I wonder what this blog title will lead to after the first item which sparked the title!
Rob at Whitby Shed wrote this brief note over the weekend.
Back at the Shed today to assist Aiden and Co making shields.
These are for the YHA Children’s Viking Project, with swords to follow.
They have more projects in mind…sounds interesting.
The today was Friday last and YHA means Youth Hostel Association adjacent to Whitby Abbey where Aidan works on this, that and the other on equally flexible shifts!
The photos reveal a couple of the YHA staff implicating Rob in the production of defence equipment (without a licence we believe). Moreover he reports plans for armaments to be manufactured.
In modern talk, how cool is this! Apparently they had cardboard shields which did not survive onslaughts too well so something more robust was needed which was thin ply.
It’s great to find the ways in which resources (including tools in our case) can be shared with other organisations. A great bit of creative work and thinking thanks to Aidan and thanks to Rob for joining in too. How about building a Viking longship on the lines of the dragons Krampus makes at the Doing Place. Interlocking ply sheets carried by kids for a hull (using harnesses to wear) with a tall pole for a mast.
Oh, sorry the sun is getting at Graham somewhat . . . .
Wednesday Whitby battled with snow
On a freezing snowy Wednesday some intrepid Shedders, Tony, Bryn, Elaine and Betty made their way to Eskmouth Hall.
Well done I say!
Tony continued work on his screws trolley (it’s nearly finished now!).
Others tried calligraphy and were lucky that the ink didn’t freeze. A small Krampus group also gathered.
A couple of trainee forgers possibly
A study of concentration, Elaine & Betty
Tony at work. Rob behind the camera!
Ro hotter climes, Graham decided top wear his Norton Men’s Shed cap in Cairns at the Aquarium there, which featured the Barrier Reef in miniature and more. Combat could have begun with a croc.
Absolutely stunning tanks wish fish and reptiles. He had a conversation with one of the staff who remarked how intelligent some of the fish and reptiles are. In captivity they need a lot of stimulation built in for their (mental health) wellbeing. It is not just about feeding fish etc. but how it is done to ensure they have to do a bit of work to catch it. Otherwise they can become (believe it or not) lazy and then bored. Particularly the reptiles.
How like Shedders, Graham thought!
Anyway, Jason gave a greeting to the Men’s Shed and a bit of education too!
Meanwhile in Whitby District it’s freezing
Rob reports on Wednesday, post Krampus Run and a great event that also supported Whitby DAG.
“Only a few of us there today and it’s still freezing.
Ray was back plus Tony, Elaine, Betty, Aiden and Bryn.
Tony’s trolley is now finished!
Bryn and Aiden did their music, Elaine and Betty did calligraphy and labelled boxes. I sorted some maintenance. So all busy but missed Marie and Katie!
The last picture is Steve Angus dressed his Krampus outfit. We met him on Saturday at the Chapel on the Hill event.
Brilliant labelling by Betty & Elaine.
I’m sure it could be adapted to sell crumpets
Steve Angus looking extra scary for Krampus
