A most interesting Thread.
I was seconded to the USA in 1994, for 13 months, which was then extended to 3 years. In 1997 I was called back to Australia, to work on our International Y2K Problem In 1999, while in the UK installing the necessary Soft ware, our International Company was bought out by another International Organisation,
In 2000 after having Installed the New Software in the UK, and Australia, and my being on the Corporate Staff, I was considered superfluous, and I was retrenched.
I was 63 years of age, not certain if I could afford to retire, on my Pension Plan, and /or at 63 could I get a Job?
Long story short, I did get a part time Employment, and then discovered that I didn't need to work, as my Pension Plan, was satisfactory.
I had a long held desire to take up Wood Turning.
The Education System, provides a training system for a host of activities, in what they call TAFE, that is "Technical, And Further Education" I signed up for the Wood Turning Course which was one night once a week, for 13 weeks, at the Local Boy's High School.
The Instructor, was also a Member of the Wood Turners Guild (Hornsby Region).
I joined and attended the Monthly Meeting and Wood Turning Demonstration.
These would be by the Convener, or a Guest Demonstrator.
Over the Years, I attended many residential Turning symposiums , where numerous International, and Local Demonstrators would run sessions over the three Days.
Reflecting now, and in spite of the numerous Sessions I have attended over the years, there is always something New to Learn or Try.
I now Instruct in Wood Turning for the Hornsby Woodworking Men's Shed, where I make Pen Turning one of the items they undertake and learn how to make and Finish, as a part of their training. This is proving very popular, now we have a dedicated Turning day, where the Shed is exclusively for Wood Turning, on these days the 6 Lathes are kept spinning.
I am extremely happy in passing on some of what I have acquired over the years.
Regards,
Brian.
