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  1. 18th May 2018, 06:03 PM #1
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    Hi, I'm Ken from Bordertown South Australia. I joined this group after browsing around your site and enjoying what I saw. I retired 3 years ago and joined our local Men's Shed.
    Our particular shed caters for people with many varied interests but does have a quite few members who are very much into woodworking.
    I had not done any sort of wood work since leaving school 54 years ago. I was completely at a loss as to what to do with myself since retiring and not really enjoying my retirement much at all.

    Fortunately for me a couple of members decided they would show me "the ropes' so to speak.

    I soon realised that I loved working with wood. While I am not into anything really intricate; thanks to a couple of gents who did not mind sharing and showing their skills to a "newbie" I have found a new passion in life.

    I know I will get a lot from this forum. While I am not one to contribute on a regular basis I will be here and watching, reading and learning.

    Thanks for accepting me, Ken
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    Hi Ken, welcome to a Top Forum, we're never too old to learn something, so enjoy the forum. There's a Get Together at Horsham on the Australia Day Weekend, Dave always puts up notification of it months in advance. A good way to meet other Forumites and learn something as well. I'll be there, if you want/need a ride?
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    Hi Ken, welcome to the forum, I know what you mean with keeping occupied in retirement. Woodworking is a great way of keeping the mind and body active, and the best part is that you do not have to be an expert, as long as you enjoy it.

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    G'Day & Welcome to a top forum "Ken".
    There are a stack members across the Adelaide area, quite a few in country Sth Aust plus lots more across the rest of the country & 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......
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    Welcome to the forum Ken.
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