shooting stars

         

 

 

Edition 185 Monday May 13th 2013

 

Hi,it is said, if you see a shooting star it is good luck or a sign of good things to come so what say you see six on one morning like me? Well, I cant remember a crazier week full of events. Firstly I attempted to run in the storm on Monday morning and was nearly fried when a lightening strike took out the power transformer in our street while I was running past it!The ensuing power cut was interesting as we had to rely on candle power for light,LPG for cooking and the log burner for heat for the next 18 hours! I am no hero in an emergency,losing interest in roughing it by candlelight in no time, help Vector,lineman,help!!

Then Harry the hound turned 10 years old (70 in human years!!) and Fletcher turned 9 months as we celebrated both milestones in the week.

As chaotic as these events were they didn’t hold a candle(excuse the pun) to the one that turned our week upside down just as you would expect a positive pregnancy test to do I guess !!!!Crikey !!!!!!!!

When I said we were trying for another child we were hoping against hope and didn’t really think lightening would strike in the same place twice(again excuse the pun). To those who say shooting stars herald luck and good times I concur as we have been truly blessed with the gift of another child.

We enjoyed a sunny Mothers Day lunch with Mum on the Beach at Devonport.The tide was full and the day was picture perfect as our family were lucky enough to share that time with Mum. I hope you either got to do the same or were able to take some time out to remember your Mum if you were not able to be with her. I know we all know that we don’t do that enough so it is good to take time to remember because no one can ever love you more than or replace your Mum, cheers Jonesey.

 

Harry and the Hendersons don’t quite know what to make of it as they have only just got used to Fletcher and now there is another one on the way!! Happy Birthday Houdini !!

 

“When you see a good person, think of becoming like her/him. When you see someone not so good, reflect on your own weak points.”  Confucius

 

Last week we were on a site visit with a number of competitors. We were all submitting a proposal for the same job and had all been invited to inspect the new building together.

There was a representative from one of our competitors that I overheard running down all the other companies there on the day to the customer. I know this guy and had always thought he was a bit dodgey but never said anything just chosen to focus on what I was doing rather than get too fixated with him. I have always found this to be the best way when dealing with the opposition. I think it is healthy to have respect for a competitor and their products but not to be worried about them to the point where it distracts you from focusing on what you want to achieve.

Anyway turns out the dodgey guy didn’t stop at verbally bad mouthing his competitors he actually committed that criticism to writing about several including us! This served to put the customer off him. On top of that one of the dodgey guys colleagues is so disillusioned he is seeking to leave this competitor and join us !!

Wow, I have always believed in karma and this was a classic example, this guy is bad mouthing his competitors, he loses the big project and then loses a staff member because of his antics. Things sure have a funny way of back firing on you if you are critical, blame others or deny you have issues!!! Lessons; don’t bad mouth competitors or customers verbally or in writing. Always look for the good and go out of your way to help others. Don’t be fixated or distracted by the competition, good luck!!

 

“Karma comes after everyone eventually. You can't get away with screwing people over your whole life, I don't care who you are. What goes around comes around. That's how it works. Sooner or later the universe will serve you the revenge that you deserve.”  J Brody,