News of the week
Geoff finished the
first draft of the Japanese novel he has been working on for 10 years
David C is
organising a poets breakfast at the Angels on Sunday 13 July – let David know
if you want to participate
Leonie has written
35,000 words of her book and went again to the beautiful Wollongong Botanical
Gardens
Terry caught up with old friends in Sydney while his trailer
sailer is now in Canberra on the way to Perth .
Wendy had a freezing
time in Canberra
Helene saw and
enjoyed the movie Grace of Monaco and had her lap top fixed.
Pam sent a message
that last night she collected Henri, her new tiny puppy so stayed at home
today.
Discussion
We discussed
recycling collection that can be arranged by the council. Contact the local
council for more details of these services.
Conquer = to
defeat or sundew or over come
Motley = diversity
in colour or character
Pervicacious =
stubborn
Perfidious =
treacherous or disloyal
Tragic = sad,
disastrous, heartbreaking
Thuggee = a
cutthroat ruffian, criminal
Connive = conspire
or cover up
We created stories
covering the topics - A plan, Lack of patience, Next door neighbours, Crew in
government, Good character will prevail, Living with the consequences, Tony and
Clive, and the Ape.
David C - 38 seconds
Helene - Smoke, the dog
Terry – fire
dancers
Garry – life in
the wilderness
Leonie – the draw
of the smoke
Geoff read us part
three of his Japanese novel - a great reading Geoff
We used the topic Panic to create a wonderful array of stories about
Nothing in the
fridge to eat, What’s the time Mr Wolf, She forgot the boiled eggs, The
exploding gas bottles, Work in a TV factory and Not the usual path.
Write a story or poem about your character phoning a number found on a rest room (toilet) wall.
