Celeste

I just HAD to have the binder that looks like a bumble bee.......here's a pdf of the insert that was included. Could be helpful for some :) MSDS Insert.pdf

If you want to be "fancy", here are a couple of the less expensive sites I've found for binders & other safety stuff: http://www.hazardcorp.com/ (This one has a neat insert booklet and shipping is a little less) http://www.msdsbinder.com/

Josh Welch (Welch's Pressure Washing in Charlotte NC) and his fiance' are trying to win this contest for free photography for their wedding in April. Things have been tight for them lately and winning this contest would really be a blessing for them. IT TAKES 10 SECONDS and they would be forever grateful...Click on the link below - They are couple #1, at the end of last story there is a pink poll box. Please click COUPLE #1 and then click cast your vote & YOU helped them get closer to winning. THANK YOU! Please feel free to share with friends and family! Ya'll are awesome! http://lindseyturnerphotography.com/blog/?p=1090 You can vote only ONCE per day from your PC, your phone, your laptop and Ipads.....USE THEM ALL. This contest ends tomorrow night at 9pm and currently they're behind by about a half percent! Let's get voting and make sure these folks get a great photography package! Thanks to all who help - Celeste

They were ahead at 9pm last night but I can't find any "final" announcement anywhere - matter of fact, the vote was still available this morning although I'm not certain it's still counting. Guess we'll see :)

http://www.vizu.com/vot/Entertainment/wedding+photography+contest/poll-vote.html?n=226382&cId=0 Another link to vote........do it again today!! This ends tonight @ 9:00.

It's already over there.

oohhhhh leaky backpack memories :rolleyes2

Love this :)

OMG - Noooooooooo Larry, you can't leave us :) In all seriousness - congratulations on a lifetime of work well done - enjoy your new endeavor :) It has always been a pleasure speaking and seeing you! You are an icon in our industry! Celeste

We're only about an hour & a half from you also Shawn....give a ring :)

to all of the men and women that have served, continue to serve and will pledge to serve our nation. You are GREATLY appreciated! :dance:

And as usual and expected - amazing photos!

We're in :) This was a no-brainer for us considering the number of veterans & active duty in our family.

Everybody wants their slice. At least you have ENFORCEMENT of your laws......

Through NO fault of his own: Traffic Jam May Cost Bridge Painter $24,000 A Missouri painting contractor on an interstate bridge recoating project faces a $24,000 state fine after an equipment breakdown delayed reopening of the highway in time for the Monday morning rush hour. Thomas Industrial Coatings, of Pevely, MO, was abrasive-blast cleaning bridge supports along a section of Interstate 64 in St. Louis on Sunday night (Oct. 17) when a “big vacuum system” being used for lead-paint clean-up broke down about midnight, Missouri Department of Transportation officials said. The malfunction forced the contractor to “do a lot of cleanup manually that they weren’t planning to do,” said Tom Blair, MoDOT assistant district engineer. As a result, the eastbound lanes into downtown that were supposed to reopen at 5 a.m. did not open until after 9 a.m. Monday, causing delays and backups for 30,000 to 50,000 vehicles, Blair said. $1,500 for 15 minutes The extended highway shutdown will trigger a Job Special Provision contract clause that allows MoDOT to impose a fine of up to $1,500 fine for every 15 minutes that the contractor remained on the road past the designated work time, officials said. Officials said Tuesday (Oct. 19) that the exact amount of the fine would not be determined for several weeks. Don Thomas, owner of Thomas Industrial Coatings, declined to comment on the issue Tuesday. MoDOT officials emphasized that the contractor had not caused any problem intentionally. “It’s not like they weren’t trying to get it open,” said Blair. “From what I understand, the contractor didn’t really do anything wrong,” he said. “They didn’t overextend their period of time and try to get more done than they should. They were working away.” Nevertheless, Blair added, the state had agreed to completely shut down the interstate each weekend in order to get the job as quickly as possible. The reopening delay, no matter the reason, inconvenienced thousands of motorists and caused a mile-long backup. ‘You Want a Contingency Plan’ MoDOT has been putting the JSP clause into all of its interstate contracts, and not just for coatings work, said Matt Budd, district construction materials engineer. “Unfortunately, you can’t plan for equipment breakdowns,” said Budd. “But they could have had additional equipment out there, or available nearby, as a backup. When you’re doing that critical work, you want to have a contingency plan.” Blair agreed, saying the contractor had worked well and had “gotten a lot done” on the project. “We’re not trying to run contractors out of business,” Blair said. But “at the end of the day, our customers—the taxpayers and motorists of Missouri—don’t really care about [why a delay occurred].” ‘Part of Our Team’ The clause is intended to make contractors “realize their impact on traffic,” said Blair. “They’re part of our team when they’re working for us, and we have a commitment to motorists and taxpayers. We broke that commitment to the public, and we take that seriously.” The clause “has in general helped” contractors keep on schedule, Blair said. “It’s a stick,” he said. “It does work. We’d rather use carrots, and we write those into our contracts as well. But we have to have a stick for certain situations.” The stick will work in this case, Blair said. “They’re definitely going to make sure this doesn’t happen again.”

One of the reasons I posted this is just to show what "small potatoes" the BBS folks are. THAT type of work is where the money is that keeps them working rather than hanging out on forums every day pissing on each other. Another reason - to show how important contracts are and how not being prepared can cost you quite a bit. As far as the "forced reclaim" comment - maybe you don't mind a little lead poisoning but most folks would prefer NOT to have the illnesses associated with it.

THAT's the place! I have been hunting all over for that site :)

You bet!! It all happened while everyone was in Charleston - it's why the Clemson guy was delayed. We got home to our living room ceiling laying on the living room floor because of a leak in the roof! Folks east of us had schools closed because roads were under water and they were waist deep at the coast.

Wow :)

You should have no worries Marco......it's not a bad enough stage, just lawns - and you do hoods.....they can't restrict your usage. BUT.....the PWNC does have measures ready if they start squinting at pressure washing exteriors again.

Congratulations.........and tell your son THANK YOU for his commitment and pledging his service :)

LOVE the new look Russ :) Nice job!

Oops - a little late but............. happy birthday :bday::wave::bday:

Why wouldn't you have Pete?

IT SCANS DEPOSITS and makes them credits!!!!!! Someone needs to pinch me because I must be dead. These things do not happen to me in real life.