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Mens Shed/s whos involved
« on: November 07, 2014, 08:12:30 PM »
Nagambie Mens Shed  has been incorporated as its own entity with 18 members over the last 12 Months . lts exciting to be a part of such a movement that's growing & becoming a part of mens life  .
Who else is part of Mens Shed  ???                        :cup:                         :cheers:
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Re: Mens Shed/s whos involved
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2014, 08:17:27 PM »
Not trying to be rude (on purpose  :D ) but isn't there an age requirement for the men's shed?
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Re: Mens Shed/s whos involved
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2014, 08:21:27 PM »
I emailed highton men's she'd 12 months ago and nobody ever got back to me.
Been through some pretty tough times as a male involved in a step family.
Based on my experience they are either a closed shop or worthless .
Not what I was expecting looking at the parant site.
Don't get my vote if thier government funded based on that
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Re: Mens Shed/s whos involved
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2014, 09:02:26 PM »
I am not involved in a mens shed since I am not a man however the local one here is fantastic they make lots of nice wooden things like furniture and wooden plates for display and other things and the men who are involved just have such great things to say about their time there and how good it is.
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Re: Mens Shed/s whos involved
« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2014, 09:07:08 PM »

Quote from: Nay-DMAX on November 07, 2014, 09:02:26 PM
I am not involved in a mens shed since I am not a man however the local one here is fantastic they make lots of nice wooden things like furniture and wooden plates for display and other things and the men who are involved just have such great things to say about their time there and how good it is.
agree they do a great job in the main. Thinking I might get involved in the one here in a few years when work slows down a bit.
Reckon I've got a new product they could make.

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Re: Mens Shed/s whos involved
« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2014, 11:22:44 PM »
Might be a worthwhile venture Scarps.
Till someone gets a hold of a set, ships them to china and retro engineer them,Import thousands and claim Australian made from local timber then might even try selling the re- assembled rebadged originals on Fleabay ... ;D
But who would ever do that ....
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Re: Mens Shed/s whos involved
« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2014, 05:21:55 AM »
Quote from: lino6 on November 07, 2014, 08:17:27 PM
Not trying to be rude (on purpose  :D ) but isn't there an age requirement for the men's shed?

Age Requirement , Mostly a heart beat & at least warm & your in .   :cup:
lt a really great way to connect with the community & other blokes as we tend to isolate ourselves as we get older . Making new connections can really help to live a happier  life .




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Re: Mens Shed/s whos involved
« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2014, 05:28:18 AM »
Quote from: dales133 on November 07, 2014, 08:21:27 PM
I emailed highton men's she'd 12 months ago and nobody ever got back to me.
Been through some pretty tough times as a male involved in a step family.
Based on my experience they are either a closed shop or worthless .
Not what I was expecting looking at the parant site.
Don't get my vote if thier government funded based on that
dales133 Might be worth another go as the Email dept might have been at Bowles , or golf , that day . lf at 1st you don't succeed ,,,,,,,chuck it & blame the Govt . Rock down & have a chat to them  that might be more the go . This Email crap will never catch on you know  :cheers:
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Re: Mens Shed/s whos involved
« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2014, 05:32:11 AM »
Lol spew a.
I'm not ancient yet btw but I thought I could do something productive and talk about war and Shit ????
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Re: Mens Shed/s whos involved
« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2014, 05:35:54 AM »
Do you have a heart beat & can stand upright ,,,,,,,,,,,,, Go have a chat .
 lm the youngest in our group & lm only middle aged ,,,, the next 1/2 of middle aged should be interesting  :cheers:
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Re: Mens Shed/s whos involved
« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2014, 05:36:06 AM »
Every town in Aust used to have a men's shed. It was called "the sunday barrel" and the do gooders got rid of them

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Re: Mens Shed/s whos involved
« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2014, 05:59:32 AM »
They're a great idea. :cup:

I have my own...... ;D

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Re: Mens Shed/s whos involved
« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2014, 06:00:14 AM »
Maybe the has been a change of venue ,,, but the game goes on  :cheers:
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Re: Mens Shed/s whos involved
« Reply #13 on: November 08, 2014, 10:36:57 AM »
So, what exactly is a "mens shed".... ???
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Re: Mens Shed/s whos involved
« Reply #14 on: November 08, 2014, 10:46:56 AM »
My father is involed with one.
He joined up to get a mate involved in something after he lost his wife.
He was very hesitant to start with but spends up to 3 days a week over there now.
Mum loves it cause it keeps him out of her hair a bit since he has retired.
He does say there are a lot of old women there though. Not sure what he means by this as it's a mens shed... :angel:
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Re: Mens Shed/s whos involved
« Reply #15 on: November 08, 2014, 10:54:20 AM »
Quote from: Bird on November 08, 2014, 10:36:57 AM
So, what exactly is a "mens shed".... ???

Really just a place for blokes to go and mingle with other blokes.
At dads shed they have metal work gear, wood working gear, computers and stuff that you can learn to use or just use.
They also go out and help in the community.
Being an ex builder, he has gone out with a few other blokes fixing fences and stuff for people that can't afford or just can't do things themselves for whatever reason.
There was also a heap that went to Bundaberg a while back to help restore stuff after the floods up there.
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Re: Mens Shed/s whos involved
« Reply #16 on: November 08, 2014, 10:56:51 AM »
Quote from: Bird on November 08, 2014, 10:36:57 AM
So, what exactly is a "mens shed".... ???

The way I understand it is it's a constructive social blokey support group without booze that also creates/builds/teaches others. Not enough is being done in this country to support men's mental health or awareness!!
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Re: Mens Shed/s whos involved
« Reply #17 on: November 08, 2014, 03:38:48 PM »
I have spent the last 4 1/2 years getting St Andrews men shed going
We now have a brand new shed and lots of gear to go in it
We have all so started a youth mentoring program with the local schools and theater group  making props and getting the kids involved
Our youngest member is 17 and the oldest 75 and have about 35 members
Some like to make things some just like the company have a cuppa and read the paper
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Re: Mens Shed/s whos involved
« Reply #18 on: November 08, 2014, 06:38:36 PM »
....and that's^ what it's all about....
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Re: Mens Shed/s whos involved
« Reply #19 on: November 08, 2014, 06:41:53 PM »
Sounds like paradise....until the left wing lesions make it compulsory to have women join.
Maybe we should join th CWA. ..o
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« Reply #20 on: November 08, 2014, 07:07:36 PM »
Quote from: dales133 on November 08, 2014, 06:41:53 PM
Sounds like paradise....until the left wing lesions make it compulsory to have women join.
Maybe we should join th CWA. ..o

Mens sheds have been going for a long time without forcing them to have female members I just hear such fantastic things from the local members of our mens shed and how great they think it is I think they are fabulous
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Re: Mens Shed/s whos involved
« Reply #21 on: November 09, 2014, 11:01:42 PM »
Bowen mens shed has been going for about 31/2 years. Has regular mens health presentations, last one was on Dementia and the previous on Bowel cancer. Youngest member is 26 and the oldest 90. Meet 3 times a week, Tues Morning, Thurs arvo and Saturday morning. baz
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« Reply #22 on: November 10, 2014, 06:56:31 AM »
When the boys get together the chat can go anywhere . We had a chat last week about how heavy some of the members are ,, 145KG was the biggest . He has trimmed down though , so he said . We all felt comfortable enough to talk about it  :cup:
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« Reply #23 on: June 30, 2017, 11:46:30 AM »
Worth a bounce...
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« Reply #24 on: July 01, 2017, 07:45:05 AM »
Nagambie Lakes Mens Shed  has just moved into our New Shed  , on our own block . We are assembling our new wood working toys & arranging them in the shed to be as productive as possible . lts great fun watching people learn new skills  . We have been doing handy man jobs around town for other local groups . The Crochet club , Bowles  & Tennis club  All Good     :cup:     :cheers:
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