Really Big Toys

Lots of us have rusty old metal out back . Few of us have huge milling machines , dozers and bits that combined , can make just about anything .
But none of can wire up these monster 3 phase motors from single phase power lines .

And only a few of us have so many wonderful precision handles to play with. Robot with controller in the background . Here we find out about how to make a 3phase motor work on single phase, and Jimmy finds out how to switch on the pinball machine on,,,, without paying .

Just about ready to fly

Yes its all there!
But this less than 500kg plane with a few kgs of wings needs 300 metres of clear space - not so common in Barongarook Forest . We'll go out and celebrate one morning in a few months, when its all together.

Winter Program ----

Blokes Breakfasts

. June 21st Fixing really Big Machines; Milling machines to fix some really big old rusty metal: Dozers Trucks that are on site. McKenzies (a 30 min drive from Colac). Meet at the CLC at 7:30am to share transport.

· July 19th Fixing Old Furniture By the fire in the warm workshop at 37 Hesse St. Bring your worst chair to fix. Demo of French Polishing.

· August 16th Woodcutting with Australia’s best Axe-maker. Sharpen your tools to perfection.



Coming up in Spring/Summer

Making new panels for very old cars/Restoring steam engines/Model Boats/Volkswagen Heaven



Shed Meetings are held regularly on the 3rd Saturday of the month (and irregularly on the 1st) at various sheds around Colac.



We meet between 8-10:30 am with meal supplied at cost. Need to know numbers/details? Contact John Modra 5231 5497.

Maybe we could come to your place?

Maybe our visit would make you tidy up your shed?

The Bucket List - Sunday 30th 2:30pm

Stirring story of 2 older men ( incl Jack Nicolson) looking to complete their favourite list of "to do" things before they "kick the bucket" .
Very highly rated, including by some very discerning women . So do join us . Sunday March 30th 2.30 $15 Fundraiser for Colac Chaplaincy : Includes Coffee , cake and biscuits.( not sure how much cake --so be early )

Regular Format

While Blokes Breakfasts are the main feature of this Colac and District Men's group, we also have some other non men only things like theatre nights( where women can come) . the idea is to provide some stimulation for boys of all ages ( bring your sons along) and still have time to do the other things you want to do on saturdays .( Start 8am Finish 10am) While the Creative Living Centre organises the program , you don't have to be a member of CLC or some church . If you would like to keep in touch with the program and get involved , give Chris a ring 52321717 or email djay@eftel.com.au with your email details so we can at least letyou know what's on.
The idea is for one person to provide the venue (THE SHED 9-11) , another to provide the breakfast (8-9 am ) and another to provides the motivation .Nominate a shed - maybe your own ?
The idea with the motivational element is that most of us Blokes seem to need help to get "around to it" .( hence the name of our award ( Around TUIT or A round 2it) Some of you, for example , ( too many infact ) need motivation to getting around to asking some woman (That does not mean just "some woman" either - it means, with the emphasis onthe SOME,,say it with me, she's SOME woman ) into your lives . see the ad for an adventure later in the year ( coming)

Coming events

Plenty of exciting things on the go . Generally something on 3RD SAT MORNING FOR BREAKFAST
You should see Alan's truck and train shed and hear them talking about making completely new panels for old cars in JULY with a English wheel.
Another Alan in MAY has some huge lathes and milling machines for your next dozer job or some piddling little axle you can't turn on your 8 footer.

So The program for the next few months is out . Ask for the piece of paper . No doubt there will be some changes .
For example : Our local volksvagen expert, who was to host us at his shed this month - he owns one of these TRUMP CARD Telstra vans ( but mine is nicer looking !) , is unable to let us explore his collection, and catch some of his yabbies , as he has been unexpectedly called away for contract work in SA after Easter. but he promises to do April - if he can, possibly .
So we are having blokes breakfast at the 37 Hesse st Shed instead

SO, if you have a email address it will enable me to let you know what's happening, and any changes fairly quickly - I appreciate that many of those interested in this group do not use the net, so snail mail is an option . Please check what is on, is actually on , We will add the cost of old technologies like snail mail to your breakfast cost next time . Just joking .

See you there

Man talk

They say men never talk - its true . With the specific aim of making them talk , what do think happened - 2 of us went to sleep and one did more excited talking that the 2 actors on the stage . Next time we we will provide our own conversation and music? . Theatre night February