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NEWSLETTER 3
26/May/2020
Graeme Blackburn
On those horrid, cold & wet days, I’ve been busy making (what I hope) are some saleable items for the Shed when, and if, we return. I’ve made a number of each, & being the treasurer, let’s hope they sell.
Also, there’s a picture which I found rather amusing. Saying that, I don’t think the death of that poor animal is amusing.
My good lady sent me to buy an avocado yesterday. What does this stupid bloke do? Comes back with a zucchini!!!
My cymbidium orchids are spiking well (flower shoots) & some pots have 4 or 5 spikes which I’m reeeal pleased about because I used a different method of fertilising from what is normally recommended.
My 6.5hp chipper appears to have given up. I started it & the smoke was unbelievable. I thought it would blow the petrol tank, so I quickly turned it off. Maybe one of our smart motor engineers can advise me what to do, or do you think it’s gone to God. Fortunately, my lovely neighbour has “given” me her 6hp chipper which is great. I sharpened the blades & it chips beautifully.
Going to the Doc today to get my flu injection & a referral to an eye specialist. Looks like a small op for a cataract removal. Fortunately, it’s not causing any sight problems as yet.
 
Orchids in greenhouse & close up of flower spikes emerging. 2nd year after re-potting.
 
Fibrous tree roots from small garden in background. This was dug over 6 months prior.
Editor’s Note: Yes, it is!
 
 
Peter Bos
Your all thinking what can I offer this time, surprising though when you get started things just seem to come into mind.
Like the time early in my hospital stay the trouble Carole had to go to visit me —-see picture attached. That’s not how you would have expected to see your wife for the first time.
As it stands at the moment have been home from hospital for five days trying to build up my strength and find my appetite again that in its self has been challenging, having lost eight kilo since going to hospital.
On a brighter side very much enjoying the nice weather going for small walks and meeting some of the residents in our village.
Let you know how thing are progressing in the next newsletter, thank you to those of you that have made contact recently and wishing all you guys the best during these challenging times.
Well some weeks have passed and things are finally getting back to normal, or what’s considered as the “the new normal”.
Must say, it’s taken some time having lost 10kilo while in hospital, so the food at home has kicked in and the body is responding.
Netflix, playing cards, add to that some reading and so you fill in your day between a visit or three to the fridge - when will it ever end!!
Being able to have contact with the family, with the new restrictions, has also helped as no doubt you have all now had that experience.
Looking forward to seeing you all at the shed sooner rather than later, let’s hope it’s not too far away.
Trust your all well, till the next newsletter
John Wilson
POEMS © 2020
| Lockdown |
The Weather |
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These times are challenging
For all, young and old,
The days are now changing,
For us to be so bold.
Looking after others,
The weak and the strong,
Is what we should share,
So that we can all belong.
For us to be in lockdown,
Is not so bad, I must confess,
A chance to reassess things,
To rid yourself of stress,
Instead of feeling isolated,
Rekindle bonds that slip,
Enjoy the time together,
And build your relationship.
The world has now changed,
To one we have not known,
Maybe for the better,
If wiser heads are shown,
The way to our salvation,
Is to think of others worse,
And care for the sick and weak
As a priority, not a curse.
Be grateful for what you have,
Where we live, and enjoy,
Our Aussie way of life,
Others try to destroy,
Instead of negativity,
A total waste no gain,
Just be positive, look forward,
To the good times again.
John Wilson © 1.5.2020
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We talk about the weather,
A daily topic spoken,
Nothing gets done about it,
We all think it’s broken,
Complaining that it’s too wet and cold,
We are never really pleased,
Hoping for our Summer,
Not rain and sleet uneased.
Instead of just accepting,
That our lives don’t change,
When the weather gets worse,
It covers the whole range,
Of experiences varied,
That we do not understand,
Constant good weather,
Would be so very bland.
Enjoy the different seasons,
Like meeting different friends,
It’s just a variation,
That simply just blends,
Making life more interesting,
Neither boring, nor plain,
Do not be so negative,
Just look forward to the rain.
John Wilson © 5.5.2020
| A Dog’s Life |
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You talk about the lockdown,
I don’t see what’s the grouse,
My life is one big lockdown,
Stuck here in the house.
I get out at your whim,
I’m really not abstaining,
You feed me well and love me,
Please, I’m not complaining.
We go for walks and runs,
Each day that it’s not raining,
I meet new friends lots of times,
No, I am not complaining.
There’s Monty, a Great Dane,
He’s so big and bulky,
A lovely friend to find,
Please, don’t think I’m being sulky.
Before the virus came here,
You’d leave me on my own,
I’d wait on your bed,
Wishing I was not alone.
You feed me well and love me,
And hug me all the time,
When I really think about it,
My life is so sublime.
“Sascha”
John Wilson © 2.5.2020
Editor’s Note: John’s a Poet and I didn’t know it.
(hang on, that rhymed – I could also be a great Poet - or not)
Mark Gearon
Hi guys, been making a few things to sell when we are back, was getting the hot cross buns out of the toaster and burnt my fingers, so to the workshop to make tongs - started small and got bigger.
After I got over that, a friend turns up with a load of horseshoes. So, we are on another mission of cleaning and welding - (sometimes I should take myself aside and have a good talk to myself), anyway have been making these critters. See the Photos. Cheers, Mark.
Editor’s Note: “Tong” is the Chinese word for “idiot, don’t burn your fingers”
 
Editor’s Note: That is a lot of Horse Sh-- How much is that doggy in the ………
Editor’s Note: Ok, so, let’s talk about the “elephant in the room”
Editor’s Note: There’s a lot of luck in them thar horse shoes
Editor’s Note: There were two fairies walking along the road and one said to the other…………
Editor’s Note: Looks like a Celtic puzzle
Ken Hill
All the Hills’ are ok. I am busy keeping up with the Autumn leaves, of which we have a lot - mulching them with the mower and onto the garden - have been given petrol driven whipper snipper to be fixed when we go back whenever that may be - that's all my news!! Ken.
Glenn Note: The Hill's are alive.....With the sound of whipper snipper.........
Glenn W
Sorry for the delay in posting this as it was far to nice a day for sitting on ones arse in front of a computer.
So the Leprechaun and I just went for a walk down the tracks at Emerald Lake from the packing shed.
Dreaming of somewhere else..
All packed and ready to go as soon as the lockdown is over..
Won't be long now!!
 
Bazza W
Wishing everyone the best and see you all in the shed soon.
NEWSLETTER END
BE SAFE
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