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                                                                                       Edition 423 Monday 16/04/18

 

Hi,WOW that storm came out of left field and was definitely worse than anything we have experienced at Muriwai in the 20 years we have been there.Sunday night and our power had just been restored 5 nights and 6 full days later!It is the first time I have been seriously worried about how our 1950’s something bach would cope.I am pleased to report that our humble abode and the local fire brigade came through with flying colours!

Ours and other communities rallied amazingly to support each other through what was a difficult post storm period.We spent time at the fire station having hot showers,doing washing, having communal meals with neighbours and the all important daily Nespresso coffee fix whilst charging phones, ipads and laptops.

Fletcher reckons we should go to the fire station more often so he can work on his pool table and dart board skills for future emergencies and visits to houses of ill repute!!

Something funny about adversity is it brings out the best and worst in people from the outstanding offers of help to the low lives who helped themselves to evacuated houses and stole power generators while people were struggling to cope….beyond belief but sadly true!

Another positive from this ferocious weather event was the way our (ok not strictly ours but near enough to it) dear old pohutakawa took everything dished out and is still there like she has been for 100 years plus.On the positive side #2 of the weeks proceedings was the cranking up of our log fire for warmth and light as we hunkered down against the elements….welcome back you cosy good thing!

So nothing to moan about really and plenty to be thankful for……Cheers Jonesey.

 

Kate and Lily reckon the fire station needs to have special treats for dogs too!

 

 

 

“Make every day game day.”

 

I have been enjoying the Commonwealth Games action recently.

The theatre of sport is enthralling and contains plenty of heroes and villains.

It is fascinating to see it all play out and to observe the many and varied emotions.

There are many sporting similarities to our business and private lives I reckon.

 

Messages and morals like;

Things that go around come around and if at first you don’t succeed then try,try again!

Bad sportmanship is not ok, you cant win all the time and if you do then be humble!

Preparation and planning is the key to any successful campaign in any field!

There are no short cuts to success or substitutes for honesty and hard work!

A team full of unknown triers will beat a team full of mega stars any day!

Every athlete/sales person/mother/wife/father/husband/daughter/son has his/her day!

 

There were plenty of highlights in our successful campaign and everyone will have their standout favourite but for me it was the New Zealand Ladies Hockey team gold medal.

Finally after years of heartbreak they took out the world champions at home…..YES !!!

All our team deserves a pat on the back for gaining selection to represent their country.

It is up to us to take the positives from such an inspiring fortnight and apply them.

I know it has made me even more committed to being successful at anything I attempt!

 

“Never say never because limits like fears are often just an illusion.”Michael Jordan