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Mornington Men’s Shed
Tuesday’s Tales
07th July 2020
Meeting formats have changed! This was the layout at Wilson’s road, at the end of a
recent one
David Wirth was in the chair with an attendance of about 10 in person and about 10 via Zoom The Meeting Commenced at: 10h00 exactly Apologies: were received from: Ian Hamilton, Brodie Goozee. Bill Birks, Geoff Blake, Peter Huels, Steve Yearsley, Keith Lock who is on holiday in Mornington, Vic. ,Everyone else who is not attending the meeting in person or as a Zoomie, is given a free apology. Visitors: Peter Harvest has now qualified for membership pending his fee. Welcome Peter! Peter is our 100th Member Applicants: 2 No. in the last stages of qualification. David: Reminded everyone, that personal cleanliness was the best way to ensure that everyone stays safe. Washing of hands with soap, with an anti- bacterial wash or the wearing of clean disposable gloves is a real plus. David: emphasized that Grandchildren ought to be kept at a distance from Aging adults since the children can inadvertently interact with other youngsters / adults and could pass on the virus to those most at risk - their Grandparents. It’s the hardest thing to ask of us all…not to cuddle and kiss our grandchildren, but the alternative is unthinkable. Treasurer – Barry: was in a jovial mood, having squeezed 15 members into paying their next years’ dues. The Reserve bank has asked him to back off, since they are running out of space to store this much cash. He indicated that the cash on hand has leapt from the mid $6,000’s to a squidge under $9,000!. However, Barry says to ignore the Reserve bank and keep paying. Welfare: Howard Hedley has postponed his planned get together to celebrate the life of Helen who recently passed. He is heading out when he can, for some time alone. He will get in touch with David upon his return. Graham Crooks is not in the best of health at the moment but is holding his own. Keith Moss is holding his own. Frank – the Eucalyptus Supremo – whilst the market is closed, Frank is still interested in opening up for sales for a couple of hours a week at Wilson’s road on a day to be announced ( Covid allowing) Mitchell Street – Tony – The rosters are working fine but members are not phoning ahead for a time slot as planned. Tony says to leave it ‘as is’ for the present, since attendance is not that great. Mark – Only one small item associated with the seat belts remains on the completion of the Morrie Fred: Membership: as noted earlier, the Membership officially reached 100 and is shortly to reach 102 with the acceptance of two applicants (including John Coles) Fred: Caravanning: No action required yet as the date will be sometime in November and in the area of the Nicholson river
Greg – the garden: it is near winter and the garden is in repose. Greg did say that some of the
plants need pollinating and members could help, (I thought that’s what insects did.)
Greg, I suppose asking for a photo of a human male pollinating a plant is out of the question?
Fred: the MMS history: Fred reminded everyone who has knowledge and hopefully any
documentation and photographs of our early days to get in touch with him. Fred is compiling a
history of the club and early data is urgently needed.
Bob Hayter: The Monday pm session is attracting around 6 members and although there are
no formal programs at the moment, there is plenty of interest in photography, the CNC router
and other diverse matters.
Chris Haller: is working with Trevor on hand and finger components of the robotic hand. He is
working from home. Chris has agreed to bring into Wilson’s road one of the Dremels that he has
managed to repair.
Russell: appears to have finally coaxed his robotic scooter into action and, buoyed with his
success has embarked upon another Robotic gadget; this one mixes any one of 1000 cocktails
and having made them, drinks them. Nah! that’s for another project. This one is able to walk. It
may have been designed by a very, very elderly engineer, as it can only take little unsteady
dolly steps
When Russell was asked if the gadget could do anything useful, the silence was a deafening.
Steve Brown – Projects: Steve reported that last year 75 separate projects had been
completed. The numbering system for this year will be reset to start at No. Anyone with a new
project please complete the project for and forward to Steve.
Any other business:
· The new Community Hub Car parking spaces at Wilson’s road are 50% completed and
are available to MMS
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Mornington Rubbish Tip Dockets- If you have one or more that you will not use please hand
them to Tony .
General notes
SHED REIMBURSEMENT RULES
Existing expenses under $50... Maintenance expenses are approved automatically.
New expenses under $50... One executive member is required for approval.
Expenses between $50 and $250. Two executive members are required for approval.
Expenses above $250 - Requires majority Committee approval.
Approved Projects will automatically be reimbursed up to their approved amount.
REMINDERSAll membership application forms need to be handed to the Secretary for processing. AND FINALLY Whoever leaves the shed as the last person must check that all power is switched off, all doors are locked and all keys / fobs are returned to their correct storage location. DIRECT DEPOSIT PAYMENTS. The Mornington Men’s Shed Inc. Via The Bendigo Bank, Mornington BSB: 633-000 & Account: 149798795 Please include your full name on all electronic deposits And one to make you smile! Old man Murphy and old man Sean were contemplating life when Murphy asked, “If you had to get one or the other would you rather get Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s? ”Sure, I rather have Parkinson’s”, replied Sean “’Tis better to spill a couple of ounces of Jameson whiskey than to forget where you keep the bottle!” STOP PRESS: “Dan the man” – our Premier, has just announced that we, in Metro Melbourne, are going to be faced with another 6 week - Stage 3 quarantine, beginning at midnight 08.07.2020 The committee will be advising you of the impact, in the next day or so Prepared by: Bob Robinson 07.07.2020
Mornington Men’s Shed
Tuesday’s Tales
21st July 2020
Are you sitting comfortably?.........then I’ll begin:
David Wirth was in the chair.
The zoom meeting was well attended by around 20 members. A jolly time was had by all!
The Meeting actually commenced at 10:15am. It took 15 minutes to get everyone set up much
to the amusement of those few clever folks that got it right first time!
An apology was received from Keith Lock,
Our thoughts go out to all those who did not tune in for whatever reason, with the hope that
you are all well and coping during these difficult times.
Visitors: Peter Harvest .Welcome to our newest member!
Welfare: Our thoughts go out to Graham Crook and Vic Draper who are both battling on.
David thanked everyone for their attendance and indicated that we would have a similar
meeting each fortnight the next being 4th August,
If you would like to participate in the Zoom and are unsure of the process, don’t worry, because
Russell will be sending an email to us all, showing us the easy way to log on and including
some pointers about managing the simple audio and visual controls.
The zoom sessions will be managed by either Russell or Bob Hayter. They will mail out the
logon link to enable you to connect .Generally this email arrives a day or two before the actual
meeting takes place. I believe that there is plenty of room for more attendees and it’s good to be
able to meet in this manner for a chat…so….Don’t be shy.
David also gave a shout out to Kirk’s Hotel on the Esplanade for the quality and service of their
takeaways. A $5 delivery charge and a $5 bottle of wine with every two-person order. He wasalso keen on the food and service from Mornington Seafood on Main Street, opposite the shopping centre where Aldi are located. He raved about Kelly’s Eggs. They have a stall near Woolies on each Wednesday market day. Apparently their eggs are choice. They are $8.00/ doz and they will deliver in Mornington. Whilst we are on the business of shout outs, our Treasurer Barry has one for ‘Hello Fresh’ who package up ingredients for meals and deliver. Barry has them delivered for 3 days per week at a cost per person of around $10/day. He reckons it’s a great way to each wholesome fresh food David again, he was disappointed that we have not been entertained recently with any good jokes. Surely there must be plenty to tell. However, if they make fun of an Englishman, I will exercise my right to delete them. C’mon you guys let’s hear some. David, who is anxious to start planning a holiday post Covid, is asking all of the 63 members who have not yet paid their subs to do so. At the moment he will probably get no further than Dubbo with the kitty so far! David challenged the Zoom attendees with the question “What have you been doing during the Covid lockdowns?” … I have summarized the responses below: · Walking · Other exercising · Reading · Reading and sending emails · Using laptop for YouTube and other purposes · Renovations to house · Tidying up and de-cluttering the house · 3D Printing · Completing puzzles · Cooking · Making Bread · Making Orange Marmalade · Eating too much · Drinking too much · Getting told off by the wife · Doing housework · Doing studies by computer · Dog walking · Gardening and Garden waste removal · Downloading books · Making children’s toys · Bike riding · Painting (Art) · Painting ( house) · Family Tree research and construction. · Jigsaw puzzles
· Fred has no time for anything but ‘The History of the MMS’ which he is writing.
Incidentally, if you have any information and/or photos of early life at the shed or early
projects, let Fred know
What a clever lot we are, If you have something else that keeps you busy apart from Swearing,
Drinking and sex, let us know the details, particularly the last one!
John McKay talked about Covid-19 masks. If you need any advice on masks John is your man.
John indicated that Amazon have a deal running for face masks. Log on to Amazon for more
information.
Peter Pavey has access to some giveaway used laptops, so if you are in need, he would be
happy to load one up with a Linux operating system and its yours for a warm smile and a thank
you.
One of the more studious amongst us, Peter Pavey logs on to a website called UDEMY and
takes courses, which in some cases are very cheap. He says that they have a very wide range
to choose from.
Fred: Membership currently stands at 103 No. with another two applicants in the pipeline. Fred
thinks that we should cap the membership at 105 plus about 20 No. “Friends”. We will raise that
at the next Committee meeting
END
A JOKE ? (or two or three ?)
One night, Mrs McMillen answers the door to see her husband’s best friend, Paddy, standing
on the doorstep.
“Hello Paddy, where is my husband? He went with you to the beer factory.”
Paddy shakes his head. “Ah, Mrs McMillen, there was a terrible accident at the beer factory,
your husband fell into a vat of Guinness and drowned.”
Mrs McMillen starts crying. “Oh don’t tell me that, did he at least go quickly?”
Paddy shakes his head. “Not really – he got out three times to pee!”
The barman says to Paddy, “Your glass is empty, fancy another one?”
Looking puzzled, Paddy says, “Why would I be needing two empty feckin’ glasses?”
Billy stops Paddy in Dublin and asks for the quickest way to Cork.
Paddy says, “Are you on foot or in the car?”
Billy says, “In the car.”
Paddy says, “That’s the quickest way.”
Mornington Rubbish Tip Dockets- If you have one or more that you will not use please hand
them to Tony Sinclair.General notes SHED REIMBURSEMENT RULES Existing expenses under $50... Maintenance expenses are approved automatically. New expenses under $50... One executive member is required for approval. Expenses between $50 and $250. Two executive members are required for approval. Expenses above $250 - Requires majority Committee approval. Approved Projects will automatically be reimbursed up to their approved amount. REMINDERS All membership application forms need to be handed to the Secretary for processing. AND FINALLY Whoever leaves the shed as the last person must check that all power is switched off, all doors are locked and all keys / fobs are returned to their correct storage location. DIRECT DEPOSIT PAYMENTS. The Mornington Men’s Shed Inc. Via The Bendigo Bank, Mornington BSB: 633-000 & Account: 149798795 Please include your full name on all electronic deposits Prepared by: Bob Robinson 22.07.2020
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