Info.
David C.....Has had back issues gathering firewood...not 25 any more
Wendy.......Saw Brian Cadd and Glen Shorrock...terrific show
Terry..........May is birthday month...busy time
Lynn..........House sitting for Robyn and Joe
Helene.......Has laptop problems
Pam...........Just enjoying life in the Bay and Basin area
Elizabeth...Went to Collector Pumpkin Festival...now knows where Collector is
Cath...........Been minding 3 cats...oops lost one...found it again....hooray
Geoff.........Went to ukelele group for first time, also demonstration against ABC cuts proposed
David R.....Been further investigating David C's treasure chest.
Words of the Day
Pam.............parkour......training system utilising obstacles
Elizabeth.....gillie..........man attending a person who is hunting or fishing
Cath............cacophony..raucus, mixed noise, harsh discord
Geoff..........runcible......splayd like spoon with a cutting edge
David R..... prerogative..a right or privilege
David C..... scurrilous....use of vulgar abusive language, defamatory, untrue
Wendy....... laconic........terse, man of few words
Terry......... nebulous.....vague, lacking definite form
Lynn......... trapse..........walk idly or wearily without reaching a goal
Stories/poems from these words
Again a wide variation of ideas including parliament, traipsing through forests, lots of birds and
gillies, and the odd commando unit.
Homework readings (letters to/from the battle front)
Lynn..........Vietnam, a mate loses his life
Terry..........Poem about a soldier 5000 miles away and dying in Afghanistan
Wendy........lightened the moment with a tongue in cheek letter from a wife carrying on about her
"tough" life at home while husband plays soldier with his mates.
David C.....A real "Dear John" letter, and the mystery of astrological forecasts and Snoopy.
David R.....poem...from the front
Geoff.........a story re Chile that has lit the candle of interest in Geoff planning a visit.
Elizabeth..."Dear John" letter to a young man caught up in the moment and regretting his actions
Pam...........Letter from the front ...the Middle East...emotional
Leonie.......Isn't there another way...conversation not confrontation
General
* Update re "Wild about Words"...those wishing to participate in reading their own work need to contact Sue or Boobook book shop.
Exercise..a quickwrite
"Write from the viewpoint of someone who committed a murder today but...do not mention the murder."
What a talented bunch we are. Efforts included...One a day, Shopping not stabbing, Doing Bertie in,
The blacksmith and the bloodied hand, Lime and the six foot holes, Done Kitty in...your job to bury her, Don't mess with me, Killed Joyce...or Killjoy?, Got to get away now,
Homework
"One at a time"
08 May 2014
05 May 2014
Meeting notes 30 April 2014
Okay—Okay—Okay- It’s me again, even hiding
behind Geoff I was found and the Mantle of Minutes Taker was thrust upon my effervescent head {ever known me to be effer wasn’t}.
Present; Terry, Melissa, Lynn, Cath, Jo,
Elizabeth, Leonie, David C, Geoff, Mary, Pam, David R, Wendy.
Info.
Lynn. House
sitting
Jo. Trouble
keeping her story on track.
Cath Not
letting the grass grow under her feet
Elizabeth Too
wise to be scammed / her daughter touring USA
Leonie Back
to nature at Bendalong beach
David C Chest
complaint now all good.
Geoff Reading
a good book about the women of the Eureka Stockade
Mary Read
an Email she had received.
Pam Stamps
for pensioners 60c at the Post Office
David R Enjoyed
his break, at his cabin near Gerrong
Wendy Going
to see Brian Cadd
Terry Attended ANZAC dawn service at HMAS Creswell
Melissa Having
trouble containing herself, going to see Rick Springfield.
WoTD
Terry Slake To quench or satisfy
Wendy Charlatan Imposter
David R Foozle Clumsy ---Botched
Pam Rambunctious Rowdy---uncontrollable
Mary Malapropism Comical misuse of words
Geoff Elicit Draw out—extract
David C Ire Anger ---resentment
Leonie Assivism Resemblance to a distant relative or
event
Elizabeth Bollard
Concrete or wooden pillar or
harbour post
Cath Ilk Similar characteristics
Jo Seduction To entice –win over
Lynn Allude
Infer in a round about way
Melisa Grimalkin A female cat ---an ill tempered old hag
Quick Write from WoTD
Terry Hoist
the mainsail Melissa Car park seduction
Lynn Iron
Lady Jo Swan song
Cath Ship
shape Elizabeth Lion hunting
Leonie---Geoff---David C Similar theme, political, attack the
government
Mary Words
of wisdom Pam Good use of words
David R
Poetic licence
Good response all round
Homework.
Lynn Invitation
to a lady for dinner
Jo The
unfinished house / cat lover
Elizabeth An
enthralling walk down memory lane
Leonie Step
out of a photograph
Geoff Hector
and the Silent Bus
Mary Homeless
Harry Field
Pam Country
lawyer in the big smoke.
David R Interception
David C A
brilliant story worthy of a Pullet prize
Afternoon Tea
Exercise A
play on words using name association
Homework A
letter to/from a soldier.
23 April 2014
Record of meeting 23 April 2014
Inadmissible = not
allowed
Postern = back
door or gate
Illicit = unlawful
Marvellous =
wonderful
Precarious =
doubtful, perilous
Scintilla = a
small amount
Innocuous =
harmless
Discern = perceive
with a mind
Bliss = ecstasy,
delight
Using our short
list of words we created amazing stories on the themes of The spider, The little scoundrel,
A small list is good, Sly grog business, No remorse, The fight and The
precarious gate.
Homework
From an exercise provided by Leonie we considered a
list of characteristic and then created a story
displaying the characteristics.
David C wrote a
story of a creature of habit, Pam an attractive 40 something woman, Cath
looking for a solution, Lynn told the story of Sarah who arrived on a bride
ship, Terry wrote about a young girl’s coming of age, Helene told about Sally who
did a little skip. Geoff described and discussed the main female character from his Japanese novel. Mary wrote about Harry’s pain and regrets.
Develop a
character or use an existing one. Write the story of meeting your character in
a specific location - describe the city, location, year, season, furnishings,
others present. Remember to use aroma, noise, tactile objects, music and
atmosphere to add to your description.
Wild about words
The See change
2014 winter arts festival booklet is now available from businesses in the local
area. The festival provides 63 activities including music, exhibitions, activities and
workshops to choose from. Activities of
interest include
Item 42 Trivia night of literary
sophistication Huskisson
Community Centre, Dent Street Huskisson 6- 10 pm Friday 30 May BYO drinks &
snacks
I have bookings
from David & Cathy, Melissa & Scott, Geoff & Holly, Jo & Lyn
which I will pass on to Sue.
Item 45 Book busk Boobook on Owen, 68
Owen Street
Book in to read 5
– 10 minutes of your favourite book, bring props and dress up. Book in advance with Boobooks on 4441 8585 -
Gold coin donation
Item 47 Local writers read their work, Boobook on Owen, 68 Owen Street
Share 10 minutes of your stories in a
supportive environment. Book in advance with Boobook on 4441 8585
16 April 2014
Record of meeting 16 April 2014
Words of the day
Tizzy = state of
anxiety, panic
Polyglot = person
who speaks in different languages
Virescent =
starting to turn green
Neap = low tide in
Spring
Periphery =
border, edge
Vapid = bland or
uninspiring
Sordid = dirty,
mean, squalid
Proclivity =
tendency to do something regularly
Pay off = reward,
bribe
Moue = pout
Platitudes =
uninspired, insincere, a common place
Pellucid = pass
right through
Macabre =
gruesomely imaginative
Erudite = learned,
the polish or teach
Writing from words of the day
We used the words
of the day to produce a brilliant range of interesting stories about Learning French, Speaking
Chilean, In the sand, the scientist, Dead on the beach, On the periphery of the
law, Making an impression, On a cobble stoned London street, One language after
another, Expected dreams for the future, No lollipop for Sally, Platitudes
don’t cut it, To the back bench, the glass bowl and The stew a brilliant poem
from David R.
Reading of homework
Lynn read homework
from 4 years ago a moving piece about the realisation she’s never coming back,
Cath shared a great story of Love grew cold, Terry read Remain at arm’s length,
The disabled ship by Jo, Watching as years go by – Adele, My wish from
Margaret, Obsessed by the double bed an unsettling story from Mary, Too many
sheets to wash – David C, Never again and Burnt another cake – poems from David
R. Disappointed with the day by Leonie.
Wild about words
Sue from the Sea Change committee has asked us to let her know about our participation by 28 April. Details of events are listed in the minutes of 2 April 2014 and will be publicised after Easter.
Competitions
Information from
Geoff was circulated about competitions
Reading
Some time ago David
C bought a box of material at auction and from some hand written material read a
poem Cecil’s plaint. David R read a
poem called “From the south”.
David R also recommended the book he is reading "Playing with water" by Kate Llewellyn about her experiences establishing gardens on the south coast.
Garry in Thailand recommends the number one New York Times Bestseller "The 4 hour work week" live anywhere and join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss.
David R also recommended the book he is reading "Playing with water" by Kate Llewellyn about her experiences establishing gardens on the south coast.
Garry in Thailand recommends the number one New York Times Bestseller "The 4 hour work week" live anywhere and join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss.
Quick write - I have absolutely no idea
We participated in
a quick write on the topic "I have absolutely no idea". David C shared history of a personal blonde moment. Elizabeth wrote about a great feathered friend on
the farm. Adele found herself sitting
dumbfounded after a dream. Jo in a mean mood wrote that nothing is a
comfortable mood. Terry questioned us on how any ideas happen.
Lynn experienced being lost in the tile shop and encountering the latest
trends. Helene showed she knew nothing
right about the group. Leonie told us an
intriguing story asking what’s in the diary. David C wrote a poem about the
group. Pam wrote about who, what, where
and when. Geoff puzzled us with an intelectual comparison between the known and
unknown.
Homework
Cocky
09 April 2014
Writing group 9 April 2014
Words of the day
Waffle = rubbish
Mimic = imitate,
impersonate, copy
Inimitable =
impossible to copy, unique
Derelict =
abandoned or ruined
Floe = moving ice
Dulcet =
harmonious, sweet or melodious
Eccentric =
different from usual, odd, unusual
Pimping shed =
open shed for storing firewood including faggots – small kindling
Tantamount = the
most important, equal, equivalent
Meld = blend
Loquacious =
talkative
We used the words
of the day to create amazing stories. Jo
- My idea of perfection. Adele – the trip over the tundra. Margaret - Not
another like it. Leonie – an eccentric old man. David C – she told amazing
stories. Elizabeth
Leonie – we need
dictionaries and diaries. Margaret – I’m not wild about adverbs. Jo – letter to
Ace Pet supply. Terry – early language, a great poem. Wendy – I think I’ve
become an Aussie. Helene – women wild with words. David R – in the jungle.
Geoff – a growing language. Elizabeth Garry
– a royal story.
We discussed the
use of adverbs and adjectives and of the meaning of anticipate and expect.
Competitions
Jo provided
details of the following competitions
2014 Ipswich
Poetry Feast – opens 6 April and closing 1 August at 5 pm see www.ipswichpoetryfeast.com.au
Joyce Parkes
Writers Prize for Women and the Joe Sullivan Writers Prize closing 30 June 2014
see www.irishheritage.net
Helene will send
an email asking for names for lunch on 17 April and nominations for the Trivia
night on Friday 30 May 2014 and other Wild about words events.
We each started a
story with the words I anticipate and passed it around the table for a
progressive write. We had fun reading stories about - A long walk and
dance, Tony Abbott, rainbow spots, Clive Palmer, bull dog clip, fish, Easter eggs,
tadpoles, inspiration, frog enclosures, soccer balls, chocolate fountain,
Noah, the moving house, bullocks, lunch, prawns and the nudist colony.
Use each word of
the sentence below to start the sentences of your story or poem.
After leaving her
husband she never could sleep in a double bed again.
04 April 2014
Meeting 2nd April
Wild about words
Welcome to Sue, organiser of the Wild
about words event, part of the Seachange festival. Sue came to Australia as a
refugee when 20 and wanted to include writing in the Seachange event. See the
details below about the event.
Words of the day
Poultice = a soft warm mass of bread used
for medicinal purposes
Scum = impure matter rising to the
surface, low life
Basilic = royal
Inexorable = inevitable
Pettifogging =Over concerned with trivia
Garry - Paraprasdokians are figures of
speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or
unexpected; frequently humorous.
Forlorn = sad
Termagant = overbearing and brawling
woman, virago female warrior
Humane = compassion
Inimical = hostile, brash overbearing
Refulgent = shining brightly
Elucidate = make clear, clarify
Writing from words of the day
We created an eclectic mix of poems and
stories from our words of the day. Have a beer a funny clever poem from Terry,
She was scum from Wendy, The royal sword by Helene, Arrested for a fray from
David R, The lawyers and anger by Mary, In the dirt from Elizabeth, The sorry
mess by David C, Words poured out from Leonie, They watched by Jo and Come by
chance about boils from Cath.
Reading of homework
A great range of stories sandwiched
between two selected sentences
Terry – This bastard will bother no one
again...a strong story about a dark crime. David R - I wish you didn’t have
to go. Helene – pleasure. David C – take the rubbish to the tip. Leonie –
wanting something to change. Jo – taking hyphens seriously with a fine
tooth comb and – A Russian woman - a story of corruption and exercise read by
Cath and written by Garry.
Wild about words weekend
Publicity for Sea Change festival will
start from Easter, including the Wild about Words events. The program will
include
Friday night 30 May
6 to 10 pm fund raising literature trivia
night Huskie Community Centre $10 ($8 concession), BYO food and drink, bookings
through the Boobook in Husky, 4441 8585.
Maybe we can organise a table for the
Trivia Event?
Saturday 31 May
Scrabble round robin at Main Deck café
and Boobooks Owen Street, book with Kerry 4441 8132
11 am meet the author Libby Gleeson –
children’s author
10.30 Book busking - reading of a
favourite book in public
1.30 – 3.30 pm local writers reading at
Boobooks
5 - 7.30 pm meet the author Tom Doig –
who cycled in Mongolia from Moron to Moron and wrote about the trip.
Sunday 1 June
8 am to 10 am - the Poets breakfast –
Five little pig’s café - bookings 4443 4985.
10 am to 1 pm - a writing workshop by
Graham Gibson $20 bookings 4441 8885.
4 to 6 pm – Pecha-kucha – a way for
individuals and groups to present ideas – learn and produce 20 slides for 20 seconds
each, at the Husky Pub, to contribute contact Graham Gibson on 4441 8885.
Sue has asked us to advise of
participation in events. We will discuss our participation in the Wild about
Words events at our next meeting 9 April 2014
Lunch at DDs Thursday 17 April
Helene has booked for 12.15 pm on 17
April as DDs will not be open on 10 April
Homework
Wild about words
26 March 2014
Record of meeting 26 March 2014
Words of the day
Beggars belief =
unbelievable (it beg to be believed)
Vociferous = loud
and unrestrained shouting
Coxcomb = a
conceited foolish dandy or fop
Cogitate = to take careful thought or think
carefully about; ponder
Scintilla = a
tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling. A particle, atom,
iota, bit, modicum
Euchre = a card game or to trick
Paucity = small quantity
Paradox = an enigma, riddle
Lycanthrope = suspicion that a person can turn into a
wolf
Uber = extreme, over the top
Postulate = make a claim or demand, take for granted
Writing from
words of the day
The noisy motivated group created a wealth of stories
covering - Outliving the competition a racy story from Melissa, Our PM by
Helene, Hair from Wendy, The NT murder from Terry, The story is false from
Cath, The State election from Jo, Short and sweet from Lynn, Go to the middle
of Australia from Leonie, A part in the play from David C and The rooster who
dressed as a fox a quirky poem from David R.
I once was a kookaburra a believable story with sound effects from Jo, The interview from
Writing
exercise
Melissa bought from the Op shop the book “A recipe for
dreaming” by Bryce Courtney, which contained the inscription “To Sharon from
John 1994”.
We created a range of imaginative stories namely - Secret
Santa present from Melissa, Are you OK? from Helene, John loved Sharon from
Wendy, Simon, Sharon and John from Terry, Hooked on Sharon by Jo, a poem
about the cat and the cream by Lynn ,They met in Byron Bay by Leonie, What
will I buy for Shazza a funny story by David C and the poem Are you just a
cow from David R.
Homework
– the middle
Select a book; choose the first sentence of one chapter and the last
sentence from another chapter. Write a story using one sentences as the start
and the other as the end of your story or poem.
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