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1. welcomed the visit of Tom Kerr from Ireland Tom is a member of Dundlk Shed in County Louth While visiting relatives locally Tom with his broad Irish accent has addressed members at the Shed and been a regular visitor to meetings entertaining those present with stories of Ireland and his local Shed She ms A Tom Kerr second from left with from left Tom Usher Malcolm Johnson and Don Bray in the Shed Photo Ken Martin Kenmore and Bellbowrie Programs Both campuses run regular meetings with a guest speaker Kenmore meets at 2 pm on Tuesday afternoon at the Brisbane City Council Library Meeting Room on the first second and third Tuesdays of the month The Bellbowrie members meet at the Anglican Church Hall in Bellbowrie on Wednesdays at 1 pm Additionally there is the Drop in Centre Computer Club Photography Group the 500 card players and the ever popular workshop sessions in woodworking woodturning and metal work Photography Group Recent months has seen the formation of a shed photography group Initial sessions have focused on what the group might do Among the various topics is the idea of purchasing a scanner with transparency and negative capabilities This would allow members to convert many of their older format images to digital files It is planned to offer to train other shed members in its use so all can benefit from the technology The group plans to meet on the third Friday afternoon of each month2. Bench Press Shed West Community Men s Shed Inc for Pullenvale Ward Number 20 September 2012 President s Report Graham Barnard It is most pleasing to report that our Shed is thriving and membership continues to grow Unfortunately we recently lost one of our popular members Merv Smolenski through illness Merv will be remembered for his quiet mannerism but valuable contribution to the Shed We also have a large number of our members recovering from illness or operations we wish them well and a speedy recovery Ken Irwin in particular is encouraged to speed up his rehabilitation as Don has a growing list of metal fabrication jobs waiting for him Concept planning for the establishment of a Shed facility at Brookfield has been finalised and the recommendation subsequently endorsed by membership was that we would not proceed with the facility at this time The proposal has not been terminated but put on hold pending future changes in the economic and infrastructure environment which might allow us to proceed The Bellbowrie proposal continues to be developed with support from the local Bellbowrie Moggill community a ro i za The late Merv Smolenski with his model rail carriages built to scale from original plans The project is nearing finalisation for subsequent presentation to the Committee and general membership The project will have a separate funding model developed to support that business case Vic
3. as requested by a member from Spring Hill Shed where they did not have the machinery or facilities to make the table The table now has pride of place in a city restaurant opened by to lift the table once completed the Spring Hill shed member in Turbot Street in the city It was pleasing to note how much interest was shown by various Shed members during the construction of this project Photographer Hans Binnekamp took many photos of the work under way We have also enjoyed a surge in toy orders for Christmas selling three excavators in ten minutes plus a variety of toy orders including 3 aeroplanes in all totalling about 1000 in value since 1 September We are becoming well known for our toys and numerous callers to the shed say they will be back soon to place orders Yes there is a lot of fun to be had at the Shed The table finally finished in place and in use Interested Visit the Shed at 98 Brookfield Road Kenmore Hills any morning Monday to Friday or enquire about the Tuesday afternoon meetings at Kenmore or Wednesday afternoon events at Bellbowrie More Information www shedwest com au Graham Barnard 3202 6522 or barnardge mysoul com au Alan Ernst 0408 769 576 or ernsts bigpond net au Shed West 2012 Contact Shed West Community Men s Shed Inc PO Box 391 Kenmore Q 4069 or the editor on 0408 769 576
4. d on Tuesday 13 November at the Kenmore Library All Committee positions are open for nominations See Roger Harding for further information re the AGM Workshop Administrator Malcolm Douglas Seated with Shed Manager Don Bray in the office Bellbowrie Campus News It is very pleasing to have maintained our membership numbers at thirty We have had only one formal resignation two unlikely to renew two yet to renew and two whose subscriptions have not been paid Our weekly meetings are well attended attracting more than 20 members and visitors most weeks including visiting Kenmore members whose support we greatly appreciate The displays at the Bellbowrie Community Day and Picnic in the Paddock have attracted new members plus visitors to our meetings and Doug Nissen reported whilst we didn t make any toy sales on these days the publicity has led to good sales at the Shed Recent articles in the Local Bulletin and Community Chronicle have also produced a number of calls from potential members For added fun David James weekly quiz sessions plus the occasional Sergeant at Arms segment have added some additional Buzz fun and entertainment to our meetings and make a small contribution to fund raising The proposal to develop a Shed in Bellbowrie is progressing As we get closer to having a business case including a fund raising plan to take before the Shed West committee to relocate the Moggill Country Club buildi
5. de To receive a copy email Terry at tez at shed west gmail com Member News Gary Cummings is in Tasmania About seven years ago Gary and wife Pam bought an old school house and have been doing it up for habitation on their periodic visits They sold their Kenmore house a little while ago and Gary has been in Tassie for the past couple of months He plans to retain his membership of the Shed as he enjoys the atmosphere and camaraderie that is present In fact he spoke very highly of the Shed and the members on a recent visit he left feeling rather nostalgic and says he will miss us He and Pam said they are likely to be back up here reasonably frequently Lloyd Brown is keen on horse racing and is planning to race another thoroughbred two year old filly this season The filly has been broken in and has already spent time in the stables of his Gold Coast trainer who is so impressed that he provided the feed supplements for her time at Lloyd s place All indications are that she will be ready for her first start in February or March and after a short let up be ready for a tilt at the riches of Brisbane s Winter Carnival She has qualified for the Magic Millions race series and will race in Lloyd s colours red white and blue what other combination would a former RAAF Officer have If you would like to know more talk with Lloyd Irish Visitor The Shed movement continues to expand both here and overseas and Shed West has
6. e President Graeme Curnow Irish Shed visitor Tom Kerr and President Graham Barnard Photo Ken Martin Our thanks to the members of the various workshop project teams for their efforts in toy making and renovating furniture and the like Their efforts under Doug Nissen have been outstanding and raised considerable funds to support our many ventures Many thanks also to Richard Francis for getting our membership database up to date and maintaining it to high level of completeness and correctness Unfortunately Richard is standing down from that role and we are seeking a competent member to take over the task Malcolm Douglas has taken over a new role that of Workshop Administrator Malcolm will be responsible for the day to day operation of the office functions for which we are very pleased We continue to be entertained and educated through the varied and interesting presentations that are held at the Kenmore Library The Library facility has proven to be a great place to hold our presentations in a comfortable environment Bellbowrie meetings on Wednesday afternoon are also very popular and it is encouraging to see some Kenmore members attend the interesting presentations held there Upcoming social events include a Melbourne Cup function for all members at the Brookfield Centre for Christian Spirituality on Tuesday 6 November and our Christmas Function to be held at the Brookfield Hall on Wednesday 12 December Our AGM is to be hel
7. e it over your screen to clean Do not press hard as this may leave permanent marks You can also purchase specific monitor cleaning liquids from computer shops These should never be sprayed directly onto the screen Instead spray the cloth and then wipe the screen Pictorial report of a BIG job Hans Binnekamp On 5 July 2012 a group of three people arrived at the Shed with three old doors and a number of old wooden posts They wanted to find out whether shed members could construct a table 4 2metres long x 0 9metres wide to seat up to 16 people with the legs cut from the posts and seven carefully selected sections of the doors as the table top The hollow doors had to be reinforced to create a solid surface xi gt a A a i 4 he door segments were then attached to the frame hd v They decided to take on the work and commenced by constructing a solid frame a i a This necessitated some rather tortuous exercises After careful measuring and making sure the plans were followed the doors were cut K EEAS E SiS an It took 4 p PEST Ya Fi 2 A het P AA a e EART a E 4 Foi ae PAP AS 1 eople This was one of our more challenging jobs to date and certainly the most satisfying when completed Shed West members from left Doug Nissen and Dan Elborn undertook most of the construction Doug Nissen says The big table job w
8. edit card fraud and scams To guard against scammers we have the Do not call register and now there is a suggestion for Do not knock register However many scammers are now targeting our computers and mobile phones See SCAMwatch SMS scams The Australian Communications and Media Authority ACMA have introduced a service where you simply forward the message to 0429 999 888 You should NOT change the subject line of the message or add any additional text Send exactly what you received The next article on How to clean your computer was identified by Malcolm Douglas at the YOURLifeChoices website www yourlifechoices com au This is well worth a look for a wealth of information on health wealth travel work for fun in your fifties sixties and beyond How to clean your computer By Drew Patchell webmaster of YOURLifeChoices website read more of Drew s articles here www yourlifechoices com au Are dust and grime slowing your computer Gunk in the air vents and crumbs in the keyboard could be doing damage Learn how to clean your computer safely in 5 easy steps Tools e A screwdriver e Acan of pressurised air available at Officeworks for under 5 e Cotton buds do not use a cotton ball e Isopropyl alcohol also known as rubbing alcohol e Soft lint free cloth and water e Safety glasses optional Step 1 Turn off the power Turn off the power to your computer remove any plugs or remove the battery if
9. han 5cm to the machine Remember that you are not trying to blast but rather encourage the dust out of your machine Take extra care around the delicate fans as these can break if spun too fast Step 3 The computer case Use a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol to get into the openings and crevices on the outside of your computer You can also wipe the whole case over with a soft lint free cloth dipped in isopropyl alcohol Step 4 The mouse and keyboard Turn your keyboard upside down do not look up at it while doing so and gently shake it to remove dirt and crumbs Then use your compressed air to blow in and around the keys to clear out the rest of the dust The keys can be cleaned with a cotton swab or lint free cloth dipped in isopropyl alcohol To clean your mouse rub the top and bottom over with a soft lint free cloth dipped in isopropyl alcohol You may need to scrape at the bottom to remove excess gunk If you have an optical mouse ensure that no dust is obscuring the little red light on the bottom If you have a mouse with a ball in the bottom turn the mouse upside down rotate the circle around the ball and open the ball case The mouse ball should be washed with water and left to dry completely and the interior can be swabbed over with a cotton bud dipped in isopropyl alcohol Ensure everything is dry before reconstructing your mouse Step 5 The screen Moisten a soft lint free cloth with plain water and wip
10. in the Drop In Centre The next meeting is planned for Friday 16 November Members of the mT group spent an afternoon discussing a selection of each other s work Other activities EENT wanj n ti a ore PEE m lt d A recent meeting was about Tai Chi with particular emphasis on maintaining and improving balance A recent EE was on A lamb direct to consumers using The South African Dorper breed of sheep by Adrian Tiller from Siwa Fresh based in south west Queensland More www siwafresh com au Men s Health Fewer prescriptions would save money and maybe improve quality of life A University of Western Australia study is looking at the effects of reducing or withdrawing unnecessary drugs given to older people More www wacha org au Are you OK Ask your family and friends Try to get them to open up and tell you if they are not coping and if you are concerned about yourself or others visit your doctor or phone Lifeline on 13 11 14 More www ruokday com au Stroke Know your risk as 1 in 6 people will suffer a stroke in their lifetime There are six steps people can take to reduce the risk and the danger of stroke 1 Know your personal risk factors high blood pressure diabetes and high blood cholesterol 2 Be physically active and exercise regularly 3 Avoid obesity by keeping to a healthy diet 4 Limit alcohol consumption 5 Avoid cigarette smoke If you smoke seek help to stop now 6 Lear
11. n to recognise the warning signs of stroke and act FAST Face Arms Speech Time More http strokefoundation com au A DVD presentation can form part of some meetings This one was on Bundy the sugar train The DVD is available from the Kenmore Brisbane City Council Library Web wanderings There is a wide range of topics covered in the ABS Australian Bureau of Statistics publications Recent articles focus on a number of different adult health risk factors www abs gov au ausstats abs nsf mf 4102 0 Interested in volunteering The 2011 annual National Survey of Volunteering Issues has reaffirmed volunteers contributions to society The survey found that more volunteers are getting involved but more are needed More The Australian Law Reform Commission ALRC is reviewing age barriers to work and volunteering in Commonwealth Laws More http www alrc gov au inquiries age barriers work There is lots of interesting information on the Sensis website This includes data showing a huge jump in older Aussies going online and information on the format of future phone books after feedback on the current editions More www sensis com au Outstanding craftsmanship even if you are not into tools You ll find this tool chest amazing See www wimp com toolchest According to the ABS Australians loose 1 4 billion a year to fraud The latest figure at www abs gov au Show a slight fall in identity theft but a rise in cr
12. ng to the Anglican Church site in Bellbowrie there is renewed enthusiasm within the Bellbowrie group The majority of members are volunteering to help with our toy building effort to raise some funds and more Bellbowrie members are now visiting the Kenmore Shed The work put in by John Edwards in building the business model should be acknowledged John with some assistance from steering committee members has managed to pull together a group of people including a town planning consultant removalist structural ee ar ee a R Above the Bellbowrie working bee team assembles while below the grass is cut and the edges trimmed Photos Terry Anderson engineer plumbing contractor and arborist to provide pro bono advice to us up to this point Finally the working bee team gets to relax and enjoy the results of their labours and celebrate their achievements We have also had excellent support in our endeavours from many members from the Kenmore Shed There is however still much work to be done in getting the project accepted Agreements and approvals are not yet in place and they may take up to six months from lodgment to be approved and the all important funding is still to be obtained The weekly email communique has received much favourable comment regarding the way it is presented Terry Anderson with his considerable computer skills takes the credit for putting the news together from the information other members provi
13. you are using a laptop Ensure that all power sources are removed 30 minutes before you start to clean All components should be removed from the computer and any external power sources before cleaning Step 2 Inside the computer Before opening your computer check your warranty Some computers especially Macs state that opening the case will void your warranty If this is the case and you feel your computer needs cleaning then you can take it into the store to have it done professionally If there is nothing in your warranty about opening the case then read on To open a desktop opening the tower on a computer depends on the age of your machine Older computers will have four screws holding the side of the case on Newer models may have a push button on the back of the machine Read your user manual to find out how to open it up To open a laptop turn the laptop upside down on a towel On most laptops the vents on the underside will be grouped together on a removable panel Undo the screws taking note of what goes where and remove the panel Once you have your computer open remember to touch as little as possible particularly with your hands Pick bits of fluff out with tweezers or a cotton swab and then use compressed air around all of the components and the bottom of the case Try to angle the air so that any dust is blown back out of an opening rather than further into the crevices Never get the air nozzle closer t
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