Tanner, you in any danger where you live? Very scary, hope they get a handle on this one soon for the sake of you and everyone else down there.
I'm not. I live about 10 miles due east of the fire. They have pre-evacuation orders all the way up to Larkspur right now. This fire could make a run between the interstate and foothills taking out a lot of stuff in its way including the Air Force Academy.
That is bs. $500 a cut is no damn joke. I would at least talk with them and let them know you have to look out for your business/employees and ask them for a contract. What happens if the son of this guy decides it was easy money and wants to cut it again next week?
The other thing to consider is that this guy may do a ****** job this week making your job a lot more difficult the following week.
Fast forward to today.
Yeah the wannabe did a horrible job of mowing. Absolutely horrible. He should be beat with a mower blade and his mower's license taken away for life.
Any way they called friday and wanted us to mow this week.
I sent an email stating that was fine but it was going to cost 1.5 times to correct that guy's F ups and that we were going to have a contract signed before mowing again. That I DO NOT run an on call lawn service. We are legit with taxes, insurance, employees, schedules etc.
Their reply this morning was that we are not signing any contract, have a nice life.
Yeah it bites, for the last year + I've worked my butt off to make their property a nice one and to keep it nice and this is the thanks I get.
Oh well, I hope your wanna be really screws things up and you find out why you should hire professionals.
Yeah the wannabe did a horrible job of mowing. Absolutely horrible. He should be beat with a mower blade and his mower's license taken away for life.
Any way they called friday and wanted us to mow this week.
I sent an email stating that was fine but it was going to cost 1.5 times to correct that guy's F ups and that we were going to have a contract signed before mowing again. That I DO NOT run an on call lawn service. We are legit with taxes, insurance, employees, schedules etc.
Their reply this morning was that we are not signing any contract, have a nice life.
Yeah it bites, for the last year + I've worked my butt off to make their property a nice one and to keep it nice and this is the thanks I get.
Oh well, I hope your wanna be really screws things up and you find out why you should hire professionals.
Don't let it get you down Paul, they'll either come around sooner or later. Sure it blows losing the income but it's pretty apparant they don't care.
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86 K-5 Blazer, Yellow Plow "back up rig"
08 F-350, Oil Burner, Cruise Vessel
06 Yamaha 660 Grizzly, Black Plow
I look at it that every customer, every dollar is a stepping stone in furthering my business. I've grown quite nicely in the last 3 years all cash money. Its slow growth but thats OK too.
If the next three years grow % wise that the last three have.....I'm going to need to buckle in tight and hold onto my hat.
Tomorrow the guys take my truck and go out into the big cold world without daddy to hold their hand.
First time. A million what ifs go thru a guy's mind.
Tomorrow the guys take my truck and go out into the big cold world without daddy to hold their hand.
First time. A million what ifs go thru a guy's mind.
So whats the reasoning/logic behind sending them out on there own?
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86 K-5 Blazer, Yellow Plow "back up rig"
08 F-350, Oil Burner, Cruise Vessel
06 Yamaha 660 Grizzly, Black Plow
We've got to get apartment complexes ready for a big inspection next week.
I need them to mow other properties while I'm spraying rock beds at the apartments.
They've done fine with mowing without me for a couple hours before.
This'll be the first time taking my truck out.
That's pretty $hitty of that management company to drop you like that. But David and Brian are right that someone like this isn't worth your time and effort to keep the place looking top notch. Better things will come.
It may be nerve racking tomorrow but there is no greater feeling than having your guys working efficiently and effectively without you there beside them. Hope all goes smoothly.
Tomorrow the guys take my truck and go out into the big cold world without daddy to hold their hand.
First time. A million what ifs go thru a guy's mind.
I had the same experience last winter. Something came up and I was going to be late for a storm. My foreman said he would get everyone and everything going and call me if there were any problems. I managed to get in touch with him about 6 hrs into the storm and he told me that I didn't need to do anything.
I ended up going home and just sitting on the couch feeling totally helpless. I never should have doubted any of my guys though. We've been plowing together for a few years and I rarely have to direct anyone. They know what to do, how to do it and when to do it.
I had the same experience last winter. Something came up and I was going to be late for a storm. My foreman said he would get everyone and everything going and call me if there were any problems. I managed to get in touch with him about 6 hrs into the storm and he told me that I didn't need to do anything.
I ended up going home and just sitting on the couch feeling totally helpless. I never should have doubted any of my guys though. We've been plowing together for a few years and I rarely have to direct anyone. They know what to do, how to do it and when to do it.
And your wifes current condition tells the rest of the story, Paul you better find something to do before your wife gets knocked up.
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86 K-5 Blazer, Yellow Plow "back up rig"
08 F-350, Oil Burner, Cruise Vessel
06 Yamaha 660 Grizzly, Black Plow
While suturing a cut on the hand of a 75 year old rancher, whose hand was caught in the squeeze gate while working cattle, the doctor struck up a conversation with the old man. Eventually the topic got around to Obama and his role as our president.
The old rancher said, 'Well, ya know, Obama is a 'Post Turtle''. Not being familiar with the term, the doctor asked him, what a 'post turtle' was.
The old rancher said, 'When you're driving down a country road and you come across a fence post with a turtle balanced on top, that's a 'post turtle'.
The old rancher saw the puzzled look on the doctor's face so he continued to explain:
"You know he didn't get up there by himself, he doesn't belong up there, he doesn't know what to do while he's up there, he's elevated beyond his ability to function, and you just wonder what kind of dumb $ss put him up there to begin with."
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97 F-350, Gas Guzzler, Yellow Plow
86 K-5 Blazer, Yellow Plow "back up rig"
08 F-350, Oil Burner, Cruise Vessel
06 Yamaha 660 Grizzly, Black Plow
While suturing a cut on the hand of a 75 year old rancher, whose hand was caught in the squeeze gate while working cattle, the doctor struck up a conversation with the old man. Eventually the topic got around to Obama and his role as our president.
The old rancher said, 'Well, ya know, Obama is a 'Post Turtle''. Not being familiar with the term, the doctor asked him, what a 'post turtle' was.
The old rancher said, 'When you're driving down a country road and you come across a fence post with a turtle balanced on top, that's a 'post turtle'.
The old rancher saw the puzzled look on the doctor's face so he continued to explain:
"You know he didn't get up there by himself, he doesn't belong up there, he doesn't know what to do while he's up there, he's elevated beyond his ability to function, and you just wonder what kind of dumb $ss put him up there to begin with."
That's pretty $hitty of that management company to drop you like that. But David and Brian are right that someone like this isn't worth your time and effort to keep the place looking top notch. Better things will come.
It don't take long either. Already have a line on a property across the street from one of my other properties. I've wanted this property under my maint program for 2 years now but could not find the right person to talk to.
On thursday I found out that one of the large complex managers is friends with the manager of this property and is going to put in a good word for me.
Last she knew that property was very unhappy with their maintenance company.
It don't take long either. Already have a line on a property across the street from one of my other properties. I've wanted this property under my maint program for 2 years now but could not find the right person to talk to.
On thursday I found out that one of the large complex managers is friends with the manager of this property and is going to put in a good word for me.
Last she knew that property was very unhappy with their maintenance company.
Referrals are the best means of growing/advertising.
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86 K-5 Blazer, Yellow Plow "back up rig"
08 F-350, Oil Burner, Cruise Vessel
06 Yamaha 660 Grizzly, Black Plow
Hey your sister is is a cutie....... But what would you expect from me right?
At least your bro in-law is a EMT and knew what to expect.
I would assume you've pulled calves so you should be ok if you have to do the same, just don't us a come-along or tractor.
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97 F-350, Gas Guzzler, Yellow Plow
86 K-5 Blazer, Yellow Plow "back up rig"
08 F-350, Oil Burner, Cruise Vessel
06 Yamaha 660 Grizzly, Black Plow
But what would you expect from me right?
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