AHOY!
Rather than give you some crap diatribe that no-one will ever read, here’s some bite size tidbits about yours truly:
Name? Dave Ward (Wardie)
Age? 33
Where did you grow up? My whanau is from Waihi Beach (5 generations now), I went to high school at Rosmini College on the North Shore, but the Bay of Plenty is home.
Partner? Kids? Yep, married (well near enough) to Noni and we have our first bub due in November
Work history? I’m a bit of an industry slut really. Before radio I was in commercial shipping. That took me around the Pacific and is where I got into diving. Noni and I were running a dive shop on the Great Barrier Reef until bop fm recruited me in May ’09. Been part of the furniture since.
What’s the best thing about working at bop fm? Del coming to work in short skirts.
What’s the worst thing about working at bop fm? Brent coming to work in short skirts.
What’s the dumbest thing you have ever done? Faaaaar too many to name and most I can’t mention, but arguing with Noni’s at the tippity top of the list.
What are your favourite bands? I’m all over the shop really – Pink Floyd, Pearl Jam, Paul van Dyk, Andrea Bocelli, Queen, but right now I’m into Parov Stelar, Tahuna Breaks, Ben Merito and anything with that familiar kiwi ‘roots’ sound to it.
What do you drive? What do you think it says about you? I drive one of our bop cars. Its a VW golf so it probably says “Dave can’t afford his own car” or “Dave driving a small car means he doesn’t need to compensate for anything”. Probably the first one.
What do you do to wind down? Watch stuff I’ve recorded on Mysky. The early starts mean I can’t watch them when they’re on tv! I’m a dive master too so getting wet is always my ultimate way to joe out.
What’s the best advice you’ve ever been given? Nil carborundum desparadum illigitimus
What’s your favourite sport on telly? Rugby. In fairness though I’d watch any sport. I love cricket, league, netball and Noni’s even caught me getting into darts.
Which Super 14 team do you support? Being a Harbour man, I’m largely ambivalent about the S14 because supporting an Auckland team goes against the grain a bit. I will keep an eye on the Blues though because a few of my mates have played / are playing for them.
Do you play any sports? Started playing rugby when I was 5 and made the exulted heights of North harbour age grade sides. I’m still contemplating that grand finale season, but now-a-days I’m all over diving (SCUBA not springboard) and regularly get my arse handed to me on the squash court.
Favourite beer/beverage? Guinness probably. I was the first person in NZ to be on the 100 pint club at The Bog in both Christchurch AND Dunedin. I’m big on Speights summit at the mo but I’m really not all that fussy. It’s amazing what you’ll drink if it’s free.
Favourite fast food? I love all sorts but I struggle to go past Burger Fuel. Hells Pizza is tough to beat too.
Any parting words of wisdom? ‘Do’ or ‘do not’ – there is no ‘Try’. Also, Plato said “Do something you love and you’ll never work a day in your life. Smart bastard that Plato…