I’m not getting involved in any vaccine arguments, but this sums it up for
me.

These are not my words but are the best explanation I’ve seen that explains
how I feel about the covid vaccination. I am fully vaccinated and waiting
for my booster.

I don’t know what it’s long term effects are. But I haven’t known what the
long term effects of all the previous vaccinations I had throughout my life
were either. I just trusted those who made it their career.

No, I don’t know “what’s in it”. But I didn’t know what was in the one when
I was a child, in my teens or even the various vaccines I’ve had in the last
few years.

I don’t know what is in the 11 secret herbs and spices at KFC – or what’s on
MacDonalds chicken nuggets. I don’t know exactly what’s in ibuprofen or
paracetamol – they just ease my headaches and my pains. I don’t know every
ingredient in my soap, shampoo or deodorant. I don’t know the long term
effect of my mobile phone use or whether, or not, that restaurant I just ate
at REALLY used clean food and all the staff washed their hands. The reality
is there’s a lot of thing’s I don’t know – But – I do know one thing life is
short. Very short. And I personally, still want to do things. I want to
travel and hug people without fear , and find a little feeling of life
“before”. Throughout my life I’ve been vaccinated against many diseases.
Small Pox, Yellow fever, Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis,
Pneumonia, Influenza, Rotavirus, Shingles, Pneumococcal, TB, and Tetanus. My
parents, and later me when I was old enough to make an informed decision,
trusted the science, and never had to suffer through, or transmit, any of
those said diseases. So, yes I’m vaccinated. Not to please the government.
Not to make other people do it, but to protect myself and partner, family,
my friends and people who are near me in cafes and beside me in ques. I’m
protected because I believe Covid-19 is not a conspiracy theory and I don’t
want to:

* Die from Covid-19

*Lie in ICU with a pipe down my throat

* Not to be able to hug my loved ones

* Live my life in fear

How quickly a year goes, crikey it’s nearly 2022, our shed has been fairly
active even with the covid setbacks during the past twelve months. Fund
raising has been a challenge this past year with a lot of venues unable to
conduct their weekly BBQ’s, but through some innovated idea’s we have
managed to come out fairly well. Membership is more difficult to manage as
many of our senior citizens are unwilling to come out and join in, if you
follow the rules you are relativity safe, it take a little practice but with
perseverance you will succeed, the result is to enjoy what you are doing.
Companionship is a great reward in your senior years, some one to talk with,
someone to share ideas with, it’s great. Come along to the shed next year
and take a look, have a cuppa and a chat, we return on the 18th of January
love to see you.

From the shed we wish everyone, our Supporters and Community who have helped
over the years, our members and friends a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year. See you in 2022

Wamuran and District Men’s Shed Inc

Treasurer Neville Parsons BEM

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Saturday Evening 2nd of October between 6.30pm to 9.00pm

Astronomy Club will be holding a viewing

Wamuran Community Car Park

Watch the planets align

Bring the kids/grand kids

FREE, FREE, FREE.

WADMS

On the 24th of August 2021 our AGM was held, our outgoing President expressed his
thanks to the volunteers and help that we had through the past twelve
months, even though the year had been difficult with the lock downs stopping
us from opening for our members enjoyment, the lock downs also interfered
with our ability to raise funds, at least we made a small profit that
covered shed expenses.

Incoming President Gary McBride was elected for the forthcoming year he
spoke on expectations of hopefully a better year ahead. He thanked the
members for their understanding of the difficulties ahead of us for maybe a few
years and hopefully the experts may get Covid under control.