Penqueen

[Penqueen]

Hi everyone Penqueen here. I have not been to this forum or done any woodwork for ages due to health issues regarding my balance. I still went out to the Toowoomba club to help out wherever I could. On 8th August 2014 I was diognosed with brain cancer and two weeks later some of the tumour was removed for biopsy. The prognosis was frightening, I was third stage glioma.....there is a really long word for the cancer but glioma is what I remember. I had six weeks worth of radiation in three weeks so it knocked me flat for months. In the meantime I have moved to Beaudesert a lovely friendly country town but no wood club. There is a Men's She'd which I am hoping to join when it's properly up and running. My Jet mini lathe sits in the lounge room and I haven't unearthed my scrollsaw as yet.
Marg.

[old1955]

Welcome to the forum Marg.

[BobL]

Sorry to hear about this. I hope the Mens Shed works out for you.

[JJF]

Welcome to the forum

[Bendigo Bob]

Welcome Marg nothing like making stuff is there? Looking forward to seeing your work when that lathe is recommissioned.

[DaveTTC]

Welcome Marg. Im familiar with cancer to some extent. Sadly too may are. I wish you well in doing all you an to deal with it

In the meantime hope yiu get the most feom the locals mens ahed and any other endeavors you pursue

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[rob streeper]

Welcome to the forum Marg, sorry to hear of your diagnosis. The study of anti-cancer drugs is my first calling, I work with my hands to cool off and if you can it will help you too.

Cheers,
Rob

[Christos]

Welcome back to the forum. Hope things recover speedily.

[Wood Nut]

Welcome to the forum Marg. Hope things go well for you
Paul

[crowie]

G'Day & Welcome back to a top forum "Marg".
There are a stack of members in Brisbane & S.E. Queensland plus the rest of the world.....
You'll find a heap of helpful & knowledgeable blokes & ladies on the forum and for most very willing to assist.
Make sure you show off your handiwork as everyone loves a photo, especially WIP [Work In Progress] photos with build notes.
Enjoy the forum.
Enjoy your woodwork......
Cheers crowie

PS - Keep the positive attitude plus the relaxation of the woodwork up as part of your continued good health and recovery....worked well for me!!

[Penqueen]

Thanks old1955

[Penqueen]

Thank-you all very much everyone. 😀 I really appreciate your moral support. I am hoping the local Mens Shed works out for me. It's been recently taken over by a local nursing home and nothing is organized yet. Apparently there are local members who are self sufficient who want to go back when the shed is up and running again. I have Googled the Constitution and it seems that it's up to members of individual sheds as to whether women can be members. I am hoping so as there is no wood club in Beaudesert. Thanks again everyone. 😀
Marg.