Jesse

I just turned down an Industrial Cleaning Job Lead Near Rolla, MO if any one wants to inquire about it. The job is at a mine and requires the steam cleaning of the interior of a pipe which is 5' in diameter and 450' long. The pipe is for drainage and is covered in thick moss/slime. They need it cleaned to re grout with concrete. They are looking to pay a day rate and know that it will not be cheap. This is the engineers contact info - he is from Colorado if that matters. Chris Chapman 1-303-386-5033

What I am after is the nest of a "mud wasp" that we call mud dobbers. Barn swallows also make a different type of mud and straw nests here; but luckily not on these projects. We have had problems in the past with mud dobber nests that are to high to hit with a good pressure. Those will often leave a round brown haze after washing the nest off and 12% and soap have worked mediocre at best at those heights. I have been warned about those migratory birds. We raise prawn (fresh water shrimp) in the Summer and we are not "allowed" to shoot the cranes or storks as they feast on our $14 per pound shrimp..... along with the muskrats, river otters and mud turtles. We can kill the last three but are are "encouraged" to scare off the birds with a loud flare gun that sounds like a cannon. Thank you for your input. Jesse

I have searched for mud dobber but could not find anything with the search function. Does anyone have a chemical recommendation for removing the mud haze left behind on EFIS and aluminum soffit? My standard mix is Simple Cherry and 12% using a down streamer on a 6.5 Hydrotec. There is not a bit of mold - but there are tons of mud dobber nests. I am working on two very large homes 4.5 stories on the lake side and 1 story on the front. As you can tell they are on extremely steep lots (as most are here)at the Lake of the Ozarks. There is very little room between homes to maneuver my Coress wand so most of it will be done off a leg leveling ladders with a shooter tip. These are also $2 mill.+ homes in an exclusive community so I want to make a great impression as the go-to-guy. Any advice is much appreciated. Jesse

I am no scholar and do not take this for fact; but as far as I know the Jews were the first to worship just one God and the Torah was the first Bible. Jesus and his followers were Rebel Jews.

I agree that safety net is what allows us to function everyday without the absolute fear of death. I would never want to take away someones faith; BUT I do not want to be denied access to information that may contradict that faith either. All religions seem to have the same goal in mind - just different ways of reaching that goal. I find the research and speculation very interesting and without a preset dogma it is also non threatening to me. This is a good discussion. Usually threads like this do not stay civil for to long.

It is a lifelong and fulfilling Journey. :)

Rod, IMHO that statement is the key. I am a Right Wing Independent that was raised in the Catholic faith. But am also a Free Thinker that will not be spoon fed what I should believe. I do not blindly trust what I have been taught. Often power corrupts and always will. In my opinion Science and Philosophy have always been the enemy of faith. Anyone who had the audacity to disagree with the early Churches views on the world were labeled "Heretic" - tortured and put to death in the name of Christianity. (this sounds like modern radical Islam) Even in this modern day of enlightenment; if Science dares to ask if we were perhaps led astray by corrupt church leaders in the ancient past it is met with extreme resistance and anger. Why is that? To seek knowledge is not an evil conspiracy. Is everything else that the ancient people said and believed taken in the same literal context? I do not know the answers but will always remain open minded and in search of more light.

Thanks Jeff I think you are right and will study on it some more. I use alot of your ideas in my guerrilla marketing and it has paid off in a big way. Thanks again, Jesse

This is the letter that I use. I will be hand delivering a bunch more of them in a yellow filing folder with company name and phone number printed on the filing tab. I used Jeffs advice and figured if they don't need our services right now they will at least file it away for future use if needed. They sure wont miss that yellow folder with the pre printed tab in red that is for sure :) January 23, 2007 Dear Sir or Madam: Please allow me introduce myself and my company as a potential vendor of services. My name is Jesse R. Kirchhoff owner of Handyman Solutions LLC and we are centrally located in Jefferson City, MO. Handyman Solutions provides 24 Hour Emergency Service as well as a complete range of Interior & Exterior Maintenance, Repair & Installation Services for Commercial, Governmental and Residential properties. Handyman Solutions leads the way in customer service by providing a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If at anytime after the completion of our services should you find a workmanship problem, adjustment issue or any thing you’re not quite satisfied with, contact us immediately. We will promptly respond to the issue and do our best to make the situation right with you. Handyman Solutions has built an outstanding reputation on common sense, great value, and dependable service. You may rest assured that your staff will be treated with the utmost courtesy and respect while projects are completed in a timely fashion by Well-mannered, Uniformed and Skilled Technicians. Due to busy schedules our clients often prefer contact our office through e-mail - sending the list of repairs and even pictures of problem areas to the office. I have found this to be an outstanding use of technology and it has worked extremely well for everyone involved. It is also a wonderful way to keep costs down and ensure that all decision makers in the loop. We can provide professional references from many different sources such as; franchise restaurants, movie theaters, cell phone providers, doctor’s offices, commercial real estate investors, management firms, condominium associations, government agencies, cafeterias, lobbyist firms, realtors and many others at your request. I have taken the liberty to enclose; a W-9 form, proof of insurance, business cards and a list of most requested services. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule and I hope to be able to work with you very soon. At Handyman Solutions we will forever change the way you think about Handyman Services! Respectfully, Jesse R. Kirchhoff Owner Handyman Solutions LLC Enclosures (5) JRK

Thank you Barry. I am officialy signed up now.

Hey Don, Can you tell me more about this St. Louis round table in Febuary? I did a search for it but could not find the info but would really like to attend if possible. Thanks allot, Jesse

That IS reasonable! Thank you very much:)

What do you consider reasonably priced? I would sure like to order some and have it delivered to me here in town. I am paying $2 per gallon for 10% and have to drive 3 hours round trip to St. Louis and back to get it. Thanks allot, Jesse

Candle wax?! I never would have thought of that. I used an admix 1 time on my very first regrout job in a Perkins Restuarant job. What a nightmare! That stuff is still on the tile face. I will try these sealing ideas before grouting and hopefully have a much easier cleanup time.

We charge $65 per hour with a $30 trip charge. No free estimates. Here is my contract if I missed something please let me know....there is always room for improvement. This agreement for Professional Gutter Maintenance Services is entered into by and between Handyman Solutions LLC, hereinafter referred to as "Contractor" and hereinafter referred to as "Owner", governing work to be performed on the property and building(s) located at Jefferson City, MO Owner understands and agrees that Contractor shall furnish an Estimated price for labor, material, hauling and disposal fees for the completion of work specified below. All work will be performed in a professional manner according to industry standard practices. A description of the work to be performed and the estimated fee for our services are as outlined below: Scope of work to be performed: 1.Clean roof of loose leaves, tree dander, limbs and debris. 2.Clean interior gutters and downspouts of debris (using a fish tape or high-pressure water when necessary). Inspect gutter joints for obvious signs of damage 3.Re-secure loose gutter and drain fasteners as needed. Re-seal deteriorated gutter joints as needed. Advise Owner of any repairs exceeding the scope of this agreement. If it is determined - after the current cleaning and inspection - that the repair work will exceed the agreed upon price an estimate will be provided for the extra repairs. Biannual gutter inspection, cleaning and repair will occur in Fall - after most of the leaves have fallen and gutters become clogged causing ice dams. Spring - after most of the tree pollen and dander has fallen and winter ice and storms have loosened gutter fasteners and joints and dislodged remaining tree leaves and limbs. Owner understands and agrees that this agreement carries a term of one year and will automatically renew each year. This agreement can be cancelled at any time by Owner after the first year with at least a thirty (30) day notice to Contractor (which will avoid scheduling dilemmas). Contractor may adjust the cost of the biannual inspection & repair agreement (if necessary) after the first year by giving the purchaser at least thirty (30) days written notice of the increase. Total estimated labor for the first time biannual gutter inspection, cleaning and repair $200 Total estimated labor for each consecutive gutter cleaning, inspection and repair $95 Payment is due upon completion of services rendered and not to exceed ten (10) consecutive days after invoicing. Contractor reserves the right to repair, replace, or pay reasonable sums in order to effect any repairs to any mutually acknowledged deficiencies or damage caused by contractor gross negligence. Owner understands and agrees that if payment is not made as agreed in this contract, Owner shall pay Handyman Solutions LLC any and all costs incurred in collection of delinquent amounts including reasonable interest, attorney fees and costs of preparing and filing liens.