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    We spray lattice and fences that's about it. I don't care to mess with the overspray and now that Im doing the employee thing I'd rather not have to worry about them spraying and not being as cautious as I am.

    So we brush, everyone is pretty quick at it. You get a rhythm going and use 4 and 6 inch brushes can knock out a lot of wold. I appreciate the kind words John, I dont think hand staining versus spraying makes the work any better, but it is a strong sales tool for me.

    A lot of customers have bad experiences with spraying so it has a stigma to it.

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    I don't really do any advertising any more these days, lot of internet and word of mouth leads. Just waiting for warmer weather and we've already got a month worth of decks waiting in the queue. Some people don't realize you can't stain in the winter so they call through january and february and they get booked for March or April. This year is colder than last I was invoicing end of February last year. Still too cold this year

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    And as you know, my words have been that I don't care much for you John but that is not an official position of the ***** (not yet anyway HAHA!). John, I find it is important to keep in mind that we are all contractors with our own opinions and views. We were all voted in to the Board individually and we all bring unique experiences and beliefs to our positions. And serving as part of a board doesn't mean you surrender all your own personal beliefs. But when we come together for a BOD meeting we discuss, debate, share opinions and even sometimes yell or get angry with each other. If anyone out there is looking for an organization run by like minded robots I regret to say ***** is not that. However we vote as a board and that is what determines things. In fact even Ron gets upset and sometimes disagrees with BOD decision. He cant even vote and sometimes cant debate but we work through those things.

    So if at one point in one post on one BBS, one of the BOD members, or volunteers, or members shares an opinion or viewpoint it certainly is not logical to clasp onto 6 or 7 words and let that be your version of Custers last stand if you will, in your battle against the entire movement of an organization. I would never do that to you John, and im sure you've said a lot of things in your lifetime online.

    As we move forward I have no doubt there will be actions the board suggests that I dont agree with, that I dont like or that I may say something about. But when a vote is taken and a decision is made, that will be the action the org will take, even if I don't agree John. That meshing of ideas and differences is what helps to make us stronger John. That is why I have even asked you and others to come join us. Not because we see eye to eye (in fact I disagree with most of what you say) but because the current ***** is not about one man or one opinion, but it is an effort to be the best and most effective voice for an industry that is fractured, broken, and at times even selfish and immature.

    But we will only get better and the invitation is there for anyone (even you john) to put aside these petty threads and help make a difference. Visit *****.org or ask Guy or me or others about it.

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    Hi John, as you should be fully aware, any actions or official positions on behalf of the organization would come in the form of a BOD vote. If the board adopts a position on the items you are concerned about, that will be presented in the minutes.

    In the meanwhile, are there any other "continuously hard working contractors' you would like to discredit?

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