Shed Guru Barbecue Lesson
25th August 2011
This trip to Colorado has been a masterclass in all things Shed for Kieran The Shed Apprentice. Travelling is about learning and he’s taken every opportunity to tap into the expertise of the Shed Guru, from vehicles to toy planes and milkshakes to barbecues, he’s hung on every word.
Keen to share more of his knowledge and satisfied that his apprentice was ready for the next step, the Shed Guru unveiled his prize possession, his Honda ST1300 (prospective students note: colour coordinated vehicles are a must for all Shed Wannabes.) Gary started her up and let her purr gently, oblivious to the fumes while discussing RPM, Torque and shiny paint.
Not to be outdone, Patsy the Quilt Queen (patchworking as opposed to putting duvet covers on uncooperative duvets) got her hands on Kieran for an afternoon and revealed the secrets of button sewing. Kieran’s neither left nor right handed, he is in fact, cack-handed.
Unperturbed Patsy persevered with the needle threading, knot tying and the science of sewing up through one hole and down through another. You’ll be pleased to hear, the button’s now safely attached.
How better to reward that hard work than with a Shed Guru barbecue lesson?
Step 1: Get your wife to marinate the steak (in this case, a 12oz T-Bone) and place on the hot grill.
Step 2: Turn regularly
Step 3: Ensure your attire matches your wheelbarrow (as previously mentioned, colour coordination is crucial to reach the peak of your Shed Man potential.)
Step 4: Remember that whilst you’re the Shed Man in charge of your domain, there’s another force at work and she needs to be kept informed so the rest of the food can be served when the steak is ready. Note: This is one of the occasions that Shed Man has to tell The Force Indoors what he’s actually doing outside.
Step 5: When your steak is “as tender as a woman’s heart” serve and enjoy.
Keen to share more of his knowledge and satisfied that his apprentice was ready for the next step, the Shed Guru unveiled his prize possession, his Honda ST1300 (prospective students note: colour coordinated vehicles are a must for all Shed Wannabes.) Gary started her up and let her purr gently, oblivious to the fumes while discussing RPM, Torque and shiny paint.
Not to be outdone, Patsy the Quilt Queen (patchworking as opposed to putting duvet covers on uncooperative duvets) got her hands on Kieran for an afternoon and revealed the secrets of button sewing. Kieran’s neither left nor right handed, he is in fact, cack-handed.
Unperturbed Patsy persevered with the needle threading, knot tying and the science of sewing up through one hole and down through another. You’ll be pleased to hear, the button’s now safely attached.
How better to reward that hard work than with a Shed Guru barbecue lesson?
Step 1: Get your wife to marinate the steak (in this case, a 12oz T-Bone) and place on the hot grill.
Step 2: Turn regularly
Step 3: Ensure your attire matches your wheelbarrow (as previously mentioned, colour coordination is crucial to reach the peak of your Shed Man potential.)
Step 4: Remember that whilst you’re the Shed Man in charge of your domain, there’s another force at work and she needs to be kept informed so the rest of the food can be served when the steak is ready. Note: This is one of the occasions that Shed Man has to tell The Force Indoors what he’s actually doing outside.
Step 5: When your steak is “as tender as a woman’s heart” serve and enjoy.