chatter and rattles december 2013

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Project of Pomona and District Community House Inc.— Phone 5485 2427

Editorial What a year it has been for us at the shed and next year maybe the year that we know about the future of our Men’s Shed in Pomona. The Queen-sland Government has called for tenders to design and con-struct the new fire station in Pomona and that means a deci-sion has to be made on the old one once it is completed so we may have ourselves a shed in 2014.

Lets look back at what was achieved by our small band of happy volunteers.

Firstly there was the building of fifty Indian Myna Bird traps for the Sunshine Coast Council This was a mammoth task that took many weeks to complete and was lots of fun.

The next project was a pizza oven at the Lawson Shed in Pomona. This project took several months to complete as there was landscaping, tiling and tweaking the design to get

the best out of the wood fire. There were many laughs and cackles coming from the guys as we built the oven. We had a pizza lunch with our wives and partners to celebrate the finish-ing of the pizza oven last month. And as usual we decided to tweak the design a little more. (That is what a Men’s shed is all about, just getting it right).

In the back-ground we have been in negotiations with the State Government and Sunshine Coast Council to secure the fire station when it becomes vacant.

This will be the fourth edition of Shed Chatter and Rattles for 2013 and completes our year. We have had a great time com-piling the newsletter and hope it has been of benefit.

From all of us at Shed Chatter and Rattles and Men’s Shed Pomona we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year - 2014.

Men’s Shed Meetings: Held on the first Saturday of the month

Starting time 8.30 am. See you there!

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

Editorial 1

Baking Time 2

Members Projects 3

Men's Health 4

The Workshop 5

Photo Gallery 6

Project of :

Pomona and District Community House Inc. Phone 5485 2427

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News There is movement in the camp and we are watching to see what will hap-pen next. There has been no news from State Gov-ernment about our proposal for the old fire station.

The whole project has taken a major turn with the new fire station con-struction going in to the tendering stage with a design and build proposal.

This will mean our proposal will be dealt with in 2014 much earlier than first thought.


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Baking Time

This is one of those favourites that can stand the test of

time and are great when going camping.

Grey nomads are back

What a great group of men we have at the shed. As they returned from their holidays they all hopped in to build the pizza oven.

The oven was offi-cially handed back to the Pomona and District Community House committee in late November.

They will be using the oven in their various programs held at the House and I know the local children that use the adjacent skate bowl will enjoy pizzas from time to time.

We all enjoyed building the pizza oven and in particu-lar when we fired the oven and cooked our first pizzas.

It is activities like these that spell out what a men’s shed is all about. Many thanks to everyone for a successful project.

Anzac biscuits Degree of difficulty:

Low

You need:

1 cup plain (all-purpose) flour 1 cup desiccated coconut 2/3 cup brown sugar 1 cup rolled oats 125 g (4oz) butter 1 tablespoon golden syrup ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) 2 tablespoons boiling water

Method:

Preheat the oven to 160°C (315°F). Place flour, coconut, sugar and oats in a bowl. Mix well. Place butter and golden syrup in a saucepan over medium heat and melt. Place bicarbonate of soda in a small bowl and add wa-ter. Stir to combine.

Add bicarbonate mixture to saucepan and stir. Pour over oat mixture and stir all ingredients together. Roll tea-spoonfuls of biscuit mixture into balls and place on greased and lined baking tray, leaving room for spread-ing. Flatten each ball gently with a fork.

Bake biscuits for 15-20 minutes, or until biscuits are golden brown at the edges. Allow to cool slightly on trays before transferring to wire rack. Makes 20.

Thessaloniki - Galerius Arch - 4th Century AD

There she glows Fresh from

the pizza oven



Basic First Aid It's easier than you think to hone up on the basics, even if you've never 'done' first aid before.

The most popular course would be a 'Level 2' which covers life-threatening conditions, including how and when to perform CPR (resuscitation), how to control severe bleeding, and a large array of other illnesses and injuries.

Level 2 courses are suit-able for workplace first aid, and also dealing with both major and minor inci-dents around family and friends.

These courses usually take two days to complete – sometimes spread out over a few night ses-sions. There are also shorter courses for CPR only.

Completing a 2-day first aid course could be just the beginning. Some of us choose to become volun-teer first aiders for the community. It's an incredi-bly rewarding experience, and one that kept me sharply tuned for 12 years.

I met some lifelong friends, learnt some excel-lent life skills. including enormous confidence and leadership attributes.

Article from: The Shed on Line (This is an excellent site for information)

www.theshedonline.org. au

Members Projects Project 1 Last edition we had a look at some of our mem-bers projects and one in particular was just being completed in his shed. Since then we have been out to his bridge pro-ject and viewed the bridge parts being transported to site.

1 Tractor moving truss from shed to track

2 Truss at the beginning of the track waiting for the heavy lift team

3 The heavy lift team have arrived

4 Just about there everyone

5 Bolting in place

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5 Next edition we will visit and see if the bridge is finished

Project 2

Project 2 is a home made rolling machine made out of bits and pieces found in the shed.



Men’s Health

Sleeping Well

It’s been a long day, your muscles are aching, your eyes are struggling to stay open, you get into bed and then… you are wide awake. How often does this happen to you? While sleep is something we all need to rest, grow, remember and importantly, feel fresh in the morning, it does not always come easily. And with lack of sleep comes irritability, poor concentration and memory, headaches, fatigue, anxiety and changes in behaviour. Excessive tiredness has also been linked to many accidents, in the car, at work or in the home. So if sleep is not happening for you then it might be time to do something about it.

Sleep needs vary from person to person, but generally, adults need between six and eight hours of sleep to feel rested. Ageing does alter the sleep cycle, however it is not a cause of poor sleep. Instead, it might mean that over time the amount of sleep required and type of sleep experienced have changed. In addition, the normal awakenings in the night might become more frequent.

There are a range of different reasons why we might have trouble sleeping. For some people it might be related to an increase in stress, for others their excessive in-take of caffeine and nicotine might be causing the problem. And for some people, such as those who do shift work, their lifestyle might not be conducive to good sleep-ing patterns. And then there is snoring, sleep apnoea and insomnia. The list seems to be endless and we have not considered other health issues and their impact on sleep. For example, depression and anxiety, and some medications can affect sleep. What-ever the cause, there are things you can do to achieve a more rested sleep routine.

One of the most effective ways to achieve a restful sleep is to create a bedtime routine. Go to bed and get up at about the same time each day, do restful activities be-fore bed, create a warm and restful environment, and avoid caffeine or nicotine for several hours before going to bed. While napping is something many of us enjoy, this will affect your night sleep so it is better to stay awake and just go to bed a little ear-lier. It is also important that if you go to bed and are still awake after 30 minutes, get up and do something relaxing and try again later. If, however, it is a health problem affecting your sleep be sure to get the right treat-ment for that issue. Once your health is better managed you might find that your sleep patterns improve. The other complication can be medication. Some medications affect sleep so it is important to talk to your doctor about how you are sleeping so that you get the medication that minimises any disruption to sleep. And if your sleep is troubled be-cause of snoring, sleep apnoea or another sleep disorder, seek help from your doctor. There are many different ways to approach sleep problems and your doctor can help you to work out what works best for you. Many people don’t bother talking to their doctor about sleep, but sleep is important to your general health and well-being. Getting help when you are having trouble sleeping, waking too much or too early, or not feeling rested after you have slept is an important part of looking after yourself. : This article is from “Health and Life Style ~ Shed on Line www.theshedonline.org. au



Simple Rules Of Basic Woodworking

1. Basic woodworking can be as simple or as complex as we want it to be. For the be-ginner start small and gain the knowledge and skills as you work through your sim-ple projects, for these projects will pave the way to more challenging and reward-ing projects.

2 Gain the skill you need first and foremost and keep it simple to begin with.

3 Only by exercising our creative talents can we reach our full potential which will not only be appreciated and admired by the designer, but by all others who might observe our creative ability.

4 What is visually pleasing to one person is not necessarily pleasing to another,

5 Woodworking is a craft or hobby that will provide a new experience with every item you make. Your enjoyment and sense of accomplishment will increase in pro- portion to your ability and effort that you put forth.

6 Always practice good safety when working with tools and around the workshop or home. Keeping everything safe for yourself and others should be a number one priority.

This article was provided by:

CARLL'S WOOD PRODUCS www.carllswoodproducts. com

The Workshop

Tips for staying Safe (a) All keep in mind sudden interruptions especially if you have a home workshop. You never know when children or friends will come bursting in. You should always have safety arrangements in place even if this means something as simple as putting a sign on the outside of your door when you are using cutting materials or doing something where you cannot be interrupted. If you plan ahead you can avoid accidents.

(b) Concentration is essential in a workshop environment and if you are not feeling 100% you should leave the job for another day. Accidents are often caused because of lack of concentration.

(c) It goes without saying that alcohol and workshop activities do not mix. Workshop safety should always be paramount and if you are feeling under the weather or emotionally un- stable then you should avoid any workshop activities until you are in full control of your body and mind.



Photo Gallery - 2013

1975 Honda Goldwing ~ GL1000 Indian Myna Bird Project

Pizza Oven Project

Indian Myna Bird Project Lunch at the Lawsons


Project of Pomona and District Community House Inc.— Phone 5485 2427

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