Melbourne based get togethers

**doug3030** · 26th August 2016, 01:23 AM

We all have our personal priorities. going to the GTG has to take its own place within those priorities as many of the respondents are rightly saying. Mention has been made of competition from regional woodworking clubs, also a valid point.

Personally. I like what these GTG's are about as it is not just turners or boxmakers or furniture makers talking about their own cloistered interests. It has been about EVERY ASPECT that someone wants to bring up. I have only been able to attend a few of these GTG's myself due to various competing priorities but I have returned home richer in some way from every one I have attended.

As usual, if I can make it on Monday I will be there. If I do not make it, thats because a competing priority won and I will not be disappointed if you start without me.

I would like to put it out there that maybe it is the format of the meeting in an RSL and on a weeknight might not br the best alternative for a lot of people who may well be interested in GTG's. Having said that, no matter what format is suggested some will like it and some will not.

But if the current format was suitable for enough people then we probably would not be having this conversation.

What would people think about a couple of shed visits to different members places on a weekend, either with or without a bbq option? Along with visits to professional woodworking shops on other months? Visits to woodworking retail outlets with demos and a pre-negotiated discount, provided we bring enough members?

What bout a combination of the above, made into monthly events? A bit of variety? Chuck in a dinner or two just for social purposes if you want.

Any other ideas?

Cheers

Doug

**Gabriel** · 26th August 2016, 09:28 AM

Ripper idea on having a bbq at meets houses Doug (once the warmer nights/lighter evenings kick in). That would mean that the gtg would move around the state a little so hopefully others could attend where distance may have been an issue. It also would help (as you mentioned) expose people to different types of woodworking. Not to mention possible give people ideas in their own shed setups and space saving ideas!

**Needles** · 26th August 2016, 10:43 AM

Have responded before but will again - don't want to be an anonymous 'view'! I am subscribed to this thread, and follow with interest. I will not be making it as long as it a Monday, and am not mad about getting to Box Hill either. I remain interested though, if only in theory at present.

**shedbound** · 26th August 2016, 11:09 AM

I am also interested but not thrilled about Box Hill, maybe find out where the interested people are located? Although I think people would be spread far and wide, the idea of moving it around is a good one.

**doug3030** · 26th August 2016, 12:22 PM

Since there have been some positive responses about my suggestion of shed visits/BBQ/different locations, and not being the kind of person who suggests things he is not prepared to do himself. I put it up for discussion that I am prepared to host a shed visit/BBQ at my shed sometime in October.

The weather should be nice and warm and daylight saving will have kicked in. I have a large undercover area complete with BBQ so a little rain would not even put a damper on it. My shed is at Hoppers Crossing.

Leaving the precise date open for now, we could have a BBQ for Saturday evening or for Sunday lunch depending on when is suitable for the majority of prospective attendees.

Who would be interested?

Cheers

Doug

**Gabriel** · 26th August 2016, 12:54 PM

Hand up for this one Doug!! Great start to host one western suburbs based so folks your side wouldn't have to cross the bridge to attend (i.e. box hill)

I too would be happy to host a meeting also. My shed would only fit 2 or 3 people at any one time but plenty of room on the deck for tall tales. Happy to do any month as long as I have some notice to word up the wife (and child). Langwarrin is my location so a touch closer than box hill for all the peninsula and S.E. forumites.

It would give me a great excuse to clean up a little too

Thanks for taking the bull by the horns Doug.

**doug3030** · 26th August 2016, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by Gabriel

Hand up for this one Doug!! Great start to host one western suburbs based so folks your side wouldn't have to cross the bridge to attend (i.e. box hill)

I don't go over the bridge to get to Box Hill from my place, much better down through Flemington and Parkville.

Originally Posted by Gabriel

I too would be happy to host a meeting also. My shed would only fit 2 or 3 people at any one time but plenty of room on the deck for tall tales. Happy to do any month as long as I have some notice to word up the wife (and child). Langwarrin is my location so a touch closer than box hill for all the peninsula and S.E. forumites.

That would be a good start to diversifying the location. I would travel to Langwarrin for a shed tour and some tall tales.

Originally Posted by Gabriel

It would give me a great excuse to clean up a little too

I am in the middle of a reorganization and cleanup right now and this will be an incentive to maintain the momentum. I want to get more done on the workbench project too.

Originally Posted by Gabriel

Thanks for taking the bull by the horns Doug.

no problems

Cheers

Doug

**Bohdan** · 26th August 2016, 01:09 PM

I would be in that Doug

**Simplicity** · 26th August 2016, 02:25 PM

I'm happy to travel to other sheds great idea Doug and others.(either side of the bridge)

I would put my hand up
But I have to work on the credit system that apparently I'm involved in since hosting the saw sharping class.
I think at present I'm three diamond rings way lol

Cheers Matt

**DaveTTC** · 26th August 2016, 03:02 PM

Originally Posted by Simplicity

O you want us to make it all about YOU
LOL

Oh shucks 😄

If you insist

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

**shedbound** · 26th August 2016, 03:18 PM

I too could host for those a little more east of Melb i'm in Yinnar about 2hrs from Melb. Langwarrin may be possible for me, I've got a few lathes small chainsaw mill, like draw shave work any sort of woodwork really. Saw making and old hand tools. Could host half a dozen or so If that's of interest to any one

**DaveTTC** · 26th August 2016, 03:19 PM

Im happy to host

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

**Needles** · 26th August 2016, 04:57 PM

Weekend BBQ sounds like a great plan. Often don't finish til 2 or so on Sat, but the rest of the day and Sun are my only real possibilities... Tentative In.

**Needles** · 26th August 2016, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by Needles

Weekend BBQ sounds like a great plan. Often don't finish til 2 or so on Sat, but the rest of the day and Sun are my only real possibilities... Tentative In.

Plus happy to host, permission from Home Minister pending...
Oh, and the shed itself is as yet theoretical, but should be making a start on it when the weather gets warmer and chippie BIL is available... So might be hosting next year??

**Sturdee** · 29th August 2016, 12:25 PM

Just a reminder that the get together is tonight, starting about 7.00 pm at the BoxHill RSL, Nelson street, Box Hill.

Hope to see many there.

Peter.

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