id="goog_28888652"></span><span id="goog_28888653"></span><br />Susan Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12076266839943138292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760389804343946150.post-55143288131874940952020-03-23T12:52:00.000+11:002020-03-23T12:52:07.490+11:00Making sloe ginThe kindness of friends in our local community in making sure we had food in the house during our <a href="https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-isolation-guidance" target="_blank">self-isolation period</a> after returning from Germany has been extremely humbling. While I feel a little guilty as I am not sick (touch wood), I am so very grateful. Without their support and offers of help, it would have been challenging to have a normal-ish life at home. These lovely people have dropped off milk, bread, eggs, vegetables, home made soup, Tim Tams and even <a href="https://www.schoefferhofer.de/de/#" target="_blank">great German beer,</a> which will be perfect for washing away <a href="https://huonview.blogspot.com/2020/03/auf-wiedersehen-gottingen.html" target="_blank">the disappointment of cutting short our holiday</a>.<br />
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Among the doorstep deliveries was a bag of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prunus_spinosa" target="_blank">sloes</a>. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sloe_gin" target="_blank">Sloe gin</a> is something I hadn't tried until moving to Tasmania. My top tips for the local ones would be those from <a href="https://mchenrydistillery.com.au/products/range/gin/" target="_blank">McHenry</a> and <a href="https://nonesuchdistillery.com.au/" target="_blank">Nonesuch Distillery</a>, quite different but both delicious. Now I'm about to try making some myself, using <a href="https://www.sbs.com.au/food/recipes/sloe-gin" target="_blank">this recipe</a> from 'Gourmet Farmer' Matthew Evans. We'll get to find out what it tastes like in somewhere between three and six months time.<br />
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Susan Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12076266839943138292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760389804343946150.post-3801442276780970862020-03-22T15:32:00.000+11:002020-03-22T15:34:43.513+11:00Auf Wiedersehen, Göttingen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's been crickets here for a while, I know. I worked long hours in January and February for various reasons: it was planning and budgeting season, the <a href="https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1" target="_blank">coronavirus (COVID-19)</a> was ramping up in Asia, I was getting ready for eight weeks long service leave, and of course there were a few of those those random requests that send you chasing your tail for no outcome at all. Gotta love those.<br />
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On 28 February I started my long service leave, and on the same day, got on a flight to Germany to do a language course. Studying at the <a href="https://www.goethe.de/de/index.html" target="_blank">Goethe Institut in Germany</a> and doing the <a href="https://www.goethe.de/en/spr/kup/prf/prf/gc2.html" target="_blank">level C2 exam</a> (a proficiency standard for European languages) has been top of my bucket list for years. David wanted to come with me and do a beginners German course. We were supposed to be gone for just over a month, but the Coronavirus situation escalated very quickly. <a href="https://www.welt.de/vermischtes/article206504969/Coronavirus-Diese-Regionen-sind-besonders-betroffen-Daten-Karten-Grafiken.html" target="_blank"><i>Die Welt</i> has published a fantastic animated graphic</a> showing just how quickly things moved in countries outside China from late February. Every morning we got up something else had changed.<br />
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On Sunday night 15 March we learned that our German courses <a href="https://www.goethe.de/de/uun/pub/akt/21798907.html" target="_blank">were cancelled</a> along with the exam I was studying for. It was unavoidable but annoying, as both of us were really enjoying the course. Within two weeks, I had gone from being quite terrified and certain I would be unable to pass the exam to confident that I could. We cancelled our planned trip to Berlin at the end of the month. Then, <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-17/coronavirus-australians-should-return-home-from-overseas/12065050" target="_blank">the Australian government advised that citizens should return home</a> as soon as possible, and there were rumours about the financial viability of airlines including one we were flying with.<br />
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The beautiful <a href="https://www.goettingen.de/index.php?lang=en" target="_blank">city of Göttingen</a> where we were based started to close down. Shops and restaurants shut, public transport stopped taking cash and then started cutting services. Unable to contact the airlines as contact centres failed, we hot tailed it to Frankfurt airport to try and bring our flights forward in person, to no avail. Then <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-19/coronavirus-tasmanian-premier-announces-border-restrictions/12069764" target="_blank">the Tasmanian government announced new entry restrictions</a>. We ended up forking out $3,800 on new flights to get home before even tougher travel restrictions came into force. Which we won't get back as travel insurance does not cover you in a <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-51839944" target="_blank">pandemic</a>.<br />
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I won't deny that having to say goodbye to my dream and the prospect of having nothing to look forward to again sent me into a bit of a downward spiral. But compared to the impact of this crisis on other people's lives and livelihoods, it's nothing. We're now into day two of <a href="https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-isolation-guidance" target="_blank">14 days self-isolation</a>. I definitely won't be bored, as there is a long list of things I was planning to do in April, many of which can be done at home. Posting here is one of them.Susan Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12076266839943138292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760389804343946150.post-82342478291172993112020-02-04T19:39:00.001+11:002020-04-20T14:34:55.860+10:00The three amigosIn the camping ground on the <a href="https://www.fullrangecamping.com.au/places-stay-franklin-foreshore-reserve-franklin-tas/" target="_blank">Franklin foreshore</a>, there are three greedy ducks that can often be seen around breakfast or dinner time, accosting people sitting outside their campervan, caravan or tents. They stand patiently in a queue, waiting for food. Cheeky chaps. But cute. And yes, it's the same trio each time.<br />
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Our little village of Franklin is filled with accents from around the world, as the fruit pickers come to stay and work in nearby orchards. Over the past month, we've met young people from Canada, the USA, France, Italy, China and Taiwan. There's a nice summery vibe in town with all the visitors. A tent city has sprung up in the camping ground on the river. Friends are hosting pickers in their homes and Kon's pub (a.k.a. the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheFranklinTavern/" target="_blank">Franklin Tavern</a>) is full. Unfortunately it seems the fruit season hasn't been so good this year - for cherries anyway - and the work may dry up early. Not good news, for the growers or the pickers.Susan Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12076266839943138292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760389804343946150.post-67508345856981227052020-01-27T21:50:00.002+11:002020-01-27T21:51:08.704+11:00The cannery<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There's been a lot of buzz about the <a href="https://www.portcygnetcannery.com/cannery-kitchen-and-bar" target="_blank">Cannery Kitchen and Bar</a> since it opened in December, and it did not disappoint. We visited for Saturday lunch with friends early in the new year and shared some fantastic pizzas from the wood-fired oven, a salad and some broad beans, washed down (as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Les_Norton_(TV_series)" target="_blank">Les Norton</a> would say) with local wine, beer and house sodas.<br />
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My first thought as we entered the restaurant was, wow, where did the money come from? They must have some deep pocketed investors. It's stunning. The two enormous wood heaters were attracting a fair bit of attention. Staff were welcoming and helpful. Parents seemed very happy with the kid friendly outdoor area too. Wonder if we could bring <a href="https://huonview.blogspot.com/2019/12/summer-apparently.html" target="_blank">the dog</a>? Coming soon: a function space which we could see under development. It would be a fabulous wedding venue.<br />
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We will definitely be back soon. I am especially looking forward to the 'European baked goods' for Sunday breakfast, sounds perfect.Susan Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12076266839943138292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760389804343946150.post-3335283976718920442020-01-01T21:36:00.000+11:002020-01-05T21:42:30.257+11:00A very Huon New YearI'm a bit of a grinch when it comes to New Years Eve. Big parties, crowds, fireworks, lots of alcohol and overpriced dinners are not the way I want to see in the new year. In the past I have found it to be a letdown and kind of depressing. Happily, this year was a quiet one. We popped in on friends who were hosting a group of fruit pickers from China at their lovely home right on the Huon River. There were cherries, cheese, cider and snacks and a fire pit on the river bank, with good company and plenty of laughs. We were home watching an episode of <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4786824/" target="_blank">The Crown</a> and messaging friends in Europe by 9.30pm and in bed ten minutes before midnight. At midnight we heard a neighbour pull a party popper and say "yay!" and that was it! At 9am on New Years Day we were doing <a href="https://www.facebook.com/geevestonparkrun/" target="_blank">Geeveston parkrun</a> with 47 other people making a great start to 2020. I hope yours is brilliant!<br />
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So that left us with a lot of free time that day. I sat on the front verandah of the terrace cottage we were staying in with views over <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macquarie_Harbour" target="_blank">Macquarie Harbour</a> and read most of <a href="https://heatherrose.com.au/" target="_blank">Tasmanian author Heather Rose</a>'s terrific book <a href="https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/fiction/Bruny-Heather-Rose-9781760875169" target="_blank">Bruny</a>. Before dinner, we went to see the longest running play in Australia (25 years and still going strong), <a href="http://www.roundearth.com.au/ship.html" target="_blank">The Ship That Never Was</a>. It didn't sound like quite my thing and we were in two minds about going, but with unexpected free time we decided to go. I'm glad we did. The cast tell the story of a group of convicts who stole a ship being built at the <a href="https://www.discovertasmania.com.au/attraction/sarahisland" target="_blank">Sarah Island</a> penal settlement and sailed to South America - but in a fun, entertaining and participatory kind of way. Heave-ho.Susan Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12076266839943138292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760389804343946150.post-86044943479429840892019-12-25T22:06:00.000+11:002020-01-05T22:06:29.431+11:00Peace and goodwillUnlike many parts of Australia blanketed in bushfire smoke, we were lucky in southern Tasmania. Christmas showed up with mostly clear sunny days. It came and went far too quickly. There was the now traditional Christmas Eve <a href="http://www.woodenboatcentre.com/tours" target="_blank">cruise on the Nancy</a> with friends. On Christmas Day our dear friends and former neighbours included us in their family Christmas lunch, which was followed by a hilarious game of <a href="https://cardsagainsthumanity.com/" target="_blank">Cards Against Humanity</a>. Then a dog walk and a beer down on the river. Perfect.<br />
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Susan Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12076266839943138292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760389804343946150.post-83301763443578409702019-12-20T20:32:00.000+11:002020-01-05T20:46:33.812+11:00The wild west<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrbtOIoprpWuKBmeKRllueU1gxkdPdwoRLsmmPOjnppgSVosktUc3sEjVnCd7KppgthNZr5U-gpyC7hnvzm4K3Hl_wsHcMIq0eXzFELcp2SN-8yKpsA6nUAbrUqG-IGxuN5dEKWYhkRjI/s1600/Photo+18-12-19%252C+3+22+24+pm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrbtOIoprpWuKBmeKRllueU1gxkdPdwoRLsmmPOjnppgSVosktUc3sEjVnCd7KppgthNZr5U-gpyC7hnvzm4K3Hl_wsHcMIq0eXzFELcp2SN-8yKpsA6nUAbrUqG-IGxuN5dEKWYhkRjI/s200/Photo+18-12-19%252C+3+22+24+pm.jpg" width="150" /></a>I took the week of my birthday off work. David and I drove via <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queenstown,_Tasmania" target="_blank">Queenstown</a> to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strahan,_Tasmania" target="_blank">Strahan</a> on the wild west coast of Tasmania, a five hour trip from our place. I had been there <a href="https://huonview.blogspot.com/2013/02/strahan.html" target="_blank">once before, at the start of the Tasmanian Leaders program,</a> when it was 30+ degrees for four days straight! This was the first time we've been there together. The highlight was absolutely the <a href="https://www.gordonrivercruises.com.au/" target="_blank">Gordon River Cruise</a>. David had booked so long ago that we had the very front seats upstairs. The staff were friendly, the food delicious and it was incredible to see <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hells_Gates_(Tasmania)" target="_blank">Hells Gates</a>, <a href="https://www.discovertasmania.com.au/attraction/sarahisland" target="_blank">Sarah Island</a> and a glimpse of the World Heritage Wilderness in Tasmania's south west. I am thankful for those who fought for its existence. We also visited the extensive <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wchczeehan/" target="_blank">West Coast Heritage Centre</a> museum in <a href="https://westcoasttas.com.au/field-guide/zeehan" target="_blank">Zeehan</a> and walked to <a href="https://www.discovertasmania.com.au/attraction/montezumafalls" target="_blank">Montezuma Falls</a> and <a href="https://waterfallsoftasmania.com.au/waterfalls/hogarth_falls" target="_blank">Hogarth Falls</a>, two of the <a href="https://parks.tas.gov.au/things-to-do/60-great-short-walks" target="_blank">60 Great Short Walks in Tasmania</a>. A good short break.<br />
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Susan Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12076266839943138292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760389804343946150.post-5291955364372202782019-12-15T21:39:00.000+11:002019-12-15T21:39:36.191+11:00The inaugural Tassal Ten<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Until recently, I was one of the those who think the words "fun" and "run" don't belong in the same sentence. Well today I completed my first 10km fun run, the inaugural <a href="https://farsouthfuture.org/events/tassalten/" target="_blank">Tassal Ten</a> at beautiful Dover in Tasmania's far south. It was great fun and I'll definitely be back for more. While I walked a few (mainly uphill) sections, I was happy enough to have run most of it. For proof of actual running see photo right - that's me in the purple shirt.<br />
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It was such a great community run event, raising funds for Hobart's Paediatric Intensive Care Unit. At about the halfway point the rain came down but it didn't stop the smiles on everyone's faces. There was an excellent contingent of Huon Runners / <a href="https://www.parkrun.com.au/geeveston/" target="_blank">Geeveston parkrun</a> folk with infectious enthusiasm to share. After the adults run there was a 2km run called Annabelle's run. It is so great to see so many local kids getting out there with their family doing something both healthy and fun. And great work by the volunteers who made it happen.<br />
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Susan Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12076266839943138292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760389804343946150.post-65793280059667248632019-12-07T20:16:00.001+11:002019-12-07T20:16:14.698+11:00Summer, apparentlyThe first week of summer, well, wasn't. But then the warmer, drier weather of summer doesn't really seem to start in Tasmania until January. Then it runs through to the end of March. We've had a lot of rain and wind this week and temperatures down to about 4 degrees. On one of our morning dog walks this week, all three of us got completely drenched in the pouring rain. So when David spotted dog coats for sale at the local pet store later that day he snapped one up in XL for Gretchen. It's even in the Tassie state hi-viz uniform, you can't miss her. We thought she may object to it, but to our surprise, she really seems to love wearing it, even seems a little proud! She's given passing drivers a laugh too... but she doesn't seem to know she looks a bit silly. At least it saves a lot of towel drying.<br />
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Susan Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12076266839943138292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760389804343946150.post-19815008527992406462019-12-04T19:35:00.001+11:002019-12-04T19:35:59.118+11:00End of an eraAfter a few false alarms and more comebacks than John Farnham (just joking guys), the wonderful <a href="https://www.facebook.com/villageantiquesfranklin/" target="_blank">Village Antiques of Franklin</a> has finally closed its doors, going out with a bang of the auctioneer's gavel. The Bowmont building which housed the store <a href="https://www.realestate.com.au/sold/property-house-tas-franklin-129852298" target="_blank">has been sold</a> and lovely new owners have moved in - more on that later I am sure. After viewings on Friday and Saturday, a good crowd turned up on Sunday for the huge auction of remaining stock, held in the old evaporators factory on the Franklin foreshore. We popped in and out during the day and missed out on the few items we had our eye on, but never mind. I could see just how much work had gone into it by owners Shane and Jane and some trusty helpers. Luckily for Franklin, they are not going far, just a short way up the hill. Now, who wants to <a href="https://naiharcourts.com.au/Property/773152/THB3463/3347-Huon-Highway" target="_blank">buy the huge evaporators building</a> and be part of the exciting renewal of Franklin?<br />
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Susan Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12076266839943138292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760389804343946150.post-90909226928991359572019-11-22T19:33:00.001+11:002019-11-22T19:33:42.443+11:00Six cygnetsWe'd heard from our friends at the good ship <a href="https://yukon-tours.com.au/" target="_blank">Yukon</a> that there were cygnets around in Franklin, and on one of our dog walks along the Huon River in Franklin this week we got lucky, spotting this pair of proud parents with six beautiful tiny babies! I don't recall seeing so many in one batch or such little ones before. They came close for a look before sailing away across the river, hopefully to a safe spot.<br />
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Susan Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12076266839943138292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760389804343946150.post-65446721153187008312019-11-17T17:37:00.001+11:002019-11-17T17:37:35.283+11:00Not quite the Point to Pinnacle"Good morning and welcome to the Point to Longley!" boomed the man on the loudspeaker at the start line of the <a href="https://www.pointtopinnacle.com.au/" target="_blank">Point to Pinnacle</a> event this morning, to a mixture of cheers, boos and laughter from the crowd. I had found out half an hour earlier from one of the friendly registration people that <a href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10162490947040573&id=68515800572&__xts__[0]=68.ARCl_-n0elxPpYXpZ3cTutq233QDTn24Jp6x7dqo8SFrINoBxyI8uu-_4g_JYj3Zxrgw-b0boLNDtAW8rlgPvzKmOllCb32o6M_Cya-AbB03DH_Tf-QOOofqCqhLsprwy8lganprXZ-TN_ZMYz9c9-ogKx-TebudWQpsvdtLVG7ZdRzQOcDyGWY1V4xBXVqENwZMROka2Kv-aruKjf9TA3cNkMaswpIfpoJmGaqLq3blOarSStstbRXZvSQM55IqblNGa72CjD07hEyK8kDPoiS5wyJ4yqXt4hf_nF8zxlwoCxpn-fl345ak6lcAjlmYjnxsmBYuCpOh0qjnVw&__tn__=-R" target="_blank">due to ice and snow on the last 4km of road</a> leading to the top of kunanyi / Mt Wellington, we would be using the alternate route to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/longleyinternational/" target="_blank">Longley Pub</a>. It was not considered safe for all the support buses to get to the finish line.<br />
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While it looked sunny up on the mountain from Hobart, I had seen the piles of snow on <a href="https://huonview.blogspot.com/2011/01/sleeping-beauty.html" target="_blank">Sleeping Beauty</a> as I drove in, and as we walked closer to Fern Tree, the wind was very icy and waves of rain were passing through - so probably snowing at the top. You can see the rainbow over the mountain in one of my photos below. All along the route local residents came out to watch and cheer, some playing music (see the couple on the bagpipes at Fern Tree below!), some handing out snacks or water and others offering high fives. It was pretty incredible seeing the runners come past. There are some super fit folk out there.<br />
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Completing the Point to Pinnacle, a half-marathon length walk (for me anyway), has been on my bucket list for ages, and despite finishing the course today in 3 hours and 1 minute, I still haven't done it! Now I'll have to try again next year. You just never know what the mountain is going to throw at you.<br />
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Susan Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12076266839943138292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760389804343946150.post-21351790540338196032019-11-16T16:14:00.001+11:002019-11-16T16:14:32.477+11:00Huon Show 2019It was a pretty damp and chilly morning, so we thought the crowds might be down a bit at the <a href="https://www.huonshow.com.au/" target="_blank">Huon Show</a> as we drove out there this morning, but no. The car park was almost full and there were plenty of people streaming in. We headed straight for the dog show, just in time to catch the <a href="https://huonview.blogspot.com/2019/04/bernese-worldwide-walk-2019-hobart.html" target="_blank">Bernese Mountain Dogs</a>. Such a beautiful and handsome collection of dogs, and as we know some of their handlers and breeders, we were allowed to hold onto their leads and pat and cuddle them while other dogs were in the show ring, lucky us! Our friend Chris will no doubt be pleased with his first placing and best in section in the inaugural beer brewing competition, and another friend Peta took out of the several baking and crafts prizes as usual - she's a talented cook. There was poultry, cattle, horses and the very popular baby goats. Wood chopping, dog high jump, historic machinery displays... what's not to love at a country show.<br />
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Susan Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12076266839943138292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760389804343946150.post-80766123849921578082019-11-10T11:59:00.000+11:002019-11-10T11:59:29.277+11:00New eatery in townLast week the revitalisation of Franklin continued, with the much-anticipated opening of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Osteria-at-PettySessions-105484307481251" target="_blank">Osteria at Petty Sessions</a>, a lovely new Italian bistro. It's wonderful to see the old Petty Sessions building, a former court house so beautifully renovated and being used again. And it's less than 500m from our front door! We wish Sofia and Martino much success with their new venture. As much as we will miss the best-ever pizza they used to make at their old premises, the menu at Osteria has something for everyone. To start, we shared a salumi board with house-cured meats, house bread and pickles, and our group opted for pasta, osso buco and scallops for mains. The desserts were generous with some Italian favourites you'd expect like gelato with brandied cherries (I loved it) and and kick-ass tiramisu (as it said on the menu). And then there's the all-local beverage list. Yum.<br />
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In the nine years we lived at the very top of that road, I was lucky not to have hit any animals, but we saw hundreds dead on the road in that time. Mostly pademelons, wallabies and possums, a couple of our beloved wombats and some bandicoots. Many of them are killed thanks to people driving too fast for the conditions, especially at dusk. But sometimes they just hop out of the bush and straight under your car, and you've no hope of seeing them in time. Poor little guys.Susan Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12076266839943138292noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1760389804343946150.post-51222795501348485552019-11-03T19:25:00.000+11:002019-11-04T08:27:42.441+11:00The first bitThis morning I completed my recce of the <a href="https://www.pointtopinnacle.com.au/#1500378234560-6b2c47ea-06fb" target="_blank">Point-to-Pinnacle course</a>, in three stages. This time I did the first bit - from the event start at <a href="https://www.wrestpoint.com.au/" target="_blank">Wrest Point Casino</a> down on the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_Derwent_(Tasmania)" target="_blank">River Derwent</a> up along the Huon Road to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fern_Tree,_Tasmania" target="_blank">Fern Tree</a>, all the while looking up at the top of <a href="https://www.hobartcity.com.au/Community/kunanyi-Mt-Wellington" target="_blank">kunanyi / Mt Wellington</a> in the distance and thinking, yikes! That's where this thing ends. For the return trip I chose the scenic route, down the <a href="https://huonview.blogspot.com/2013/04/silver-falls.html" target="_blank">Pipeline Track</a> and through <a href="https://www.hobartcity.com.au/Community/Parks-reserves-and-sporting-facilities/Find-a-park-or-sportsground/Waterworks-reserve" target="_blank">Waterworks Reserve</a> before hitting the side streets of Sandy Bay back to the car. 18.7km all up.<br />
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It was a gorgeous morning before the rain passed through this afternoon. I hope the weather is kind for the actual event. If I add together the three stages I've walked, I did it in just over 3 hours 30 minutes, with just a few stops to take photos and tie shoelaces. So walking it in one go I guess I'll be tired and a bit slower, but I think I can complete it within the 4 hours and 40 minute time limit. Two weeks to go...<br />
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