Usually this "old phart" is dead asleep midnight New Years Eve nowdays. But I have been reflecting on 2008 and the "ups & downs".
Fortunately the "down" midyear was short term thanks to help from family and friends (especially ones here) who helped me regain the confidence in myself to make 2008 a outstanding success! Money is not everything. Enjoy life while you can with what you got!
2009? ... Looking VERY good. Thanks again to my friend and mentor Si with whom I talk to almost every day on Skype. The old man has taught me so much and I'm finally putting theory into practice
Simple things .... like when to say "NO". "stop your 30 y/0 brain trying to cash checks on a 63 y/0 body"
Looking forward to cruising comfortably thru 2009 with maybe another trip to USA in June and couple to NZ. Why leave the money to the kids? hhahahahhaha
Anyway, Sue and I would like to wish you all the very best for 2009.
May the sun shine 365 days ... in your hearts!
Posted by Jon Jantz (Member # 6137) on :
Happy New Year, Jon! Hope 2009 is a GREAT YEAR for you and your family!
Posted by Alicia B. Jennings (Member # 1272) on :
Yeah! "Feliz Ano Nuevo Amigo de Australia"
Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
Happy New Year Jon and Sue...and all our friends 'down under'!
I hope 2009 is even better for you!
Posted by Sam Staffan (Member # 4552) on :
hAppY nEw YeAr jOn! The drinking has begun.
And I am not even going to swear at you like Alicia did.
Sitting here backing up all of '08 and getting the systems cleared for '09. Almost completed then I may need a drink or two!
[ December 31, 2008, 11:51 AM: Message edited by: Sam Staffan ]
Posted by Mike Faig (Member # 6104) on :
Wait '08, I dint do all I set out to.....
Maybe next year. Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
It's still 2008 here, so thanks for letting us know in advance that 2009 has arrived safely. Hope it's a good one.........
HAPPY NEW YEAR LETTERVILLE
Posted by Joey Madden (Member # 1192) on :
HAPPY NEW YEAR JON and everyone and to those driving to a party of sorts, drive safely and we'll all see each other next year Posted by Wayne Osborne (Member # 4569) on :
Happy New Year Jon!- we're still struggling with the old one here - but we've nearly got him beat.! Heres to it Heads!
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
Happy New Year, Jon! Looking forward to meeting you in June!
Posted by Paul Jordan (Member # 1198) on :
Jon, Happy New Year Mate, we,re in Paris still waiting for the New Year. Hope it,s a great 2009 for everybody. Of the past, only remember the good things, the other stuff don't count.
Posted by Donald Miner (Member # 6472) on :
Well, it's now official, 2009 is here, for better or worse. No matter how good things are, they could always be better, no matter how bad things are they could always be worse. Here's hoping we all have a very happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. Peace, Love and Happiness to one and all!
Posted by Ian Stewart-Koster (Member # 3500) on :
All the best JOn- we had no internet yesterday, but rain was a great start to the year here, though a dead horse- our favourite & the best one- due to snakebite, wasn't a pleasent way to start the day.
So, all the best of luck, health & happness to you, Sue & everyone here.
Posted by Jon Butterworth (Member # 227) on :
Sorry to hear about the horse.
I lost a cat who was my best mate that way too. At least with a cat that size the Red Belly Snake took him out real quick, 30 seconds? .... didn't suffer.
Rain! Yeah, heaps! We had 50mm last night. Tanks overflowing like a fountain! Only drawback is I gotta cut the lawns every week now before it reaches Candy's belly level .... hahahahhaha
Rain is liquid gold here. More to come too. The local economy booms. Grab your share mate!
All the very best to you and the family.
Jon & Sue
Posted by Ian Stewart-Koster (Member # 3500) on :
Thanks, Jon- yes, the local economy is going OK- a biggish (for me) job I did with the router led to another one from the business next door, which led to another from the owner of the same complex...so they're liking what we've been doing, so far! NO competing for quotes, just a 'we've seen what you've done and we'd like some too' attitude, which is nice.
I'll be needing a cherry picker soon! Posted by Jon Butterworth (Member # 227) on :
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