An Excellent Investment

1 March 2012Sarah M

On Friday, February 17, Mr. Lawrence’s Macroeconomics 12AP class enjoyed an evening of laughter, good food and great company at his Shawnigan Lake home. The students were welcomed by the Lawrence family, who run a bed and breakfast out of the lower half of their home, and their lovely dog Ginger. Tie off, shirt untucked, and comfortable on the couch, Mr. Lawrence became less of a teacher and more of an entertainer; one might even dare to call him Mr. Larry in his natural environment. The boss was out of his suit, and the fun was raging.

The evening was a jumble of activities that blended to create an engaging get-together, bringing the shyest of the group out of their shells. Together, the students made their own pizzas, working from the dough up, creating an efficient production line. Pizzas of all shapes and sizes were enjoyed by the masses, a type of disparity that is, for once in the economic field, appreciated.

The production of pizzas was only the beginning of the display of specialization, as Brett L then went on to play the piano, revealing an unknown talent. Later on in the evening, the sweet sounds of the musical Maggie D filled the room, with Ross L leading the back-up vocals, satisfying even the most unpleasant customer. Mr. Lawrence even demonstrated his love of music, as he strummed us away with his acoustic guitar.

The swimmers in the group (and the hot tub-goers) were able to make use of the backyard hot tub, allowing them to relax away the stress of all the business cycle fluctuations.

The supply of laughter produced would have skyrocketed through the Aggregate Supply and Demand model, and the projected satisfaction was outstripped.

A special thank you to the school for allowing the students to participate in the outing and to the students for making the most of the evening. An enormous thank you, however, goes out to Mr. Lawrence, his wife Della, and their children Emily and Jeffrey for hosting such a rowdy bunch. It was a wonderful time, even if it won’t contribute to the annual GDP.

Sarah M

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