Today at Sunrise Toastmasters, Christchurch, an International Speech Competition was held. But only locals take part.
There was 5 entrants.
Gemma, who was lucky to be there.
Simon, who washed his phone and got a new one.
Sean, who is happy when he’s sad.
Kevin, who is a fan of that old TV show, 24 Hours.
Robyn, who grows weeds.
They was speakin’ about wot they knows best and judges was listening’ to decide who will win the wooden statue.
Gemma explain that we was so lucky to be there an’ lissen to her speech, which din’t go down well wif the judges caus she never get a prize. (‘cept the traditional Moro) She told us lotsa numbers, particularly the huge one which was too big for even computers to understand. I didn’ understand and of course neither did judges. One was sittin nex to me an I look at her notes an she is drawing a horse.
Simon is a yung dude so he always got his phone ‘cept when he don’t. When he dont he miss it’s comfort, so he warn us all about washing phone that not waterproof. This very good advice which I take on board.
So did judges.
Judge nex me drew phone in yellow crayon on judging sheet wif sunshine rays and big tick beside.
Sean is fan of Lucy in Peanuts (befor your time) I know this ‘cause he called his speech “Good Grief” which is wot Lucy always sayin to Charlie. He spoke about getting together wit others who are happy bein’ sad an sharing the sadness all roun’. That create a sort of miserable happiness and is very gratifying.
So he says.
Judge nex me used blue crayon & draw Snoopy in top of doghouse crying, so I know Sean in wif a chance.
Kevin stole his speech from TV show 24 hours, tho he didnt mention it one bit. Xcept title of course.
The funny thing was that though the tv show was frantic an pulse racingly dangerous, Kevin’s speech wasnt. No one in danger here cept maybe Kevin. Kevin wanted all to make the most of the day.
I look over at judges notes an see her writing note to pick up toilet rolls at Countdown. This got big red crayon tick so Kev in wif a chance.
Always hard bein last speaker caus by then most people brains are full.
Robyn tol us all about growin’ weeds in her garden. She use to be a good gardner wif all the salad stuff an various seasonal potatoes. Seems now she dont give a shit and has taken up eatin weeds. She pretty proud of fact that no longer has to dig or cultivate even tho they much the same. She still lookin pretty healthy so I guess it workin for her.
Judge nex me head jerk awake at clappin, so I guess Robyn miss her chance.
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