EARLY DAYS IN TASSIE

At last I have some computer time in Hobart in the public library!We're in Tassie. Don't have internet connection. BUT I am going to investigate a system as we are here for 6 months. At present only one hour slots at the library, and it has to be pre-booked. I have had our computer fixed: only $87; he thought it wasn't related to me using it in the library in Adelaide when I went on line using their wireless: and I didn't lose any data. I have however bought a back up hard drive.
Arrived in Tassie Monday morning. Ferry ride was a little rolling, but OK. Drove down to Hobart and met Thelma on Monday afternoon. She said the house wasn't ready and so we drove further south to Port Arthur. Spent 2 nights there. We were fascinated by Port Arthur. We spent 6 hours there but it wasn't long enough. We'll have to go there again!
It is cold here but not so cold your snot freezes! There was frost on the grass this morning. The average day temperature is 9. The wind is cold.
The amazing thing is there is a drought here. It is dry like SA!!! This house has tank water: And the tanks are less than half full. We will have to order a truck load of water if real rain doesn't fall soon. There has been some light drizzle. It is a holiday town and only one shop. The nearest real town, Sorrell, is about 15kms away. We care for 2 dogs : a golden retriever, big and clumsy and always wanting attention: And, a fox terrier, who loves to play with his toys, like you throw, he fetches or tries to pull it out of your hand. They are both not very well behaved and so we intend teaching them some manners. We have to walk them every day and so lesson 1 is not to pull on the lead all the time! However we do like them. They are both very affectionate.
Stu has a bad back and had intensive chiro treatment in Inverloch last week and right now is in Hobart trying a new one. So no bike riding for a while!Our week in Inverloch was hectic. Tuesday bushwalking; Wednesday Nanna for drive and lunch; Thursday house maintenance and shed stuff in and out! Friday more visiting. . Every night we went out to dinner with special friends.
We have good vibes about our time in Tassie. It is a new adventure. By the way the house is not big but very comfortable, clean and very liveable. We have been trusted to use anything. Of course we have costs such as food and electricity etc. We are looking forward to doing day adventures.