Dear Members, Guests and Friends,
TM Terri started us off with a beautiful Invocation in the Christian tradition.
TM Aleta juggled our morning inertia by starting us on loose but interwoven topics. We soon discovered that...
* TM Jose is still waiting for the governmental subsidy for solar batteries for power outages. Keep those candles handy!
* I, Ana, saw my generator-acquisition husband transform from an idiot to a visionary in a matter of 24 hours before Wilma.
* TM Terri chickened out from getting a generator because many generator owners in South Florida end up six feet under from the emanations.
* TM Marie, essential employee, became even more essential during Wilma with the help of handsome and essential military guys who gave her essential assistance.
* DTM Jim got a complete generator... right after Wilma. That's why he's honing his timing skills in Toastmasters very often.
* TM Aleta has a generator in SW Pennsylvania but doesn't use it because she sleeps best in dark, quiet and secluded environments, while ignoring the falling 100-ft trees!
* TM Tom looks at the moon and the stars in awe and wonder while everyone frets during hurricanes. He Won Best Table Topic Award.
Then we had 2 prepared speeches...
* TM Ricardo streamlined his Cruise de Midi speech, eliminated verbiage and added a map which helped us sail through 30 of the 64 locks in the canal. Good job Ricardo!
* I, Ana, reviewed a few gazillion cliches and touched on some malaphors (wrong blend of cliches) - not to be confused with malapropism (wrong usage of a word or term). Too many chefs in too many pies! I Won Best Speaker Award.
As far as evaluations go....
* TM Paolo sailed the Midi Cruise himself "All Aboard" "All Aboard" with Captain Ricardo. Good inertia in motion! He Won Best Evaluator Award.
* TM The Tom enjoyed my speech but suggested I use Spanish cliches next time so I can roll the rrrrrs as I pronounce them. That's his favorite!
The Word of the Day was
INERTIA, noun
To do nothing or remain unchanged
Example: I lean forward in the car by inertia when the brakes are applied suddenly.
Here's the link to the recording:
See you next week!
Ana I.
Recap Writer
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