Walkabout
Sorry it’s been so long since I’ve given you an update, but I’ve spent nearly 3 weeks in New Zealand and Australia. The Kiwis and Aussies are a laid-back, easy-going bunch and I think a little of that attitude rubbed off on me…which is a good thing. I was down under caddying for my brother, Josh, who plays pro golf on the Nationwide Tour. I also got to play a few gigs, and teach a guitar lesson to a Canadian. My dad was there, too, and he and I made quite a few friends at the pubs in both countries. Our favorite beer was Monteith’s Gold in Christchurch, New Zealand. It might not seem like I was down there to work, but I was. It had been a while since I had caddied in a professional golf tournament, and my brother was rightfully concerned about my caddy skills. Some good advice came from a fellow caddy, Will Sprague: “There are only three things you need to know, Kort: Show up. Shut up. And keep up.” And I thought to myself, ‘That’s brilliant!’ Now, the same rules apply to my band mates. Thanks, Will! After the tee shots were hit on the first hole of the tournament in New Zealand, and we were shouldering up the bags, I overheard a Kiwi caddy say to his Aussie golfer, “Let’s go for a walk.” It sure did seem to put life into perspective. Isn’t life just one long walk anyways?
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