TASMANIAN GOVERNMENT HOUSE...

something off the 

BUCKET LIST.

i had never been to visit 

GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

although each time i drive over the 

tasman bridge,

 is is clearly seen. 

the main construction was completed 

2ND JANUARY 1858.

SIR HENRY FOX YOUNG 

became the first governor.

TASMANIAN GOVERNMENT HOUSE 

is regarded as one of the best 

VICE REGAL residences in the commonwealth. 

designed by the colonial architect 

WILLIAM PORDEN KAY 

it is a fine example of early 

VICTORIAN COUNTRY house in 

NEO GOTHIC STYLE. 

it is one of the largest in australia.

the scale, detail & finish of the 

entrance hall,

grand corridor & 

state rooms together with their 

furniture are unequalled in australia. 

standing in the foyer, looking out.

the front entrance's tiles.

front door key. 

i am sure there is other security systems at work, other than this one. 

this chair, was used by the ladies for praying. 

they would kneel on the chair, and the bustle of their dresses would 

not be creased. 

detail of curtain rod.

ceiling.  

this wooden box, used to be used for the despatch of 

mail .

(snail mail)

now they use 

EMAIL.

piece of art on loan.

part of the 

DINING ROOM ...

dining room 

CEILING.

wooden inlaid table. 

ceiling in the 

FRENCH ROOM 

wall detail in the 

FRENCH ROOM.

marble carved vase in the 

CONSERVERATORY.

ceiling in the 

BALL ROOM.  

chandelier in the 

BALL ROOM.

this is lowered once a year for cleaning. 

each piece is individually taken off, washed and replaced, 

before the next drop of crystal is cleaned. 

the 

FRONT DOOR MAT.

some outbuildings.

citrus tree in the gardens.

view to the 

TASMAN BRIDGE.

CRAB APPLE tree.

outside exterior features on the house include 

exceptional stonework,

individually carved sandstone chimney pots,

& bas relief sculptures.  

the quarry on the property.

trades mens entrance.

EXCUSES EXPOSED... pt 5

IT'S JUST WHO I AM.

FURTHER READING.

'excuses begone'

by dr. wayne d dyer

published by HAY HOUSE

isbn. 978-1401922948

it's true that your past has made you into who you 

are  now.

nevertheless it's an excuse if you keep using your childhood 

or your family genes to explain why you're not living 

your life to the fullest.

if you can't elevate your thoughts about the past,

you'll get stuck in them and you won't make your 

life into what it could be.

everything that has happened is part of the past. 

make your peace with whatever has happened in your life. 

no matter how painful these experiences may have been, and 

decide not to let them hold you back any longer. 

that was then, you are now living in the present.

CHANGE... 

' it's just who i am '

becomes 

' i live in the now, i can decide right now who 

i want to be and act accordingly.'

I CAN'T DO IT...

what a pity if you don't realise your dreams because you are 

afraid it will be too hard. !

you feel you're not good enough for that

 great job,

not talented enough to paint,

not strong enough to start that small hotel in france.

this kind of fear paralyses many people.

they would rather cherish the dream their whole lives than

take the risk of seeing it fall apart.

but what could possibly go wrong if you do what you wish to 

do the most.?

research has shown that people who followed their hearts

hardly ever regret doing the things they did,

regardless of the degree of success. 

most people mainly regret the 

things they have not done.

CHANGE...

' i can't do it '

into 

' if i follow my heart, i can't go wrong. '

so ends.... this mini series 

of very interesting reading.

EXCUSES EXPOSED... pt 4

I WOULD DISAPPOINT OTHERS. 

FURTHER READING.

'EXCUSES BEGONE.'

by dr. wayne d dyer

published by 

hay house

isbn. 978-1401922948

one of the most important false excuses for not doing what

you really want to do is the fear of disappointing family or friends,

or creating conflict.

we don't want to hurt the people who are important to us, 

such as 

our parents

partners and children.

if the course,

 you want to take is on the same day as your children's swimming lessons,

you will tend to let them come first - and that's just one example .

maybe you're not happy in your relationship, 

or you'd love to move to another city but it would take you away 

from your invalid mother. 

these are not easy decisions.

do you feel like you are not following your heart for the sake of others ?

then ask yourself :

'is it true'

will they really reject you or be hurt if you tell them what will make you happy ?

when you make your hearts desire clear to other people, 

they will usually need time to get used to the idea, 

but

eventually they will all respect your choice and be happy

when they see you blossom.

if that's not the case and they become angry with you 

or begrudge you your pleasure, 

you can ask yourself if it is your job to live the lives of others. 

to what extent are you responsible for the happiness and approval of other people ?

they base their expectations of you on the person you have shown them.

if you have always been available to fulfill their desires, 

you can't blame them for being surprised if you decide not to do that 

(all the time)

anymore. 

if you start showing them another part of yourself,

their expectations of you will change accordingly.

perhaps other people are not quite as dependent on you 

as you tell yourself.

in addition, 

remind yourself that you can be more useful to others

when you are content and happy yourself.

it gets harder when something is nagging you and you feel 

life is 

passing you by.

CHANGE...

'i would disappoint others'

into 

' i prefer it if others adapt their expectations of me,

so they can love me for who i am

rather than for someone i am not. '

did you spot the 

set of 5 

of 

MY 

photos.