Watcha ya doin in Dooen this time? Australia Day weekend 2019

[DaveTTC]

Jerilderie Jaunt and Watcha Dooen at Dooen? This is my 6th anniversary and we are shaking things up a little bit. I may be responsible for all cooking ... shock horror.

Sat 26 Jan
Sun27 Jan
Mon28 Jan

Following on from last year, something different. On the Saturday of that the GTG I have opened it up to home educated (home schoolers as some may call them) children. The intent here is for each child to be able to do a short project ranging between 30 - 90 minutes. Kids will range from 5 to their teens. At this stage I have had expressions of interest for more than 40 kids over the period of the day

Your help ... if you are willing to work with a child for a project that would be greatly appreciated. This is a fine oppurtunity to introduce a new generation to the wonders of woodwork. I would ask if possible for those that are willing could you bring what is needed to do projects with 5 to 10 children. If you need to reimbursed cost of materials we can make that known to the parents what each project will cost for materials. You are welcome and invited to bring your own tools and projects. If you do not wish to do a project with a younger person that is fine, you are still welcome for all three days.

If you are unable to assist with a project but happy to work with a young person I will try and some spa projects available.


As usual the rest of the time will be a make up demonstrations and the regular banter. Bring your family too.

That places it a little over 400 km w / sw of the Jerilderie for those who came when it was there.



It is about 1/2 way between Adelaide and Melbourne on the northern edge of Horsham.



Not for the faint hearted, the property is still a little rough (though I do have some real grass and it is green) when it comes to living quarters.

There is a shed and will be at least 4 lathes on hand to use. The shed has changed from below.



For anyone who wants to rough it there is plenty of room for a swag, tent or caravan.

If you want to or can demonstrate anything over the event please let me know either on here or by PM

What will be

show and tell
Buy, swap, sell & give away
A yarn or three
Food, food and more food
Oppurtunity to use or learn on a lathe


Demo's and Lessons
Plans are to have a morning and afternoon demonstration Sunday and Monday. This is seperate to crafting demo's which may appeal mainly to the women.
I hope to have the following same as last year in general terms though specifics may change
1) Production Turning
2) Finishing
3) Box making Incra Jig.
4) Thread Chasing ... has anyone had a go in the year that has lapsed?

Open to other suggestions here above and below


What to bring

Anything for the above
A chair
A wood working project/s to do or show off
Metal working as well if so inclined
Areo guard and a hat
Some of your work


Accommodation

links copied from last year, hopefully still work

Horsham will provide the greatest range and closest accommodation for those who do not wish to rough it. This is a wotif link but feel free to look up locations by other means
https://www.wotif.com/Hotel-Search#d...ria,+Australia




Any demos or workshops are more than welcome as would be a lesson on how to use a mill or metal lathe.

Please let us know your level of interest in attending.

Food Similar to last year

Friday night there will be a BBQ for whoever is there was a pleasant evening last year I think we had close to a dozen.

Breakfast

Cereal
Toast
Bacon & Eggs
Baked beans

Lunch

Sandwiches
Rolls
Pies and Pasties
Hot Dogs

Tea

BBQ
Spaghetti Bolognaise
Someone had mentioned they might do fish and chips one evening?

Drinks

Tea
Coffee
Water
Juice
Soft Drink
You are welcome to bring alchol, please drink in moderation and not if you will be using tools



There is a pub virtually next door for any who want to go and get a couner meal (at your own expense). Not encouraging a booze up but likely will be a drink or two in the evening for any who BYO

If you have special dietary needs you can bring your own or let me know and if I can I will accommodate.

If you want to bring anything to contribute to the supplies you are welcome to do so. As some are travelling some distance this is by no means expected.

Life has a way of throwing all sorts of challnges at us. If you cant afford to contribute finacially or with provisions dont be put off, come anyway.

For those who want to donate a few $$ there will be a tin or jar somewhere. I dont need to know who did or didn't donate or how much. Just come and have a good time.

So far I have never been much out of pocket thanks to the generosity of those who do choose to support the event.

Looking forward to another great weekend .

Smoking, I am not a smoker but others are. As for previous years please be mindful of your butts. The big one here is with kids around can we be mindful to avoid smoking around them while we doing a project with them



Dave TTC
The Turning Cowboy

Turning Wood Into Art

[doug3030]

The shed has changed from below.

Does the "change" mean that it's full of tumbleweeds again, Dave?

At this stage Jools and I will be there. I will see what I can come up with for a project for the kids. The mallets seemed to go well last year but something different might be welcome this time.

[KBs PensNmore]

No Doug, the change is that it's full of stuff, AGAIN!!!!
Would anyone be interested in seeing the Beall Pen Wizard, I can bring mine along if required?
I'll see what I can find in the way of Pen Kits for the kids, will let you know as it gets closer.
Kryn

[DaveTTC]

Does the "change" mean that it's full of tumbleweeds again, Dave?

At this stage Jools and I will be there. I will see what I can come up with for a project for the kids. The mallets seemed to go well last year but something different might be welcome this time.

Should be clean and organised

There will be different kids this time so either would be great

No Doug, the change is that it's full of stuff, AGAIN!!!!
Would anyone be interested in seeing the Beall Pen Wizard, I can bring mine along if required?
I'll see what I can find in the way of Pen Kits for the kids, will let you know as it gets closer.
Kryn

Would love to see it



Dave TTC
The Turning Cowboy

Turning Wood Into Art

[crowie]

Sorry Dave, Not this year as the previous fortnight will be in Queensland visiting family....Cheers, Peter

[DaveTTC]

You will be missed Peter. Enjoy your time away

DaveTTC
The Turning Cowboy
Turning Wood Into Art

[dai sensei]

Sorry Dave, well on my back home via the East Coast by then

[Simplicity]

Planning on being there Saturday,
Happy to help out if needed? if help not needed happy to be fat lazy lay about.

Cheers Matt(Ps Sally is coming too )




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[DaveTTC]

Sorry Dave, well on my back home via the East Coast by then

Will miss you ... where are you atm

Planning on being there Saturday,
Happy to help out if needed? if help not needed happy to be fat lazy lay about.

Cheers Matt(Ps Sally is coming too )




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That would be great on on all fronts. Look forward to seeing you both.

Just got word from Raechell, she plans to be there on the Saturday too



Dave TTC
The Turning Cowboy

Turning Wood Into Art

[dai sensei]

Will miss you ... where are you atm

In Melb till late Jan spending alternating weeks at my mother's house and the bearded one's house. This week my mother's (she is now in a home)

[doug3030]

At this stage Jools and I will be there. I will see what I can come up with for a project for the kids. The mallets seemed to go well last year but something different might be welcome this time.

There will be different kids this time so either would be great

Hi Dave,

Due to logistics and time constraints, I doubt I will have time and resources to develop a new project for the kids in time for Australia Day so it will be mallets again.

Therefore I can fit two kids on the mobile workbench at a time and run a session before and after lunch, so I can look after four kids, preferably near the upper end of the age group.

How does that sound?

[DaveTTC]

That will be great, at this stage it seems we will have more kids than last time ... perhaps more than I can handle.


Dave TTC
The Turning Cowboy

Turning Wood Into Art

[doug3030]

That will be great, at this stage it seems we will have more kids than last time ... perhaps more than I can handle.

Sounds like you might need to rustle up some support then, there's only you, me Matt and Kryn coming so far.

[DaveTTC]

I’m expecting 2 from my wood club in NSW. Hoping some others here may come.

I may have to reach out to the Facebook group


Dave TTC
The Turning Cowboy

Turning Wood Into Art

[DaveTTC]

Have word of another volunteer and attendee.

Also my nephew might be there and he might be able to assist with some of the projects. Starting to sound a bit more promising now


Dave TTC
The Turning Cowboy

Turning Wood Into Art