People like YOU !!

 

                                                                                       Edition 359 Monday 28/11/16

 KEEPING UP WITH THE JONESES

 

 

 

 

Hi,as a follow up to last weeks rescue run fundraising for the Westpac Chopper there have been a number of daring life saving rescues in our area since.A seriously injured local Muriwaian man was airlifted to hospital after rolling his car and then two choppers winched survivors from the swirling waters of the Kaipara bar after a fishing boat capsize.Frankly I couldn’t imagine life without them around no matter where you live!There is never a better time to save a life than NOW!

 Fletcher reckons; he would like to be a chopper pilot one day like that cool dude Ritchie McCaw the ex All Black skipper hero guy Mummy follows on Facebook ! J ! He is also happy to report Mum has forgiven Dad for last weeks pedal bike crash,grazes have healed,and he is back on the horse! Yay!

We re-energised on the weekend by staying at home and playing tourists in our own hood.The result was a renewed appreciation for the amazing backyard we have (see attached photos) Wow!

Staying on that theme I had a surreal experience last week driving toward One Tree Hill with the U2 song devoted to that iconic Auckland landmark blazing away on the car stereo,it was moving!

On a funny note I noticed people staring at me wearing glasses in a café recently?Finally I had to ask what they were looking at?,seems my +1.5 specs purchased from PaknSave recently featured an auto shade feature that dims the lenses as the light gets brighter!,the effect being darkened glasses which was obviously a source of much amusement for café guests (and my wife it turns out!!).

So on that note, have an ‘Upbeat’ week laughing at yourself…..Cheers Jonesey!

 

Harry and the Hendersons reckon they were chopper rescue pilots in a previous life!!

 
SELLING THE SIZZLE

 

“One kind word from YOU can change someones entire day”. C.B.Jones

 

I was reminded about the power of words,particularly when they are accompanied by music!

As mentioned above I was driving toward One Tree Hill when the U2 song written referencing the Auckland landmark was playing.

It was a surreal and uplifting moment that moved and inspired me on a day that had provided more than the normal amount of challenges.

I used it as a motivational sign to keep going forward with a warm feeling and a BIG smile J

Words are powerful both written and spoken,a well timed thank you or congratulatory note can make a huge difference to a friend, colleague or customer. Here is a personal recent example……

 

People like YOU

People like you inspire me

People like you set goals and work hard to achieve them.

People like you motivate others to do the same.

People like you make personal sacrifices to reach their goals.

People like you commit themselves and stay focused on getting better.

People like you make me want to get up early in the morning too.

People like you are reason I joined Toastmasters and remain as  passionate today.

People like you deserve to get better and the success they work hard for.

People like you get to the top.

People like YOU.

 

I didn’t have to do this but it is how I felt at the time so I made the effort and it made a difference!

It is the little things we do with others in mind that make a BIG impact on the giver and the receiver!

A timely reminder at this the traditional time of giving….Give and you shall receive…Good Luck!!

 

“YOU be the reason someone smiles today” J C.B.Jones