Douglas Hicks

If you did not do the work, and you do not have a disclaimer stating the work shown is not yours, aren't you starting your business with a lie?

Some resturants have them. Some laundry soap is shipped in the square buckets.

What's a little bit of snow. We drove 150 Miles home on Saturday, in the snow. Last night I drove 250 Round Trip to a job and home again, in the snow. Studded tires on all 4 wheels does make a difference. The traction control on the Sprinter also helps. Although, last week I did have to put the chains on, first time on that Sprinter.

Ever think about taping a picture of an alligator to the sign? Is there a hunitng season for alligators? A local resturnat has alligator on the menu, not bad. It does not taste like chicken.

I have to ask, did you give an estimate on doing that wood? Did you get the job? Did you upset your new wife?

He did not try too hard, she did not even have to nail his feet down, and he is still trying to steal a kiss.

John, I think you have found a way to expand your business. "John's Rent A Raccoon" You will have those deck guys beating down your doors.

My trailer was $4600.00, on the lot. Then it was upgraded with insulation, interior lights, Rhino lining, heater and propane tanks. yet to be done, back-up camera & LED back-uplights, interior plywood, aux battery.

John, my PW is not as large as yours, my tank is 20 gallons. A couple of hose reeels, extra PW hose, parts, clamps, chemical, tandem 6 x 12 enclosed trailer and I am at 3500 GVW. Your single axle will not safely carry the weight. Bite the bullet and get a tandem just to be safe.

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That Scott Stone is a low-baller, the going rate is $7.00 per fan. If you clean them while you are nekked, your clothing will not be ruined.

Redtails are a common hawk. I think they winter in Mexico and Central America. Several years ago we were headed to deer camp, I was in the Bronco and Dee was in her Datsun pick-up. I was in the lead and spotted a redtail in ssky. It had something in its claws, that it dropped. by that time I had pulled over to watch, as had Dee. Another redtail, a female swooped in and grabbed the animal. The female rose into the sky and dropped the animal. The male swooped and grabbed it. we watched the pair play for some time, before they left, with dinner. Another time, we were hunting and spotted some does along the road side. I pulled over and Dee got out to follow the does. I waited for her return and spotted a rabbit and a hawk. The hawk was following the rabbit, the rabbit was the prey, and doing its best to outrun the hawk. the rabbit made a hard 90 and the hawk overflew the rabbit. I thought the rabbit was safe when another hawk came swooping down and took up hte chase. The hawks worked that rabbit, one hawk would be down low and the other was stationed up higher. When the rabbit dodeged, the upper hawk took up the chase. Finally the prey got away. After a bit, Dee came back, her prey had also escaped. But while we had dinner at camp, the hawks went hungry.

That is why I use UPS. FedEx cannot remeber to drop off at the back,they drop off at the front. A supplier shipped FedEx truck. They could not drop off at the shop w/o a signature,even thought every other shipper does. For their driver to make a phone call so I could have one of my guys at the shop was $40.00. Now the squirrel. It is probably too late, but a live trap and peanuts works very well. A dark cloth over the cage helps. Then FedEx the little tree rat to me and I will take care of it for you. most importantly, did you get video of the rodent, the boxer and you?

There are several antifreeze solutions. Ethylene glycol is the antifreeze solution used in water cooled engines. Mixed w/47 % water,it will protect to -40° F, normally the mix is 50/50. I was not aware that straight Mr Green will damage automotive systems. I must of missed that during several years in the automotive repair industry. proplylene glycol can protect to -60°F if used with 40% water. I think RV antifreeze comes diluted to +10°Fwith a burst pressure rated at -50°F I buy glycerine USP & add 30% H2O for a freezing point of -40° F for fire sprinkler systems. The USP means it is made to United States Pharmacopia at 96.9 % pure. You can drink the stuff, but after it sits in a pipe for several years, it gets nasty. Well BigMike, not to burst your bubble, but RV antifreeze at $2..0- 3.00 a gallon will protect to +10 °F. Mr Green at $6.00 to $8.00 a gallon will make a mix of 50/50 that will protect to -40°F for a final cost of $3.00 to $4.00 a gallon. So I can protect my PW to -40°F for $1.00 - $2.00 more than your pre-mixxed stuff. I also know that I can reuse my Mr Green several times before the mix is too weak to protect my machine. When I did use antifreeze, I used less than 5 gallons during the winter. Big Mike, I see you are from Minnestoa, I understand it gets cold there. The coldest I have done pressure washing, was +4 F. But the coldest I have held a hose was -35°F. And I wished I had 3 layers of long johns under my turnouts, not just 2 layers. thankyoumarko used to llive where temps dropped down as well, somewhere East of the Mason-Dixon line. Sources FAQ Winterizations Ethylene glycol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Polyethylene glycol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia NFPA 25 Table 2-3.4(a) and Table 2-3.4(b) 1998

I have heard of antifreeze killing animals because they like the taste. I have drained antifreeze into open containers, left the container out until it froze and never knew of any animal being killed because they drank antifreeze. I call that story BS. I used ethylene antifreeze for years w/o any problem with the coil, seals or pump. Now, I just blow out the lines w/air. Shall we next discuss nitrogen in tires?

do a search, every year this topic is discussed. Does your maintanence guy actually have a PW? When I used air, it took less than 5 minutes.

Don't do it for free, they have already made their choice. Just put those pictures in your folio. Do not make any reference to the company who did the work. And do not come down on the price. As your book is filled with pictures of your professional work, you will get busy.

I just upgraded our cell phones. On phone has already been given to an org that passes them onto a service man. The other 2 phones are going to May Day, an org that helps battered women and children.

I have one, but ................................. someone else tell him about the first rule.

Kitty litter clumps, sticks to your boots and gets tracked all over. For the same price, the automotive parts house has a 50 # bag of Diamataceous Earth, also know as floor dry. It is made of clay and dead sea animals. Apply, grind into the concrete with your boot and sweep up. It also cleans concrete of normal shop dirt. Put your lable on an empty can and leave some with the customer.

Marko, that you? No Marko finally got his act together, spelling, puncuation and all.

I have a crazzy azz neighbor, and unlicensed contractor who works under the table. The guy is a craftsman, who could make a good living if he went legitimate. But I suspect that would cut into his disability pay check. If you have any idea I do not like him, you are right, i despise the POS. Any way, ds was spotted washing his house, by hand. Yeah, by hand, with a bucket and a wash cloth. Talk about crap work, he left streaks on what he washed. The streaks will disappear when he finishes moving the dirt, sand and gravel the dump truck left last week and the dust settles. If he was a nice neighbor, he could ask and I would share the recipe for a house wash mix.

Electric motor cleaner, aka, contact cleaner.

Ain't culture grand? I think I will go to the fridge and find a Fat Tire by New Belgium Brewing.