Men & Their Sheds

Did you see in this weeks Sunday Times (James Vaughan, 12Sep09) an article entitled "A place where men can shed their inhibitions."


It starts with "Where do you think is the defining symbol of modern masculinity? A beer can? A fast car? No, the garden shed."


It then continues by saying, "The satellite television channel Discovery Shed has found that this humble wooden structure has cultural currency, potency and relevance to British men."


Well, who'd have thought that because of the recession more and more men are seeking solace in their sheds.

Back in December 2008 I shared my Toastmasters' speech with you, on this very blog, that was entitled "Men & their Sheds". I relayed some of the interesting happenings and goings on in the wooden constructions hidden at the botom of the garden.

Some men, as you'd expect have their shed refuge as a secondary pub/watering hole whilst others give cinema shows to the 3rd generation/older ladies of the village. The most dredded encounter for me would be to open a shed door to a whole host of exotic, creeping reptiles...

The Times article completes by saying, "Whereas women tend to use their social networks to express their feelings, men don't have those same outlets. A shed provides a man with the physical and emotional space he needs."

It makes me wonder if all men secretly yearn for a shed. I'd love to know your opinions.