John T

I know I got hammered by some for trying to do something positive for this industry but what was the argument again? Refresh my memory.

Oops my IPad skipped out the s in Powerwashers-DOH!!!

It will be changed on Nov 7th..lol.

It also makes us Powerwashers look bad because we have one of us complaining when Ryan did indeed do something. If you don't like Ryan is one thing but it also makes us look like a bunch of complainers. But truth be told Beth-- you got this in here for a political point but it doesn't work because It make us guys look bad & Ryan seem like he really cared enough to do something. Are you siding with the complainer in there that Ryan didn't keep his word etc?

Same thing I was thinking. Ryan at least tried for this guy and that should count for something. Most political figures would never do something like what Ryan did for this guy.

Thanks Charlie. That was a Chefs house we did last year. We actually got that job from someone who came to this bb looking for a contractor in his area to stain his house. Another reason why I like going to these bb's. That's a sweet Deck pics you got there. Looks like those pics could be in the running for the money in this contest. Good luck.

Note to self-- Do not enter this contest cause these guys are stars:)--Nice pics!!!

Where using this Surface machine for this garage where doing now. I couldn't pass this one up. It cleans fast because of the belt driven spray bar. http://www.ebay.com/itm/280960891845...84.m1497.l2648

Where not reclaiming with the surface machines. Where using berms, screens,vacs and shovels as usual. I still haven't completely hooked up my reclaim unit yet with the sludge tanks etc. Almost done there but work comes first:)

Turbo Nozzle is something everyone should carry cause you never know when you may need one...which in our case is just a couple of times per year. Usually when where dealing with paint removal from masonry surfaces that have to be repainted. There great in knocking off loose paint chips. We did a couple of buildings this year that we used them on. So how about you guys--- Do you use the turbo nozzles much?

I just figured out using the earth Icon while posting lets you back link. Is this allowed and how many times can you do this? Also does it really help with rankings? Here's my example Parking garage cleaning New York, Connecticut and New Jersey

Powerwashing wise where having our best year but it doesn't mean I think the economy is doing better. I'm hustling around different states chasing work because I fear the worst. I found this article and it's kind of what I think as well. It's revolving around us printing money with nothing to back it up. The Feds are at it again where their going to print at will 40 Billion dollars a month just to keep our system stable. From what I read that's a huge mistake. It makes our dollar become ever so "Worthless" on an international scale. Our bubble is going to burst wide open unless we change our ways of doing worldwide business. Printing money is not the answer---- it's really garbage when you think about it. Us Powerwashers go out and earn our money while our Gov't just prints money like it's nothing. What's wrong with that picture???? Economist Caution: Prepare For ‘Massive Wealth Destruction’ | SmarterLifestyles

That's why I would recommend going to at least 1 PWNA Convention. Everything you said above does happened there. You'll meet contractors just starting out all the way up to a few multi millionaires who have been at the Powerwashing business for years who have had the same bumps in the road along the way as many contractors will have and yet they overcame them. You can learn a ton hanging around people like that. Being around successful people has a way of breading success because if they can do it...so can you. Alot of this I learned from going to Conventions, Roundtables etc.

So the question is will it be worth it? Thats the $2100 question for you and that's alot of coin for most people especially if there just starting. Your from Maine and you know what I would do I would go right to the top and call the President of the PWNA Board Bios | Eric Clark | Power Washers of North America who also happens to be from Maine. His name is Eric Clark and if you call him tell him I recommended for you to give him a holler. He's got a nice business and he can give you some better insight if it's worth it for you to take this leap at this stage of the game your at. If you call Eric hit me up on a PM or post it here how it went.. Good luck.

The PWNA is having there Convention in 5 weeks from today. You can go to there website The PWNA - The Power Washers of North America for details. Is anyone on the fence about going and also who signed up so far? My wife and I along with Linda Ruth Tosetti and her Husband Andy are going once again and hope to see some of you there

Hey Bigdogmaine-- you have to fill out your signature here. If you never gone to a PWNA Convention it's definitely worth it to go once and check it out for yourself. Your flights are probably your biggest cost going there. That's the part that sucks but once you get there and you get into the feel of what going on there your going to probably love it. The memories you'll have will be excellent. The Convention itself is relatively inexpensive. The classes are very good and you would be getting a a huge discount to take one of the certification classes. If you can afford it, it's worth it to go one time.

Powerwashing Community is having a really cool before and after Picture contest for the Powerwashers. I didn't paste the link here because I do not remember if that's allowed here or not and mods please feel free to edit or remove this post as per TGS forum rules. Here is the Email I received where the winner will receive over $6600 in prizes. Over $6,600 in PRIZES!!! This is going to be a spectacular contest.* Have you every taken a before and after photo of one of your power washing jobs and really thought you had an amazing photo.* Well, now here is your chance to enter in the Power Wash Community Before and After Photo Contest that will be judged by your fellow power washers. Here is all you have to do: Simply post your before and after photos to the Photo Contest Thread at Power Wash Community Forum no later than September 29th.* Click this link to enter: Before and After Photo Contest.* Only one entry per contestant. Include a brief description of the what the pictures represent Must post in Forum section of PWC a minimum of 10 times during the month of September. Post must in the spirit of PWC. Members of the community will cast their votes First round of voting will take place between September 30th - October 5 Central Standard Time. Depending on the number of contestant a second round voting may take place from the the top 10 in the first round will take place between October 7th - 12th Central Standard Time. Prizes 1st Place $1600 Gift Certificate to PowerWash.com* Diamond Package to KEC Supplies - $1559.88 value 2 A Day 60 Bid Appointments from Bidslot Marketing - $999 value 1 year membership to Power Washers of North America - $350 value 1 year membership to Pressure Washing Resource Association - $349 value $250 Gift Certificate to LogoMotive Promotions* 5 Gallons of Reddy Seal - $145 value 5 Gallons of EBC - $134.75 value 2nd Place $400 Gift Certificate to PowerWash.com* Platinum package to KEC Supplies - $389.97 value $100 Gift Certificate to LogoMotive Promotions* 3rd Place $150 Gift Certificate from PowerWash.com* Gold Package to KEC Supplies - $129.99 value $50 Gift Certificate to LogoMotive Promotions* We look forward to seeing you post your great photo's and the great work our industry performs! * Sincerely, Michael Hinderliter Power Wash Community Admin*

The prizes are now over $7100. This is one of the biggest prizes I've seen in recent memory in this Industry. Jump in on this cause you got to be in it to win it!!!!:) Great News!!! The prize pool has now increased to over $7,100 in total prizes!!! A special Thank You to Soap Warehouse and Armstrong-Clark Prizes 1st Place $1600 Gift Certificate to PowerWash.com Diamond Package to KEC Supplies - $1559.88 value 2 A Day 60 Bid Appointments from Bidslot Marketing Program - $999 value 1 year membership to Power Washers of North America - $350 value 1 year membership to Pressure Washing Resource Association - $349 value iMotion Video (Standard Branded) contributed by Soap Warehouse $297 value ---- Added on 9/12/2013 $250 Gift Certificate to LogoMotive Promotions 5 Gallons of Armstrong Clark - $199 value ---- Added on 9/12/2013 5 Gallons of Reedy Seal - $145 value 5 Gallons of Enviro Bio Cleaner (EBC) - $134.75 value 2nd Place $400 Gift Certificate to PowerWash.com Platinum package to KEC Supplies - $389.97 value $100 Gift Certificate to LogoMotive Promotions 3rd Place $150 Gift Certificate from PowerWash.com Gold Package to KEC Supplies - $129.99 value $50 Gift Certificate to LogoMotive Promotions

I have two threads started on the Powerwash Community bb labeled "Getting Involved!! Industry leaders in action" and "Where do you find Industry leaders" I added some pictures there as well with some familiar names that are Industry leaders such as Beth Borrego, Micheal Hinderliter, Thad Eckhoff,John Orr amongst others. Of the three bb's that I pretty much am staying somewhat involved in such as TGS,PWRA and PWC Some of you may find those threads a little bit interesting and also it may bring back some good memories. There is an unbalance in there with my PWNA involvement because I know alot more about them and how they operate. The threads though are really aimed at just people going to Industry events and also maybe one day being an Industry leader in some capacity within the Industry itself. You just never know where these leaders may come from and they could be right here on this bb or at some far away Industry event. You just never know.

Alonso- Whats throwing everybody off about you is that you haven't filled out your signature requirements so it looks like your spamming. Go back into your profile and follow the steps to fill out your signature. It's pretty easy and it is a rule requirement so guys like yourself don't come across like spam.

The PWNA 2012 Convention is coming up fast in less then two months in Orlando October 22-24. Check out the PWNA website for the Convention info at www.pwna.org I'll give you a little secret here... Henry Bockman's hard efforts back in the day to make the "Clean Across America" to be successful and it was with outstanding and rewarding results has expanded into the PWNA's- Clean Across North America also know as CANA. It was Henry's groundwork and creation with the help of some others he has given credit to in the beginning that made this thing what it is today... And now for the secret--Babe Ruth's Granddaughter Linda Ruth Tosetti and her husband Andy are coming to the Convention again with some more exciting news--- and me being a person who never forgets where things started from I do remember well the ones who helped Henry and believed in him along the way and most importantly I remember Henry talking about this before the PWNA ever even known about it yet and his vision was special enough and well thought out to work... and it did... and now it has grown to include the Ruth's. Henry and I could agree or agree to disagree because no ones perfect but Henry stayed true to the course with all of this and also was the brains behind some of the past PWNA larger jobs and with him and Matt Johnson behind the Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame Give back to this Country cleaning project which was large and the Lincoln Memorial give back project it all made sense for me to give back to this org. and Henry's volunteering vision.. and thats what where about to do. This was all thought out thru a few to get to we are going with all of this. This is going to be an industry story that will give this industry some more recognition for the good deeds that many do and in this case it starts with the PWNA organization and once again Henry's vison....Just love the way something small can be so impacting to many all the way to a family who's grandfather was one of our greatest American Icons who gave back so much to the people and believed in giving back when he could... and now our worlds are about to collide with Babe Ruth's and Linda Ruth's tosetti's world You want to see history happen at the start go to the PWNA Convention and see it first hand. You will not be disappointed. John T.

Here's a picture of Henry/PWNA's "Clean Across America" Project spearheaded by Matt Johnson back in 2005. There were at the same times we were doing these Larger give back projects, other very significant "Clean Across America" projects that were much more scaled down and probably more significant to the ones recieving these free cleanings. But once again in that case with Matt Johnsons vision to give back to our American pastime and Henry's give back to our Country when Henry and other PWNA members cleaned the Lincoln Memorial really put these PWNA Volunteering jobs on the map and into people's minds. This cover Shot of Me Powerwashing and one of my guys holding the rope was taken by Matt Johnson who submitted it to the Cleaner Times Magazine if I remember correctly(I'm not getting any younger Between those larger Give backs and this Ruth Thing my company collided with, the people I talked to...got it. There's other Industry affiliations and individuals who are helping me along the way for Documentation reasons and I'll release who they are, What Company or affiliation they represent etc in the very near future. This whole thing has not stopped working and the many people involved within this Industry from a few years ago to where we are today and where will be heading to in the future took team work. Some of this came with heartache,Some with headaches but its getting there and if there were never any volunteering known in this industry this would have never been here today.

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After taking a Hiatus from volunteering anywhere the last couple of years within the Powerwashing Industry orgs. The time now is right for me to get involved again with promoting this industry in some type of fashion. I'm heavily involved on the outside with helping some charities and some causes. I resigned any and all of my moderator status within the Industry bulletin boards so when the time was right I could run again somewhere without the stigma of being slowed due to my internet involvements. I served the PWNA from late 2004/5 -2006/7 and finished up as their Treasurer. I am a high energetic person by nature who wore probably too many hats then which included being my Union President in the same time frame I served with the PWNA. I supported and belonged to multiple orgs and associations in both of my fields of employment with the largest being 350,000 members strong. I am a believer in supporting groups that represent the individuals in the selected fields. I am going to run for a PWNA Board spot but it doesn't mean I don't support the other groups I belong to such as the PWRA any differently. My door is always open to anyone in this industry whether they belong to orgs or not(Reason why I was involved in numerous bulletin boards for years). My goals though will be directed towards helping the PWNA get more recognition so their current and future members get more benefits for their membership. One of the ways to do that is to get the PWNA more on the map so the people with power take notice. It's not going to be an easy task but it is a goal I'm going to set out to complete if I win a PWNA bod slot. Every little thing counts so If I can help the PWNA in any way I'd be more then happy to do so. So its official. When there PWNA BOD door opens I'm going all in if they'll have me.