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Effie1970 Oct 14th 2009 10:46 am

Re: Tasmania (continued!)
 
hey all...

Bit old news but thanks to Gary, Vikki and Hollie for coming to DD's party... DD had a ball, she was in bed before 6 and slept till after 9 the next morning. Little minx has figured out how to get out of her cot, sleeping bags and pjs since she turned 2! The bed is on order! I'm loving the huge increase in language that she has too, so nice to almost be having 'conversations' with her.

We met a friend from WA (an expat by coincidence!) to go to the fireworks at the show - DD loved them and the rides she went on. We are off to the Longford show this weekend and then Hobart on the 24th after the baby & kids market to meet a friend for dinner at Hogs Breath. We'll be going to Deloraine too so will keep an eye out for what the rest of you are up to for that.

Gary - did you get the chickens? What date is the teddy bears picnic?

We just bought a different motorbike too and the first weekend in Nov we are hoping to go see Jimmy Barnes at Aurora as part of the Harley rally. Then I guess it will be getting close to Christmas - although I have to admit that as years go I will be glad when this one is over.

Cath - I've come to the conclusion that the only way not to have family issues is to be an only child and the more siblings you have the more conflict there can be. The distance is helping me to focus on what I do have rather than what I am missing out on.

ianandhelena Oct 14th 2009 6:54 pm

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Originally Posted by Sammy T (Post 7995151)
Blimey, I'd better keep that quiet from OH as he would definitely think it was the right time to go back to the UK, and at those rates we could get some back some of the money we've spent getting here in the first place!!

How are you both, still busy with the music. I need some new glasses so might see you soon!

Sam

yes still playing in the band-we're playing at the Margate Tavern this Saturday 17 Oct.

Sammy T Oct 15th 2009 11:26 am

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Originally Posted by ianandhelena (Post 8017888)
yes still playing in the band-we're playing at the Margate Tavern this Saturday 17 Oct.

Have fun, always looks very quiet there, perhaps you'll pull in a bigger crowd!

Sam

shane71 Oct 15th 2009 11:31 pm

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as i work outside for a living was wondering if the flies are bad in tasmania ? we are currently in Perth and the bloody things are starting to appear already

GaryVFR8 Oct 16th 2009 9:33 am

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Originally Posted by shane71 (Post 8021217)
as i work outside for a living was wondering if the flies are bad in tasmania ? we are currently in Perth and the bloody things are starting to appear already

What are fles???? Flies down here are not that bad, I have never really noticed any.
Jo had a lovely time at the party, Have got the photos for you!
We had a lovely time at Launceston show!!! Getting good at the moment, A lot of the small towns have got there country shows on! Was going to go to Longford but we are giving that a miss, Hoping to goto Westbury and maybe Scottsdale show.
Gary

mohogony Oct 16th 2009 11:26 am

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Originally Posted by shane71 (Post 8021217)
as i work outside for a living was wondering if the flies are bad in tasmania ? we are currently in Perth and the bloody things are starting to appear already

l went for a holdiay to Tasmania in the middle of summer and don't remember seeing a single fly, in Perth that time of year theres probably swarms of them , becasue of the cool cliamte l don't think flies of a problem like they are in the rest of OZ.

Sammy T Oct 16th 2009 12:38 pm

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Originally Posted by shane71 (Post 8021217)
as i work outside for a living was wondering if the flies are bad in tasmania ? we are currently in Perth and the bloody things are starting to appear already

We get some flies in the house when the weather warms up but not a particular problem. Have also been bitten by midges/mozzies when out walking etc but again not a real problem, probably only the same as in the UK.

Tas is definitely the place to come if you hate the flies/sandflies/mozzies that are heavy duty in some parts of Oz, just don't expect the same weather as Perth!!

Possums Oct 17th 2009 4:20 am

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Originally Posted by GaryVFR8 (Post 8022500)
What are fles???? Flies down here are not that bad, I have never really noticed any.
Jo had a lovely time at the party, Have got the photos for you!
We had a lovely time at Launceston show!!! Getting good at the moment, A lot of the small towns have got there country shows on! Was going to go to Longford but we are giving that a miss, Hoping to goto Westbury and maybe Scottsdale show.
Gary

friends said Longford was good, sounds like the weather is picking up over there they said it was beaut day.

mm have to disagree re the flies where we are they were really pretty bad last summer, dont know if its cos we are next to the sea/river? I bought one of those sprays that activates itself every few mins seemed to make a difference.

Off to Hollywood tomorrow :eek:

Sammy T Oct 17th 2009 10:47 am

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Originally Posted by Possums (Post 8024105)
friends said Longford was good, sounds like the weather is picking up over there they said it was beaut day.

mm have to disagree re the flies where we are they were really pretty bad last summer, dont know if its cos we are next to the sea/river? I bought one of those sprays that activates itself every few mins seemed to make a difference.

Off to Hollywood tomorrow :eek:

Hollywood? You lucky thing! Have a great time x

siamsusie Oct 17th 2009 2:35 pm

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Originally Posted by shane71 (Post 8021217)
as i work outside for a living was wondering if the flies are bad in tasmania ? we are currently in Perth and the bloody things are starting to appear already

Shane, we have a home in Tasmania and I havent noticed any flies at all, but believe me they were here to greet me when the doors opened in Karratha:(

sharonp1953 Oct 25th 2009 11:47 pm

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Hi to you all,

how do I reach the rest of the thread as my questions may have already been answered there?

Many thanks,

Sharon

Possums Oct 29th 2009 8:27 am

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Originally Posted by Sammy T (Post 8024656)
Hollywood? You lucky thing! Have a great time x

back in Tas Hollywood was mental and fantastic at the same time, had a ball the wedding was fantastic. Now back to cold tassie :(


Originally Posted by sharonp1953 (Post 8045655)
Hi to you all,

how do I reach the rest of the thread as my questions may have already been answered there?

Many thanks,

Sharon

Hi Sharon just go to page one, hell of a long thread though you may be better off just asking again :)

Sammy T Oct 29th 2009 9:57 am

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[QUOTE=Possums;8055374]back in Tas Hollywood was mental and fantastic at the same time, had a ball the wedding was fantastic. Now back to cold tassie :(

Welcome back!!

Cold Tassie? We are having a heatwave, gosh it got to 20c yesterday ;)

Hope you had a really great trip, seems like you have been away for ages.

Sam

Effie1970 Oct 29th 2009 12:41 pm

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welcome back Possums...

anyone going to Deloraine craft fair this weekend?

sharonp1953 Oct 30th 2009 1:12 am

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Originally Posted by Possums (Post 8055374)
back in Tas Hollywood was mental and fantastic at the same time, had a ball the wedding was fantastic. Now back to cold tassie :(



Hi Sharon just go to page one, hell of a long thread though you may be better off just asking again :)

Thank you so much for the reply. I am about to leave for the States for two weeks, so will look on my return. Wishing everyone well.

Cheers for now,

Sharon


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