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  1. State of Affairs - Gas Prices etc

    With a quick searck I found this from november last year.I'm sure it's higher now. "price for diesel fuel in Germany topped today at 1.289 Euro per liter, which equals to 7.15 US$/gal"
  2. Agriculteral

    These are some of my favorites to clean. KMC peanut combine.
  3. Fuel surcharge

    All of my commercial customers are currently paying between $65 and $85 in fuel surcharges from their food suppliers down to the garbage collection company. Have we reached a point that a fuel surcharge is in order?
  4. The feds

    This morning we rolled up to one of our monthly accounts and noticed 2 SUVs and a couple of Crown Vics with blacked out windows in the parking lot.I jokingly told the wife the cops must want seafood bad since the restaurant doesn't open until 11am(it's about 8:30am). As I walk around the back of the rig to unroll hoses a guys hops out of one of the SUVs and starts putting on body armor with US Marshals printed on the back:eek:. I quickly asked if we needed to get out of their way.He broke out laughing and said they were just staging there and would be leaving in a few minutes.I breathed a huge sigh of relief and went back to setting up for the job.
  5. New Here

    Hi Wayne could you possibly throw in another shameless plug for chemite?It's verging on spam.
  6. New Here

    Actually I think he is the second person to be banned.I believe Ken's old pal TB was kicked out as well.
  7. New Here

    This should be entertaining.
  8. Fuel surcharge

    Russ I agree that a separate charge isn't the best way to reflect a cost increase for our industry. One of my customers was telling me their trash company is getting $75 extra per stop in fuel charges .The last time I cleaned their property I watch the truck go down the row of 30 or so businesses in a matter 15-20 minutes emptying dumpster and started thing someone was getting robbed. I have a cost increase of 6% annually clause built into the service agreement we use,but it seems as thought that 6% may not be enough if the oil companies have their way.
  9. For all you Bush haters

    Daniel, You need to lighten up a little.In the last week you have been insulting to others with less than friendly language.So much so that it has been brought to the attention of the mods. If you feel the need to continue with you barrage of name calling and cuss words your posts will be moved from public view.
  10. When we do commercial concrete we downstream all of our chems.A couple of weeks ago we lost out hot water capablities when using the downstreamer. I can apply chems then switch over to the sufae cleaner or wands and the hot water kicks back in.I adjusted the flow switch last week and had hot wtater while downstreaming,but it has stopped again. Is it time for yet another flow switch or am I missing something else?
  11. New arrivals

    Angela's oldest daughter went into labor late Monday and yesterday we became grand parents to twin little girls.Mom and babies are doing great. Kylee was born at 5:31pm was 5lbs 6oz and Rylie was born at 5:56pm and weighed 4lbs 15oz. (they are 5 week premature and doing much better than the doctor had anticipated) I will post pics as soon as I get them.I haven't been able to go hold them due to a cold.
  12. I would add to #5 by requiring them to become US citizens who must learn english and all that are of legal age should do a minimum of 2 yrs in our military. OR Any that are of legal age can become US citizens by doing a 4yr term in our military. This only applies if they enlist in the military the day the hit US soil.
  13. First Large Proposal

    This is not a job for a newbie. Find someone to partner with who has experience in this type of work and let them bid it,with the caveat that you are brought on as a paid sub so you gain experience.
  14. Landa Surface Cleaner Swivel

    http://www.thegrimescene.com/forums/tools-equipment-basic-maintenance/5243-swivels.html
  15. Your Favorite Charity

    Our favorite is St. Judes Childrens Hospital.
  16. Storm damage

    Aftermath pics from the severe weather we had last night. This is in our county about 6 miles from the house. 1. Peanut mill that took estimated winds of 70mph.The damage is much worse that this pics shows. 2. Walking irrigation blown over by wind shear.There were at least 6 of these on tipped over in a 2 mile stretch. 3. A metal awning blown off teh tech class room at the county high school.(1 miles from our house)
  17. Storm damage

    These were taken in the town of Ashburn,Ga. about 15 minutes north of us.Where they had a confirmed F-1 tornado. 1. Convienence store with the roof ripped off. 2. Mobile home blown off the blocks into a ditch. 3. Mobile home blown off blocks and thrown 35ft into a peacan tree. This little town took a beating with over a 120 homes damaged and several completely destroyed.The city fire dept, took a near diect direct hit.There was 1 confirmed death related to this tornado.A semi was blown down and embankment in I-75 at the Ashburn exit.The driver didn't survive the roll over.
  18. Here is the Best Ford Ad Ever!

    Our little town had it's annual Christmas parade last night.The grand marshall was a local 21 yr old Purple Heart recipient.He was injured in a IED attack,went back into combat about 6 weeks later and finshed his tour before coming home. As the mustang(yes,literally) he was riding in made it's turn onto the main stretch of the parade route the applauses from the crowd became deafening.As the car traveled along the route veteran after veteran stepped forward to salute this young man. Watching that happen last night reminded me in a way of this commercial.
  19. Here is the Best Ford Ad Ever!

    I saw this about a month ago.Way cool commercial!
  20. Need Product

    Jud shoot me a call.I may have a few ideas to help. 229-344-5596
  21. SCAM---Too funny.

    Florin, Playing games with these scammers using a business email addy can be dangerous.This is a variation of the typical 419 Nigeria scam.Often times these people have criminal contact is the US who very possibly could find a way locate you.PLease be extremely careful if you procede with this. In the mean time check out Welcome to the 419 Eater
  22. hiring employee

    I figured that out the 1st time I talked to you.....lol.
  23. frequency and duration

    Who has the frequency,duration and cancellation terms actually written into their contract?Does your maintenance contract automatically renew unless you receive written notice? We have always tried to do business on a hand shake,but that changed after this morning.Stupid on my part since I have a contract that I should have been using all along. The one thing it lacks are the things I'm asking about.Since the majority of our business is commercial flat work on a monthly basis I need to get these few specifics nailed down.Starting next week all accounts will be receiving contracts to sign.
  24. frequency and duration

    I don't have one from you Ron.I need to get one ASAP though. Todays events have showed me just how important adhering to a contract is.
  25. lost pressure???

    Sounds like it's time for a new unloader.They do wear out.
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