The First Foray

I guess I have wanted to write for several years now. I either never had the gumption to do it or I was telling myself I didn't have time. Also, I write a hell of a lot better than I speak. Sorry Stutterers Anonymous. Well, I found a few moments and away we go.

Susie and I have a friend that posts a blog (aviewfromtheporchrocker.blogsp​ot.com) and I guess I got hooked. What a great way to show your friends and others what you do and how you feel! As long as I don't cuss the boss, piss off Susie or tell off on someone I should be fine. We shall see.....

You are probably wondering just who is this guy and what is he all about. I'll start off by telling you a little about me. A little. There, that didn't take long. But seriously though, (Monty Python reference. Thanks Dink). I am a manufacture rep for a worldwide agricultural company and work 10 states in the central plains and mountain states. I have been an animal health sales rep for most of my adult career and have spent a lot of time on the road. Most of the time spent selling and working, but a good bit of time observing. I have met a bunch of great people over the years and I love listening to a good story. Boy,I have heard some whopppers over the years. I think I initially started this blog thing to tell those stories and a lot of it will be just that. But I also think observations, opinions and some such will be included in the mix.

I have a colorful family to say the least, and they give me endless subject matter. Nothing like stories about the last gathering to spice things up. I have also had the good fortune to work in several regions of Texas as a distributor rep and as a manufacture rep. Both ares have distinct cultures and attitudes. Susie and I were blessed to live in California for several years and that adventure gave me mucho fodder to observe and pass on to you  good folks. My current occupation gives me ten states to visit and a vast cultural stew to digest. Oh I almost forgot. Dogs. We have two absolute darlings (tongue firmly planted in cheek) that are our pride and joy. Sam, the misunderstood pit bull and Maizie, the queen bitch who still thinks she is bull of the woods. More on them later.

Thanks for beginning this journey with me. I hope I can amuse you like a clown, (Joe Pesci reference) and also force you to think about the little things in life. See you down the road.

Tim
July 24 2011