Perfect Christmas Gift For Campers
Perfect Christmas Gift For CampersI have a 13 year old son (Jack pictured left - cutest photo I could find of him) who, amongst other things, is a Boy Scout. Jack loves all the outdoor stuff - camping, kayaking, bushwalking, etc.
He's a kid who doesn't watch television - he'll sit on his bed all evening and practice tying knots from the Scout Handbook.
He Knows Every Single Knot
He knows every single knot in the Handbook! That's pretty good for a kid whose Dad tries to buy slip on shoes because he struggles tying his own laces!
Anyway, a guy called Joe Askey-Doran has
invented a thing called the Aussie Anchor Hammock. It's a brilliant hammock designed to work without pole supports. Jack took one look at the hammock and fell in love with it.So much so that he asked me if I could set him up a web site and teach him how to sell these hammocks on the web.
So that's what we've done. I've been through the setup with him, we've written the copy and set up a secure online store. Jack is soaking it all in and loving it. (He finds it amazing that we can sell to someone who lives in the US.)
Announcing Camp With Jack
So.... proudly announcing Camp With Jack. Jack wants to add more and more products to the site but has started with the portable hammock.
So check it out if you're keen for a great hammock. Believe me when I say Jack has reveiwed it thoroughly and tested it out like on a kid can (it's a very sturdy hammock).
Cheers
Brendon
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Thanks for all of the mentoring along the way! It's been a wonderful education reading your book and site.
In your most recent SitePoint article you mentioned the incredible success of your e-businesses. I see your son has followed in your footsteps! You have also often referred to Mel's Epismooth site. (Seems to be a family affair!) What other e-commerce sites do you personally own?
Thanks, Ted Hessing.
Yes, of course it is. I'm not sure of the legal issues but it's a gimme. Kid's mowing neighbours lawns, etc. No difference to mowing lawns or running a web business.
It's 14 yrs and 9 months for employment with businesses.
Jack's lucky he got to 13 befoire starting work. He's a really small kid and would have made an excellent chimney sweep, except we live in a sub-tropical climate and there are no chimneys!
Cheers
Brendon