record of meeting 2 February 2011

Present: Jo, David R, Robyn, Terry, Cath, Helene, Wendy, Mandy, Geoff, David C and welcome to Trish


Brags


Terry found an old work colleague through “The Open Road” publication and found that they have lots in common. Robyn’s husband Joe had a pulmonary embolism on his lungs last week but is OK now. David R has been away on his property at Jerrong and read a poem he wrote about being out there. Jo had a problem with the RTA because of her doctor’s mistake and her new doctor has fixed it. David C went to a garage sale and bought knee pads and cleaned out under his house, he has no problems with his new knees. Geoff who is interested in Japanese writers brought books by Japanese authors to pass around and share. Trish gave up her former life and set up an Internet business and writes two blogs every week on nail technology. Mandy has bought a new lounge suite after 22 years. Mandy thanked Terry and Robyn for edits to her novel. Wendy bought 178 books on a CD for her e-reader for $1 all classics. Helene shared the book she is reading “Save your brain”. Cathy likes this hot weather.


Words of the day


Jo - infra – a prefix meaning below. David C- lucubration – writing by candlelight reminds Geoff of lugubrious. Geoff – his pet hate is how advertisers who turn a verb into a noun eg spend. Trish asked if people have blogs her blog is www.nailsalonsuccesscoach.com, and Geoff’s blog is geoffbolton.net Wendy – lubricious – slippery or lewd. Cath – aplomb – with dignity and self confidence. Terry – indefatigable – not tired. Robyn – read an intriguing quote from “the Ruined map” provided by Geoff. David R – histrionic meaning dramatic representation, theatricals and hyperbole meaning obvious exaggeration.


Homework


Cath – Boy it’s hot. Terry - déjà vu. Robyn – No time for a boyfriend. David R – Car history. Jo – min min lights. David C – Charlie the detective in Redfern. Mandy – Stretching the friendship. Wendy – Getting there. Helene – Not a good place.


Exercise - The brain health quiz had mixed reactions to the concepts and results.


Homework due 9 February 2011 – use these words and ideas to write a short story, poem or chapter to your novel

The chemist nervously said, I don’t know what he was given but the prescription your brother took away this morning is still here. He is not answering his phone.


Highlighted event - 25 March 6 pm Poetry River reading at the Arts Centre


Competition – Original one hour radio play on any subject to the 12 th Annual Radio Playwriting Competition UK. Entries close 31 March 2011. Entry forms available at www.bbcworldservice.com/radioplay and from British Council offices.