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Thx Ken, checking it now

Thx. am considering the state flag. I guess I'm the only one drawn to govt. style logo. To me it draws attention to itself, which I always thought was the idea. I would not want it to steer people away though. I just simply like it. I guess it's a personal thing. I am working on others though w/o the goobermentality. ...... I laugh at myself more than anyone......... Just experimenting.

Radio edit .. here comes my first strike!!!!!!!

That's actually the look I envisioned...... Pink Floyd it is.........

LMAO Ken. Why, it has 13 stars and 13 stripes and I changed the actual colors. All those 13's have to be good for business. Besides there is only one other person in this country that uses this logo and he's too busy running a war. Plus he won't be using it much longer. It's not official Ken, was just noodling. maybe I will stick with my Pink Floyd theme after...... you know... the pyramid out of the end of the wand...... I've said too much...........

yea I have been seeing that too. but still a work in progress. Thx. ..... as a matter of fact, it's all dark!!

...... but then again....... it was probably a new startup!!!!! I'll leave now.... and go sell.

When I get calls like that, I explain that I still need their address in order to give them an estimate over the phone or my database (zillow.com) will retrieve inaccurate info. I usu. get the info and am able to give them a pretty accurate bid over the phone for a housewash. The required upsells would be negotiated after the customer agreed that it is only an "over the phone estimate" and that a visual would be more exact. Trying to build a little trust. if they hang up...... have a nice day, get back to building a helicopter................ I mean , running my business.

Kidding, But it will be an interesting summer.

Ironic you should chime in Larry. I was thinking about who that guy was at the cape. I actually just got back from Bloomfield from picking this one up. My Dad ( who passed away last year) is who willed these to me. The completed bird is still in the hanger on his property in Bloomfield. He flew 1st Cav as well ... CW4. He went stir crazy after retirement and started building and distributing these birds. He was hooked for sure. The legacy lives on I guess. You should call me so I can give you my step Mom's # and address in Bloomfield. I felt awful that I didn't havemy cleaning gear with me as she really needs and wants to have her house cleaned ( brick...usual build up... and an easy clean with right equip) She has a lowes model and tries to clean it herself. We all know that's the hard way. Plus if you get rated and are interested, we are selling the bluebird in the pic I posted. It's already rated and inspected. Just needs all the fluids changed and charge the battery. Otherwise it's ready to fired up and I think she's less than an hour from you. If in fact we don't sell it, we have decided to display it along with my Father's military parphanalia that is at the air museum in Dexter ???? The reason I didn't transport this one back is because I wanted to start from the ground up and learn every piece. Originally the factory was in Excelsior Springs, but Renke now owns them and actually sells them with updated parts including the P.E.P. Awesome. Let me know if you are interested in the bird or contacting my step Mom about cleaning her house. It's a single ranch that is an easy clean. But...... she has well water so you might want to bring your own. Your call.

They are classified as experimental ( if you want to remain at that level) or certified as private aircraft. It requires certain inspections at certain levels of the build if you want to go that route. Or, over the years people have simply built them and flown them ( or crashed ) on their own private property with no FAA inspects and license at all. Not very wise IMO, but tempting. Hard to insure and fly with a sense of reliability unless the pro's inspect and certify it along the way of the build. It has all the usual bells and whistles of a Robinson 22 or 44 just downsized. Not much different in collective, stick and peds except smaller and very tight. Invision a 55 chevy bel air with power steering and one without. But the weight difference makes it negligable in response. The build can go as fast or as slow as you want. Some people takes years to build them. Others do it in a couple of weeks w/ inspects. I have seen some of these birds built with what is called a PEP ( performance Enhancement Package) Boiled down, it is basically a super charger for the 85 hp Rodant ( rotax engine) It's pretty fast on it's own, 125 mph with 300 lb payload. A large man should consider the Robinson by far. With PEP it will go 150 - 170. But stress mods have to be made on the frame and tans links assemblies. They tend to disintegrate at light speed unless re-enforced. Or simply attach XJETS to the struts. lol. Oh yeah, the blue one is for sale..... hint hint.

They can be built in as little as 40 hrs., but the last was completed over a couple of months. 6 gal tank will get you about 4 hr.s flight time if you consume modestly ( 80-90-knots or so). at full cap ( 125- 140 knots) you'll be refueling in a couple hrs.Type of Licensing depends on how you have the bird certified by FAA. It can be kept at experimental level which will lower or raise the type of license required. It is still pretty pricey at the lowest level of FAA req's about 5k up to 20k (mostly in flight hrs.).

It should look alot like my other one ( except it will have dif paint scheme) when complete.though they are dif year models, this one will boast a little more horse power out of the engine.

This should help http://www.thegrimescene.com/forums/residential-pressure-washing/10278-egg-covered-siding.html

I have had quit a few older decks that I have left it on and not rinsed. Not much of a risk when they are old and the longer dwell time to neitrilize only help the deck IMO. Sometime the fuzzies happen though and can usu. stiff brush they away. Not all will agree that this is the way to go and it is not for newer wood.

Never been married, and, never been divorced. Planning on Marriage very soon though. Been w/ my gf for ten years next week. I wanted to wait until she had her degrees wrapped up and not interfere. She wanted to wait and see where my music career ended up and whether or not the record label was going to carry my band for very long. Well, we all know where that road took me. So with all that behind us now, we can finish out the plan. Divorce will never be in the picture either. I already have a daughter from the Rock and Roll era of my life. Her and my girlfriend are best friends. It's a trip. I am looking forward to the rest of my life. Divorces can cost as much as a lifetime of married savings and investments. Prenupts only mean that one does not trust the other to begin with. ILMXJ

This one was a challenge. 3 different levels, plus a dock over water. Too much wood to fit in the lens. Wood is on the rise!!! Pw is holding it's own though.

I do feel good about it Neil, thx bro, and now have some ammo and experience for the next big one. I actually feel like the Judas priest song Desert Plains......... ( my body aches, but I'll not rest)

There is a butt load of work out in that area. I look forward to having alot. I think it is probably lung capacity that makes me higher than you though Shane. ahahahahahahahahahahahahaha.kidding!!!!!! Well, I learned from the best. I was around 1200.00 higher than your bid. but the customer was under serious time restrictions and I actually had less than a week's window to get it done. Started last Thurs, Sprayed on Mon., touched up and collected on Wed. Hopefully, ( my goal) soon, no one will be able to tell whether it was Woodsavers or ABC who did the resto. Shanes the best teacher out there in my opinion. Joining the dark side has increased my profits, and Princess Leah never looked so good. Sorry.... coffee has not kicked in yet.

I sure hope you get it Terry. That sounds like great project. Keep us posted.

Thx Mike, No place like home. ( click click click)

Forgot to mention that the customer also wanted the underside of the upper deck stained as well, which meant that I had to build what I call a "Shane Room" of poly around the deck and patio floor. Whew, I need a way better respirator. My helper was wabbling around from the fumes, and he was outside the Shane room. Like I said there weres a few challenges. but I really owe my belt an extra notch for this one.

It was Bakers Super cedargold from Shane. I think he felt sorry for me for being on such large challenging project with just a rookie helper. He kept checking in on me with life saving tips. But I think this experience will only add to my professionalism in the field on other projects that are sure to come from this area. Ain't no small anything in these parts. Everybody likes BIG. They like to outdo each other with curb... er... lake appeal.

Brushed and padded the sides. Lake level is crazy, one day up, the next day down. This project had lots of challenges including consoling the customer as well. They were very conerned, which I completely understand. But, now they have a contractor for life.......Me. They are very pleased. My name will be floating around the lake for a while. Get it? floating....... get it. ahahahahahahahahahahah. Actually had to move the boat for them and it was an awesome boat. It looked pretty cool hooked up to Magilla.

buy a bigger xjet!!!