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whenever we go to Lowes or Home Depot we park our trailer outside the exit doors and one of us stays with it while the other one shops. On an average 4 out of 10 trips some one will approach us and ask for our card or about our services. we have picked up quite a few jobs just by taking our rig with us to the super market. When we gas up we leave business cards in the advertising signs next to the pump. All effective ways of advertising for almost no cost. If it is slow we park the truck in the middle of a block or complex and go door to door introducing ourselves explaining our services and handing out cards. Make sure you are neatly dressed (company logo shirt) and your equipment is organized. this gives a proffesional apperance. A lot of good advice above these are just very low or no cost ways to pick up some business. Do a good job, be proffesional and in time referrals will be your main source for jobs. Bob

We use Steve Rowletts wet wax also. It's concentrated and a little goes a long way. We apply it with the wash and use hot water Bob

My son in law who is on the NYPD gave this to me to read. I thought it was worth posting Jan m U4 ll:48a NPCSD 845-256-4025 p.2 Dugatkin Fronfl: Troop F CT1U (Robert Maurin) [RMaurin@troopers,state.ny.us] 7 . Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 1:29 PM To: chief.nppd@hvl.net Subject: Master Card / Visa Fraud Source: UCSO' Dennis P. Young lieutenant Sgt Eric V Benjamin Subject; Fraud We all receive emails all the time regarding one scam or another; but last week I REALLY DID get scammedJ Both VISA and MasterCard told me that this scam is currently being worked throughout the Midwest, with some variance as to the product or amount, and if yoiu are called, just hang up. My husband was called on Wednesday from "VISA" and I was called on Thursday from "Mastercard" It worked like this: Person calling says, "This is Carl Patterson (any name) and I'm calling from the Security and Fraud Department at VISA. My Badge number is 12460. Your card has been flagged for an unusual purchase patter, and I'm calling to verify. This would be on your VISA card issued by 5/3 bank- Did you purchase an Anti-Telemarketing Device for $497.99 from a marketing company based in Arizona?" When you say "No", the caller continues with, "Then we will be issuing a credit to your account- This is a company we have been watching and the charges range from $297 to $497, just under the $500 purchase pattern that flags most cards. Before your next statement, the credit will be sent. to (gives you your address), is that correct?" You say/ "Yes". The caller continues ... "I will be starting, a fraud investigation. If you have any questions, you should call the 800 number listed on your card 1-800-VISA and ask for Security. You will ne<2.d to refer to this Control-". Then gives you a 6 digit number. "Do you need me to read it again"" Caller then says he "needs to verify you are in possession of your card. Turn the card over. There are 7 numbers; first 4 are 1234 (whatever) the next 3 are the security numbers that verify you are in possession of the card. These are the numbers you use to make internet purchases to prove you have the card". Read me the 3 numbers." Then he says "that is correct. I just needed to verify that the card has not been lost or stolen, and that you still have your card. Do you have any other questions? Don't hesitate to call back-if you do" Yoiu actually say very little, and they never ask for or tell you the car number- But after we were called on Wednesday, we called back within 20 minutes to ask a question. Are we glad we did! The REAL VISA security dept. told us it was a scam and in the last 15 minutes a new purchase of $497.99 WAS put on our card. Long story made short ...-we made a real fraud report and closed the VISA card and they are re-issuing us a new number. What the scam wants if-the 3 digit number and-that once the charge goes through, they keep charging every few days. By the time you get your statement, you think the credit is coming, and then it is harder to actually file a fraud report. The real VISA reinforced that they never ask for anything on the card (they already know). What makes this more remarkable is that on Thursday, I got a call from "Jason Richardson of MasterCard" with a word for word repeat of the VISA scam. This time I didn't let him finish. I hung up. we filed a police report (as instructed by VISA) and they said they are taking several of these reports dai,ly and to tell friends, relatives and co-workers. I have contacted Visa and after 30 minutes confirmed that this scam is occurring. The only difference is the Visa scam is being done via e-mail whereas the Mastercard is via telephone. They gave me this site to look at http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/creditcard.asp. i. Dennis P. Young Lieutenant , ucso

Beth & Rod were kind enough to let me post my wife's new business here. Mary is now an independant HERBALIFE distributer of wellness, weight loss, nutrition & personal care products. All the products are SAFE, NATURAL,& GUARANTEED and EPHEDRA FREE For anyone interested, to place an order, and/or for more information on the products, Please visit the website at www.livinghealthytoday.com Also if anyone is looking for a work at home business that website is www.homecareerbuilder.com Or feel free to call @ 845-883-7253 toll free 866-888-7253 Thank You Bob

Just before CHRISTMAS, an honest politician, a generous lawyer and SANTA CLAUS were riding in the elevator of a posh hotel. just before the doors opened, they all noticed a $20.00 bill lying on the floor. Which one picked it up? SANTA of course THE OTHER TWO DON'T EXIST. Bob

Beth; Have you heard any more about the release date for the OFF SIDES yet? Do you have any info. on it yet? Thank You Bob

Brian In New York that is the amount of the tax deduction for milage. My accountant told me I could deduct either Gas or Milage, I went with gas because what I use for the machines would be included. If you are asking what to charge the customer for travel time, I go by my hourly rate. Bob

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They are the pets of a friend of mine, and there is no problem with anyone useing them. Beth I do not know how to post it in the photo gallery, Please feel free to do so, If you can't do it from your end, post the instructions and I will do it Enjoy Bob

James I do a good number of new decks, The reason is that new construction is booming here. and all so far have been PT wood I don't see many cedar or redwood decks. As far as deck builders, I don't know of anyone who does decks alone, most are general contracters. I do work for a couple of home builders and one modular company. They try to sell a whole package with either a deck or porch included, I then get reccommended to the new home owner with the suggestion that that the deck or porch be done as soon as possable. Bob

I also give out brochures for the sealers I use, also I give out a brochure from wolmans titeled "protect your investment" It explains the process of cleaning and staining. I find It helps if the customer can read about it after you explain it to them. Bob

Thanks for the help. I guess my lack of computer knowledg is showing. BOB

Hi Beth; I changed the brackets but still no luck Bob

Just a quick question. Why does my logo no longer appear under my posts? Does it have to be resized? Thanks Bob

I gauge the sq. ft. of rail by the number of spindles, or if they are difficult to strip and clean, but I always start at 3.00 a linear ft. I just did a deck where the spindles were so close together that I could not put my arm between them. For that I went to 7.00 a ft. As far as wolmans price guide I agree it is outdated and there is a mistake in their comparisons between hourly rate and sq. ft. rates. The question of how much to charge comes up fairly often, and the answer is always the same. Time, material, labor, and all the other expenses have to be considered in your base priceing,the local median income and cost of living will affect priceing also.( "you can't get it if they ain't got it" ) Someone posted here at one time "if you get every job you bid on, your prices are to low. So pick a price according to what YOU have to get to pay the bills and make a living and go from there. My 2 cents Bob

Reed If it would not be to much trouble I could use a copy of the spreadsheet too. Thanks Bob RAJD857@AOLCOM

In my area it is called "the MONEY MAILER" It comes out every two months, and goes out to 10,000 homes. If you sign up for more than one mailing the cost is $425.00 a mailing. I have had pretty good results from my first mailing, the second one comes out this week. Bob

I use a lot of WOLMANS F&P and have had very good results with it. No complaints, I apply it now with an airless. Bob

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WHAT COLOR DOES A SMURF TURN WHEN YOU CHOKE HIM? IF CORN OIL COMES FROM CORN AND PEANUT OIL COMES FROM PEANUTS WHERE DOES BABY OIL COME FROM? WHEN A MIME IS ARRESTED DO YOU INFORM HIM HE HAS THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT? WHO ANSWERS THE PHONE AT A MIMES HOUSE? WHY DO WE PARK IN OUR DRIVEWAYS AND DRIVE ON PARKWAYS? WHY WHEN SOMETHING IS SENT BY TRUCK IT IS A SHIPMENT, AND WHEN IT IS SENT BY SHIP IT IS CARGO? :confused: :confused: :hmmm:

JON The way your post reads. It sounds like you bought your beard at Home depot. You would think for 30 bucks you could have gotten a bigger one! :D Bob

I was dropped by State Farm last year, So I went with Joe Walters. It seems that he is the only one that will insure our business now. OTP Hrere is the info. Joseph D. Walters Insurance Agency Inc. 2706 S. Park Road Bethel Park PA. 15102 1-800-878-3808 (412) 831- 8222 FAX (412) 831 - 7498 www.dcs1.com/jwalters/ Hope this helps Bob

I found an easy way to fill those spray bottles with no mess. I went to the local supermarket and bought a turkey baster just dip in the stain and squeez, repeat with the spray bottle. cheap and it works Bob