About Me
Hello - my name is Chris Wilkinson. Here's a little about me.
I was born in Queenstown in the Eastern Cape in 1946. So that makes me an "ou toppie".
Spent my school days in East London at Cambridge High School, matriculating in 1964.
The School motto of "Non Vobis" (not for ourselves) has stood me in good stead throughout my life.
Moved up to Johannesburg in the late sixties "seeking my fortune". I'm still seeking.
A lot of water and money have passed under my bridge over the years.
I've played rugby, cricket, hockey and golf over the years.
I survived Colon Cancer in 2016 thanks to surgery.
Followed by six months of chemotherapy.
And then Covid and lockdowns in 2020 which knocked a lot of people down.
To say nothing of the political debacle we have had to live with over the last 75 years.
But now we have a Multi-Party Government, which should take us forward into the next few years.
I hope I live long enough to be a part of these promising changes.
I'm a Gold Medalist (2010) and Honorary Member of the South African Nursery Association (SANA).
Although no longer involved in the Industry, I am still proud to be an Honorary Member!
I don't want to brag, but I am actually featured on the SANA Heroes Page.
Together with a whole lot of Real Heroes. Click the pic to see us all.
It's been a whole lot of fun, but it's time to start giving back.
The tide will turn, as it always does.
I encourage you to just keep going. What goes out must come back in.
What goes down must come back up. Gravity in reverse.
We need to talk to people who want to hear what we have to say.
It's about sharing and encouraging people like you and me.
With a little help from our friends. Helpful Sharing.
Doing what we can, with what we have, and sharing with others like us.
Sharing stories. Not the ones we hear on Radio or TV News Channels.
The ones we seldom hear about. The positive ones. The Good Stories.
I'm very grateful that I can still do what I do.
Many, many people are far worse off than I am.
A SANA Hero? Well, maybe many years ago. Very happy memories.
Nowadays, I just listen to my music. I'm still an Elvis fan!
Sometimes I dance a little on my own. It's good exercise. Keeps me young at heart.
Or play my guitar with The Shadows or the Beatles.
Thank you to all my customers (friends) who have supported me over the years.
You kept me going. I appreciate that.
We need to stay positive. Alles sal regkom! This too shall pass.
My "Overnight Success" has taken many years. About 60, after finishing school in 1964.
A lot of "learning" after school.
I've had a lot more out of life than I got out of school.
I will continue doing what I can, with what I’ve got, for as long as I can.
It may not be much, but I'm happy to share it with anybody who wants to.
Every day above ground is a great day!
We just have to make the most of what is left of it.
Remember that your life is YOUR DIY PROJECT.
Nobody can live it for you.
And we can only encourage others to live their best lives.
We can't demand anything from anybody.
We all make our own choices.
I believe in Online Websites, Sharing and Email.
That's my choice. My One Thing!
Remember - If you're Happy, you will have a Good Life. Not the other way around.
With very best wishes,
Chris Wilkinson.
Wilko's Messages of Hope - Simply Sharing with South Afri-CAN's.
I do not receive any payment for sharing positive stories, so I appreciate any help supplementing my pension to cover some of the costs involved.
THANK YOU.
