Record of meeting 26 September 2012

Present

 

Leonie, Jenny, David C, David R, Helene, Wendy W, Terry, Trish, Cath, Geoff.

News
 

Helene’s granddaughter was the star of her primary school play. Terry is taking his grandsons to Sanctuary Point for free play. Trish dropped raw eggs on the partly finished kitchen floor. Leonie went to Floriade in Canberra last Wednesday, to the Sydney Eye hospital on Saturday and went on a river cruise on Sunday. Jenny went to her daughters wedding in Queensland a few weeks ago. Geoff had a quiet week and went to a music concert in Berry with a small crowd. Cath had a visit from family from Queensland. David C had a visit from his grandson and took him to Putt Putt golf and lunch. David R has been away to various locations and caught up with his children and grandchildren – a liberating trip.

 

Words of the day

A troll = someone who posts inflammatory messages in an online community, with the primary intent of provoking readers into an emotional response or disrupting normal on-topic discussion. Also to sing loudly and a type of fishing.

Impinge = to restrict or affect something

Numinous = mysterious, awe inspiring

Shenanigans = prankish, trickery

Puerile = boyish, childish

Rivulet = small stream (water and words)

Inordinate = extreme or unusual

Meander = wander aimlessly with no fixed direction.

Eleutheromania = a mania for freedom

Surreptitious = kept secret because it would not be approved of

Writing from words of the day

A range of fascinately stories covering the topics of Trolling; Sitting by a rivulet with Elvis; Don’t impinge on my freedom; Meandering back chat; The crowd; Below the bridge rivulets of revenge; New council; On the computer.

Reading of homework

Garry – Such a glorious day. David R - Bored of living – a funny poem. David C – I’m David and Neville.  Geoff – my conscience. Jenny – I want to go to my funeral. Leonie – the power plug was pulled. Trish – having a photo with a giraffe. Terry – Ted a new best friend – a great story.

Discussions

1. Christmas lunch at Mel’s Place on 5 December - Wendy W to make a booking and confirm the details. Lunch will be funded from our contributions.

2.  Discussion on afternoon activities.

*Quick write was agreed as popular and to continue.

* A number of suggestions for activities were discussed including writing for children and working towards an anthology of children’s stories.

* It was agreed each person should bring to the next meeting two exercises to use at next weeks and future meetings.

Quick write on children

Wendy - The joys of school holidays. Terry – Crimes against the state. Trish – Charity a family search. Leonie – a joy never to be surpassed. Jenny – the grand daughter. Geoff – my own place. Cath – the blue tongued lizard. David C – Hamburgers and the lost rainbow. David R – grandchildren. Helene - Maya's daughters.

Homework

1. Kismet, Everybody has somebody, Windows or your choice of topic.

2. Prepare two exercises and bring to the next meeting.