Record of meeting 13 February 2019

The writers

Pat, Helene, Trevor. Welcome to Gail.  Apologies Terry, Pauline

The words of the day

Atopic – tendency to develop allergies

Dial – face of a clock or make a phone call

Quiddity – the inherent nature or essence

Intrepid – fearless, adventurous, unafraid, undaunted

Sallow – yellow or pale brown, a low growing willow tree

Dibbler – a marsupial mouse and an implement to make holes in soil

Writing from words of the day

The intrepid writers grabbed the words of the day and wrote about - Almost ready, I started to sneeze, A traveller and My garden is a wild place.

Reading of homework

Three writers read out stories about - A wild creature, The tree was missing and A flaming giraffe.

Country club Sanctuary Point Friday 15 February 2019 Open day 11 am to 2 pm

Pauline and Fran have volunteered to look after our table at the open day to talk to people about our group.

Exercise – your mother in law asks to move in

The writers wrote about - Thanks for the boat, Relationships are so important, We had a long talk and More information required.

Homework

Write a drama about a stolen pair of socks

Record of meeting 6 February 2019

The writers

Pat, Helene, Fran, Pauline. Apologies Terry, Trevor, Garry

Invitation for Wednesday 13 February at Angels 5.15 pm

Cosmic asked to spread the word that weather permitting (and bring your own picnic chairs) there will be an event outside Angel's cafe, Huskisson around 5.15pm next Wednesday.

Cosmic is organising street theatre and blues music. Contact Cosmic 0432 080 233 if you want to perform on the night.

The words of the day

Chafer – to bargain

Amber – fossilized tree resin

Samarium – rare earth metallic element

Autodidact – people who are self learners

Mettlesome – full of vigour and stamina, spirited

Sanctum – private place of retreat, sacred or holy place

Largesse – liberal giving to or if an inferior, generosity

Alm houses – a house founded by charity, offering accommodation for poor people

Writing from words of the day

The writers grabbed the words of the day and wrote about - A hussy, Gratefully received, Near the forest and Money all gone.

Reading of homework

Three writers read out homework on the topics - The break in, I am a champion and Tom builds a toilet.

Country club Sanctuary Point Friday 15 February 2019

Fran and Pauline have nominated to attend between 11 am and 2 pm to promote our group. A few more people to nominate would be appreciated. We can discuss again on 13 February.

Exercise – parent and teenager

The writers examined their memories and wrote about - Can I borrow the car, Her first rock concert, I remember (a poem) and Higher standards.

Homework

The giraffe and or cultural misappropriation 

Record of meeting 30 January 2019

The writers

Pat, Trevor, Helene, Garry, Fran, Pauline

The words of the day

Sibilant – hissing

Toxic - poisonous

Trundle – a wheeled vehicle

Piqued – interested, attracted

Preternaturally – beyond naturally

Ducky – an informal address meaning dear

Aphasia – loss of speech due to brain injury

Littoral – relating to or situated on the shore of the sea or lake

Spirituality – concerned with the soul or religion, high thoughts

Fashionista – creates or promotes high fashion, follower of fashion

Writing from words of the day

The six writers were piqued by the words of the day and wrote about - The mirror, Collect the eggs, For a short moment, A serious concussion, Spreading happiness and she had made her money.

Reading of homework

The writers read out stories about Jai and Mia, James 1, Tom and Cheryl, Norman Joseph Woodland, Abraham and Jacinta Ardern.

Exercise – Volcanic eruption

The writers exploded into action to write about - The golf course of his dreams, A Workshop on relationships, Minimising waste, Escaped, Don’t interrupt my cruise and A player.

Homework

You are a world champion or you get ready to go to Mars

Record of meeting 23 January 2019

Before our meeting the writers attended lunch in the Chinese Restaurant at the Vincentia Golf Club with Diane Bestwick author of “and a bird sang”. After lunch Diane spoke about her time in China and her experiences in publishing her book.

The writers

Pat, Trevor, Helene, Garry, Fran, Terry, Pauline, Diane and welcome to Diane Bestwick from Canada

The words of the day

Scold – a nag

Hubris – arrogant

Droll – dry amusement

Dissident – not in agreement

Comer – the person who comes first

Perfunctory – lacking interest or enthusiasm

Shenanigans – silly or high spirited behaviour

Facebook – an online social networking website

Entrepreneur – a person who sets a business to make profit

– a shrewd, unprincipled person, especially a politician.

Writing from words of the day

Without shenanigans the writers used the words of the day to write about - Scott Morrison, Donald Trump, Nerd, Given everything, The bartender yelled, Who would have thought, Living with the in-laws, Never last and Scroll on.

Reading of homework

Six writers read out their homework on the topics - Three more days of food, Background to the Rakhine State, the Karen refugees of Burma, and a bird sang, A view of a tree and Economic refugees.

Homework

Write about someone in history who has made a difference.

Record of meeting 16 January 2019

The writers

Pat, Trevor, Helene, Garry, Fran, Terry, Pauline

Reminder for Wednesday 23 January 2019

Writers and friends invited to lunch at 12 noon on 23 January 2019 in the restaurant at the Vincentia Golf Club at their own expense to meet Diane Bestwick. Diane will then make a presentation on her novel "And a bird sang" and self publishing.

The words of the day

Loquacious – talkative, verbose

Brexit – British exit from the EU

Miscellany – a mixture, assortment

Prosaic – banal, mundane, colourless

Iterate – perform, or utter to say again

Garth – enclosure or weir for catching fish

Scurrilous – making or spreading scandalous claims

Gibberish – unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing

Writing from words of the day

The writers wrote about: The napkin, The plan, Home decoration, The poms, Swill and The large red stain.

Reading of homework

Four writers read homework on the topics - Enjoy a Birthday treat, A trader from Persia, The old crone told me and Time went by too fast.  

Exercise – memorable moments

The writers wrote about A potato peeler, discipline, my daughter can add up, my house, Melbourne Cup, Unplanned and I am proud of My father’s second qualification.

Homework

Refugees 

Lunch and presentation by Diane Bestwick – Author – And a bird sang Wednesday 23 January 2019

Lunch and presentation by Diane Bestwick – Author of "And a bird sang"

Wednesday 23 January 2019

You are invited to meet for lunch in the Chinese Restaurant at the Vincentia Golf Club Murray Street Vincentia from 12 noon on Wednesday 23 January. You will need to pay for your own lunch.

You are also invited to hear Diane Bestwick author of the novel, “And a Bird Sang” to speak at the Bay and Basin Writers group meeting from 1:00 pm on Wednesday 23rd January at the Vincentia Golf Club, attendance at the presentation and meeting is free.

Diane will share her eight years living and working in China as well as the process of self publishing her novel about the one child policy that was in effect while she was in China from 2003 till 2011.

Please advise Helene Gaul 0418 601 451 if you would like to attend the lunch, presentation and our regular meeting (you can choose which events to attend).

For more information about Diane’s work check her website https://dianebestwick.wordpress.com/

Record of meeting 9 January 2019

The writers

Pat, Terry, Trevor, Helene, Pauline Apology Garry

The words of the day

Repose – peaceful resting

Nave – the hub of the wheel

Shrieval – pertaining to a jurisdiction

Eponym – one who gives a name to something

Amok – behave uncontrollably and disruptively

Inconsistent – not staying the same throughout

Phylactery – two leather cases containing scriptural texts

Nomophobia – an irrational fear of being without your mobile phone

Theodolite – tool to measure angles on horizontal and vertical levels

Writing from words of the day

The writers wrote peacefully about An Alice in Wonderland day, No phone to call, Daniel town, I try each day and Peter Dutton.

Reading of homework

The writers read out homework about Plastic man in 1954, Dick Tracey, Lizzie, So much trouble and The dollar bird

Exercise - looking into a bottomless pit

The writers put their heads down and wrote about - I plucked up the courage, The ragged hole, Alice in Wonderland and The deep clear lake.

Exercise – interview the CEO of Apple

The writers recorded an interview with the CEO of Apple on the topic of Factories in China, Apple theme, Apple profits and Give Apple to the Church.

Homework

You see your 80 year old self on the beach in Hawaii. What four questions does your 20 year old self ask your 80 year old self.