I have decided to use this blog to make a major career announcement. I’ve been pondering this for quite awhile, but the Texas economy seems to be improving and I’m ready to make a decision. After so many years working for someone else, I’ve decided to open my own business. It’s a big step and I’m not ready to quit my day job, so I’ll start small and cautiously, working this new venture in my spare time. Even so, I’m very excited to hang my shingle and start my new consulting business.
Pondero, Leisure Consultant
As this big decision was being thoroughly pondered, I reviewed a few of my prior blog posts. I evaluated my skills and wondered whether I could be good enough. But as I lay in my hammock today, I felt that lake shore breeze flow between my toes. It put me in that delightful state of mind that is perfectly relaxed with no hint of boredom. That’s when it hit me…I’m really, really good at this. Please forgive my boldness, but…truly…I have a talent that must be shared with the world. Basically, its an obligation to society.
So I’m Pondero, Leisure Consultant, specializing in bikes, hammocks, and coffee outside.
Leave me a message, and I’ll respond back…whenever I get around to it.
So right! This is something you are obviously good at. Great choice.
Any apprentice positions available?
It’s never too soon to begin thinking about transition of ownership. Yes, I’m looking for a good, solid, and relaxed youngster to carry on the mission.
Perfect, I’ll send in my application.
I’d say your “C.V.” is quite complete, yes?
I think viewers of this blog have a sufficient portfolio from which to develop confidence in my capabilities.
If you need a reference I will totally vouch for you, Mr. Leisure Consultant!
Thanks, MG, it’s nice to have references in DC,
Good occupation choice, Chris.
Say, do you ‘recommend’ Pop Tarts?
Peace 🙂
To quote Kent Peterson, I’m “not a nutritional role model”, but yes, Pop Tarts can certainly enhance a leisure experience.
Need a business card? I could come up with a svelte design, one that reflects a man of intense leisure. Coffee colored paper with a graphic of your signature hat? Yes, that it.
Ooh…what a great idea! And the tag line, “Specializing in bicycles, hammocks, and coffee outside”
Congratulations on your new endeavor. Have you accumulated the 10,000 hours to master the craft, as mentioned in one of the Malcolm Gladwell books? Years ago, one of my touring buds retired after 30+ years as an engineer with a city, and had cards printed up with the title “Leisure Engineer.”
Surely, I have the needed hours. But I can’t be bothered with record-keeping.
Okay, what is the Association of Caffeinated Wheelmen, how do I join, and where do I get a pin? That’s an organization I’m astoundingly overqualified to join.
Hey, Jason, I figured you were a long time member. It seems to be a rather loose, but enthusiastic group of geeks. Go here to get your gear…
http://bradclick.bigcartel.com
If you decide to have franchise offices, I claim Colorado.
I’m pretty sure we’ll need a Rocky Mountain presence!
We did an ACW ride, this morning:
http://www.grinderswheels.blogspot.com/2014/06/cant-remember-last-time.html
Yep, I saw that Brad posted an Instagram photo that included both of you. Sounds like a great outing, and it looked like great weather.
Huzzah! ‘can’t wait until you go public!
Dibs on the California franchise.
Trying to decide whether your new mission should or should not encompass a social media aspect. Does it stop being leisure at that point? That said, if you do need a social media presence, I think I have positive qualities to offer.
I’ve seen your blog posts, yes, you definitely have positive qualities to offer.
Let’s see I’ve got a blog and Instagram presence, should my social media presence be expanded?
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