December 28, 2006 Meeting Summary

Our meeting today was an all table topics meeting. Our Wordmaster Grammarian was Mike and he chose Abundance for the word ofthe day. Abundance is the state in which there is more than enough."During the Holidays, there is an abundance of food and good will to goaround"Our Timer was Roxie.

Our Toastmaster was Laura B. Laura had an envelope with pictures in itthat she printed off e-bay. Each person was to pick out a picture anddescribe to the group why that item was the most wonderful gift that theyhad ever received.Mary picked out a dog with mange. There were a couple of reasons why this dog was the most wonderful gift for Mary. First of all it was cute and second Mary needed a companion because she is a single parent who has herkids half time so she gets lonely. Mary states that dogs are easier totrain and they are always waiting for you at the door wagging their tailswhen you come home. (1.37)

Jeff picked out a Porsche 911. Jeff's current car is not a sports car byany means. He currently drives a Saturn SL2 which does not accelerate veryquickly. In fact the grandma who lives down the street can beat Jeff eventhough she rides a bicycle. Jeff would also get to park the new car in thegarage and not in the driveway as he currently has to. (1.35)

Roxie picked a pile of African Rosewood. Roxie loved this gift because itis so unique. You can make any thing you want with it, but she does notrecommend burning it as it comes from Africa and is very expensive to shipover here. Roxie is going to make a beautiful box with her wood to keepall her treasures in. (1.05)

Lori picked out a wood burner. Lori is going to use the wood burner toburn the names of all her family and friends into all the wood items shehas around the house so when she passes away everyone will know what shehad left them. (59)

Mike chose colored jars of wax. Mike couldn't believe that he received thenumber one choice on his Christmas list as a gift. Wax is great to use incase there is a terrorist attack - you have light. You can use wax on yourhands to keep them smooth. You can polish your car with it. You can traina dog with it. The light will last a long time. (1.22)

Laura B received a hot tub. Laura loves the hot tub because they are sorelaxing. The hot water is good, but the pulsating bubbles adds to thepleasure. You can forget about all your cares while soaking in the tub.Plus the person who gave her the gift needs to put an extension on herhouse to accommodate the new hot tub. (1.35)

The meeting was adjourned early. Have a wonderful New Year!!