Hammock Anyone?

I'm in love with a hammock. What do you do when you're in love with something? You try and sell it. The hammock that has won my affections is made by Eagle's Nest Outfitters. Check 'em out at www.eaglesnestoutfittersinc.com. I've attached the text of the email I sent the company to see if they would let me sell their products. These hammocks are wicked sweet. They really are a step above the traditional hammock. The hammock itself is made of nylon and packs away in a bag that is attached to the side of the hammock, and when it's packed away the whole thing is the size of a small football. You use nylon straps to support the hammock by wrapping them around a tree. The whole thing can be set up and taken down in less that three minutes once you find the right trees! Check out this email and let me know your thoughts. Holla'

Dear ENO,

I'm writing you today for several reasons. First, let me say that I am a tremendous fan of your product. I was made aware of your hammocks while living in Chattanooga, TN. On a random stop into the Grape Vine on Signal Mountain I saw the hammocks and thought I'd try one out. It was one of the greatest purchases of my life and I'm not exaggerating. It is the easiest hammock to use and as you know is extremely compact and very comfortable. Within the next couple of weeks I bought several to give as gifts. My excitement also led several of my friends to make the purchase as well. When I was in Costa Rica last December I even saw your sticker on a street sign in Montezuma.

The second reason I am writing is to find out more about how you market your product, and to let you know I'd be very interested in helping market your hammocks. I am a 26 year old gentleman now living in Texas, and I have several years of successful business to business sales experience with a major laboratory company. Essentially I was telling doctors what lab tests to run on their patients. It was a tough sale, but I was able to do it. I have reviewed your retailer locations in Texas and noticed that you had Sun and Ski Sports as a client. My interest would be to discuss your thoughts on expanding that business here in the Lone Star state or where ever else you may see fit.

I'm not going to suggest how to run your company, but I would be extremely interested in selling a world class product and more than that selling a lifestyle. I have no hard expectations as to what I expect from this email except an honest discussion of whether you think this is something that would work for you. I'd be happy to send along a resume and a list of references if you'd like, just let me know. Please feel free to contact me by phone at 9**-2**-8*** or simply reply to this email. Thank you for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Kindest regards,

Adam McConnell

Election Day

Hello all! Today was election day, and actually proved to be quite interesting. It turns out that somehow someway, I am registered to vote here in Texas. Even after my time away, I am still permited to voice my opinion at the polls even if I must submit a Tennessee driver's license as proof of my identity. Today for the first time, I voted proudly as a Texan. I believe that I am still registered to vote in the state of Tennessee as well. However, I must regretfully inform you that I wasn't able to uphold my civic duties in the Volunteer State.

That brings me to my next thought of the day. The Kinky Friedman sign you see in the picture is quite a hot item. There are two polling places within a block of where I live. One is a school and the other is a church. Between the two there were three of these good looking signs. They are good looking and they stand out. Who uses hot pink and yellow in campaign signs? This guy does. In a sea of red, white, and blue the graphic art definately grabs your attention. If I had shown you this picture and simply said "One of these things is not like the other, one of things is not the same." You'd identify the Kinky sign as the aboration in a heartbeat. Maybe the sign put out by Mr. Friedman was a little too cool. As I mentioned earlier, there were three of these signs put up along side about 150 other pieces of politcal yard art. At least as I walked into the polling place there were three signs. As I left the polling station and recounted, I noticed only two signs remained. A little later in the afternoon the very sign pictured above had vanished as well. Two Kinky Friedman signs were stolen! No other signs were touched! What does this mean? Were Kinky supporters stealing signs and in fact damaging their candidate? Were the Kinky signs just too damn cool to be publicly displayed? Is there someone out there who doesn't like Jewish Cowboys? Ironically the two signs that were stolen were on the church lawn and the sign at the school remained in place until the polls closed. Was this a conspiricy of the religious right against the Jews? Did the churchgoers fell threatened by Kinky's promises of reforming marijuana laws? If I had to say, there is no conspiracy or plot against the Jews. That is just one cool ass sign! Holla'

Winning Streak

I have a bit of good news to report! I am the recent winner of free Chick-fil-a for a year! How about that? I haven't yet won a Grammy, an Oscar, and not even an honorable mention for the Nobel. They give that thing to anyone! What has that Mother Teresa ever done?
Well here are the specifics. I received 52 coupons for free food at the local Chick-fil-a. If anyone is in town, feel free to give me a ring or simply post a comment to this blog and I will gladly take you out to dinner. I can even take you out to breakfast for that matter, for all of you morning people.
You know, since I've won people have asked me "How do you think this will change your life?" Well, to be honest I think I'll continue to be the same old Adam. You know I'll just continue to be your regular redheaded badass patroling the plains of south Texas solving crimes. Except now I will solve crimes with a belly full of delicious chicken products. To be honest since I can only redeem my winnings at the LJ branch I'll probably just try and solve more crimes around my home town. So I guess this is my invitation to all of the local criminals to pick up their activities so that I will have a little more business locally. You know with all of the money I am saving on food, I will definately be able to upgrade my cape! Now that is exciting. Well, I better go. Crime stops for no man. Holla'

Insurance Biznass

Hello Friends, long time no see. Things here are well. I have actually started making calls on clients and soliciting insurance business. Check out the above business card. That is what I hand out to leave my memory with clients, contacts, and sometimes strangers. Maybe I should have added a line that says "Charming Redhead." That would no doubt win over the skeptics and firmly cement my image into their heads. Do people like doing business with redheads? Well, more specifically, do you? I believe you should. We are a good people with proud traditions. There is actually a secret underground network of redheads that you blondies, brunettes, and black tops are likely not aware of. We meet and help define the goals of this country's redhead minority. There is even a secret handshake. Show me your auburn, orange, or strawberry blonde locks and I will gladly demonstrate it for you.
In all seriousness, it is good to be going with the business and I look forward to a long and satisfying career. Thank you for your support and if you have any questions regarding insurance ask away and please be so kind as to let me know if you or someone you know is considering purchasing. My best wishes to all and to all a goodnight. Holla'