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Home for us is on the east coast of Tasmania, the island state of Australia. Tracey and I were born on the island and have lived in this area for the past 12 years. We moved back to Tasmania after spending 10 years living in England where we worked as horticulturists. The family unit is completed by 2 dogs, Roxanne and Simone and the extended family of birds and other creatures visiting the gardens. We are surrounded by bush (forest) and within the 12 hectare property is a 1½ hectare garden, devoted to drought resistant plants.
Although we live in the roaring 4's, the area is prone to long periods of drought and the garden can go 5 months without rain. As we are not on mains water, the garden must survive without irrigation.

We rediscovered kites while travelling down the Pacific North West coast of Washington (1990) and Long beach is like a spiritual home to me, hence being a repeat offender every 2 years. Although horticulture dominates my life and living, kiting is not far from the forefront of my thoughts. I have been honoured to have been invited to take design and construction classes in the US, England, and Germany and the kite designs have won many awards around the world.

Travelling is always the bonus, and have attended kite festivals in US, Britain, Italy, India, Taiwan, Germany, Denmark. New Zealand, France and Canada.

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