News:
Wendy - Shopped til she dropped at ShellHarbour Square
Melissa - Moving Aug. 27 (Boo Hoo)
Cath - Increased to swimming 26 laps
Jo - Gave contact info. about Shoalhaven Councillor, Mark.Kitchener@shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au
Elizabeth - Visited Apple Tree Flat Bay
Brian - First time visitor to the group, writes poetry
David C - Chopping firewood, mixing with other poets
Geoff - Looking forward to watching Borgen resume on SBS
Terry - Went away for the weekend with the car club to Mogo
David R - He and his partner went to Bendalong
Diane - First time visitor, interested in writing about her travelling adventures
Word of the day:
Wendy - edacity - greedy
Melissa - larrikin - hooligan, person who disregards convention
Cath - emotive - arouses intense feelings
Jo - salivate - to make the mouth water
Elizabeth - cringle - eye loop in a rope (nautical term)
David - ambsace - complete bad luck
Geoff - febrile - feverish
Terry - inscrutable - incapable of being understood
David R - flabbergasted - surprised
Activity: Quick write using as many of the above words as possible in a poem or story
Reading of Homework: "Age of suspicion"
Jo - read a story about indulgent behaviour and a murder
Garry - musings about suspicion
Elizabeth - read a story about a previous homework topic, 'it's not what it seems'
Brian - read a poem, 'the smartest Dad of them all'
David C - read a story about a suspicious child who discovers who his parents are
Terry - read another part of his novel
David R - Inkling, a poem
Announcements and readings:
Geoff - Sydney library is having an event in August to celebrate author Thea Astley, he also brought in a book by Janet Frame, "You Are Now Entering The Human Heart" Let him know if you'd like to borrow it
Jo - there is a new moth in the area, it is yellow, purple and furry...and very, very scary
David R - read a poem, Satisfaction, recounting the splendours of nature by the sea
Exercise: A peculiar pet
The group produced a range of material from short stories to poetry about peculiar pets including a blue tongued lizard, cats, a slave, moths, and rocks!
Homework: "Ambushed"
30 July 2014
23 July 2014
Record of meeting 23 July 2014
News
Terry had a good
lunch yesterday with great people
Cath had no new
information about the mystery pizza delivery
Jo attended the
local council meeting and received some help about her fallen trees
Leonie is going to
see Mother Africa as a belated treat for her birthday
David C had a
white crane steal the fish from his backyard pond
Geoff had an
uneventful week with the highlight a visit from a local plumber
David R has
recovered from his medical treatments and is arranging to self publish some of
his poems
Helene took her
grandson back to Canberra
Machiavellian =
deceitful, perfidious
Freeload = bludge
Cleave = hold or
divide
Cupidity = greed
for money or possession
Emerald = is a
gemstone, and a variety of the mineral beryl coloured green
Exotica = objects
out of the ordinary
Abscond = to leave
horridly and secretly
Contend = to
strive, struggle in opposition
We created an
amazing range of stories from the words of the day - Visit to the theatre,
Gemstones and the gentrified classes, Family jewels, A villain from Goulburn,
The dinosaur park, More than his share and I’ve rung the police.
Misunderstood, The
witness – maybe more of Terry’s novel, The snake, The cement mixer, Exotica and
A stage production.
David R – is
reading and recommends “The colonial queen” by Peter Corris
Jo – recommends
“The timeless land” by Eleanor Dark
David R read out
his latest poem Ambiance
1. Sounds of
touching – we wrote stories about
Caresses and
bites, A compromise, The comfort of water, Coat flapping, fingers snapping, The
sounds of food cooking, Air in a carburettor, Tabasco
In my underwear, So
bright and clean, Leaves in the trees, Musical chairs, Pulled the pin and
Ancient exotic remains.
The age of
Suspicion
16 July 2014
Record of meeting - Wednesday 16 July 2014
Reminder lunch at Vincentia
Golf Club
Tuesday 22 July at 12.30 pm
News
Jo bought in a
picture of a snowflake and told us about a woman who attacked her front door.
Geoff announced
the opening of a Tapas bar, in Milton
Leonie went to a
pain specialist, who did not help, also had a visit from a friend and a lovely
lunch in Ulladulla.
Helene had an
accident in her car.
Wendy went for a beautiful fish and chips picnic at Culburra.
Wendy went for a beautiful fish and chips picnic at Culburra.
Cath played good
Samaritan to her neighbours who were away in Vincentia.
Terry saw Chicago
Inimical = hostile
or unfavourable
Morass = muddy or
boggy ground or mess
Chief = boss
Nostalge =
thinking about the past
Exacerbate = to
annoy
Authentic = real
Impugn = assail by
words
Equilibrium =
balance, symmetry, stability
Helene – a common
criminal
Wendy – swinging
from the trees and sinking
Cath – not an
antique
Jo – the objectors
Geoff – Clive from
Queensland
Terry – pigs might
fly in the Red house
Leonie – One man
lost
Helene – Fifi and
Gigi to Fiji
Wendy – oldies but
goodies
Jo – You should
have been there
Terry – murder in
Camperdown – possible part of Terry’s novel
Leonie – Marry me
again - more of the Madeline story
1. Day dream believer – we composed stories of three word sentences
Cath – a day
delight
Jo – Spring and
death
Geoff – out the
window
Terry – I love
school cloudy or fine
Helene – Visit
exotic ports
Wendy – all day
long
Wendy – sweeping
with danger
Helene – Dangerous
tooth cleaners
Terry – cigarettes
buts and drawing pins
Geoff – blood
cousins
Jo – petrol and
broken brakes
Cath – the
building site
Not what it seems
10 July 2014
Meeting of 9th July 2014
ATTENDANCE/NEWS:
Wendy – Visited friends in Talong
Cath – Celebrated a friend’s birthday at
the Mercure in Gerringong
Terry – Spent time with his musically
talented teenage grandson, is also have a poem, “Hold My Hand”, published in
the Alzheimer’s Journal – congrats Terry!
Pam – Busy with her new bundle of joy, a 9
week King Charles Cavalier that goes by the name of Henri
Elizabeth – Storing wine for one neighbour
and giving the other’s something to talk about…
David C. – Brother-in-Law passed away, has
been spending time with his grandson
Mike – Joined us for the first time today,
he is living in Coastal Waters, writes children’s books and poetry -
welcome Mike!
Geoff – Had a letter to the editor
published about the procurement of military aircraft
Melissa – Is moving in late August
WORD OF THE DAY:
David C. – Jejung – boring
Mike – raffle – lottery
Geoff – homage – tribute
Melissa – jaunty – sprightly
Wendy – formicate – to swarm
Cath – tactile – touchy/feely
Terry – gratuitous – unnecessary
Pam – loom – appear dimly
Elizabeth – contretemps – a hitch
The group then used all the words in a
quick write and produced thought provoking, humorous pieces, as usual of
course!
READING OF LAST WEEK’S HOMEWORK: a phone
number written on a wall
Garry – a short story about a phone number
on a wall
Terry – “The Dunny”, a poem
Elizabeth – a short story about a number
left on a wall, with a surprising conclusion
David – “Ring Me”, a short story about a
ladies’ night out, also with a surprising ending
OTHER READINGS:
Mike – read a few of his poems inspired by
the local surrounds, including “The Sailor”
Terry – read his poem, “Hold My Hand”
David C. – read his piece that will be
published on the ABC OPEN webpage, “It’s a Great Feeling”
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Poet’s Breakfast this Sunday at Angel’s
Café in Huskisson, starts at 9 am – there will be an open mic, come along and
read your poetry
QUICK WRITE:
2 nouns that rhyme, 2 verbs that rhyme, 2
adjectives that rhyme, 2 names that rhyme – use the 8 words in a story or poem
HOMEWORK TOPIC: an honest answer
02 July 2014
Record of meeting 2 July 2014
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.
25 June 2014
Record of meeting 25 June 2014
Present Pam, David C, Jo, Wendy, Leonie, Geoff, Helene, Cath,
Elizabeth.
News
Leonie went to see her mum in Queensland. Had a good time, lovely time
then at movies.
David et al went to Sofala and they all laughed themselves silly all
weekend.
Elizabeth checked pacemaker, there followed a mystery reading. No
explanation, mystery remains.
Cath had visitors, brother and wife, from UK, where the coach trip was not
informative. In our land, the showers at the Pool are okay now.
Pam told us about furtive business - quite existentialist - the dog, it
seems was the reason - needs to be written down, Pam.
Helene went to Pigeon House Mountain Lookout, it was a bit expensive, but
her pumping is continuing. (work that out).
Wendy bought blow-up bed. I think we felt jealous. Finds it amazing. It
suits her sports car. Humph!
Geoff went to last concert of the Bay and Basin Music Group. Sad. Were
awfully good too.
Jo was tangling with fallen trees. And sons again.
Words of the Day
hieroglyphic - symbol
cadence = sound of a voice
manducate - to chew
passion - a very strong feeling about person or thing
inherit - to receive upon death of another
collateral - security for repayment of loan
argot - jargon of a group esp. criminal
adjudicate - to sit in judgement
impetus - force or energy of movement
Stories concocted from 'Words'
Wendy: Always impartial, you know.
Helene: In a tomb. Sam wanted to go to Cairo.
Pam: Collateral, inheritance, all money to be used.
Cath: Manuscript - weird writing - let me know what it is all about, she
says.
Elizabeth: Passion - she wanted a loan - decided it was 'up yours
too!'
David: Rap music - words of song - what were they?
Leonie: Audience, contestants, noisy words. People chewing chips, bought a
building.
Jo: A ridiculous story.
Geoff: Twelve dollars - good deal. Sons, cool. Not like him.
Homework: 'The Text Message read: Very Clever!'
Gary: A little girl - writes verse - much imagination about Wendy who moved
to Sydney had kids etc. Explains how Wendy wrote poems, got them from under her
bed.
David: Next Master Chef. Mexican - scallops - he seemed to think it was
really good - but no, it was more ... very clever.
Leonie: Free association - Mary, Mary - gorilla and dog - friends - people
should be like animals.
Jo: The text message was really that only.
Wendy: Wrote a 'duck-it' list. What she doesn't ever want to do, e.g.
running with the bulls.
Helene: The expert witness - courtroom drama - love and sex getting into
the room, can't beat it.
Pam: How clever! Bench in the sun, book with dedication - 'Faces' is the
subject matter. l4 chapters of 'faces' read to her mother. She read that it was
very clever. ????
Exercise
We all did a speed-rite. It is explained so: Whatever comes into your head.
I think we won't have time to hear everyone's head.
Wot duzit orl mien?
Homework
'When Jill saw the smoke at the top of the hill, she knew it was
too late.'
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