INTRO: Welcome to Honcho's House
Why a blog? I'm 40 this month, about to get engaged (oops, cat - bag - out of) and having suffered a small heart attack a couple of years ago I know my life is probably at least half over. OK, it's probably the first stages of a mid-life crisis, but I've got so much shit (yes, swearing is allowed in this blog) in my head I have a strong urge to get some of what I consider worthwhile recorded for posterity.
Now I'm not so famous that I can publish my memoirs, sell a shitload of books and retire on the proceeds. So a blog will have to do. Whether I have 10, 20 or 40 years left on this earth - in some respects it doesn't matter - I've had such a full life so far that if I can earn a million dollars in the next 10 years and help Sharee raise her kids; I will be happy when I'm put in a coffin (yes, that's morbid but a fact of life that we all must eventually face up to).
Yes I will earn a million bucks in the next 10 years. But that's a subject for another day. Trouble is, I'll probably spend it (or give it away). One of the many pearls of wisdom my mother has given me is you can't take your money to the grave. And I won't be. Given my mother will probably live to 100 and may even outlast me (the high cholesterol comes from the father genes), I'm not hanging out for the inheritance and ain't no way will I be providing for anyone else apart from moi, and some deserving philanthropic causes such as New Zealand orienteers.
But as usual I digress. To those fortunate enough to be reading my initial posting, add this to your favourites folder and come and check it weekly. Given I drink a bottle of red wine Thurs/Friday, the weekends would be a good time. Or before major sporting events such as cricket tests or All Black matches when I'll give out my tips.
The purpose of this blog is poly: to provide mildly humourous and sometimes serious content on all matters Orienteering; to slowly reveal the secrets of how to make money from betting - yes, it can be done; and when I've had too much to drink to have the occasional rant about anything and everything.
At times, I've been described as complex, cynical, sarcastic (and recently rude and undiplomatic - thanks Wayne!), but never boring. I'll try and post regularly on both gambling and orienteering topics to keep my acquaintances from both sides entertained. Initially some prior knowledge of such topics will be assumed. Your comments are welcome, if only to let me know that people outside of my immediate family have bothered to check in and check this out.
For now, Ciao...
P.S. House of Honcho? As my orienteering friends know, on maptalk I'm known as "Head Honcho" to reflect my exalted position as President of the NZ Orienteering Federation. The name was given to me by Bruce Collins.
Now I'm not so famous that I can publish my memoirs, sell a shitload of books and retire on the proceeds. So a blog will have to do. Whether I have 10, 20 or 40 years left on this earth - in some respects it doesn't matter - I've had such a full life so far that if I can earn a million dollars in the next 10 years and help Sharee raise her kids; I will be happy when I'm put in a coffin (yes, that's morbid but a fact of life that we all must eventually face up to).
Yes I will earn a million bucks in the next 10 years. But that's a subject for another day. Trouble is, I'll probably spend it (or give it away). One of the many pearls of wisdom my mother has given me is you can't take your money to the grave. And I won't be. Given my mother will probably live to 100 and may even outlast me (the high cholesterol comes from the father genes), I'm not hanging out for the inheritance and ain't no way will I be providing for anyone else apart from moi, and some deserving philanthropic causes such as New Zealand orienteers.
But as usual I digress. To those fortunate enough to be reading my initial posting, add this to your favourites folder and come and check it weekly. Given I drink a bottle of red wine Thurs/Friday, the weekends would be a good time. Or before major sporting events such as cricket tests or All Black matches when I'll give out my tips.
The purpose of this blog is poly: to provide mildly humourous and sometimes serious content on all matters Orienteering; to slowly reveal the secrets of how to make money from betting - yes, it can be done; and when I've had too much to drink to have the occasional rant about anything and everything.
At times, I've been described as complex, cynical, sarcastic (and recently rude and undiplomatic - thanks Wayne!), but never boring. I'll try and post regularly on both gambling and orienteering topics to keep my acquaintances from both sides entertained. Initially some prior knowledge of such topics will be assumed. Your comments are welcome, if only to let me know that people outside of my immediate family have bothered to check in and check this out.
For now, Ciao...
P.S. House of Honcho? As my orienteering friends know, on maptalk I'm known as "Head Honcho" to reflect my exalted position as President of the NZ Orienteering Federation. The name was given to me by Bruce Collins.
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posted by Rob Crawford at 12:22 AM
4 Comments:
...Well I'm first Rob - don't know whether to be proud of that or not - should really do some work and stop surfing....
But the least I can say now is CONGRATULATIONS - for the cat-bag thing!
Cheers!
AL
PS: Can we have a another chat sometime soon about the Micro-O thingy.
Rob - keep up the good work. Enjoyed reading your pre-Test thoughts without having to wade through piles of other shite (as you said on the BF forum).
Stu
(Alex Hammond on BF - very rare Cricket poster these days, but usually around in the Rugby forum)
Rob,
Just popping in to say Hi. I have a journal on another site, but I might check in here to see how you're going. I can't say I have much interest in cricket, but if you start talking about rugby and/or other sports then I may just learn something.
And congratulations!
Mel
Very interesting Robz, like Stu (Alex), I cant really be doing with the cricket forum much these days, so this is a refreshing change.
I agree with what you say, but until this test is won, I am a laying the draw, as those Ozzies tend to make things happen.
Good luck with the Blog, I will pop in from time to time to see how life is in Gods Country.
Gary (Freshy)
P.s. I will make sure that Catsmug comes over to post on here, just to keep you amused ;-)
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