While it seems that January was a month for journalling, February is not so much. Many things to write about though (bikes, boats, Shades Row), so I should get back into it. (Image: lake somewhere on the west coast.)
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because I haven’t been to NSW much, in particular that bit that was frequented by Gardiner and friends. But I have been to Cockatoo Island gaol, where Gardiner was imprisoned before he become infamous. Also, I have a photo of this lovely pair of Staffordshire figures at the National Museum demonstrating how to adapt to…
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Back in 1827, the government decided to construct an Invalid Depot at New Norfolk, for invalid convicts (& paupers) who had to be put somewhere. They couldn’t be put to real work. They couldn’t hang around the hospital taking up beds, because like any good properly-built government institution, the hospital started running out of space…
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This is a quick list I made up for myself. I haven’t checked the links yet (to see if they work). If there are any errors, tell me! Ren Hutching: Adult Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Speculative Fiction Anna Kaling: SF (& other genres), not fantasy G.L. Jackson: Urban fantasy & soft SF Kristen Lepionka & Ernie…
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The CIN [Community Information Network pilot project of the Department of Social Security] begun officially in July 1995, is an Internet-compatible network which provides, in 300 sites in Tasmania and other pilot areas, free access to a range of government and community information, and interactive communications facilities (e-mail and bulletin boards). (From Information Policy And Infarastructure…
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Brain is throwing tantrums. “Don’t want to work on research paper. Can’t do it. Too hard. Too Hard. TOO HARD.” “How about I just read a few things and make notes?” “TOO HARD.” “Just one article?” “TOO HARD.” “But it’s about–” “No. Want to write.” “But every time I try, you start stressing out about…
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Just inside the door were two bridges, this one is Kings Bridge, over the South Esk River at the Gorge. And this very long one is Tasman Bridge, Hobart
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Today being March 1 means I have survived February. Yay. Also, one month of Journal. Not a lot of posting here, but that’s OK. It’s just for when I want to, not because I have to. Today I went to Esk Market with Mother. That was fun. Brought some very “organic” apples, Akane, and some…
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