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Rick Arrese

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About Rick Arrese

  • Rank
    TGS Member
  • Birthday 10/20/1956

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  • Website URL
    http://www.marsatlanta.com

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  • Company Name
    Mobile Appearance Reconditioning Svc. MARS
  • First & Last Name
    Rick Arrese
  • City & State
    Austell, GA
  • Occupation
    Owner Operator of franchised service business.
  • Biography
    Navy Veteran, Corporate Rat Race Dropout.
  1. Flagstone question.

    Its irregular shaped and several shades of light gray, tan, orange color.
  2. Flagstone question.

    I will try to get some before pics. The Flagstone is cemented on all butted edges about 1.5" to 2" thick, the mildew in the worst places is carbon black color, no efflorescence noted per se.
  3. Flagstone question.

    I been asked to clean only, not brighten or seal aprox. 2800-3000 sqft of flagstone consisting of walkways, pool apron, pool patio, steps up to another patio then 2 flights of stairs leading to another flagsone deck. Main problem is heavy black mildew in areas covered with shade and near vegetation. There is also English Ivy growing on walls and partially covering the edge of the upper deck 3-5 inches at most. I have a cw 4000psi 4gpm 16hp unit and plenty of hose to get around. I'm concerned a little bit about too much pressure causing some damage. I also have a 20" Cyclone but I don't think it's wise to use on uneven surface like flagstone. My question is should I pre-soak with SH and wash solution first and then rinse or just wash with SH solution and let dry. Also at what pressure range would be safe to operate, if I need to drop PSI can I do that with a 40 degree tip with a larger orifice, 070 maybe? If the HO wants to seal, what would be the best product for this type of surface.Thanks for all your help. Rick Arrese Affiliated Svcs. Inc. Atlanta, GA
  4. I just have to show off.....

    You're a proud mom. Congratulations for your daughter's choice in a fine military carreer. I served 20+ years in the Navy, best choice I ever made.
  5. Everybody should read this..!!!!!

    So...whatya wished for?
  6. The Gods must have gas !!

    Hey Adrian, some days you're the windshield and some days you're the bug and some days you just feel like the wiper blade somewhere in-between. Just relax ... its 5 o'clock somewhere.
  7. Why not to vote for HRC in 2008.

    John you're right, the USS Ponce was LPD15 not 12. (some memory loss here mate) the Navy it's not a job...it's an adventure.
  8. Why not to vote for HRC in 2008.

    Hi John, I'm worse than a jarhead, I was a Fleet Marine Force Hospital Corpsman for all my years of sea duty. I was embarked with 2nd MarDiv in the USS Ponce(LPD12) back in '81 and later on the IwoJima (LPH7). After that I got rotated to Okinawa and Panama in '88 with the 3/6 Devil Dogs. Anyway, I wanted to bring up that website because it seems that a lot of people have a very short memory when it comes to our politicians shenanigans, (they all lie but some do it so blatantly it's nauseating). Also keep in mind that the Clinton clan is not for small business. (Curiously enough WalMart (Arkansas based) achieved they're greatest growth while under Bill Clinton's tenure as Gov. and Pres. BTW my mother grew up in Astoria, a few blocks away from the "J" train.
  9. Why not to vote for HRC in 2008.

    I would like to share this link for those that may be concerned about the Democratic hopefuls in 2008. A FEW OF HLLLARY CLINTON'S GREATEST HITS It's rather lenghty reading but more complete than what the media filters down to the average citizen. Semper Fi !!!
  10. Rich people or rich snobs

    Hey Adrian!!! it's 70 degrees today in Atlanta....yeeehaw.
  11. Rich people or rich snobs

    I have done work for one of the wealthiests (3rd generation) persons in Atlanta, squezzed right there between the Helo pad and the 1.5 MM RV to do my thing. Anyway the guy is just as regular as any other guy, his kids toss around the same toys just about as my kids, he came out to thank me for the job and to ask me to do a couple of more things. His ex- wife came by to pick up the kids and asked me to do some work for her as well. He wrote a check like nothing out of the ordinary. Plain as folk. Then others not so high in the upper crust category but in the 600,000 subdivision, 2 cars, 2 incomes, 2 kids and broke trying to keep up with the Joneses were the nit pickers from hell, do this do that and this didn't come out like I like it etc. etc. My take on this is you get the good with the bad. Just mix it good and enjoy.
  12. ... Sharing some excitement!!!!

    Cool man, I'll be your wingman anytime.
  13. ... Sharing some excitement!!!!

    Adrian, you're a TV star now!!! Change is good. I'm happy for you man. Just to let you know, my proposal for graffiti, paint and gum removal at the local high school got the OK today.
  14. What makes you mad

    Referrals can be a double edged sword. I've gotten some very nice customers and then some than will never get on my Christmas card list. Best business practice IMO is to take the info down, offer to make a call, MAKE THE CALL, decide and then follow up with the referring party. My advertising budget is not extravagant by any means and any job received by WOM (word of mouth), networking or referrals is a bonus and a blessing. Don't let it spoil your day Don.
  15. pinewood derby

    My youngest boy is 7 and he had his first derby last saturday with his cub scout pack. He had a blast. Came home with a "Best Classic" award.
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