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Easter 2015

TMAG

Happy Easter! I hope you have all had a wonderful holiday with family and friends?

We have enjoyed an Easter in Hobart this year – the first of many as we are usually away on the boat, but we celebrated a good friend’s wedding on Saturday afternoon at Glen Albyn Estate.

Other Easter activities included an early morning bike ride on Good Friday, followed by a bushwalk at the Waterworks Reserve with Sam and our little peeps. I made more Tomato Relish and whilst Nick was busy with “Best Man” duties, Poppy, James and I enjoyed a visit to the Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery on Saturday morning and marvelled at colourful butterflies and fluffy Emperor penguin chicks.

Sunday we had a ‘recovery’ lunch at T42 and Monday we walked the Alum Cliffs Track at Kingston. I finished off Easter with more chocolate eggs and a movie at The State Cinema to see Dior and I. Perfecto! X

Waterworks Reserve Waterworks - Good Friday - 25 Popsy My pantry stores TMAG TMAG Alum Cliffs Walk Dior & I

Tuesday, 7 April 2015 0 Comments Short URLAlum Cliffs Walk, Dior & I, Easter, Glen Albyn Estate, Hobart, The State Cinema, TMAGPoppy : James

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Foo Fighters

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Nick managed to get his hands on some tickets to see the Foo Fighters in a corporate suite when they played in Hobart on Monday night.

Foo Fighters

We both had big days at work and were grizzling about not feeling like going to a concert on a school night. I was missing my yoga class and wasn’t able to find a babysitter at the last-minute and in the end had to pay a babysitting agency!

Moan, moan, moan … we walked into the Derwent Entertainment Centre (DEC) and thoughts of yoga quickly disappeared as we were escorted up to the Corporate Suite where I delicately placed my cardigan on a chair, next to a fridge stocked with Joseph Chromy Sparkling and hors-d’oeuvre, surrounded by our friends. I can’t go back to the mosh … no-one pushed me, spilt drinks on me or yelled in my ears – it was all very civilised but we still rocked with the best of them!

Dave Grohl entered with his band and continued to wow his audience for the next two and a half hours. It was a tremendous concert and one that I won’t forget in a hurry.

In all the excitement Nick and I forgot to have the “Who’s driving?” chat and after several glasses of sparkling and rocking on we ended up getting a lift home with Depha. Waking a little rusty the next day, we had the realisation that the car was still at the DEC. After maneuvering Hobart’s peak-hour with a hangover to retrieve the car, only to find it was locked in and looking a little lonely. A trusty groundsman opened the gates and gave us a knowing wave! The day was a tough one at work, but it was well worth it!

Foo Fighters

The lone soldier

Friday, 6 March 2015 7 Comments Short URLDerwent Entertainment Centre, Foo Fighters, Hobart, Joseph ChromyToday I Am Loving

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Boat Festivals & Birthdays

Wooden Boat Festival

Woah – my poor blog! I started back at work last week and clearly I haven’t found my multi-skilling groove yet (blogging, teaching and mumming)!? I am back on deck now and have had an exciting weekend.

My dear old Dad turned 80 last Friday and we had a wonderful celebration for him in Westbury with all of the family, friends and community members. My gorgeous sister Rob and her husband Paul, were also staying with us from Castlemaine during the week. I love having them here and each time they stay I selfishly wish they lived in Hobart! My hopes and dreams are getting closer as they are looking at relocating ‘home’ at some stage … yippee!

To add to the excitement of the weekend, Hobart hosted the Australian Wooden Boat Festival.

Hobart was abuzz with hardy sailors, boating enthusiasts, cruise ships and the Air Force Roulettes. It was all happening and we enjoyed an (early) night out riding a classic Merry-Go-Round, followed by music and drinks at T42 and Rectango with my sisters, brother-in-law and little people.

Wooden Boat Festival

We took our (fibreglass) Speedy Boat out on a gorgeous Saturday morning and buzzed around the docks for some waterside viewing of the festival. We also caught up with our friends, Leesa and James onboard their wooden beauty – Iverus – which was an entrant in the festival.

We caught up with more friends in Launy for Breakfast on Sunday morning and I took Poppy and James to the Launceston Aquatic Centre on Monday, followed by a picnic on the lawns.

I’ll let the photos do the talking – as it certainly was another wonderful weekend in Tasmania!

My gorgeous sister Cath and Brother-in-Law, Pauly

The Diamond Princess - watch where you are going Poppy!

The Butler's at the Wooden Boat Festival

Wednesday, 11 February 2015 1 Comment Short URL80th Birthday, Australian Wooden Boat Festival, Boating, Discover Tasmania, HobartBoating, Poppy : James

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More Summer Fun

Sailing Ah … summer holidays, oh how I love them.

We have been spending more time out on the water and went sailing last Friday to watch the King of the Derwent yacht race … two brothers, two sister-in-laws, one uncle, one yacht, whilst four grandchildren were with two grandparents at home. Booom!

I reveled in the tranquility of being out on the water with just the wind to guide our way (and not worrying about James on board).

Sailing

Will & Tup

Larni & Tup

Uncle Rob

Me and Tup

Tup and I

Saturday was oh so hot and we escaped the city early in the speedy boat to meet up with Nick’s folks and his brother’s family for some good ‘ol fashioned beach time. Sand castles, collecting shells, frisbee throwing, swimming and the boys even went water skiing.

Early evening we popped down to the Taste of Tasmania for a Tea Cup ride, some fish and chips and a Big Bessie ice-cream! Yum.

Triworks

Sleeping in the speedy boat

Triworks

Taste of Tasmania

It has been so lovely having family in town, seeing Poppy play with her cousins and the best bit … getting to devour beautiful food and sparking wine!

Yum

Wednesday, 7 January 2015 1 Comment Short URLBig Bessie, Food, Hobart, King of the Derwent, Sailing, Taste of Tasmania, Yacht RaceBoating, Poppy : James

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2007 vs 2015

New Years Day - 2007

This photo of Nick and I was taken on the 1st January 2007 after we had just met. Eight years later to the day, we are still loving the vibe of Hobart at this time of year, but now have a couple of extra spectators in tow!

New Years Day - 2015

New Years Day 2015

New Years Day

New Years Day 2015

Friday, 2 January 2015 0 Comments Short URLFamily, HobartBoating, Poppy : James

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Happy New Year

2015

Happy New Year!

Another year has ticked over and we were out on the water in Hobart last night with Nick’s brother Will, his wife Tup and Poppy’s cousins Maggie and Lily. The sunset over Mt. Wellington was divine, as were the oysters and sushi we had on board! The fireworks weren’t too shabby either!

NYE

New Year's Eve - 2014

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New Year's Eve - 2014 - 49

Over the past couple of days we have also spent time at The Taste of Tasmania, with and without Poppy and James. This is one of my favourite times of year in Hobart as we see our gorgeous city transform into a city full of yachties, travellers and foodies from all parts of the world.

The Taste

Comanche

Poppy and Comanche

Constitution Dock

Thursday, 1 January 2015 0 Comments Short URLHobart, Mt Wellington, New Years Eve, Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, Tasmania, The Taste of TasmaniaPoppy : James

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Wild Oats XI Welcome

Wild Oates IX

Hobart certainly turned on the welcome for Wild Oats XI as they sailed in to accept their first line honours in the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race on a perfect Sunday afternoon.

We were fortunate to be out on the water with Nick’s parent’s where we enjoyed a relaxing lunch at Maryanne’s, awaiting the spectacle to begin. We then entered the craziness of the flotilla, managed a wave from the crew and then were spat out into the ‘washing machine’! Boy are those maxi yachts fast?

Poppy was holding on, James was safely asleep in his bunk and we were on cloud nine with all the excitement. Helicopters flying overhead, pleasure craft everywhere and thousands of people lining the shores to see these sailors cruise through to their eighth win! Fabulous.

Here is a video of our experience! Xx

James and I

A beautiful day

James and Nick

Spellbound

Lunch

Pops and Bear

Wild Oats XI

Nick, myself, Pops and Barb

So exciting!

The crew

Wild Oats XI

Hobart

Popsy

Pops pointing out Camanche

Camanche

Wednesday, 31 December 2014 1 Comment Short URLDiscover Tasmania, Hobart, Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, Wild Oats XIBoating

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Market Love

Salamanca Market

One of my favourite things to do on a Saturday is to experience the Salamanca Market. As Poppy and James are early risers (yawn) we scoot down after breakfast, which has the added benefit of avoiding the crowds and ease of parking.

We go to my favourite flower stall and pick out a bunch of the long stem lilies; have a baby chino/cuppa at Tricycle and are entertained by a range of buskers or bands depending on the week. Last week we were lucky enough to have a visiting ‘balloon artist’ from Taiwan, who whipped up a fab butterfly for Pops. We then had a little ‘highland fling’ with the bagpipes playing Christmas carols.

I love this time of year in Hobart – there is such vibrancy and cheer! x

Salamanca Market

Friday, 19 December 2014 0 Comments Short URLBuskers, Hobart, Salamanca MarketPoppy : James

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GASP + Botanical Gardens

GASP! Sunday was an absolutely glorious day in Hobart and with my parents still in town, we got out and enjoyed the sunshine. We visited GASP – the Glenorchy Artist & Sculpture Park in the morning, followed by lunch at the Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens.

Here are many colourful photos encapsulating an amazing urban space and the roses in full bloom at the gardens. Xx

GASP!

Bronte & Cath at GASP!

GASP!

Poppy and I at GASP!

GASP!

Gasp!

RTBG

Tuesday, 25 November 2014 0 Comments Short URLDiscover Tasmania, GASP!, Glenorchy Art & Sculpture Park, Hobart, Royal Tasmanian Botanical GardensPoppy : James

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Social Butterflies

Diver Poppy

We have had a fantastic weekend … and one with lots of social engagements!

On Friday night I went along to the annual Tasmanian Tourism Awards with my dear friends and colleagues in the industry – Nic, Annabelle and Anne. We met at my place where Nick popped open a bottle of Jansz as we added the final touches to our make-up, swapped under garment tricks and tips and enjoyed the fun of getting dolled-up together! I had a great night and got to bed far too late.

Tourism Awards

Annabelle, Nicole & Anne

Annabelle, Larni & Anne

On Saturday we went to Jackman & McRoss to meet Nick’s family for a coffee and then I took Poppy to her first 4th birthday party. Her friends from daycare had a wonderful time playing ‘Pass the Parcel’ and all the other classic games! On Saturday afternoon we celebrated a 70th Birthday.

Nick & Pops in Battery Point

On Sunday we popped the Speedy Boat in the water and zoomed across the river to Triworks – a gorgeous little deserted beach 20 minutes away from Hobart by water. I had an expectation of lazing around in the sun, reading the papers, eating nice food whilst the children built sand castles. Mmmm … I should have known better as James was a fiend for the waves. We couldn’t keep him out of the water and he needed constant supervision … hence no lazing around. He is going to be a little water baby, just like his sister.

We also saw the new Brooke Street Pier being floated into place. In the afternoon we hung out at home in the sun, eating apples, playing and generally making a mess of the house! A wonderful weekend indeed. Xx

Brooke Street Pier