schools back

Kids started at their new school on Tuesday.   Short week this week,   short week next week as well.   Public Holiday on Monday,   Regatta Day.    Apparently it involves yacht races on the Derwent River.  I might go and have a look.


New Uniform for Snug Primary School

Had our first visitor from the main land.     It was great to catch up with Uncle Terry.  We  had pizza for dinner and   showed  off  our block and the surrounding area.   We  had a lovely time and look forward to seeing Terry again.


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I did something this week that I have never done before.  I bought firewood.    The scrounging that goes on down here for wood is remarkable.   There is rarely fallen timber along roadsides,   wood is cut,  split and stacked ready for winter.   There is limited wood on the block,   wood can be collected from logging areas under a permit system.   the permit costs $33 for 15 m3 of cut wood and the  permit is valid for 3 months. 
Given that this is our first year in tas,  I am aware that although the chainsaw likes green wood,  the fire doesn't.  The locals say the wood needs at least 12 months to dry properly,  hence I have bought some dry wood.
3.5 tons for $400 delivered.  not too bad really.   Enjoyed myself stacking the wood.  not something I have done much of in recent years

gaz