Record of meeting 27 November 2013

 Words

Bullamakanka – an imaginary remote place

Two bits – American 5 and 10 cent coins (Geoff bought in samples)

Avatar – a visual characture

Pariah – a social outcast

Poignant – harrowing, painful to the emotions & stimulating to the palate

Laconic – concise or succinct

Stringent – severe, rigid, exact

Degustation – something that can be tasted

Clause – part of a sentence or part of a contract

Peccadillo – a minor fault or sin

Beggar’s belief – impossible to believe

Tangle – untidy mass of things not in any state of order

 

Stories from words of the day

The talented group produced a range of stories (many involving beer) on the topics of An eating competition, Present day society, A dingo on heat, Escape to TV, Travel back in time, My inheritance, Aboriginal communities, A trip to Bullamakanka and Woop Woop, In the bar, The King eats cabbage tarts, Send her to Bullamakanka and a Two bit motel.

 

Homework

Diligent members read stories on the topics of Tip closed for a function from David C, Given away to a man from Margaret, A trip to the tip from Garry in Thailand including two songs, The rubbish dump of life from Wendy, I like to recycle from Helene, Come to sing in Jervis Bay from Trish, Treasures from the tip from Terry and Happy little recycler - a story of three word sentences from Lynn.

 

Events

Gallipoli Dog a book launch at Ulladulla Ex Services Club Saturday

Nowra Kitchen poets group movie at the Shoalhaven Arts Centre

Further details available from Geoff

 

Reading and discussion

Terry read a poem about Wednesday – flattering descriptions of the group members. Terry will publish on the blog for all to enjoy.

We discussion the ABC Open 500 word stories projects. You can find further information at ABC https://open.abc.net.au/projects

Helene will contact Sarah Moss our ABC Open regional producer to ask her to make a presentation to the group possibly on 11 December. More details after we hear from Sarah.

 

Three word exercise

We created great three word stories on the topics of Eat possum stew; Come on Tuesday; In the bush; I’ll tell Dad; Rhymes with Wanka; Don stood up; Love for money; One pub there; Living on fairyfloss and Beer on tap.

 

Homework

Seeing things

 

 

 

 

 

Meeting 20 November 2013

"One volunteer is worth ten pressed men" Horatio Nelson.
Minutes of B & B Writers 20 November 2013

Present and News from around the Table.
Leonie. Went to Canberra {It was closed}
Lynn. Went to mums, her sister is unwell.
Jo. Had three manuscripts to read {A prolific writer}
Terry. Went to the funeral of a good friend.
Cath. Getting her house in order.
Wendy. Had her sister down to visit.
Margaret. Virtual breakfast {Megabytes and gluten free Data]
Geoff. Went to a play in Nowra.
Elizabeth. Attended a 60^th birthday party, and the kids took the cake.
David C. Booked a Tassie trip.
David R. Reunion at Avalon Sailing Club.

Word
Leonie. Stolid.    Unemotional Impassive [stolid to a T]
Lynn.    Decrypt. Decode Decryptic
Jo.        Resplendent. Bright Gaudy
Terry.   Puerile. Childish immature.
Cath    Tenor. Not the singers but of the mind.
Wendy. Opprobrious. Scurrilous Disgraceful conduct.
Margaret. Shambolic. Badly organized Chaotic.
Geoff.  Contrite. Apologetic, Humbling.
Elizabeth. Floe. The flow of a piece of Ice
David R. Pique. Animosity A slight irritation.
David C Nichodemia {Andrew Denton} Rejoicing in anticipation of success.

Quick write using our words.
Leonie, A challenge. Lynn. Apologetic for Spying. Margaret. Goodbye Teddy
Jo. The wedding party, a family feud. Terry. Cricket poetic batting.
Cath. Diving on Ice. Wendy Pure poetry. Elizabeth. Testy.
Geoff. Political Satire. David R. Soliciting for his Rites [Rights]
David C. Listening in to a telephone. [Bugging]

Homework.
Garry. Aboriginal history from 1964 {excellent piece].
David R. Swimming with Dolphins.
Margaret. Walking after midnight with Moses.
Geoff. A year of contrasts, writing , reading and music.
Elizabeth. Her intentions were good.
Leonie. Down to the beach and sea.
Jo. Doom and Gloom.
Terry. One day in April.
Cath. Being picked up by Rowing Football players.
David C. Wild life in Our Back Yard {another brilliant story] yep I am writing this.

Quick write.
Leonie. Friendless conversation. Lynn. Raining in three words.
Jo. Schoolboy Antics. Terry . Lost Car Keys. Cath. Toast and Jam.
Wendy. Dancing Disasters. David R. A confused mind. Geoff. Morning Routine.
Margaret. A country Boy. Elizabeth. Rat a two ee. David C. Religion Sex Mystery.

Homework.
A Trip to the Tip.

Or was it. The fast lane, A bump in the night, man/woman of the moment, or a soul catches up. [Confusion Rained and we all got wet. ] THAT'S ALL FOLKS .

Record of meeting 13 November 2013

Present Leonie, Elizabeth, Jo, Trish, Cath, Helene, Geoff, David C

 News Leonie had no news to share, David C had his daughter visiting and entered a competition, Geoff attended an enjoyable concert at the Nowra School of Arts, Helene enjoyed the movie Gravity and the Vincentia Food Fair, Cath doesn’t need new glasses, Trish is having problems with her voice, The title of Jo’s book is Bloody murders, silly murders and bloody silly murders. Elizabeth enjoyed a 100 th birthday party, but the cake was fresh.

Words of the day Derisory = mocking, shocking Detritus = rubbish, disintegrated Adept = skilful, Respect = admiration, high opinion, deference, reverence Waver = indecision Onomatopoeia = word that sounds like the sound it makes Renege = to go back on a promise Parlay = using money won on a bet to make another bet

 Writing from words of the day We created a stunning range of stories on the topics - In discussion with his neighbour, PM Abbott, the beach cleaner, A great novel, A puffed chest, Getting rich, Gambling the crowd and Party support.

 Reading of homework Absent and present members provided the following range of stories - Full of himself from Garry, Watching me the best looking male (something about cockroaches from Jo), The woman in the front seat (some jealousy from Elizabeth), Rules for staff which should be in all mental hospital from Leonie, A super hero with NVPL from Geoff, Nemo’s sister from David R’s murky mind and Lucky Ducky from Helene.

 Exercise We created stories about things we only dream of doing or being namely The wrong man, The tandem jump, The bungee jump, The bridge climb, A bridge climb and a singing octopus, fossil fossick so Jo can be surrounded by old bones, Travels in China and a holiday by deep pools.

 ABC Open David C, Trish and Helene attended a workshop given by Sarah Moss on how to publish 500 word stories on ABC Open. ABC Open is a government initiative to encourage people living in regional areas of Australia to share their experiences and learn new skills. Stories can be shared on line, on radio and on TV. You can find further details on https://open.abc.net.au/posts/tags/500%20words Sarah Moss is the Producer for our area and can be contacted at abcopen.southcoast.tablelands@abc.net.au and on mobile 0477 309 110 or at work (02) 4428-4544. Sarah is happy to make a presentation to the group about ABC Open.

 Homework Choose a topic or both from the current two ABC Open projects The most memorable thing that happened in 2013 or how we met.

Meeting 6th November

Once more the Sword of Debacle has been placed on my shoulder. So here goes,

This are the Minutes for 6-11-2013.

Present David C, Geoff, Terry, Wendy, Cath, and Elizabeth. Jo arrived later without a late note, dually noted. We had a visiting writer from the Sutherland Writers Group. Walter, who was made welcome and reciprocated with tenet from his group.

 Useful and informative knowledge pertaining to substance and the formation of short stories, tomes and the like. But hey I digress.

 News Geoff. saw a Quartet of Sax {Saxophones} Terry. Happy Birthday for Tues and Triumphant find at Tomerong. Elizabeth. Went to Pambula and returned via beautiful mountains. Wendy. At Terrara caravan park for a bike swap meet Walter. Expounded the need to be prepared for Bush Fires Cath. Sorry Cath can’t remember I was in dreamland. David C. Dreaming about shoveling S—uff at the tip.


Word of the Day. Geoff Accentuate To emphasize or to highlight Terry Desultory Aimless jumping from one thing to another Elizabeth Permeate Osmosis seeping through or to blend Wendy Gusto Hearty enjoyment Walter Stall To prevent or delay an action Cath Tawdry Cheap or Vulgar {the word not her} David C. Bereft Deprived or abandoned

Quick write from the words of the day
 As per usual Geoff Terry and David C. were master debaters of the Political Satire. Wendy Dinner was on the nose Cath B.B.Q The last sandwich. Walter About horses and the Lord and Master of the hill Homework David C. The Welcome Mat { an excellent poem that I wrote} Terry Scruffy Jack chilling story about eye balls Walter Explore the theories of writing disciplines Jo A Specter a creature of the mind {Creepy}

Quick write On the edge of a cliff David C. Bless you mum Terry To the edge of a relationship Geoff Back from the Abyss Elizabeth Over the edge Wendy Drinking on the edge of the cliff Walter Crawling to the edge Cath Lost in the Dark Jo Dog on a cliff top. All the stories were a credit to the diverse thought process of the individual writer

 Homework  Nemesis Retribution for evil deeds, avenger, revenge or the four horsemen of the apoxxy lips

Record of meeting 30 October 2013

Present

Leonie, David C, Geoff, Margaret, Helene, Wendy, Terry, Jo, Cath, David R

 

Words of the day

Proclivities = propensity to something, natural inclination

Moribund = mortal or in a dying state

Diabolic = devilish

Fodder = useful for a specific purpose

Snollygoster = lying politician

Philanderer = man who flirts and has casual affairs

Sequestration = to place in safe keeping or forced confiscation

Whet = to sharpen by friction or stimulate

Vacillate = indecisive

Demur = objection, disagree

 

Writing from words of the day

We created a great range of political and other stories and poems including Human life and war, Appetite for castration, Exaggeration, How can he? The lower side of life, Feathering their nests, I am a comedian, The naughty son, Appetite for dinner and A fake trace.

 

Reading of homework

The aid of the shire – a great poem from Terry, Ms Ordinary, The incinerator and the shredder, Dreaming, The earth from 4 year old Leonie, The red setter a beautiful description from David R and part of Murder in the sticks from Jo.

 

Discussion on copyright

We discussed EJ Brady short story competition conditions including copyright and publishing issues. Jo mentioned a recent TV program about copyright probably on ABC 1 - suggest you have a look on I-view.

 

Reading

Helene read out David ‘s poem Electronic Attitude – he would have done a more electric job.

David C read out a poem from old documents he found.

Jo talked about a unique character her grandmother lived with in Bondi and David C talked an interesting family member of a friend.

 

Christmas lunch

Let Wendy know if you will be attending our Christmas lunch at 12 noon on Thursday 12 December 2013 at DDs

 

Homework

Write a story or poem that takes place in a mental hospital.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Under Duress and by Default considering we were outnumbered by 8—3

Here are the Minutes, Bay and Basin Writers Group Wednesday 23^rd October

News of the day.

Lynn. Returned heritage books to family in Falconbridge

Terry. Close encounters of the word kind.

Geoff. Trying to sell his property, also anecdote, bushfire and expensive Art.

Melissa. No news. An invisibility cape?

Wendy. Gouging rental property. {Not her but someone in the mountains}

Jenny. Mentioned Nicolai Rixon lambasting Kevin Rudd.

Jo. A lady actively obnoxious.{Again not her but someone else.}

Margaret . Book club in Husky; Burial Rites in Iceland

Leonie. Continuing to write her period book Deception

David C. Badge Draw winner at the Club. {Lucky as well as good looking}

Elizabeth. Sweet nothing but still a beautiful lady.

Word of the day.

After a long convoluted discussion, here are the accepted meanings

Terry Labile Adaptable Flexible like plastic.

Geoff. Unction anointing or comforting.

Melissa. Temerity Heedless of the consequences of a positive action.

Wendy. Asseverate. to declare in a positive manner.

Jenny. Lucre unworthy gain of pelf or money.

Jo. Sargeant/Sergeant/Sarjeant/Serjeant. an official rank or position held.

Margaret. Cracker Aussie slang for boastingly good. {Cracker lookin dahl}

Leonie. Ridicule. To make fun of, or mock someone or something.{Who me}

David C. Expedite Swift or speed up a process.

Elizabeth. Catalyst. Facilitate a change. {or a book of feline names, kitty and puss}

Lynn. Divergent. To travel or point in two different directions, {Male Scuba diver?}

E&OE No offense intended.

Word of the Day Quickwrite. Interesting adaptation of the words.

Lynn. And the Bikie Gang

Terry. Political comical Assassination

Geoff. The temerity of Tony

Melissa. Mickey Mouse Rockin Rollin.

Wendy. Mental Block.

Jenny. A big black dog.

Jo. A man of true wickets.

Margaret. Under 25s new members.

Leonie Bushfire rental Gouging

David C. Opinions of story telling

Elizabeth. Becoming a Hells Angel {I think that's what she said}

Homework

Wendy. Pure poetry, Mr. Ordinary the Serial Killer.

Jo. Peoples story The Hoarder.

Margaret. Noy and the Kids.

Leonie Not a sound [A heart felt classic]

David C. Two excellent short stories {What do you expect I'm writing this blurb}

Elizabeth. The Northern Territory "T" Shirt.

Lynn. The Antagonist, the Protagonist of Property accumulation.

Terry. Agnes. A very ordinary person the world passes her by.

Geoff. No impression.

Melissa. The extra body at ground zero. Intriguing woman Lenore

        Afternoon Tea

Then the meeting descended into the depths of utter Chaos and exhilarating discussions on road kill Birds and consevation. Loved it.

Homework for next week. Earth, Wind and Fire. Whatever. Ta Ra.

Record of meeting 9 October 2013

Present

Elizabeth, Terry, Cath, Melissa, Wendy, Helene, Margaret, Trish, Leonie, Geoff, David C, Jo

 

News

Margaret had a wonderful weekend, Trish went to Sydney last week, Leonie’s sister has moved to Mexico, Geoff has a grand daughter – the parents work for Westpac and have terrific parental leave. David C had fun doing the blog last week and played at Lady Denman last weekend. Elizabeth went to Tullamore to meet her grand daughter. Terry’s son in law bought a catamaran for family activities. Cath went to Creswell and to Hyams Beach on the bus and leant how to get lower 3rd party insurance. Wendy and husband are having a breakfast for bike riders. Helene went to Appin to collect her grandson from camp and had lunch at Mt Ousley with wonderful views.

 

Words of the day

Reticent = restrained or reserved

Fillip = a finger movement or compensation, a boost stimulation or enjoyment

Ambiguous = doubtful statement

Haar = cold sea fog

Muse = spirit that inspires poetry or art

Quell = to overcome, suppress

Outlandish = bizarre or unfamiliar

Pediculus = infected with lice

Frolic = a light-hearted, fun, often silly activity

Poke = push or thrust with a finger or stick

Panache = élan

 

Writing from words of the day

We created a raft of great stories and poems including - I am musing, The muse came through the window, Crabs and seaweed, going to housie, No enjoyment, David C - I’m known for my wit or half of it – the stolen walking stick, A thick skull, An annoying man, The lousy hat, James mother and Phillips naked frolic.

 

Homework

The assembled group read a great batch of stories about Smoking cigars, Not what it seems, Cheer for the bad guys a great poem from Trish, Sandwiches and cakes, What will she do - an amusing story from Jo, Wrinkled and old, The day the king died – a great story from Melissa in a southern accent, Behind the potted palm, Unrequited love and The dream from Garry.

Reading

Melissa talked about the Steven Pressfield book she has read “The war of art” - about writers block which he calls procrastination and how to overcome resistance. Think not what have I written today but what have I resisted.

 Terry – read us a poem about Aussie poets.

We had a discussion about writing fiction and stories based on fact.  We also discussed the benefits of writing about what we know and the use of research & imagination.

 

Quick write

We made lists of five firsts and five lasts in our lives and then shared our impressive, funny and sad lists. We covered such topics as jelly, kisses, jobs, school, cars, food, family, pets, reading, mowing and movies and too many more to mention.

Homework

Dumpster dive - Take an hour and collect trash from the road, beach or your house. Select a piece of trash and write about it. Bring the trash with you next week  if its healthy to do so.