Well thought it was worth a shot, you never know.
I have been in Tasmania about 5 months but would like to stay another 3, based around Launceston at the moment, the catch is I do need to earn a crust at the same time. So if you know of any labouring, hospitality or other casual work on the go, please drop me a line, otherwise I may have to head back to the mainland...

Thanks and have a great day!

Richard Halsey
rjhalsey AT gmail DOT com
04 88 088 670

There is an article in the Merc today:

A man broke several bones after jumping from a cliff at Coles Bay yesterday.

Tasmania Police said the 23-year old tried to jump from a cliff into the water at White Water Wall. The man jumped 18m, hit a rock and fell into the water.

The Police Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called about 4.20pm.

A paramedic and police rescue crew were lowered to the scene and treated the man before winching him into the helicopter.

Police said the after-dark rescue was only possible because of new night-vision goggles. The man is in the Royal Hobart Hospital in a serious condition.

Anyone got any details? Was it a climber?

Trip reports from adventures at Mt Anne and Totem Pole:

http://thealpinist.blogspot.com/2009/05/mt-anne.html

http://thealpinist.blogspot.com/2009/05/playing-with-pole.html

From Michael Easton at the Park Trust:

Hi,
as a person who has dealings with Wellington Park, I thought you might be interested in the development of a sustainable transport system for access to the Mountain.

As a first step, the Trust is calling for ideas from the community as to what transport options/modes might make up a broader system.

Please use the following link to obtain the Invitation for Ideas paper released today by the Trust: http://www.wellingtonpark.tas.gov.au/STS

The Trust will receive written or emailed submissions until 12 June 2009.

Hey Everyone!

Lee Cossey is coming to speak in Hobart on the 25th of May at Hadley's Hotel @ 7pm. ($20)

Not every day you get a world-class climber coming to SLOWBART!!!!!!

If you have no plans, it would be great to see you there, and show your support to Australian climbing!

He is also doing a climbing workshop on the 24th of May at the climbing edge. (see poster below)

Cheers

Jake