Yarra Walk

While in the Warburdon, Victoria, area we took a walk by the Yarra River as recommended by a good friend living in the town. It was an absolutely beautiful walk, very inspiring, causing Peter to pull out his camera and snap away happily. We did the "short" walk from Brisbane Bridge to the walk bridge and then back on the other bank. Easy. The place had a Tolkin feel. We thought we could be in the Shire of Woodend with a hobit house just round any corner. We share most of the snaps. Enjoy.

Harley Visit

It was great seeing Harley on his trip to the "really big smoke". We all met up in Southbank by the Yarra and found a restaurant there called Asado which provided an Argentian quisine. We had some good fortune ordering just the right amount from the menu - meat cooked to perfection with very tasty sides. The red, Yaquen Malbec, was a sensational drop. We even fitted in a Facetime call with Phil and Shel. Nice memories.

The Yarra looking towards the Swanston Street Bridge

Patrol Boat Kits

A number of students had requested "army boats" and Peter finally relented and produced such a kit for the club. He does not like to promote any warmongering stuff. The kids always like hammering so one nail to hold the revolving gun turret was included in the design. There was a fair bit of flexibility, including flag choices (below), all of which are 'speculation' designs on what a future Australian flag might look like. Peter designed on of them and found the rest on the internet.

Menergy 2018

Imagin 190 men at a four day Men's gathering comprising of edgy workshops and small groups that bring men into an emotionally safe place where they may be able to experience deeper feelings and transform in positive ways. This Men's Wellbeing event in Victoria is called 'Menergy' and is an annual highlight for Peter to both be immersed in and be of service to men of all ages. Enough said. The opening ceremony illustrated above (no photos allowed to be taken) was just before sunrise on day 2. The image is dark in an attempt to catch the memory of being 'welcomed to country' by a local Aboriginal Elder. A later highlight: a cold water swim just before sunrise on day 3. Much learned. Looking to Menergy 2019.

Gift Boxes

Based on one students request for a box to put a ring (gift) in for his mother, Peter was motivated to make a least 25 such kits for the next wookcraft club. He drew up the steps on the whiteboard and the students did very well without calling for much help. Peter had some very positive feedback later on from parents who received them from their children as gifts. The materials mostly came from a recycled supply centre.

Whittlesea Rafts

For the first week back in the new term, Peter decided to provide raft kits. He had found 100 corks at a recycle store and knew immediately that he could make 25 raft kits that could even float well. The kids caught on and warmed quickly to the challenge. The furniture tacks were just right for fixing the corks to the sheets of ply (with holes pre-drilled). There were a variety of sail designs.

October Birthdays

Dan first, then Barb. Dan's was memorable because it rained. After so much dry weather it had to rain on our outside barbecue event. We moved to under a tree to 'weather' it, but the rain increased and we retired to the house. At least Peter got to barbecue the sausages properly before the shower came.

Barb's was a cosy inside affair with close friends. Additional celebrations that did happen were not photographed. The camera is not always remembered. Padington Bear was one gift that has pride of place on our bed.