Doug3030's Open Shed Day 14 October 2018

Just updating the attendance list.

Doors will open at 11.00am and close at 4.00pm

BYO drinks and chairs. Bring some nibblies to share if you wish. We will put on a basic BBQ - (sausage sizzle)

If you have special dietary requirements please let me know. Nobody give me any nonsense about champagne and caviar diets (I'm talking to you, Matt)

David (Aldav) will have some items on special for sale. He said he might also donate a door prize.

Bring along any item of work or tools you want to show off.

Bring some timber for a timber swap

Pagie will be milling some logs on his Alaskan Mill

If you have not already gotten your PM with my address and phone number you should get it this evening at the latest.

See you all on Sunday

Those who have confirmed they are coming:

Me (doug3030) and Jools

Matt (Simplicity) and Sally

Bob (Old Greybeard) and Maureen

Gab (Gabriel)

Mary (Mnb) and daughter

Bohdan

Pagie

Benny and his Mum

David (Aldav) and Kath

Dave (DaveTTC) Tyler Sammy and Tommy
Duro (Crobian)

DaveInOz and friend

Brian (Warmtone)

Those who still need to confirm attendance (please confirm so that we have a recent commitment for better certainty of numbers):

Smarty90

Harry Huntsman

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Originally Posted by doug3030

Just updating the attendance list.

Doors will open at 11.00am and close at 4.00pm

BYO drinks and chairs. Bring some nibblies to share if you wish. We will put on a basic BBQ - (sausage sizzle)

If you have special dietary requirements please let me know. Nobody give me any nonsense about champagne and caviar diets (I'm talking to you, Matt)

David (Aldav) will have some items on special for sale. He said he might also donate a door prize.

Bring along any item of work or tools you want to show off.

Bring some timber for a timber swap

Pagie will be milling some logs on his Alaskan Mill

If you have not already gotten your PM with my address and phone number you should get it this evening at the latest.

See you all on Sunday

Those who have confirmed they are coming:

Me (doug3030) and Jools

Matt (Simplicity) and Sally

Bob (Old Greybeard) and Maureen

Gab (Gabriel)

Mary (Mnb) and daughter

Bohdan

Pagie

Benny and his Mum

David (Aldav) and Kath

Dave (DaveTTC) Tyler Sammy and Tommy
Duro (Crobian)

DaveInOz and friend

Brian (Warmtone)

Those who still need to confirm attendance (please confirm so that we have a recent commitment for better certainty of numbers):

Smarty90

Harry Huntsman

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I wouldn’t say champagne is clever,
But it is classic, and it is spring [emoji849][emoji102].

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Originally Posted by Treecycle

otherwise we will all think it was just a hoax.:roll:

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Oaks, Oaks..... what sort of Oaks?

Silky Oaks, True Oaks, She Oaks ?

:?

Agreed, plenty of pix needed. All the best for successful day.

Regards
Paul

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Originally Posted by Bushmiller

Oaks, Oaks..... what sort of Oaks?

Silky Oaks, True Oaks, She Oaks ?

:?

Agreed, plenty of pix needed. All the best for successful day.

Regards
Paul

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Paul,
Are you hunting more saw handle blanks,like you would have a chance with me being there!!!(insert evil laughter)
Plus I know the head of the blow in catering group personally.

Cheers Matt,

Matt

Knowing I wouldn't stand a chance of getting in ahead of you consoles me. :wink:

It looks like it's going to be a really good day.

Regards
Paul

Ok, I have sent PM's to everyone who has confirmed that they are attending with my address and mobile number in it.

Check your PM's and let me know if you don't have it.

Hi Doug
Its harry. huntsman@ internode. on. net
I'm not familiar with how this works, so please excuse me if this wrong.
I would like to join you on Sunday, but I don't have the address.
If you could reply to my email address that would be much appreciated, or any other way that works.
Regards
Harry

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Originally Posted by harry.huntsman

Hi Doug
Its harry. huntsman@ internode. on. net
I'm not familiar with how this works, so please excuse me if this wrong.
I would like to join you on Sunday, but I don't have the address.
If you could reply to my email address that would be much appreciated, or any other way that works.
Regards
Harry

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you have mail Harry

Everyone has confirmed their attendance except for Smarty90 at this stage.

Smarty90, if you intend to come please confirm and I will send you the address

Thanks

Just a few little items of shed etiquette so we all know what to expect -

We live right at the end of a Court. As is the case in most courts this means a lot of driveways in a small area so it may not be possible for everyone to park at the front door. Please respect the neighbors' driveways. I have to live here after everyone has gone home.

Once you have parked, come up the driveway and enter through the garage, through the open rolla-door. Do not knock on the front door - there will probably not be anyone in the house to hear you.

Please bring your own chairs if you can. We have a limited number of spare chairs for those who may not be able to bring their own for whatever reason.

There will be some fridge space available to put your drinks in, but it may fill up quickly. Alcohol is permitted but common sense is to prevail. If you choose to drink do not expect to play with any toys with sharp bits or spinning parts

There is no need to dress up to visit my shed. Dress in your shed clothes or at least something comfortable that you don't mind getting dirty in if the opportunity arises. Enclosed footwear is recommended.

Tablesaws, bandsaws, jointers, thicknessers, drill presses, milling machines, vises, forges, anvils and lathes or anything else made of steel or cast iron are not considered as suitable places to put your drink down.

We are providing a basic barbecue lunch, Some other attendees have indicated that they are bringing other food to share. It is your choice whether to bring any food or not. I acknowledge that some people would rather make a cash donation to the running of the day and for that reason there will be a donation box put out. Contributions of food or dollars are appreciated but are entirely your own free choice and we will not be keeping score of who does or does not contribute and I trust that nobody else will either. We never truly know what someone else's circumstances are and I do not want anyone who cannot afford to contribute to feel at all uncomfortable or unwelcome, or even worse, not come at all.

It is a condition of our lease that smoking is not permitted in the undercover areas. Common courtesy also rules out smoking around food. I respect your right to smoke, if you are so inclined, and ask you to respect other people's rights to not be forced to inhale the byproduct of your pleasure. If you wish to smoke please go into the side yard and stand in the vicinity of the clothes line, which is in a separate area from where the gathering will be. Please dispose of your butts thoughtfully. If I see smoke or flame coming from any part of your body or anything you are holding and you are not near the clothes line I will assume you are on fire and you will be extinguished in the most expedient manner available. Smoke emitted by barbecues and chainsaws will be considered as a normal function of their operation and no action will be taken against them unless they become out of control.

Behavior of children is the responsibility of the accompanying parent.

Above all, have fun, meet new friends, swap ideas and get inspired.

I don’t seem to have the PM

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I don’t seem to have the PM

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Oh NO!!

Somewhere in the world there is someone named Benny - without an underscore - wondering why he got an invite to my open day :oo:

Hopefully they won't publish the details on Facebook or we might all get overrun.

Weather forecast for tomorrow is 26 degrees and mostly sunny - Bring it on !!!

Just back from Lakes Entrance - will be coming.

I will bring a couple of pieces of old red gum posts 5" x 5". You can raffle it, cut it up and share around of keep it for yourself as a 'thank you' for the GTG - Your call.

Bob

Jools is baking yummy stuff for tomorrow. It smells great. :PANCAKES:

The weather forecast is looking good so don't forget your hats and sunblock in case you need it. :wtg:

Don't forget to bring something for the timber swap and show and tell. Put them in the car today so you do not forget in the morning. :please:

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow

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Originally Posted by doug3030

Jools is baking yummy stuff for tomorrow. It smells great. :PANCAKES:

The weather forecast is looking good so don't forget your hats and sunblock in case you need it. :wtg:

Don't forget to bring something for the timber swap and show and tell. Put them in the car today so you do not forget in the morning. :please:

Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow

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Awesome between Jools and Sal backing, looks like catering is all sorted.
Will not be bringing timber to swap, but everyone just tell Sal Matt really needs that piece of timber[emoji855].

Cheers Matt,

Traffic warning!! For those going through the city, as I am, the Melbourne marathon is on tomorrow. There are road closures in the city and surrounds so there might be extra traffic.


I'm glad I decided to post that - caught up on the last lot of messages. I was going to make potato salad but I haven't had time (that's my story and I'm sticking to it). See ya tomorrow .

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Originally Posted by Mnb

Traffic warning!! For those going through the city, as I am, the Melbourne marathon is on tomorrow. There are road closures in the city and surrounds so there might be extra traffic.


I'm glad I decided to post that - caught up on the last lot of messages. I was going to make potato salad but I haven't had time (that's my story and I'm sticking to it). See ya tomorrow .

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Thanks for the heads-up Mary.

It is amazing how many events are on tomorrow! Before I set the date for the GTG I checked all sorts of event calendars for Melbourne, even googled the date and nothing of significance came up. You can only do so much.

I'm sure your potato salad would have been beautiful but if it is not to be that's how it is. There will be enough food.

Fair posssibility that a pasta salad will replace Mary's potato salad.just checked in the Kitchen and is looking good.

Good luck folks hope you have a great day.

Unfortunately/fortunately we have a prior arrangement for the today or may have been starters. Going to see the Chantoozies singing Motown hits and beyond at Meredith Hotel.

Have fun and enjoy the day.

Cheers - Neil :U

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Turning Wood Into Art

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Well my Open Shed Day for 2018 has drawn to a close.

Thanks to all those who attended and also to the supporters who could not make it but sent messages of support.

I was pretty busy most of the day with all the activity that was happening and performing host duties but I found a chance to take a couple of photos between turning sausages.

As far as I know everyone had a great day, new friendships started, deals done and stories told. All objectives of a gtg met.

We might have to do it again next October.


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Just got home and there's pictures already! I didn't even notice you taking the pic matt.
Thanks for having us Doug,

Mary

Any chance of some names to go with faces? I know some but not all:no:

Doug /Jools

Thank you once again for hosting a fantastic GTG the company was devein , the food plentiful,and who ever was responsible for the outstanding weather much appreciate.


Sally and myself are looking forward to the next one.

Also ,it was great to see some old and new faces there.
Sorry ,if I posted pics with out names but I’m hopeless with names [emoji849].

Cheers Matt,

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Doug /Jools

Thank you once again for hosting a fantastic GTG the company was devein , the food plentiful,and who ever was responsible for the outstanding weather much appreciate.

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thanks Matt,

And thanks to you and Sally for your help with the food preparation, I really appreciate you both stepping in so that I could go out to the shed to greet the arrivals and settle everyone in.

Thanks to Pagie for milling some of my log collection until his chainsaw blade broke.

Aldav brought in some giveaways as well as donating the lucky door prize. thanks.

Thanks also to those who brought food to share and timber for the timber swap. The timber swap itself did not generate a lot of interest despite some interesting and historic items being offered. Bob (OldGreybeard) brought some redgum that had been used in a Scienceworks project and DaveinOz brought a piece of the Old Darwin Pier. We might have to look at a different format for the timber swap next year or find something else that works better.

And of course thanks to all who attended for being pleasant company.

I might have to be careful in selecting the date for next year as I have heard that the TWWW show may be changing back to October too.

Thanks to all for making it a great day.

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Originally Posted by doug3030

thanks Matt,

And thanks to you and Sally for your help with the food preparation, I really appreciate you both stepping in so that I could go out to the shed to greet the arrivals and settle everyone in.

Thanks to Pagie for milling some of my log collection until his chainsaw blade broke.

Aldav brought in some giveaways as well as donating the lucky door prize. thanks.

Thanks also to those who brought food to share and timber for the timber swap. The timber swap itself did not generate a lot of interest despite some interesting and historic items being offered. Bob (OldGreybeard) brought some redgum that had been used in a Scienceworks project and DaveinOz brought a piece of the Old Darwin Pier. We might have to look at a different format for the timber swap next year or find something else that works better.

And of course thanks to all who attended for being pleasant company.

I might have to be careful in selecting the date for next year as I have heard that the TWWW show may be changing back to October too.

Thanks to all for making it a great day.

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Many thanks for a great "bash" Doug, You and the other guests were so welcoming. It was a treat to meet you and the others. WELL DONE.
Regards "Harry"

A big thank you to Doug and Jools. Great company, food and weather.

Bob

I’ll echo the comments above.

If you can put me in touch with your weather man I’d like to make a booking for my Australia Day weekend GTG

Also hope to add a couple more pics perhaps tonight ... might even be able to add some names Dallas [emoji6]


Dave TTC
The Turning Cowboy

Turning Wood Into Art

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Thanks Dave

And thanks to Pagie on how to do it.

Regards
Paul

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If you can put me in touch with your weather man I’d like to make a booking for my Australia Day weekend GTG

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How's the planning for that going Dave? Will it be similar to last year's with projects for the kids again? I might need a bit of planning time for that.

Yes Doug, similar to last year, must get a thread up and running in the next few weeks.



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Turning Wood Into Art

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Thanks Doug for the hospitality, it was great to meet everyone :)
... and walking away with the door prize was a welcome surprise.

Good food, good people, good chat ... all good :)

Thanks again to everyone who supported my Open Shed Day 2018.

It was great to see so many people entering into the spirit of the event, making new friends and helping each other as we woodies tend to do.

Anyway, I have just started a new thread for Doug3030's Open Shed Day 2019. https://www.woodworkforums.com/f303/d...05#post2112421

If you enjoyed the day or may be interested in coming to the next one please click the link and then subscribe to the new thread so that you will get updates as they are posted. :2tsup:

And if you enjoyed the company at the Open Shed Day why not think about coming along to our monthly meetings at Box Hill RSL on the last Mondays of the month. Either join us for Dinner in the Bistro from 6pm or just for a chat in the Lounge from 7pm.

Just posting this here so that those who were subscribed to this thread get an email notification:

The date for my 2019 event has been see as per my signature below. Follow the link to find the new thread

When you get on to the new thread, click on thread tools in the top right hand side and click subscribe in the drop down menu to get notified when the thread is updated.

At this Open Shed Day, I was given a large piece of timber by DaveIinOZ. It was a piece of a jetty in Darwin that was bombed in the Japanese raid in WW2.

Today I decided that I had picked it up and carried it around once too often for it's size so I cut some pieces off of it.

I'm not sure of the timber type but this piece of it is destined to become the Shoulder-vise spacer block in my workbench build.

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Thanks Dave.

Don't forget to subscribe to my 2019 Open Shed Day thread.

Nice safety shoes Doug.

Oh the timber looks great!