SIMON WESTAWAY – Actor

See we all make mistakes!   Trick is not to dwell on then eh!

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Just spent four of the most interesting days of my life in Tassie.   Yellow Boats rule! Rob and his mates showed me the ocean side of Bruny Island,Dororite cliffs and caves a lesson in the “Less Noble”….Less Noble things give way, erosion take there toll! an  ancient proposal,a bit like life actually.   Australian fur seals,dolphin, the Great Southern Ocean…ancient cliffs and Fauna…..people care !!!!!!

Tasmania  a beautiful place,and filled with really interesting people.!

Tassie is logging old growth forests,and using it for wood chips!     Myrtle over hundreds of years old cut and felled for wood chips!…this makes me as an Australian feel very uncomfortable.   I ponder at what the Australian fur seal hunters, of a bygone time, considered the right amount to take, or mutton birds.!     I ponder over understanding the thinking of sheep versus the Tasmanian Tiger.     Land and the expansion of the coloney,what do we need to protect and yet continue to prosper.

I regognise that “Bloody Actors” having a say ! what would they know, a bit like Garrett bashing!

I’m not an expert but I figure I know the difference between to much and progress, lets face it it all gets down to bucks!

Love some data around Eco tourism and its benefits for the future.

I hope the balance between “Return to the Shareholder” and the Idealism around preserving wilderness doesn’t tip so far that the damage done,creates a threat for future generations

Family”s that earn from mining and logging want the best for there family’s ,however will they be at more risk if the attitude changes towards is the current thinking?     Change happens fast,  the distance between Tassie and the rest of the world, is changing.

There is an election in five weeks!  my question is can Tassie lead the way in recognising the special place they have and share this with the world and turn this into an earn?

My time with 7th generation Tassie occupants was special,the place is special,I ask can we talk about a lass reliant wood dependence for the “Apple Isle”and a recognition,of extraordinary skills to survive in a harsh environment,with a balanced approach.     Moving into the 21st century!

However I’m a “Mainlander!” what would I know!

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I there…..been busy and disappointed to hear the news that the Tarkine wilderness may be mined!  This 60 million year old rain forest, one of the most beautiful places in the world., needs to be protected for future generations.    I am going down to Tassie  to get briefed to see what is the most balanced approach to working to find a solution on providing a shift in the State Govt thinking on this issue.    Tasmania to me should be treated as a Arc, and Eco tourism,is the future.    With the release of the new technology’s,newspapers will soon be a thing of the past! wood chipping and the destruction of wilderness will change!   I understand miners,and forestry people have a right to earn and provide for there familys,but we must find a balance.   Go slowly and with integrity!   The Planet is worth it!    What is the price of progress? I’ll be in touch

Simon

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Ever had one of those days that just gets better and better?     Drop off bike at Scooter City for service,I’m trying to reduce my carbon emission, a scooter is perfect!  See Avitar 3 d with Max Markson and his mum at IMax in Darling ,feed the Sydney sea Gulls!Cockle Bay!    Now Max’s mum was an Ole” theater “Rep” actor from way back!      Wonderful stuff and English of course!   the storys of the Human torch high dive act ,the time on the road! the “Ole’ days”, respect!    real entertainment,! courage… and daring and the ability to think quick on the ole feet….Real Pro’s…….so with the Ole’ Gal, and an invite from Max off we go!, the message respect of the planet!     Entertainment comes in so many forms and Max’s mum must have been on the Space Shuttle, well this “Thinker didn’t miss a trick!    respect the planet    Money’s not everything! Trust and the value of patience…the wisdom and all in a lifetime not even finished!     I love the power of film!

Thank you to the film makers who make us think! its such a beautiful medium

Gotta catch a ferry     havn’t checked the type but here goes!

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Day with Roo!   My young son!  Mini Golf and Motor Scooter!    Helmets and pie and  being close together .   Father and Son time!    I write a poem and feel for every Dad who has to “Give them back”     Storm Clouds and thunder       Elvis “My Boy” runs through my head.  Stumble and get up!   Thank you for all the wonderful people who have expressed there support,friends and family.     The thunder is rolling in the distance, but …in the distance! Is this to personal for a blog?     C ya

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What a day !Lamb cutlets,F18′s,and Qantas jets family,cricket,and a day in Sydney that was only a 10/10 weather wise.I hope you and and your friends and family had a special day to remember.  Gotta love this country !Can Pakistan chase Bad luck for HEWITT  FREEDOM is what we have and we live in then best country in the world!      C Ya

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Ex-soccer player of Manchester Utd and Chelsea keeper Mark Bosnich and I catch up recently at Max Marskson for a get together.

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Happy Australia day and I also am mindful of the traditional owners of this country and respect there views on the relevance of this day on the Australian calender.  Colorful swimmers at Manly for the 7am start was a hoot!  Green and Gold !  As for the flag, please when we stop “forgiving our trespassers as we forgive those who trespasses against us,by licking them up in detention centers I love to have a chat about the flag.

We are one but we are many! Lets love each other have a great day!

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Hey, it’s official, I have just purchased a new Mac.  I am loving the Apple products.

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Max Markson & Simon Westaway appearing at the  Byron Bay Ale plastic bottle launch, 1st December 2009.

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