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Hello world – my first post – I’m “Stump”ed.

Which brings me to ‘Stump’ the 10 yr old Sussex Spaniel who is now America’s top dog. I’m a semi-retired veterinarian. I love animal stories. He makes me feel that there is hope for a 58 yr old baby-boomer like myself, on the internet info highway. Maybe it’s not so much about teaching an old dog new tricks, but getting a new lease of life. That’s what I want to do. I’ve been hanging around the internet, barking at the tyres of successful internet marketers, so to speak, and now I’ve got my ticket to ride. Shortly after hearing about Stump’s entry into the record books (oldest winner in 133yr history of Westminster Dog Show), I happened to rent the movie “Bucket List” with Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson, and once again I felt the urge to grab hold of my life and give it a good shake. Does that mean I’ll be hurling myself out an aeroplane in a tandem jump ? maybe. Writing my first post is a bit like a parachute jump. Will I cast myself onto stony ground or the fertile soil? What do I hope to achieve? Will this help feed my family, kill my mortgage and help me cross off my Bucket List? – I am going to do my best to make it so. I invite your comments. Come on in, I won’t bite ;o)

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7 Responses to “Hello world – my first post – I’m “Stump”ed.”

Raymond Bork on February 25th, 2009 at 11:45 am

Hi John, I see we have a few things in common. I am a Baby Boomer, and I am also taking John Thornhill’s Masters course. We have both got to work hard at this,and good things will happen!

Good luck, Ray.

P.S Good writing!
johnsblog on February 28th, 2009 at 2:15 pm

Thanks for the message Ray. How exciting to connect two dots in cyberspace! Enjoyed reading your blogs also, and I see you have an opt-in box ). I think anyone looking at internet business especially right now, has a ticket to build their own superann scheme, that’s the smart part, and then work at it like the proverbial gardener.
gnomædh on March 2nd, 2009 at 3:39 am

Well, I might not be a baby boomer… but I’m a child of a baby boomer – does that help? I like what you’re doing with the blog… good stuff! You’ll probably find that after awhile your TV will be ignored more and more and your life will focus on the friends and contacts that you make around the world. People are really not that different; we all seem to be looking for the same things. The power of the net is connecting with people and learning about what life is like in their corner of the world. This did not exist even 20 years ago. I think the world is changing faster and faster, but it is also getting smaller because of things like instant messaging and translation software (Thanks Google). Keep up the good work with the blog and we’ll be watching from this corner of the world… cheers!
John Kelly on March 2nd, 2009 at 11:52 pm

Thanks for the feedback jm. When TV palls, there’s always youtube )
PS a new header for the blog is in the works – check back in a few days.
Sue French on March 9th, 2009 at 10:20 pm

Hi John,
I’m a baby boomer, also from NZ, on my second time around on John (Thornhill’s) course.
Love your blog, and your writing style. Much better than TV!
I’ll definitely be back for more.
Cheers
Sue
Gayla on March 11th, 2009 at 4:49 pm

Hi John, Yep, another baby boomer here. Where were you in ‘69? I’m also an animal lover. Two yorkies, two parrots, 3 betta fish and a cat. My Blue/Gold Macaw and I have been together for 29 years now. I’ll be following your progress. Nice start!
John Kelly on March 13th, 2009 at 9:57 am

Thanks Gayla. In 69 I was a fresh-faced 19 year old starting University. Quite a tribe you have, and you obviously take good care of your Macaw. ) cheers John