Jazzbass 1 Report post Posted February 20, 2007 Ann (my wife) & I are of an age where good folk we know, friends and family, are dying off. We've had a good look at our lives and have decided its time to do a bit more together. Accordingly, we both resigned our respective jobs and in 3 - 4 weeks, we'll be living on the shores of Lake Taupo. Here's the view from our bedroom window: We've signed up a 2 year contract as Motel Managers (Karaka Tree - where Napier-Taupo Rd meets the Lakeshore). The plan is, once the contract is up, we'll holiday in UK for a month, then off to another contract somewhere else in the country and so on. We've decided that living for money is for other people and we'll be living for one another, together and seeing more of our world and less of a university desk (me) or an operating theatre table (Ann). It'll be longer hours, but we're looking forward to it!! If you choose to stay with us, please let us know who you are, as I don't know many of you outside of your aliases and I'd love to meet y'all. However, its a high-class joint, not a dive, so no ricers!! Cheers, Rog Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted February 20, 2007 thats awesome ... congrats jazz ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4 Report post Posted February 20, 2007 (edited) Very nice, congratulations. Hope it all works out well for you. I really like that attitude - one I am warming too more and more. If Brook, Ash and I are ever needing to stay in Taupo, you will be the first port of call. Cheers Grant Edited February 20, 2007 by Grant Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted February 20, 2007 Nice one Rog, we'll be needing a holiday soon so you will be hearing from us Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew 30 Report post Posted February 20, 2007 Good stuff - it seems i'm in taupo every month or so. So will ring ya up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katalyst 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2007 We've decided that living for money is for other people and we'll be living for one another That is the quote of the year!!! so envious, i cant wait for the day where i can do the same and relax a little Good luck and enjoy!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzbass 1 Report post Posted February 21, 2007 Thanks, guys - I appreciate the good wishes - a lot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StylesM5 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2007 Legend, great attitude, will look you up when we're in town. Jock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*sic 1 Report post Posted February 21, 2007 got the life. damn thats a lakechange if ever i saw one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmwsparkle 3 Report post Posted February 21, 2007 brilliant rog, was helping orginise the oldschool meet in june so we needed a place to crash, give me a ring on 0274242086 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hartage 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2007 Damn, Your just makin us all green!! Good luck and enjoy!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TronSpec 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2007 Yeah shot Jazz you da "old" man! . That place looks amazing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
will 169 Report post Posted February 21, 2007 I used to live in Motuoapa, and had an equally spectacular view of the lake, but of Taupo and the western bays. I miss it now and envy you. Miss the spectacular sunsets that you seem to have every evening.. Will certainly drop in if we are down that way.. Will Pic from our deck.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*sic 1 Report post Posted February 21, 2007 (edited) k since everyones sending them heres a pic of the view from my deck.. (im getting into the aussie accent) Edited February 21, 2007 by *sic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMW POWER 2 Report post Posted February 21, 2007 Fantastic Rog, Congrats. If I'm ever up that way I'll drop in Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerrynzl 3 Report post Posted February 21, 2007 Hey Mate, Can we crash-out in your lounge during all the Taupo national meetings [Emma can bring the Speights she 'owes' us] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
325GRANT 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2007 sounds awesome. but i hope selling your car isnt part of this lifestyle change!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deftones 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2007 On ya mate. Hope the new lifestyle works out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cainchapman 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2007 I'll definitely stop by on my next road trip down South. Congratulations. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
