02/08/2026
Hello, well Facebook keeps counting the days since last, but things have been busy at the Keith Men's shed, and solong since the last Post that the recall isn't great and so keep this brief, dot points seem like a good idea.
* the earlier travellers have returned from seeking the Sunshine just in time for our first frost.
* raised garden beds demand continues apace.
* children's Mud kitchens have depleted our stock of used stainless steel sinks, around which they are built.
* the recent concrete apron was a great asset in the Summer and Autumn, however the wet and cold has provoked the application for a grant to cover it and add a west wall.
* Amongst the many one off jobs we receive ( many with vague measurements and instructions) was one for an " old big box to be done up" -- photo 1. The men were relieved to see it on arrival-- not that " big " really and even happier that it wasn't to have a polished finish. Interesting, about all that was known of its history was that it was picked up in Western Victoria and it looked Old. When disassembled to paint the iron bands and catches it was realised the metal had been hand crafted by a Blacksmith back in the day (the hinges aren't original)-- possibly Colonial Victoria-- if only it could speak. Anyway the owner was happy, another job well done
* the Men's shed's usual format is Coffee and biscuits, chat and catch up and solve the world's problems, then a bit of physical work and mental stimulus, trying to work out what size timber or iron to use. This week we had an inaugural (wellness) Bus trip. The fellows ventured to Gilbert's motor museum at Strathalbyn and rekindled some memories of a simpler life, 6 or 10hp motors and if any thing didn't work, you could lift the bonnet and see the problem and probably fix it, with out contacting an expert in some far off country for a diagnosis.
Till next time
"Splinter "
