Of Men's Sheds and Sausage Rolls
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382357)
Rockingham, Australia
May 28, 2016 11:06pm CST
My photo today – as opposed to Vince's photo yesterday – is of some sausage rolls which Vince cooked yesterday. You can see where one has been removed - for quality control purposes. There are four fat ones on the left which we also ate and the others which are all reasonably uniform in size will be going to Men's Shed on Tuesday.
Men's Sheds in Australia started off with many providing a place for Vietnam vets to hang out with others. Many encourage wood-working, welding and/of other pastimes. Some are now fitted out with a vast array of tools which negates the need for people to buy their own. The sheds provide a non-threatening environment and are a very positive point in every community where they are found.
The Sheds now have members from all walks of life, not just vets. The one Vince goes to has a guest speaker each month. A few months ago Vince spoke about his trip to Nepal. Attendees are asked to bring a small plate hence the baking of the sausage rolls.
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@toniganzon (77247)
• Philippines
29 May 16
so Vince isn't only a great photographer, he's also a good cook! Lucky you. Wish I could have seem of those rolls. I'm hungry now. 
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@silvermist (19701)
• India
29 May 16
Good to know Vince is a good cook too.The idea of men's sheds is great. The rolls look delicious.
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@silvermist (19701)
• India
2 Jun 16
@JudyEv Are only the men allowed there or the families allowed once in a while?
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@JudyEv (382357)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Jun 16
@silvermist It's only men but Vince's group has a dinner once a year where partners are invited.
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@JudyEv (382357)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 May 16
Exactly and it becomes very important to men - especially to the Vietnam vets.
@Dextoi (1845)
• Philippines
30 May 16
Oh my... wow. Those sausage rolls got me hungry.
I think, Men's Sheds is a great community. I looked up a few images on the net about it and found a lot of interesting stuff. It is great that they provided this opportunity not only for vets. It surely did put their talents to great use and productivity.
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@JudyEv (382357)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Jun 16
I was a bit disappointed that most were going to the meeting. 
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
30 May 16
@JudyEv what a sacrifice lol
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@JudyEv (382357)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Jun 16
He will need to make a special batch just for everyone to test them for quality.
@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
29 May 16
They look yum .... I'm sure the people at the shed will enjoy them.... mmmmm I wish I could quality control for you as well ... and pick one of them up.... they do look lovely... how nice that vince can cook too...
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@JudyEv (382357)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 May 16
@sueznewz2 Oh well. I'm philosophical about it. Can't have everything in one person.
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@garymarsh6 (24028)
• United Kingdom
29 May 16
Thank goodness I was not around they look so delicious I doubt they would have even reached your front door let alone make it to the shed!
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@garymarsh6 (24028)
• United Kingdom
30 May 16
@JudyEv They would not have been taking up space in your fridge but in my tum! I love sausage rolls Judy. Many years ago we went to an Indian wedding and my daughter who was around 6 said it was not a proper wedding as there were no sausage rolls there! LOL
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@JudyEv (382357)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 May 16
@garymarsh6 Yes, there are some occasions which fail through lack of sausage rolls! :)
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@JudyEv (382357)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 May 16
A shed might be where someone has their workshop, a bit like a garage. Usually just a simple building. We have a woodshed where we store wood; Herc (pet sheep) has a three-sided shed where he shelters from the rain and we have a shed that is a workshop.
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@allen0187 (59828)
• Philippines
30 May 16
Those sausage rolls look delicious!
The Men's Shed sounds like a place that I'd frequent if I was given a chance.
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@JudyEv (382357)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Jun 16
There are a lot of positives to be said for the movement. I'm sure it's saved a few lives here and there.
@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
30 May 16
That must be a wonderful place for the men to gather. The food looks delicious. What a great place for vets and others to gather. I don't believe anything like that was done in the states...(I could be wrong - I've been wrong before...)
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@JudyEv (382357)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 May 16
You were too long and I didn't think you were coming as I ate your two so they wouldn't go to waste. They were something else!!! 
