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I just got home from the first Men’s Shed Association of BC conference and I am bursting to share my thoughts. The Squamish Shed had worked hard to make this a top-notch conference so it was no surprise that the program was varied, interesting and fun. Karen Elliott, the Mayor of Squamish welcomed us and […]

In the Squamish Chief:   You can view the article online here.

Today I decided to go down to the Shed and put the new flag up. Doesn’t get much more Canuck than that. The flag in the window is a permanent replacement for the paper flag we had there to honour all the essential workers who have seen us through the pandemic. Thanks to 2. Happily […]

When this Covid-19 thing came along and it was suggested that we should self-isolate most members of Coquitlam Men’s Shed had no problem embracing the concept of staying at home, sleeping in, eating sandwiches, watching TV etc. This was something we couldn’t screw up. Except for Doug 2. I can only assume that he was […]

David Q and Karl were seen to be working this month. That darned “work ethic” seems to be creeping into the Shed again. Not to worry I am sure Doug 2 and I will be able to quash it before the New Year. For some reason someone decided that this perfectly good set of kitchen […]

Last week, Teri Towner, one of our favorite city councillors asked us if we could do a little work for someone who really needed help. There were two tasks, so this is a 2 for one deal. First we had to consult the tea leaves. This is done by putting some dry leaves into a container, […]

Some of my fans have suggested that reporting on the inactivity that happens in the Shed may place the Shedders in a bad light (some wives have been sold the line that the Shedders are doing good works) so this report is intended to accentuate the positive (wish me luck). In this photo Doug 2 […]

How to use this computer. Situation 1) When having a trying conversation. Hand the Kiwi MEWE to the other person and ask them to set it to the word they believe best describes your focus. Take the MEWE back and rotate the first letter 180° (turn the first letter upside down). Continue the conversation from […]