POBOX 239,MANSFIELD, Q4122
SHED TALK
NEXT MEETING
Mon Dec 1, 2014
 10:30 for 11:00am
 Mt Gravatt Show
Grounds
Nov 22, 2014
MGMS
Volume 5 Number 11
The G20 “E” walk was supported
by a significant number of members making the effort to walk in support of each
other.
:
 Community Hall
 Cost:$10 for meeting
morning tea & lunch as
well as prizes/
competitions/etc.
MEMBERS ONLY
Pay by Nov 21
 DATE CLAIMERs:
 Mon Dec 8 Break Up
Dinner– Members &
Guests- $25 each
pay by Nov 28 p8
 Monday Feb 2, 2015
Social Meeting
 Fri Dec 19 Workshop closes until
Feb 3
 See Calendar for
Coffee & Chat days
over the Break- $3
ALL Booking
sheets @ the Shed
Inside
Management …..... 2
Extension
.. …… 4
Notice Board …..... 5
Welfare ………….. 6
Web Items ...…... 7
Travel; …………… 8
Fun Facts ………… 9
Calendar ……...… 12
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Note: This the LAST newsletter for 2014. The next newsletter will be for February
2015. This will be available in the last week of January.
The MGMS Management Committee wishes all members a happy holiday and see
you all on Monday February 2 at the Social Meeting or at the coffee/tea Wednesdays
as per the calendar. The workshop reopens on Tuesday February 3.
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Articles for the
newsletter
Send articles,
jokes, comment,
snippets, recipes,
tips, suggestions,
bouquets,
brickbats, etc. to
editor Neville
O’Brien
newsletter@mtgravattmens
shed.org.au (Shed
Office) 3343 2216
Your Management Committee
President- Murray Rogash
Immediate Past President: Brian Wheeler
Vice Presidents- Welfare: Elwyn Jackson, Program: Lance Roberts, Shed: Tony Giacomantonio
Secretary– Brian Wandel Asst. Sec. Ken Mihill
Treasurer– Jim Pollock
Committee: John Wicks, Bill Semple, Ian Young, Neville O’Brien, Leo Scanlan,
The Management Committee meets monthly.
Email: [email protected] OR [email protected]
Website: www.mtgravattmensshed.org.au
Support Editors: John Wicks
Photos John Wicks
Shed Office Telephone: 3343-2216
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
President’s Report– November 2014
I would like to thank the members of MGMS for their vote of confidence in me to
take over the important role as president. As stated at the AGM, I am fully aware
that I have some very big shoes to fill and hope I can perform this task satisfactorily. I am also aware that nobody can satisfy everybody’s expectations all of the
time, but will do my best with the help of the Management Committee to do what
is best for the Shed at all times.
The achievements of Brian Wheeler and his committee over the past 5 years
have been nothing short of incredible. Under Brian’s stewardship the MGMS has
gone from the idea of a few men to a purpose-built-building of over 500 square
metres and a membership of around 230+, achieved the respect of all levels of government and the admiration (and a little bit of envy) of all other sheds in Australia. We must also recognise the amazing efforts
of Brian’s wife, Ngari. This would not have all happened without her.
You have to be on the inside of the organisation to know just how much effort has gone into the structuring of procedures to ensure the efficient and safe operations of the shed.
Now it is on to the next phase – consolidation to ensure the long-term viability of the Shed. We have a
tremendous group of hard-working men who, I am sure, will achieve this aim.
“The Great Southeast visit and Brisbane on Parade”
For those who missed the airing of the segment on the MGMS John has produced a few copies if you
wish to have a look. We will try to have a showing of this program at the December meeting.
Thanks again to those members who participated in this parade. The “Brisbane” sign has featured prominently in many news reports this month and it looks fantastic – particularly the “E”.
Christmas Parties
Those who have not yet entered their names on the participation sheets for these functions on 1st and 8th
December, and who wish to attend, please register and pay ASAP as we need to finalise catering requirements. The cut-off dates for registration and payment are 21st Nov and 28th Nov respectively. The
members-only function at the showgrounds should be full of fun and frivolity. The one on Dec 8th for members and wives/partners at the Sunnybank Sports Club should also be a great day but a little more subdued. I urge you to join your fellow shedders at these functions.
Christmas Break
The shed will be closing on Friday 19th Dec until Tuesday 3rd Feb 2015 for normal operations. We start
with the Social Meeting on Monday 2nd Feb. However, it will be manned on Wednesdays by John Wicks
from 8am to 1pm as per the calendar until our full re-opening.
I take this opportunity to wish all Shedders and their families as safe and happy Christmas and a prosperous and fulfilling New Year.
Keep on Shedding
Murray Rogash
President
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Thought provoking wit - can you do better?
Do infants enjoy infancy as much as adults enjoy adultery?
Before they invented drawing boards, what did they go back to?
If one synchronised swimmer drowns, do the rest have to drown too?
If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular?
How is it possible to have a civil war?
If swimming is so good for your figure, how do you explain whales?
Can fat people go skinny-dipping?
Why is it that to stop Windows 98, 2000 or XP, you have to click on "Start"?
If work is so terrific, how come they have to pay you to do it?
If a fine is a tax for doing wrong, is a tax a fine for doing well?
If all the world is a stage, where is the audience sitting?
Isn't Disney World a people trap operated by a mouse?
I cats like mice why can't you buy mouse flavoured cat food?
Doesn't expecting the unexpected make the unexpected become the expected?
If you fail, and succeed, which have you done?
If you take an Oriental person and spin him around several times, does he become disoriented?
If people from Poland are called "Poles," why aren't people from Holland called "Holes"?
When cheese gets its picture taken, what does it say?
Why are a wise man and a wise guy opposites?
Isn't it a bit unnerving that doctors call what they do "practice"?
Why do overlook and oversee mean opposite things?
Why is a person who plays the piano called a pianist but a person who drives a racing car not
called a racist?
If horrific means to make horrible, does terrific mean to make terrible?
Why isn't 11 pronounced onety one?
Is there another word for synonym?
Why is a person who plays the piano called a pianist, but a person who drives a race car not
called a racist?
If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?
Why do women wear evening gowns to nightclubs? Shouldn't they be wearing night gowns?
Why is bra singular and panties plural?
Why is the man who invests all your money called a broker?
Why do croutons come in airtight packages? It's just stale bread to begin with.
If you mixed vodka with orange juice and milk of magnesia, would you get a Philips Screwdriver?
"I am" is reportedly the shortest sentence in the English language. Could it be that "I do" is the
longest sentence?
If lawyers are disbarred and clergymen defrocked, doesn't it follow that electricians can be delighted, musicians denoted, cowboys deranged, models deposed, tree surgeons debarked and
dry cleaners depressed?
Is Atheism a non-prophet organization ?
If all is not lost, where is it?
Do Roman paramedics refer to IV's as "4's"?
Why is it that if someone tells you that there are 1 billion stars in the universe you will believe
them, but if they tell you that a wall has wet paint you will have to touch it to be sure?
Did you know that dolphins are so intelligent that within only a few weeks of captivity, they can
train people to stand at the very edge of the pool and throw them fish?
How do you tell when you run out of invisible ink?
If quitters never win, and winners never quit, what fool came up with, "Quit while you're ahead"?!
How much faith does it take to be an atheist?
http://www.begent.org/thought.htm
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MGMS
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Extension story continues in photos.
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Shed Social Meeting Report
November 3, 2014
Bill Hooper
receives a
“Thank You”
support certificate at the
AGM.
Social meeting commenced at 1pm
Apologies as per list from the AGM which was held earlier
President report: given at the AGM
Welfare: Elwyn reported that member Harry Mole
passed away and there was a1 minute silence in his
memory
Building: Bob Pope gave a brief comment on the progress of the building
Programme: Christmas functions:
A members only function will be in the Community Hall on
Monday 1 December. Refer advertisement in October
newsletter.
Christmas function for members and partners and guests
will be held on Monday 8 December at the Sunnybank
Hotel. Refer advertisement in October newsletter
Travel: Leo Scanlan gave a Power Point presentation
on the travel clubs plans for 2015 and asked about member’s needs.
The G20
hammers
being put to
good use.
Actually, the
hammers
look quiet
good.
Guest Speaker Alan Warrington
from Diabetes Qld:
Topic Know the Score
Alan spoke about what diabetes is,
the symptoms, possible causes
and some preventative measures.
Newly elected President
Murray Rogash gets first
hand practice
at certificate
handover for
help from
Bunnings
Diabetes is when the pancreas
does not produce sufficient insulin.
Insulin is an integral chemical in the body as it controls
the glucose level.
Some causes that contribute to diabetes II are: overweight (excess fat around the waistline in particular as
this makes the pancreas work harder), smoking and excessive alcohol are also contributors.
S
hed Office has changed hands:
After Brian Wandel’s effort over the last few
years,
it is probably safe for someone else to take
Prevention of the onset of diabetes II is having a good
on
the
role of office coordinator. I now find myself
diet, losing weight, leading a healthy lifestyle and exercise
with five new bosses who I am sure will tell me what
on a regular basis.
needs coordinating. We will continue the good work
If some-one always feels thirsty, passes urine frequently, that has gone before us and be looking for ways to
make the office even more ‘fit for task’ and fun. Any
is always tired, has wounds that aren’t healing, has itchy
skin, and has leg cramps, then there is the potential of pre ideas on how to increase the fun are always welcome.
-diabetes, then a medical checkup is advised.
We have a new email address and can now be
reached on [email protected]
People with diabetes have an increased risk of heart atOver the next few weeks we
tacks, strokes, blindness, nerve damage, circulation iswill be expanding the use of
sues and more. Therefore it is very important to seek
this email address to try to
medical advise. He stated that men are the worst in havimprove communications and
ing medical check-ups
message handling.
There is a National Diabetes Service Scheme (NDSS)
Regards,
where members can get discounted products.
Lloyd Akeroyd
Brian Wandel (secretary)
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MT GRAVATT MEN’S SHED WELFARE REPORT November 2014
It is hard to comprehend that 2014 has almost come to an end. The year of 2014 has been with many
challenges, but also with rewards. I wish to personally thank all members that have worked tirelessly in
the shed each week and sometimes five days each week. It has been a privilege to work in our Men’s
Shed office one day each with many members both office and workshop. In doing so I have enjoyed
fellowship and friendship. With the shed extension well underway and with an anticipation it will be completed early in the new year it will enhance the activities that can be offered to our members.
A number of our members are in hospital or in rehabilitation at home. It has been with sadness that six
of our prominent members passed away during the last twelve months. Your welfare committee will continue to contact members who are in Hospital, rehabilitation at home or have special needs. If you are
sick or you know a member who is in hospital or sick at home please advise your welfare committee to
enable us to be in touch with you, visit you in hospital or at home.
I will possibly meet up with many members at our 1st and 8th December 2014 Christmas Breakup parties.
I wish to extend the complements of the season to all members and trust that you will have a wellearned break ready for an exceptional 2015.
Dec 1 Social Meeting End of Year is a Members only affair @ Mt Gravatt Showgrounds.
Cost $10.
CHRISTMAS BREAK UP Dinner with or without partner/wife/spouse/other $25 each
Location
Sunnybank Community and Sports Club
470 McCullough Street Sunnybank
Date / time Monday 8th December 2014 11/30 am for 12md start
MENU
Two course set menu – main course and dessert alternate serve
Elwyn Jackson
31626587 (M) 0416021229
Welfare Coordinator
C
ubby Houses
in captivity:
Whilst driving up
to Caloundra via
Landsborough to
Maleny, just 4 Km
up the Range we
saw these on the
side of the road.
A large dog was
present so we
took the photo
and drove off.
Bill Hooper is one of our Platinum Sponsors
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Rotary Club of Mt Gravatt is a platinum sponsor of
the Shed.
W
eb Items that are worth a visit:
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has released new data on the time spent caring for others in
a free report “Caring in the Community 2012”. More: http://www.abs.gov.au
Members are reminded to keep up with the latest Scams doing the rounds shown on the website Scam Watch. http://www.scamwatch.gov.au
There are some interesting reports at http://www.productiveageing.com.au/ site from the National Seniors Productive Ageing Centre
The Federal Government has the MyAgedCare gateway that allows the access too many interesting items for the elder Australian. As well there is an online search facility for further items.
http://www.myagedcare.gov.au or call 1800 200 422.
The Qld Government has a website on Abuse issues with links to Community help and example
stories of different abuse types. More:
http://www.communities.qld.gov.au/communityservices/violence-prevention/make-the-call
Remember: These websites can be accessed via MGMS members’ computers
Our Vision
To provide a facility where men of all ages can feel comfortable and gather together to spend time socially, as
well as in a practical manner, by participating in constructive endeavors that develop self esteem.
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T
ravel Group plans:

Woodgate Beach (turtles + Bundaberg) camping 23 – 27 February 2015)- Leo
Scanlan on 3343 4398

7 day Mt Gravatt Men’s Shed President’s cruise 26th July 2015- Leo Scanlan on 3343
4398

Queen Mary Falls and the Head of the Condamine River. 15 – 19 September 2015- Ian


Rainbow Beach 16-20 November 2015- Ian Canham on 3849 3081
Trial Bay (near Kempsey) NSW March 2016 (date to be confirmed)- Leo Scanlan on 3343
Canham on 3849 3081
4398
St Bart's Anglican Church Mt Gravatt
We gather for worship every Sunday 7am and 9am
Cnr Logan Road and Mountain Street Phone: 3849 4411
St Bart’s is a Bronze Sponsor of the Shed
Shedders
: If you are going to cash in on the computer/laptop/tablet
craze during the crazy Christmas sale rush, please, think through
and write down your reasons for wishing to purchase the items. Then speak with others about
your ideas/needs then look through the offerings for features: CPU type, RAM (min 4GB for 64
bit operating system is reasonable for future proofing), screen size and windows 8.1 installed as
well as price. What programs do you need? If you are offered a longer guarantee just judge it
against the PDS & price as many are not worth the extra dollars.
C hristmas break-ups
: The Management Committee plans to hold a Christmas breakup lunch
for all members on Monday, 1st December, 2014 in the Community Hall in the Showgrounds. This
will provide a social time of comradery and good cheer for all members. The estimated cost should be
around $10 per member– e.g. chicken, ham, salads and dessert + a soft drink or water. BYO Beer/
wine to share.
The traditional Christmas luncheon for members, wives/partners will be held at the Sunnybank Sports
Club Monday Dec 8 @ 11:30 for 12pm cost $25 each.
Sign on sheets for BOTH events are in the Shed office.
W
anted for Shed use: Brisbane City Council Waste dockets for 2014/15 needed to defray the cost of waste disposal. Hand into Shed Office. Thanks.
G20: Some unseen photos of preparation for walk.
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Report on Workshop Groups
The Basic and Intermediate Woodwork groups are very active in making articles for Community
groups and upgrading the Shed facilities.
We get together every Tuesday and Wednesday Mornings to construct various projects in a social and happy atmosphere. Any member who has gone thru an Induction program and has a
Blue spot is very welcome. Don’t worry if you are new to workshop practices. We will upgrade your skills in woodwork.
Our Supervisors for these days are:Tuesdays Don Tanner and Alan Richardson.
Wednesdays
Dave Bowes
Over the year we have constructed many items for mainly Community
groups together with projects that benefit the Shed and its Members.
Some of the projects include:Kindergarten items such as Tables, Chairs, Trolleys, Blackboards, Notice boards etc.
Cut outs for Blue Care
Hand Skill courses for hand tools. [Thanks to Don for organizing this work]
Designing new Types of Kindy chairs that can go into production. [Thanks to Alan for all his ideas and work in this area]
Our Wood Lathe Courses which are held on Tuesday and
Wednesdays are run by Bert Dean.
These classes are low in numbers and in need of new blood. If
you would like to participate in Wood Turning come down to
the Shed and have a talk to Bert and see what is involved in
wood turning.
Some of the other
courses held in the
workshop include:Induction Program on
4th Monday of the
month at 8am.
Welding every Monday
morning
Tool Sharpening with
Don on Tuesdays
Machine Competency
lessons on Thursday
Morning.
Wood Carving on
Tuesdays.
what we are all about over a cup of Tea or Coffee.
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All Members are welcome to participate in
any of our courses.
Come down and see
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If a person with multiple personalities threatens suicide, is that considered a hostage situation?
So what's the speed of dark?
After eating, do amphibians need to wait an hour before getting OUT of the water?
Do radioactive cats have 18 half-lives?
How come wrong numbers are never busy?
Do people in Australia call the rest of the world "up over"?
Does that screwdriver belong to Phillip?
A SMILE & A LAUGH are good for humans (according to google)
Can a stupid person be a smart-ass?
Does killing time damage eternity?
Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard?
Why is it called lipstick if you can still move your lips?
Why is it that night falls but day breaks?
How come abbreviated is such a long word?
Why is it that when you're driving and looking for an address, you turn down the volume on the radio?
Why is lemon juice made with artificial flavour, and dishwashing liquid made with real lemons?
Why is the third hand on the watch called a second hand?
Why can't women put on mascara with their mouth closed?
Are part-time band leaders semi-conductors?
Can you buy an entire chess set in a pawn-shop?
Daylight savings time - why are they saving it and where do they keep it?
Did Noah keep his bees in archives?
Do pilots take crash-courses?
Do stars clean themselves with meteor showers?
Only Irish coffee provides in a
Have you ever imagined a world with no hypothetical situations?
single glass all four essential
Have you ever seen a toad on a toadstool?
food groups: Alcohol, caffeine,
How can there be self-help "groups"?
sugar and fat. Alex Levine
How do you get off a non-stop flight?
How do you write zero in Roman numerals?
How much deeper would oceans be if sponges didn't live there?
How many weeks are there in a light year?
Ever wonder what the speed of lightning would be if it didn't zig-zag?
If a jogger runs at the speed of sound, can he still hear his Walkman?
I was married by a judge.
If athletes get athlete's foot, do astronauts get mistletoe?
I should have asked for a
If Barbie's so popular, why do you have to buy all her friends?
If blind people wear dark glasses, why don't deaf people wear earmuffs? jury. Groucho Marx
If cats and dogs didn't have fur would we still pet them?
If space is a vacuum, who changes the bags?
If tin whistles are made out of tin, what do they make fog horns out of?
If you can't drink and drive, why do bars have parking lots?
If you jog backwards, will you gain weight?
Why do the signs that say "Slow Children" have a picture of a running child?
Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour?
Do PG-Tips employees take coffee breaks?
The things that come to those who wait may be the things left by those who got there first.
Give a man a fish, and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he will sit in a boat drinking beer all day.
If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles,
If you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for it,
If you can understand when loved ones are too busy to give you time,
If you can overlook when people take things out on you when, through no fault of yours, something goes
wrong,
If you can take criticism and blame without resentment,
Too bad all the people who know how to
If you can face the world without lies and deceit,
run the country are busy driving cabs
If you can conquer tension without medical help,
and cutting hair. George Burns
If you can relax without liquor,
If you can sleep without the aid of drugs,
Then..........................
You are probably a dog.
http://www.begent.org/thought.htm
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From email by MGMS member,
Graeme Carson
L
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ions Christmas Cakes & Puddings: Order
sheet is in the Shed Office.
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Notice of Meeting
Monday, December, 2014
The Community Hall at Mt Gravatt Showgrounds Cost: $10
Time: 10.30am for 11.00am- start of the Social Meeting to 2pm
In 2015, Monday, Feb 2 is the first Social Meeting
Please Note: Any agenda item must be notified to Lance Roberts (3341 8793) no later
than Friday Nov 29, before the meeting. Please do not approach the chairman of the
meeting on the day.
On Goings and Goings On
Workshop, Recreation Room Timings and Meeting Program for
December, 2014
Monday
1
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
2
3
4
5
8
9
10
11
12
15
8– INDUCTION
last for year
16
17
18
19
Wed Jan 7, 2015
For coffee & a chat
from 8 to 1ish- $3
Wed Jan 14, 2015
For coffee & a chat
from 8 to 1ish- $3
SOCIAL MEETING
10:30 for 11.00 AM
Members Only
Christmas Dinner
for members and
partners @ Sunnybank Sports Club
$25 each
8:30 Bowl/Spindle
Turning
9.30 Cards
11-Saugage Sizzle:
then a “Think Tank”
8.00 Basic Woodwork
8.00 Leatherwork
10.30 Guitar
1.00 Painting
8.00 Basic Woodwork
8.00 Leatherwork
10.30 Guitar
1.00 Painting
8.00 Basic Woodwork
8.00 Leatherwork
10.30 Guitar
1.00 Painting
Dec 1– Social Meeting–
Members only
Dec 8– End of Year Dinner
– Partners welcome
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Wednesday
8.00 Intermediate
Woodwork
12 Bowl/Spindle Turning
8.00 Intermediate
Woodwork
12 Bowl/Spindle Turning
1 Management
Meeting
8.00 Intermediate
Woodwork
12 Bowl/Spindle Turning
Wed Jan 21, 2015
For coffee & a chat
from 8 to 1ish- $3
9 Darts
9 to 12 Laptop/
Computer
9 Darts
9 Darts
9 Computer
1– Camera/
Photography
Maintenance Morning
Maintenance Morning
Maintenance Morning
@ WORKSHOP
CLOSES until
Feb 3
Mon Feb 2, 2015 Social
Meeting
Feb 3 WORKSHOP reopens
T
he Shed will be open during the Christmas break on
Wednesdays 8 to 12 for coffee and a chat- Dec 10 & 17 &
Jan 7, 14 & 21. Workshop is CLOSED after Fri Dec 19 until Feb
Social Meeting depending on the availability of Office people &
Workshop supervisors.
Printed courtesy of Councillor Krista Adams and the Wishart Ward Office