Beth n Rod
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WANTING TO WIN IS EVERYTHING
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Winning isn't everything, but wanting to is.
Success is connected with continuous action.
It's largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go.
You're not finished when you're defeated,
you're only finished when you quit.
The most important quality essential to success is perseverance.
It overcomes almost everything, even nature.
You can have a fresh start any time you choose,
for your "failure" is not in the falling down,
but in the staying down.
It's not over until it's over.
If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again.
If you've got the courage to stick it out, you can win.
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©2003 Written by:MotivationMentor@aol.com
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This Daily Motivation is presented to you by Jack Erwood.
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A GOAL WILL LEAD YOU TO SUCCESS.
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If you do the right things right, you're going to succeed.
If you have correct goals,
and you keep pursuing them the best way you know how,
everything else will fall into line.
You are what and where you are today because you first imagined it.
Knowing where you want to go is all you need to get there.
Just return over and over to that picture in your mind
of the place you are headed for.
The first essential of success is to know what you want.
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©2003 Written by:MotivationMentor@aol.com
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YOU HAVE TO MAKE YOUR OWN OPPORTUNITIES.
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Success isn't going to come knocking on your door.
You have to work for it. You have to find it.
You don't need more strength
or more ability or greater opportunity.
What you need is to use what you have.
The golden opportunity you're seeking lies in yourself.
It's not in your environment.
It's not in luck or chance or the help of others.
It's in you.
There will always be a new opportunity
where there is an open mind and a willing hand.
Open your own door to opportunity.
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©2003 Written by:MotivationMentor@aol.com
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SUCCESS IS A MATTER OF EXPECTATION.
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You must first expect to succeed if you want to succeed.
When you expect good things to happen,
strangely enough, they will happen.
Expectation energizes your goals and gives them momentum.
Your life will always respond to your outlook, so set your goals high.
The dreams you choose to believe in will come to be.
You can't expect to succeed beyond your wildest expectations
unless you begin with some pretty wild expectations.
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©2003 Written by:MotivationMentor@aol.com
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BEING SUCCESSFUL IS A CHOICE YOU MAKE.
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Your success isn't a matter of luck,
it's simply a matter of the choices that you make.
Success isn't something you can wait for,
it's something you'll achieve with effort over time.
Things won't turn up in this world until you turn them up.
You can choose to be lazy or ambitious.
Stop and think about your choice again.
You always do your own choosing.
The great opportunity in your life is where you are right now.
Every situation, properly perceived, is an opportunity for you.
First, say to yourself what you would be,
then, do what you have to do,
to make things happen.
Success is right in front of you.
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©2003 Written by:MotivationMentor@aol.com
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Wednesday, April 23, 2003
IT'S POSSIBLE TO LIVE YOUR DREAMS.
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Your mind is your mental workshop.
You can build anything you want in it.
Visualize what you want in your mind.
See it. Feel it. Taste it. Believe in it.
Make your mental blue print and then begin to build.
First, think about what you want out of life.
The beginning always takes place in your imagination.
Then organize your thoughts into definitive plans.
Next, it's time to transform your thoughts into reality
by taking some positive action.
Visualize then actualize your success.
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©2003 Written by:MotivationMentor@aol.com
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ACCEPT CHANGE WITH A SMILE.
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Sooner or later you'll experience a crisis in your life,
and how you meet it will determine your future happiness and success.
Since the beginning of time,
everyone has been called upon to meet such a crisis.
A closer look will show you that most "crisis situations"
are opportunities to either advance or stay where you are.
In fact, most changes in your life will take place
out of either "inspiration" or "desperation."
Whatever comes your way,
give it meaning and transform it into something of value.
Your personal growth is the process of responding positively to change.
A precious stone cannot be polished without friction,
nor humanity perfected without trials.
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This Daily Motivation is presented to you by Jack Erwood.
"If we did all the things we are capable of doing, we would
literally astonish ourselves." Thomas A. Edison
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Morgan,
Check these links out. I did some surfing for you. Hope you don't mind. Hope it helps.
:)
http://www-cpr.maxwell.syr.edu/seminar/spring02/schip5.pdf
http://www.statecoverage.net/tn-fpl.htm
http://www.healthinsurance.org/riskpoolinfo.html
Hope they help you.
Beth
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Morgan, I can appreciate your dilema. Last June, my employer couldn't make payroll either. I started working my way towards being here full time. I was half time when the company I worked for went belly up. I didn't have Cobra either. I called the same insurance company and got a plan rolling and just had to bite the bullet. I have two children who require meds, and I do too. I will never be free from it and not taking them isn't an option for me. One thing to keep in mind, most pharmacys will help you in a pinch. If you are a few days or a week late getting a prescription due to switching insurance, a good pharmacy will give you the meds to cover you until then. Ours did for me. There are also what's called "open enrollment" periods twice a year, I think they are either June or July, then again in December, when no insurance company can turn you down. So you do have a time coming up when you should be able to get coverage.
Talk to people in your area and see who the local insurance companies are there. Price them out.
If I can be of any help, please let me know.
Beth
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Morgan,
I didn't know you were not full time either. Even if you are laid off there are certain laws about helath coverage. Look into COBRA. Good luck to you.
Beth
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I haven't gotten the May issue yet. I'll have to check when it gets here. The last issue I got was the price survey issue in April.
Beth
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It's in the correct forum, and doesn't contain explicit language. Morgan, are you French? If you are French and find it offensive, please let us know. Otherwise, it has been read as a joke, in light of recent world events.
How is everything in Tenn.? You guys should be really busy now, since I'll bet your season is about a month ahead of ours. Hope it's booming for you. :) I think this is going to be a great year.
Just ordered the Hurricane brush from Sun Brite to try, and also ordered the Makita sander from Greg. Can't wait to use them.
Beth
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Paul,
If he has a claim against Behr, get him to sign a release....you don't want him coming back at you after you do the work saying you ruind his "evidence". Get him to acknowledge in writing that he has asked you to remove it, etc., etc... Just a thought..... I don't know if I like the way it sounds... Whenever we do a deck with Behr (we don't push it and only do it if they insist) we get them to sign saying they understand we are not responsible for the performance of the product and that we are in no way liable for it should it fail.
Beth
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lol.... I was referring to John T.'s post.
OK. Beth needs more coffee... lol...
Everett, your post was great! :) All of them are very helpful. I just wanted to add a little more clarity to mine because I reread it and saw a place to add more meat to the bones.
Beth ;)
p.s. check out the thread on applying stalers and stains for some cool application tips.
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I'm sorry, did I misunderstand?
I thought Mike said that he thought at best it could be recoated with another solid stain. If the customer wants another solid then yes, wash gently with a percarb like EFC-38, and then prime & restain. If you have a failing, peeling stain on your hands, then you'll need to address the failing areas. If the customer is sick of the solid color, then you would strip the deck as prescribed and neutralize, prep and then seal.
It really boils down to this:
What is the look the customer wants when the job is done? That's the first question we ask, then propose work from there. Some people want a solid, some are tired of it, and very often we find someone just bought the home and is trying to get the deck redone to suit their taste.
Is the customer choosing a solid because they are under the impression that since there is a solid stain on there now that it is the only option they have?
Beth
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Well, we had the windows from hell today. Sun room... The sides came out fine, but the sloped top... ICK!
And...they live about 5 houses away. OK. They washed the windows last year from the third story bedroom windows. They bought a home cleaning tool consisting of a pole and brush, and a solution. It's green, bubbles when shaken, smells sweet, and says "contains solvents and wetting agents". Yippee.
The top of the sun room had lots of pollen so you couldn't tell at first thre may be an issue. Rod washed it as normal, and I was inside doing ...windows. He washed, still dirty. He brushed, still dirty. He ran home and got another brush and another solution, still dirty.
Have talked to a couple people, and am hearing to try:
vinegar
a new product (she couldn't recallt he name) from Ettore
and could try soft scrub
A window company suggests the hot full sun (southern exposure) has baked the prior product into the glass. The look is like a yellowish haze. We think something should take it off... because there is a footprint on the roof from when the guys installed the automatic awning. So with enough weight, I guess it can be done, but it is on the second of three stories and drops to a newly landscaped ROCK garden. (ouch)
Help...? Suggestions?
Is it hard water and mineral deposits? Film from the solvent?
Beth
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Do you know what product is on thw wood now? Or, do you have a photo you could post? HD-80 will remove just about anything you can put on wood. Any time you strip you do need to neutralize the deck. You may be able to get back to a uniform look and not have to go over it with another solid. We have been able to get these results with HD-80. I would suggest that you have the homeowner hold off until after the deck is stripped in this case, then make their decision on the product. In the event there is a little stain left in spots, you'll need to sand it. When you strip a deck you will typically have to do a little sanding here and there.
Hope this helps. Fire away with more questions. :)
Beth:cool:
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Reed,
That is so simple it is BRILLIANT!!! I had never thought about small spray bottles for rails and spindles. Bet your bottom dollar I'll tell Rod. :) On the occasions when I go out to help seal up decks, I end up with the rails, lattice, etc. I have been looking for a way to make it easier and faster. Tried a mit on the last deck. Didn't like that. Left little fuzzies all over the place. I have also tried those little craft sponges on a stick that have the beveled end. Those I like because you can get into corners. I also like small paint brushes for corners. But for those rails that are starburst patterns where the spindles get close together at the bottom, I'm thinking the little spray bottles you mentioned sound great.
Thanks Reed!
Beth
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BEING SUCCESSFUL IS A CHOICE YOU MAKE.
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Your success isn't a matter of luck,
it's simply a matter of the choices that you make.
Success isn't something you can wait for,
it's something you'll achieve with effort over time.
Things won't turn up in this world until you turn them up.
You can choose to be lazy or ambitious.
Stop and think about your choice again.
You always do your own choosing.
The great opportunity in your life is where you are right now.
Every situation, properly perceived, is an opportunity for you.
First, say to yourself what you would be,
then, do what you have to do,
to make things happen.
Success is right in front of you.
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©2003 Written by:MotivationMentor@aol.com
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What's in your first aid kit?
Assorted bandages
instant ice pack
anticeptic packet
tape
scissors
tweezers
gauze
eye wash
burn cream
vinegar
tylenol/ibuprofen
what else???
Beth
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On the Goof Off, we prefer the original kind. The water based isn't as effective on FRP glue.
Some very interesting ingredients...er...um...things on that list...
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21502 - Rustbelt Neighborhoods
This older population resides in the older, industrialized cities and towns of the Northeast and Midwest. They spend money on their homes and their home teams and participate in civic activities. They tend to drive used cars, splurge on lottery tickets, and are top-ranked for using coupons for beauty and household cleaning products. They rank among the highest for watching videos.
Total Population
44,222
Number of Households
17,593
2001 Income Figures
Median Household Income
$33,301
HH Income Under $50K
67.8%
HH Income $50K-$100K
25.9%
HH Income Over $100K
6.3%
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2001 Housing Figures
Average Home Value
$87,701
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Hi Joel,
21532 - Rustbelt Neighborhoods
This older population resides in the older, industrialized cities and towns of the Northeast and Midwest. They spend money on their homes and their home teams and participate in civic activities. They tend to drive used cars, splurge on lottery tickets, and are top-ranked for using coupons for beauty and household cleaning products. They rank among the highest for watching videos.
Total Population
15,309
Number of Households
5,789
2001 Income Figures
Median Household Income
$30,270
HH Income Under $50K
74.0%
HH Income $50K-$100K
22.4%
HH Income Over $100K
3.5%
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2001 Housing Figures
Average Home Value
$87,263
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Monday, April 7, 2003
YOU HAVE TO MAKE YOUR OWN OPPORTUNITIES.
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Success isn't going to come knocking on your door.
You have to work for it. You have to find it.
You don't need more strength
or more ability or greater opportunity.
What you need is to use what you have.
The golden opportunity you're seeking lies in yourself.
It's not in your environment.
It's not in luck or chance or the help of others.
It's in you.
There will always be a new opportunity
where there is an open mind and a willing hand.
Open your own door to opportunity.
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©2003 Written by:MotivationMentor@aol.com
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Friday, April 4, 2003
A GOAL WILL LEAD YOU TO SUCCESS.
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If you do the right things right, you're going to succeed.
If you have correct goals,
and you keep pursuing them the best way you know how,
everything else will fall into line.
You are what and where you are today because you first imagined it.
Knowing where you want to go is all you need to get there.
Just return over and over to that picture in your mind
of the place you are headed for.
The first essential of success is to know what you want.
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©2003 Written by:MotivationMentor@aol.com
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Tuesday, April 1, 2003
WANTING TO WIN IS EVERYTHING
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Winning isn't everything, but wanting to is.
Success is connected with continuous action.
It's largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go.
You're not finished when you're defeated,
you're only finished when you quit.
The most important quality essential to success is perseverance.
It overcomes almost everything, even nature.
You can have a fresh start any time you choose,
for your "failure" is not in the falling down,
but in the staying down.
It's not over until it's over.
If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again.
If you've got the courage to stick it out, you can win.
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©2003 Written by:MotivationMentor@aol.com
How's this for clean gutters?
in Window & Gutter Cleaning
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Tony,
Looks like you installed new gutters! :)
WOW!
Beth