The Old Tin Shed

Im sure by now everyone has seen the horrible events in the UK, and right now normally I would launch into some rant about religion etc. But this is slightly different and let me explain why. Firstly it wasn't an act designed to kill many.  It wasn't a bomb, it wasn't an attack with an assault rifle.  They didn't run away and hide after the act.   It was a single act of terror, simple and blunt, to strike terror into every day people.  I take solace in the fact that, they were forced to use knives, the most simple of all possible weapons.  Now to be honest, that may have been their only idea, but im sure if they had access to anything more violent they would have used it.  This proves a point that the people protecting us are doing a very good job. There will always be random acts of violence designed to make people frightened, unfortunately at this time in history most of the people doing these things are radical Islamist fundamentalist.  They b...

Now surprising for me I know but I like to read   http://boundless-salvation.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/reinventing-religion.html In the post listed above you will note the talk about change and how difficult it is even within the organisation.  I started off writing a reply but found I had far more to say on the topic that I could safely put into a comment so below is a response to his post. For faith to survive it must modernize in some way.  Im not talking about the removal of structure or core beliefs but an acceptance that the world has changed and therefore the people in it.  We are far more education and connected than any other generation in history.  Ideas and information move around the world at the speed of light.  Books are read on digital readers not on paper (well for some of us).  We are reaching out to the stars, and understanding our world better than ever.  I feel as many do that the church has not kept up and as such holds l...

Hi all; So I turned the big 40 today, had a fantastic day to be honest, bit of a hiccup at the end but nothing to change my mood.  I have had some time to reflect now it is the wee hours of the morning, and I am pondering if there was a moment in my life and I could capture it and stay there for as long as I liked, when and what would it be. I think its different for everyone, and as unique individuals who live and grow over time, I think that chosen moment would change as well. For me there are two moments in my life that if I could have again I would.  One was the hell drive over the hills around my old home, it was white knuckled sheer terror and thrill all in one.  I felt so alive every nerve on end.  The second moment that I wish I could have again wasn't just a moment but several hours as I listened to my grandfather tell me about his life. So tonight I go to bed to sleep, knowing that life will go on and the world will continue to t...

Hey all, well have started the final purchasing for the stereo upgrade in the car.  Getting speakers, sizes, power and amplifiers is nothing short of a nightmare. Doesn't help that we have two ways of rating speaker power, and that I am heavily restricted to a small 5 1/4 inch front speakers as there is simply no way to put a larger one in.  The OEM speakers were hopeless and the back ones still are. I think im getting closer to a solution now with a custom built parcel shelf, thinking of putting in two 6x9 inch 1000w speakers and a set of 6.5inch three way 500w speakers.  Using a 4 way amp to run the front speakers and the 6x9 speakers and then use a split and a 2 way speaker to run the 6 1/4's. The fronts I think I have finally settled on a set of 5 1/4 in three ways 200 watt.  If they turn out to be a loss I will look at upgrading them to a 6 inch somehow,.  My primary issue is the mounting point in the front door does not allow for a smooth i...

Hi all, I know this has been doing the rounds of late, but it made me smile and have that nice warm fuzzy feeling you get when you think all is right with the world. My oldest son is six years old and in love for the first time. He is in love with Blaine from Glee.  For those who don’t know Blaine is a boy…a gay boy, the boyfriend of one of the main characters, Kurt. This isn't a ‘he thinks Blaine is really cool’ kind of love. It is a mooning at a picture of Blaine’s face for a half hour followed by a wistful “He’s so pretty” kind of love. He loves the episode where two boys kiss. My son will call people in from other parts of the house to make sure they don’t miss his ‘favorite part.’ He’s been known to rewind it and watch it over again…and force others to, as well, if he doesn't think people have been paying enough attention. This infatuation doesn't bother me or his father. We live in a very hip-liberal neighborhood, many of our friends are gay, and idea of havin...

Ok this is a rant.  Im fuming right now.  So mad in fact I cant even think straight. So some background.  Mid last year friends of ours recommended a mechanic to us, as he was just starting out, and needed customers.  I have taken 4 different cars to him spending a combined amount of around $5k.  Not a bad customer hey.   Well I was invited for drinks each Friday at the end of the day, and to help clean up. You know move cars around tidy up etc. Well all was fine, in fact before the long weekend Greg had come over to see my partner and myself at Bunnings in the car park all friendly etc.  I saw him this Monday just been to replace the alternator ribbed belt, he was rather cool but I was unwell so decided to let it slide and catch up for a cold can of coke on Thursday.  I turned up Thursday was was given the cold shoulder.  Thought ok he was probably a bit busy, so turned up for drinks on Friday.  He walk...

I wont go into details but I am taking a huge risk with my relationship with my partner tonight.  Its not something that I have taken lightly has taken me weeks of thinking things through to do this. I will be asleep as it unwinds tonight , I hope it goes well if not, it may be time for me to walk away, as I am finding that I cannot cope if what is happening continues. Don't get me wrong I know my partner looks after me, protects me from harm when I am unwell, but there has to be more than that. Wish me luck and I know its cryptic . Horse

Well told you posts would be back to normal.  So what else would I blog about but cars and bits lol. Ok im 40 on the 16th of this month and for the life of me I could not work out what I wanted.  You see the Ferrari the Porsche and the house in the Bahama's all seemed a bit over the top. Normally I would have a party and watch everyone else get drunk and that would be enough. But I wanted something that would mean something to me and something that couldn't just be taken away or left behind as so many things in my life have. So I narrowed it down to a couple of things.  I love my car as you all know, but the audio component is just hopeless.  Take note Renault you car audio sucks.  So I splashed out and got a new one for my birthday, the head unit arrived today, the amp will be here tomorrow and the rear speaker upgrades next week.  So yeah its started :) http://www.eonon.com/Car-DVD-Players/2-Din-Car-DVD/D2208Z.html As things progress o...

Normally with that heading I would be talking about the kind that kills millions after military action. But tonight its about the past couple of days. Im pretty much through the bad part of the withdrawals from the extra medications tonight, but have realized that I now have a cold.  No its not from the meds, but may have been a contributing factor to the incident. I am pretty sure now I will be ok, although im still seeing the world through a smokey haze, the worse part of what I have gone through is over. What I learnt.  My god when I am unwell I am unwell.  I know that sounds kind of childish but if there is ever a reason why I should never ever abandon my medications and treatments, thats why. So back to the normal drivel that I write in the next couple of days, im studying again tomorrow so may share some more of the learning process. Take care all and thanks Horse

This is the follow up to the two posts yesterday, which I have just re-read. Today brings a calm, that wasn't here yesterday, today the meds I took in the last 72 hours are having an effect.  Im a little too dopey for my liking but its better than where I came from yesterday.  I still feel the pain and anger that I felt yesterday.  But somehow its not as pointed or sharp as it was.  I didn't have the best sleep but I kept at it, not sure when the last time I awoke was all I know is that it was sometime just after sun up. Im kinda numb right now and that is probably a good thing.  Being numb means being calm, and calm is good, it means that somehow I have wrangled back control from the illness.  Another 24 hours and I will be back in the swing of things for sure. I didn't write yesterday to scare anyone, I didn't write it to gain any sympathy, I just wanted people to see into the illness the blackness that at times envelopes me.  I dont ...