mt wellington

We missed the traffic conjestion last weekend from hoardes of desperate snow seekers...these pics were taken a couple of weeks ago.

And, so the newspapers again bought up the question about a cable car...what do you think? Should we have a cable car on Mt Wellington?

I'm gonna stop sitting on the fence, and say we should, even though the conservationist in me is a bit torn.

Our mini snowman somehow turned out quite mean looking - almost sinister.

This is how the Derwent river looked yesterday..and a bit of a rant.

truly serene.

not a breath of wind.

tranquil.

soft.

moment.

There has been so much going on in my life lately, and I have so wanted to post about many things, but time escapes me.  I have been longing to leave comments on your blogs and due to some unbeknownst to me technical reason, blogger's not letting me, so it's frustrating to say the least.   And I haven't even told you about how great the 'Brooch Swap' was...and the lovely lady I swapped with.

Then, of course, in my head madness kind of way, I start having thoughts about starting another blog (another tangent perhaps),  It's food related ~ but not in a masterchefy, recipey kind of way, although I am not opposed entirely to including recipes as such.   I am really pushed for time.  Is this wise I ask myself?  Does the world need another blog.  It's a passion of mine, that I mentioned here. 

We had a great weekend yesterday with the kidlets. 

On Sunday, we 'discovered' a new park in Sandy Bay, Hobart, which I'm sure I remember someone telling me how great it is, but it's taken us since forever to get the gang there.

On Saturday, I took my no. 1 for a wee bushwalk up near Mt Wellington - the pipeline track.    If you are in Hobart and have kidlets, do consider exploring this beautiful track.  It's kid friendly, although I would say there are a few areas that are quite steep and unfenced, but mostly it's just great.  You get to walk amoungst the treetops, and while you feel like you are really in the bush, it's only 10km from Hobart's CBD!  Unbelievable.  What a great city this is!

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Festa Italia

 

One of the things i like best about living in Hobart, is the chance to catch up on the little events and festivals that happen.  We visited Festa Italia in North Hobart today, and had a slice of the most delicious pizza ever in Hobart by Da Angelo.  (i mean ever) And followed that by the freshest Crostoli..crunch crunch.  It was a bit of a carb fest!

 They were yummy, but i miss the way my mum used to make them with lemon zest and a touch of grappa!

And I still haven't figured out why the apparent obsession with Tom Jones with the festival organisers, must be a big hit with the oldies?!

We didn't stay for the spaghetti or watermelon eating contest...but it was a fun day out.

Not bad for a street party, but there was no bunting.   Oh, how they could have done with some green, white and red flags, that way it would look like a real street party! 

Hobart - love it!

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ok it's official - we're moving

Those big changes I was waxing lyrical about in this post is finally happening, right now, as we speak.  This week.  This crazy, long week already.  I'm both excited and exhausted at the idea of it all.  Our family has been living in our current house for almost 4 years, and it's the only house 'b' has ever known.   But actually for the rest of us, it's the 3rd move in 4 years - that is a bit crazy.   I've been putting off this post, but as i get further along, i realise it's going to be impossible in a couple of days, once we are well and truly in the thick of it. 

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So, just a few little tidbits about it all for those who are just a little curious:  We are moving from what was about 10 years ago, a little sleepy country town i guess you could say, but as we are standing now, it's becoming building metropolis.  You know, move over cows, hello concrete and brick, and just a little too much ticky tacky houses for my liking.   But, golly no, that is not at all why we are going.  And, you'll never guess where we're heading, can you?   We're going into the hubhub of: (drumroll please)

 HOBART!

  Yep, the big smoke itself, folks.  I bet you would have never guessed that one, eh?

Have I surprised you?  Well i think this time, i may have surprised myself.  Certainly twelve, even six months ago, it was something i would never have dreamed of happening (not even in my dream dreams).  I do rather like it though, when this kind of thing happens.   We are going to be living in a turn of the century cottage, and as care-takers of a property in town, on a medium term assignment.  We've done it before, sans kids.  This time, with two in tow, well it's going to be different.  And fun.  I'm looking so forward to visiting parks, and places we never had time or energy to bother with so much living out of town.  I'm really looking forward to our new little adventure.
And although Hobart is not exactly culture central, it does have some pretty good cafes.   Jackman and McRoss is one of my faves...hurrah!

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I've even discovered a site on the 'top ten places to buy food in Hobart'.  Now, i'll be needing that, won't i?

But how on earth the farmer's market got missed off this list, i'll never know.

Oh, i'll also be needing the 'top ten places in Hobart to drink coffee'.  Mm, research needed.

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