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Skiffs self isolate
On a stunning autumn day, with teams of lifters keeping 1.5m apart, the 3 skiffs were taken out of the water. One was transported into the LBT extension on our excellent new beach trolley, which passed its field trial with flying colours. The
other 2, on our Bendigo trailers, are now in the evaporator sheds (1.5m
apart) - with the very kind permission of the Krynens. Who knows when they will be rowed again, but at least they are safely protected from winter weather. Many thanks to the rowers who turned up to provide the muscle power.  |
Franklin Marine is open (as of March 27th)
Ian from the chandlery tells us that whilst observing all necessary precautions he is still open for business in order to support those whose isolation activities are boaty.  |
Stories from the sea
In a previous post we asked what we should be doing whilst we are all holed up. One answer is to tell stories, and John Snowdon has set the ball rolling by contributing one. John writes: '[this] story is rather fanciful. It is a true account of a storm at sea on
a passage from New Cal. to Coffs Harbour in 2018. We actually had 5
onboard, although the skipper was incapacitated due to a medical
condition. But I took some liberties and wrote from the 2nd person POV,
which made it difficult to introduce anyone else… except the flying
squid.' See attached: https://ishr.site/EBNN    |
| Attachments:
The Sea is not Sorry.pdf
Mark's Wall
The grounds of the LBT have been transformed since Mark McBride's arrival - commented on by everybody up to and including the mayor. His latest creation (with a little help from his friends) is the rock wall along the foreshore. John Snowdon writes: 'I gave Mark a hand under the artistic direction of a visitor named
Annabelle. She installed a Tasmanian shaped rock in the works and
thought that it should make a point of interest for tourists to find.
Annabelle came for a row too'.     Pics from John Snowdon |
What to do whilst the Shed is shut down
We have received the following (edited) email from the Tasmanian Men's Shed Association. As many members would be aware, due to the Covid-19 virus some sheds have chosen to close. So far, this remains only Sheds that are connected to Community Houses. Sheds that remain open have advised their members of their individual plan for keeping members safe. We encourage you all to keep in touch with those members choosing to stay at home by giving them a call. Some sheds are also getting involved with Community work delivery supplies to the elderly and those that can't leave their homes and those with surplus veggies in their gardens are making them available to their communities. Some sheds are helping out with firewood deliveries. At TMSA we are also giving some thought as to a role we can play in helping our members that are isolated and also the wider community at this time. We trust that all advice in regards to social distancing is taken into consideration, also any members that feel that they are not well in any way to also consider your fellow members in any decisions you make.' We take the positive message that we should be thinking about what we can do to help each other and the community at this time - we know some LBT members are already doing this. We aren't organised yet, but if you have suggestions that involve the LBT send them to sec@lbt.org.au  |
Boat trolley: thanks Dave!
When Dave Conway heard we needed a trolley for getting boats in and out of the water he got out the welder, rolled up his sleeves and did it. Thanks Dave!  |
Shutdown of organised events at the LBT
In the LBT
Coronavirus policy previously announced we said that ‘advice and
circumstances are rapidly changing, … all decisions may only apply
for a short period of time’ and ‘that we have access to very good
advice from health professionals’ . In the event circumstances
HAVE changed and the committee has accepted the advice of these
professionals to close the LBT Shed and facilities to organised,
formal activities. That includes Monday dinners, Tuesday and
Thursday work groups, rowing and sailing. Individual members should
still be able to enter as they see fit while observing health
directions. If you unsure as to what these are see
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert#how-to-protect-yourself-and-others.
This decision has been precipitated by a number of considerations:
The LBT Committee
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LBT and the coronavirus
At the LBT Committee meeting on Thursday night the following
response to the threat posed by the Coronavirus was formulated.
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Tasmanian Land Conservancy Newsletter
As the 'custodians' of a large slice of the Egg Islands LBT member the Tasmanian Land Conservancy is a very important local organisation. We recently received their latest newsletter which can be read at https://tasland.org.au/2020/03/newsletter-61/  |
Palais closed
From the Palais Management Committee: 'Due to the current Coronavirus situation, Huon Valley Council has temporarily closed all public halls until further notice. Regrettably, the Palais has had to cancel or postpone all scheduled events until further notice. This includes the monthly market and the monthly Classic Movie Night. The Palais Garage sale normally held in June has also been postponed. We will inform you when the situation changes and we are back to normal. In an effort to support our Collective fresh food suppliers, some have decided to man their own table outside the Collective from 10am - noon on Fridays only, until otherwise notified.We look forward to seeing you again at the Palais - hopefully in the not too distant future.'  |
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