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Mr **********, any pearls of wisdom on how a one man op can attain a schedule like that? Winter slow down is right around the corner. Thx in advance

Great info, Thank you so much Beth. I cleaned a house today that was 90 years old in Atlanta and I thought the customer was going to kiss me...... they were so pleased.

I saw news articles where people actually said that they were better off after all the help they recieved then they ever were before the storm.

I do the netflix thing right now. But....... if you have the hard drive space then they are worth it because you can download and burn to dvd (if pc is equiped ) and then you own forever! think about what you would pay for a flick at the store to own and 40.00 bucks is chewed up within 2 or 3 dvd's. But the rate of membership is worth it because after you burn to dvd you can delete the flick , recover your space on hard drive and do it all over again. just my thoughts ac

in my experiences with lifts, if he goes with articulating lift that would be the best bet as long as it has all terrain tires on it. Scissor lifts have the compressed material for tires (airless and smooth surface). That could equal alot of trouble as far as mobility on the grassy areas even to the point of sinking. If it starts to sink then a scissor lift could very easily topple over. Alot of the articulating models have all terrain tires and are equiped with outriggers to prevent turn overs. The roof certainly does not look walkable (or at least I would chicken out) plus I don't see where he would have access to all sides of the bell tower with a ladder. So I can see now where he might need a lift. But, IMHO, I would buy an x jet before I invested the 400.00 per day for the articulating lift.

this might be a silly question , but wouldn't an xjet reach that height?

It took only 2 days to get DUN #. Now with Rita brewing, and alot of my family in Houston, I'm really getting the worry wart thing. Anyone heard from Shane lately?

Delco is in Fort Worth ( Cowtown) maybe they can help!

Hey Tim thx for the tag! Great website too. Noticed Glen Hughes on your site from Trapeze. Whooa! that brings back some memories. So cool you get to go to NAMM. Did you happen to get to meet Satch and his new Peavey Amp? He's the coolest guy in the world. Always takes the time for his fans. He actually has a cd release of mine from years back. Glen Hughes also had Pat Travers guitarist, Pat Thralls in a project that made a couple of releases in the 80's. Hughes Thrall band. Again, thx for the tag, but I think I may have strayed from the thread a bit...... sorry Mike.

Full Blast, https://eupdate.dnb.com/requestoptions/government/ccrreg/ go there and follow instructions for D&B # SIC is Standard Industry Code you will need this # for the SIC section 5087.

I filed the application for the DUNS# this afternoon and recieved a confirmation email that they have the app. but unusually high volume is slowing the process due to hurricane Katrina. At least I am getting in the mix and should have it soon. CCR # do I need one of those as well?

Mr. ********** You are a GREAT boss to give him the time off to tour. I have literally had to give some jobs up because being on the road is just that important!!!! You should feel good about yourself for helping him live his dream. Love that picture of Mr. Travers as well. When my band opened for Pat in the 80's in Austin Tx, there is a room at most clubs (green room, where the musicians hang away from the fans and warm up), I watched that man down almost a whole bottle of Jack without batting an eye just before he took the stage and kicked everyone's butt. He is also quite the gentleman. Best of luck to your employee.

you have alot of guts Richard. I myself say things like... why jump out of a perfectly good aircraft, much less into a fire. Man, that takes some real cahounas!!! Hats off to you for trying.

Hey Mr.Fife, Thx for chiming in. I was hoping that you might have a little administrative insight on the topic. I was finding it real tough to get any info as I just didn't know which direction to get started. Originally was just kicking around the idea of a working road trip. As I have been doing research all afternoon ( and landing a pretty good job in my area.... woo hoo) I am starting to feel that this might very well be a doable thing. I mean, I see all these efforts going on in the news and was just thinking..... how can I get in on some of that. I am trying to focus on Mississippi because I may be able to squeeze a visit with my daughter who goes to college at 'ol Miss. univ. That would be real nice. I am learning that if you are able to get past alot of the prequisites (i.e. red tape) that this might happen. But , like I said.... hurry up and wait!!!!! Take care

Well, I wanted to stay away from the Govt. agencies, but it is somewhat required to be listed as a contractor for hurricane relief cleanup. I am focusing on Mississippi, and found out through the small business admin. that they do need cleaning contractors in Ms. but to be considered through the city of Gulfport area must have a DUNS # to be eligible. What a process!!!! Army corp of engineers requires the same as well to be put on their list of contractors for cleaning. It is a very simple application and the Standard Industry Classification for what we do is 5087 ( just in case anyone wants to know). I guess we will see how it goes. Hurry up and wait. Thanks for the info so far everyone.

For over 25 years I played in Rock bands from Los Angelas to Houston. Still do! Made a pretty good living at it and have several cd releases in the later years plus worked as a logistics broker ( lots of money there) in the transportation industry for airlines and truck firms for food money. I opened a show for Mick Taylor of the Rolling Stones and Susan Tedasky and Pat Travers and Tesla and Dangerous Toys and many others years ago. Just never quit made the big time with it, but who cares, it's what I still truely love. One day as I was in the logistics bus., my wife said " ya know, I don't think I have seen you happy in over 5 years". That's all it took and almost 2 years now I have been PWing. Not near as much $$$$ as in Transportation but I am alot happier nonetheless. Plus I still just love playing in bands. I have pretty much given up on becoming a "Rock Star" but I still get occassional royalties and just love to play. Whenever I am not PWing you can find me in my studio writing or recording. That will always be my main love, making music. I sure love being my own boss though!!!!!!

Disregard last question about SIC Code. Power house (Phillip) helped me with that one! I didn't even know I had one ..... but I do. Army corp. of engineers Dun & Bradstreet SBA online are proving to be the most valuble resources so far!!!

I just found out that my ins. agent is pretty much worthless!!!! Although I am having some luck going through the SBA and they have alot of info about contractors and relief efforts. I am researching as I write and will get back with more info (thanks Beth). Army corp. of engineers needs me to go through Dun and Bradstreet and apply for DUNS#. As I was going through the app. I got held up on one section that asks for an SIC ........ I have bus. license, E.I.N. # and plenty of insurance, but I have no Idea what an SIC is..........can someone enlighten me on this??????

Hey full Blast, Where abouts are you heading this weekend? N.O. or Ms. or Al.? If it is Ms. , that's where I have my sites set. Let me know. I am trying to choreagraph this effort with a fellow PW in my area, and we would be willing to set up a base camp at a hotel and get storage facility for chems and gear. Collectively I know that this can be pulled off. Even if we have to set up our own organization and run local ads in whatever town. I know this is possible. Maybe a few of us that are really serious about this can spearhead the project and bypass the entities that are in the monopoly and in control of what goes on. It could very well get us recognized in that particular community and spread a good word that we are there for those who are in need of our services. Let us know what you see when you are there.

Hey Pressure Pros, Did those friends of yours just go down to Fl. and set up camp in an area or did they go through a contractors guild or organization? Or were they already located in Fl. ? I am very serious about getting into one of these areas and am still looking for an organization like Beth spoke of and have not had much luck finding any! It just seems a little far fetched to just go and set up on a corner somewhere, although I have heard of that happening before, contractors just going door to door. It seems like some of the victims of the storm would not be willing to part with the little they have left, including their limited funds. That's why I am trying to get on an insurance company's contractor list for claims and repairs. But, believe me, this is no easy task so far. If your friends made 600k last year for hurricane clean up in Fl., I would think that they did not go door to door. Do you know how they actually got their foot in the door or are you just making me jealous with the dollar amount you mentioned? LOL. ......... and how come Mr. Fife hasn't chimed in yet???????? I hate to refer to the Pink Floyd song (not really... I love them) but, Is there anybody out there? This is driving me batty!!!! there must be a way.

Duncan, I do not have that type of cert. When I spoke with Fema, they told me to go to a website that then refers you to Dun & Bradstreet to get vendor I.D. # or DUN # and move from there.?????????? That is why I want to stay out of N.O. Too much government control. I would prefer to do business in Mississippi or the out skirts of N.O. From what I understand so far about doing business in Ms. is that they require a Ms. business license on top of current state license to do contractor work. I really want to make this happen and cannot imagine not being able to help and profit from this due to paper constraints. Still searching though for some sites like Beth spoke of. There must be a way to get into those zones. Any help would be appreciated.

very cool! Good looking baby and scriptural names to boot. Best wishes!!!!

Hey, Happy Birthday Rod!!!!! many more to come.

Thanks Beth....... now I can't even put my feet on the floor. And to learn that these things are on me, just creeps me out. Running to the shower!!!!!!

hide the shoes!!!!!!lol