Date: 2 August 2011

Meeting with Shed Treasurer about setting up Blog/website
This was an arranged visit between D the Shed treasure and the R in relation to investigating setting up a blog for the shed. This meeting happened at D home in Mosgiel. During this visit the researcher was involved in the following activities (listed chronologically). Areas will be expanded upon in subsequent notes.
• Tour of D study and discussion of his interest outside of the shed
• Viewing examples of blogs created by R
• Discussion around the purpose of a shed blog
• R tuition of D to set up blog
• Agreement on the next time to meet and progress the blog
• Cup of tea and meeting D wife

Tour of D study and discussion of his interest outside of the shed
D and R meet in D study and had discussions around D interests outside of the shed. These discussions were prompted by displayed collections, books and photos in the study. For these conversations R found out D had an interest in mechanical engineering, travel and computers even though he was dismissive of his skills. D presents as being very willing to explore technology and talked about his recent purchase of an iPad for reading. During this conversation it became evident to R that the Bloke shed was one of many interests D engaged in.
Viewing examples of blogs created by R
The R presented 2 blog examples to D on his computer explaining the structure of a blog template, the types of media which could be displayed and examples of the type of content people post to blogs. R was careful not to present to much information. D took occasional notes through the demonstration.
Discussion around the purpose of a shed blog
In viewing the blog examples R and D discussed points around the purpose of the shed blog. Tentative agreement was made on the following points.
• The Blog would have a clear title ‘The Taieri Blokes Shed’ and description. The description would be discussed with the wider committee.
• The blog would, if consented by members and the committee, contain photos of the shed, news articles of the shed, video, testimonials from community groups who use the shed, links to other shed sites.
• Postings would happen on a monthly basis so as not to be too much of a burden to the group. Postings would be based on content from other members, community groups etc.
• The Blog address could be added to correspondence materials and any future promotional materials
• The blog would not be made public until; the committee discussed its purpose and value; Content and structure was in place. The proposed blog would be shown to members before making public.

R tuition of D to set up blog
R talked D through the steps of setting up a blog, adding content and setting access permissions. During this process it was agreed that R and D would set aside time once a month to develop the blog. D would collect and plan content while R would help with technical guidance. Both parties are aware that this arrangement would be reviewed at the completion of R data collection. R has discussed this role with his main supervisor and considers it appropriate to the setting as it utilize R skills as the skills of other members are used.

Agreement on the next time to meet and progress the blog
R and D plan to meet in 4 weeks time to discuss content to add to the blog and progress will be discussed at the next committee meeting on the following day.

Cup of tea and meeting D wife
R accepted a cup of tea after the session and sat with D and his wife. Discussed their various interests many of which centered on house maintenance and gardening.