Doug3030's Open Shed Day 14 October 2018

Two weeks to go!

The day is approaching fast! Next weekend I will send a PM with the address to everyone who has indicated that they are attending.

Turn up anytime from 11.00am and we will finish up somewhere around 4.00pm seeing as how it will be a Sunday after all and people have commitments on Mondays.

BYO chairs and drinks. you can bring nibblies to share if you want and we will provide a basic BBQ/sausage sizzle. If you want to bring a salad to share that's ok.

Pagie is bringing his Alaskan Mill to cut up some of my logs, so that will provide us with an activity to watch and learn from. Thanks Pagie.

Other activities either planned or spontaneous are likely.

Everyone is welcome to bring something for "show and tell" and some timber to swap if you feel so inclined.

The main thing is - turn up and have a good time and meet some of the other local woodies and their families.

Those who have said they are coming:

Matt (Simplicity) and Sally?

Bob (Old Greybeard) and Maureen?

Gab (Gabriel) Simone and family?

Smarty90

Mnb and daughter

Bohdan

Harry Huntsman

Pagie (told me in person - not in the thread)

Benny (to be confirmed)

Expressions of interest but at this stage uncommitted:

DaveInOz

Anyone I have missed?

Sounding like a ripper event in the making Doug!
I'll be there but family will be at home (just to help with clarity of numbers etc)

Can't wait!!

A definite "Yes" for Maureen and myself

Bob

It’s definitely yes from us two,
Sally is bringing some food stuff.
I’m interested in any nice free timber [emoji41]

Sounds like the event of the month!

Truth be told I have not been to anything other than my GTG all year

A resounding yes from me plus Tyler Sammy & Tommy. A 99% probability we will be there subject to an attack from Mars, meteor strike another change in prime minister (ok strike change in prime minister) etc

DaveTTC
The Turning Cowboy
Turning Wood Into Art

I have been approached by David (Aldav) who has an idea for something to add a bit to my open shed day. David is going to make a post outlining what he has in mind and if anyone has any strong feelings either way please let me know in the thread or by PM to me or to Aldav if you do not wish to make your opinion public. If anyone feels this will unduly disrupt the day the proposal will not go ahead. I have known Aldav for quite a while so he has not just hit me up for this out of the blue. David will post shortly.

Where is the post?

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Originally Posted by Pagie

Where is the post?

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Should be here soon -we arranged for 7:30 - 8:00ish

Sorry guy's, got caught up on the phone with a forum member (talked him out of what he thought he wanted to buy, it wouldn't have suited his purposes) and then dinner was on the table. :doh:

I've been to a couple of GTG's before (mainly to the North where I tend to gravitate a bit more regularly) and enjoyed the camaraderie of the occasions. I particularly like seeing the work and methods of other woodworkers and comparing notes on past and current projects, there's nothing like picking a brain with a view to mining a few 'diamonds'. I've met Doug a few times and, as any of you who know him would be aware, this has inevitably involved a few lengthy conversations covering a broad range of subjects. :D When I've previously gotten together with other forum members it's generally involved bringing along a few things for show, tell and hands on use along with a few small give aways. At times I've found some members a bit stand offish, probably because they fear that I'm only there to sell things and they might be subjected to the 'hard sell'. Believe me I'm no salesman. :no: Because of these previous experiences I thought it only fair to run my attendance past Doug prior to posting my intention to attend, I'm not looking to spoil anybody's day. If the consensus is that you'd rather I didn't attend I won't be offended. I'm in the process of winding my business down so hopefully it won't be too long before I can attend a GTG without the 'salesman specter' hanging over my head. :2tsup:

Some of you may have noticed that I have a sale on through the forum this month. If you're happy for me to attend it'll give you an opportunity to see and try and if there does happen to be anything you're interested in you can pick it up on the day at the sale price and freight free. Hopefully I'll learn something from you and, you never know, you might even learn something from me. I've gotten to know a few members on here over the years that I'm happy to regard as friends (quite a few of whom I've never sold anything to), hopefully I can make a few more in the future.

Cheers,
David

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ok by me.

I’ll be going but still have to figure out a way to get there. Sounds like it’s gonna be good.

and that’s alright with me aldav

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Originally Posted by Benny_

I’ll be going but still have to figure out a way to get there. Sounds like it’s gonna be good.

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Not sure how close you are to public transport out there Benny, but if you can get on a train to either Hoppers Crossing station or Tarneit Vline station we can get you picked up. Both stations are close to us.

Or maybe someone coming past Doreen might be able to help out?

Sounds good to me.

Sally will possibly hold my wallet tho, but to be fair we’ve had an expensive few moths[emoji849].

I'm not going to the GTG, but would love to if the circumstances were right. If I were to be there, I would certainly like to see Aldav again and take advantage of the free freight and special prices on those long clamps he sells. I already have some of them, but you can never have enough clamps, as they say!

I have been to several GTG's over the years, and most have had someone selling all sorts of bits and pieces and have never felt obliged to part with a few dollars. Stuff for sale just adds to the atmosphere of the day, you never know when a bargain pops up.

Have you all have a great day, looking forward to seeing the pictures.

Alan...

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Sally will possibly hold my wallet tho, but to be fair we’ve had an expensive few moths[emoji849].

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You need to open your wallet more often Matt, it gives the hungry moths a chance to escape!

Alan...

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Originally Posted by Uncle Al

You need to open your wallet more often Matt, it gives the hungry moths a chance to escape!

Alan...

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I’ve opened it up turned it up side down, and inside out I. The last few months lol.

No prob here aldav

Mum says she’ll bring me.

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Mum says she’ll bring me.

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thanks for that Benny - will she be staying or dropping and collecting later. Bearing in mind that there will be several other ladies here she would not be out of place.

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Originally Posted by doug3030

thanks for that Benny - will she be staying or dropping and collecting later. Bearing in mind that there will be several other ladies here she would not be out of place.

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She’ll be staying. Too long a drive for her to go back and forth she says.

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Originally Posted by doug3030

thanks for that Benny - will she be staying or dropping and collecting later. Bearing in mind that there will be several other ladies here she would not be out of place.

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Maybe she likes hanging out with guys
I like hanging out with Lady’s, and I’m pretty sure I’m male.[emoji849][emoji849][emoji849].

Well, with all the responses about Aldav's proposal being positive it looks like I can add his name to the list.

Those who have said they are coming:

Matt (Simplicity) and Sally

Bob (Old Greybeard) and Maureen

Gab (Gabriel)

Smarty90

Mnb and daughter

Bohdan

Harry Huntsman

Pagie

Benny and his Mum

David (Aldav)

Expressions of interest but at this stage uncommitted:

DaveInOz

Anyone I have missed?

Yeah .... plus three

DaveTTC
The Turning Cowboy
Turning Wood Into Art

Oops - Sorry Dave and kids.

Those who have said they are coming:

Matt (Simplicity) and Sally

Bob (Old Greybeard) and Maureen

Gab (Gabriel)

Smarty90

Mnb and daughter

Bohdan

Harry Huntsman

Pagie

Benny and his Mum

David (Aldav)

Dave (DaveTTC) and his three kids

Expressions of interest but at this stage uncommitted:

DaveInOz

Anyone I have missed?

Hi Doug

I'd like to attend (x1) and meet some of the crew on this forum. None of my mates are woodies.
Anyway, hopefully that's ok.

Cheers Duro (3028)

Just over a week to go and looking to be an impressive turn up.

Can’t wait!

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Originally Posted by DaveTTC

Just over a week to go and looking to be an impressive turn up.

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It sure looks like a good crowd coming. That's for sure. :oo:

However there's a lot of people who have not actually posted in the thread for a bit of a while.

If all those who have not posted in the past week or so could just make a quick post confirming that they are still coming that would be great :cool:

That way we will have a bit more certainty around numbers for planning purposes. :2tsup:

Mid-next-week I will PM everyone with the location details and my mobile number in case anyone gets lost.

Still coming.:2tsup:

I'll be there Doug and bringing the wife, Kath, with me for driving company.

You leaving her in the car are you aldav :U?

Is it cool if I bring a handplane and saw to get advice from all you more experienced people?

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Originally Posted by Mnb

Is it cool if I bring a handplane and saw to get advice from all you more experienced people?

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That would be more than cool Mnb - that is what it is all about. meeting other people and helping each other. :2tsup:

Still coming.:coffee:

Excellent.

By the way, my name's Mary

By this time next week it will be in full swing. Let's hope the weather is kind. I have plenty of undercover area so we will be right regardless of the weather.

If you have not confirmed that you are coming by posting in the thread in October, please confirm so we have a better idea of numbers.

Looking forward to a great day.

Those who have said they are coming:

Me (doug3030) and Jools

Matt (Simplicity) and Sally

Bob (Old Greybeard) and Maureen

Gab (Gabriel)

Smarty90

Mary (Mnb) and daughter

Bohdan

Harry Huntsman

Pagie

Benny and his Mum

David (Aldav) and Kath

Dave (DaveTTC) and his three kids

Duro (Crobian)

Expressions of interest but at this stage uncommitted:

DaveInOz

Anyone I have missed?

Make sure we get photos:photo2: otherwise we will all think it was just a hoax.:roll:

Confirmed - Daveinoz +1

Just updating the list (and bumping the thread up :2tsup:

At this stage the weather is forecast to be 23 degrees with a couple of showers, but being Melbourne and six days out who cares what they say?

If you have not confirmed that you are coming by posting in the thread in October, please confirm so we have a better idea of numbers.

Looking forward to a great day.

Those who have said they are coming:

Me (doug3030) and Jools

Matt (Simplicity) and Sally

Bob (Old Greybeard) and Maureen

Gab (Gabriel)

Smarty90

Mary (Mnb) and daughter

Bohdan

Harry Huntsman

Pagie

Benny and his Mum

David (Aldav) and Kath

Dave (DaveTTC) and his three kids

Duro (Crobian)

DaveInOz and friend

Anyone I have missed?

Over the next two evenings I will be sending PM's out containing my address and mobile number to all who have confirmed their attendance this month.

The PM system allows sending to five people at a time so I will have a few messages to send to get to all of you.

Please check that you have posted in this thread in October and if you have not, please confirm your attendance or you might not get told where it will be.

If you have not received your PM by Friday please let me know.

Closer to the day I will also be posting more details pertinent to having the day run smoothly.

Looking forward to meeting old friends and new on Sunday.

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Originally Posted by doug3030

Over the next two evenings I will be sending PM's out containing my address and mobile number to all who have confirmed their attendance this month.

The PM system allows sending to five people at a time so I will have a few messages to send to get to all of you.

Please check that you have posted in this thread in October and if you have not, please confirm your attendance or you might not get told where it will be.

If you have not received your PM by Friday please let me know.

Closer to the day I will also be posting more details pertinent to having the day run smoothly.

Looking forward to meeting old friends and new on Sunday.

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Hi Doug as requested by PM I would also like to attend.

Brian