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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: KESSA on July 16, 2012, 12:01:47 pm

Title: RAIN RAIN RAIN
Post by: KESSA on July 16, 2012, 12:01:47 pm
Rain again I'm sick to death of this job
U can't earn any money from it it's not good I'm thinking of packing in.
Title: Re: RAIN RAIN RAIN
Post by: Londoner on July 16, 2012, 12:07:46 pm
one down, who's next?
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Post by: TomCrowther on July 16, 2012, 12:11:01 pm
At least the hospipe bans have been lifted  :)
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Post by: Ben wood on July 16, 2012, 12:13:49 pm
Why clean in the rain mate
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Post by: dazmond on July 16, 2012, 12:24:32 pm
im wasting my time today!overslept due to new polish neighbours banging about at 2am keeping me awake so started at 11am in drizzle.within 5 mins it was hammering it down.carried on then 15 mins in the van then came home! >:( >:(

its absolutely relentless torrential rain here in manchester!earned the princely sum of £10!! ;D ;D ;D

try again tomorrow! ;) ;D ;D ;D

KESSA dont be a soft lad!work a few saturdays or later in the day to catch up on the drier days!!

i usually just crack on if its just drizzle or the odd shower but this is a washout day!luckily its not often the weathers this wet although we have had a few more than usual over the last few months!!

im only just over a week behind so im not worrying!bills paid and a good few quid in the bank! ;) ;D ;D

from my experience of 18 years window cleaning it can get a bit frustrating when you cant get out and earn but dont let it spoil your day!!ENJOY YOUR TIME OFF!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


best wishes to you all


dazmond
Title: Re: RAIN RAIN RAIN
Post by: Dougaldum on July 16, 2012, 12:25:35 pm
offer inside cleans might work  ???
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Post by: William McCafferty on July 16, 2012, 12:28:54 pm
pis sing  it down in Brum, but I don't mind, I'm watching Swan Lake on Sky Arts2

Just had a lovely breakfast of Poached duck and turkey eggs on toast with flat mushrooms and tomatoes. ;D  I love this life, beats factory work all day long  8)
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Post by: gr cleaning solutions on July 16, 2012, 12:33:46 pm
im just hiding in the van waitin for this shower to pass over thank god for smart phones, but dazomd is right work a few sat ir a bit late on a night to catch up if i can get the rest if today in ill only have a few more house to do later in the werk i should be up to date
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Post by: andyM on July 16, 2012, 12:42:04 pm
Im finding this website useful for giving quite an accurate picture of the direction any wet weather is moving in: http://www.raintoday.co.uk/

I could see the rain was moving towards my direction so didn't bother going out this morning.  ;D
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Post by: PurefectWindowCleaning on July 16, 2012, 01:51:34 pm
Its a washout down here aswell. Earnt a whopping £12  ;D
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Post by: g.brookes on July 16, 2012, 01:55:04 pm
this is why i treasure my shops so much- i earnt £50 quid today rather than nothing.  if i could have a full round of shops i would do- you can do them in all weathers
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Post by: magic moments on July 16, 2012, 01:57:47 pm
15 for me today,started this business in the toughest of times for sure ,I
 think this weather is going all the way into winter.
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Post by: Erithwc on July 16, 2012, 02:02:19 pm
Rain again I'm sick to death of this job
U can't earn any money from it it's not good I'm thinking of packing in.

Good luck with your £7 per hour job working weekends as well :o :o :o
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Post by: redstarwindowcleaners on July 16, 2012, 02:33:00 pm
been out leafleting all morning bit wet but hey ho
now got to go with her and the kids and watch the poxy olympic torch  running up the road
-the rain will probably put the flame out
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Post by: SB Cleaning on July 16, 2012, 02:45:59 pm
76 quid for me ;D
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Post by: ben M on July 16, 2012, 02:51:51 pm
im wasting my time today!overslept due to new polish neighbours banging about at 2am keeping me awake so started at 11am in drizzle.within 5 mins it was hammering it down.carried on then 15 mins in the van then came home! >:( >:(

its absolutely relentless torrential rain here in manchester!earned the princely sum of £10!! ;D ;D ;D

try again tomorrow! ;) ;D ;D ;D

KESSA dont be a soft lad!work a few saturdays or later in the day to catch up on the drier days!!

i usually just crack on if its just drizzle or the odd shower but this is a washout day!luckily its not often the weathers this wet although we have had a few more than usual over the last few months!!

im only just over a week behind so im not worrying!bills paid and a good few quid in the bank! ;) ;D ;D

from my experience of 18 years window cleaning it can get a bit frustrating when you cant get out and earn but dont let it spoil your day!!ENJOY YOUR TIME OFF!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


best wishes to you all


dazmond
Hi Daz,

You don't want to enjoy your time off when you have 3 kids to feed! ;)
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Post by: Ian101 on July 16, 2012, 02:58:29 pm
I managed 32 today .............. pound notes that is not houses  >:(

rain was torrential so came home and finished my employee handbook
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Post by: Erithwc on July 16, 2012, 03:45:58 pm
I got most of my work done today missed two jobs because i ran out of water after doing two first cleans one of them asked me if i could do her windows while it was raining today.

I'm getting used to working in ligh rain now  ;D ;D

Paul
Title: Re: RAIN RAIN RAIN
Post by: magic moments on July 16, 2012, 04:01:00 pm
Paul I remember you saying ,you do the school runs ,and work windows around this ,I started this work for the same reasons,have you been doing it long,how many houses on average do you do a day?
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Post by: Erithwc on July 16, 2012, 04:32:13 pm
Paul I remember you saying ,you do the school runs ,and work windows around this ,I started this work for the same reasons,have you been doing it long,how many houses on average do you do a day?

I can do between 10-20 jobs a day the sizes range from big houses to front only jobs and to be honest i think im still slow i rinse and scrub too much.

Im off for two weeks with the kids starting next week im going to do so leaflets while im off and book the first cleans in for when my wife is at home then after the two weeks off i will be back at it to reach my next goal  ;D ;D

Paul
Title: Re: RAIN RAIN RAIN
Post by: magic moments on July 16, 2012, 04:35:11 pm
I'm slow could never see me doing 20 in a day lol,do you have many on your round,I must say van and site look very pro.
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Post by: Jackal on July 16, 2012, 04:53:08 pm
its very annoying at the moment cant seem to catch a break rains everyday even if its a small amount but you definatly need to crack on when the rain eases off, even if its 2-3 hours a day,

i did £24 this morning before it got heavy then thought sod it and went do an £85 fascia and gutter emptying job so lucky i had something to do other than windows,at least i cant be any worse this week as today was a complete washout

i got home my clothes were drenched even boxer shorts absolutley soaked  ;D
Title: Re: RAIN RAIN RAIN
Post by: Erithwc on July 16, 2012, 05:45:39 pm
I'm slow could never see me doing 20 in a day lol,do you have many on your round,I must say van and site look very pro.

Things are going quite well im doing a new wordpress site at the moment plus my round is filling up with good quality customers.

My plan is to be in a position to buy a new bigger two man van setup by the end of next year.

Paul

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Post by: tompoole on July 16, 2012, 08:01:19 pm
Worked 8-30 until 2-30 in pouring rain ........ :-)
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Post by: firefly123 on July 16, 2012, 08:03:50 pm
what rain no rain here in devon
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Post by: Frankybadboy on July 16, 2012, 08:46:17 pm
worked 8-3 and rain most of the day,

serv the lad right for having last thur and friday off with a runny nose

and a good pay day it was ;)
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Post by: CLEANCARE WC on July 16, 2012, 08:54:20 pm
I earnt £63 today....best day ever  ;D
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Post by: dazmond on July 18, 2012, 07:16:28 am
its just relentless this weather!! >:( >:( >:(

hopefully we re due some dry weather soon.im finding my goretex jacket pretty useless now.ive re proofed it but it make no difference in heavy rain!!!
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Post by: Tom White on July 18, 2012, 08:01:00 am
Cheer up guys, warm weather is on it's way:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/18869921

Next week it'll be too hot to work.  ;D
Title: Re: RAIN RAIN RAIN
Post by: gary999 on July 18, 2012, 08:04:45 am
its just relentless this weather!! >:( >:( >:(

hopefully we re due some dry weather soon.im finding my goretex jacket pretty useless now.ive re proofed it but it make no difference in heavy rain!!!

the cheery one beaten at last ;D

crap isnt it >:( ive only been at this 7 years, first time ive considered quitting
come back snow and ice far easier to work in ;D
Title: Re: RAIN RAIN RAIN
Post by: Barnes Wallis on July 18, 2012, 08:18:43 am
Its a washout down here aswell. Earnt a whopping £12  ;D


Not bad for five houses.
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Post by: dmlservices on July 18, 2012, 09:01:16 am
im wasting my time today!overslept due to new polish neighbours banging about at 2am keeping me awake so started at 11am in drizzle.within 5 mins it was hammering it down.carried on then 15 mins in the van then came home! >:( >:(

its absolutely relentless torrential rain here in manchester!earned the princely sum of £10!! ;D ;D ;D

try again tomorrow! ;) ;D ;D ;D

KESSA dont be a soft lad!work a few saturdays or later in the day to catch up on the drier days!!

i usually just crack on if its just drizzle or the odd shower but this is a washout day!luckily its not often the weathers this wet although we have had a few more than usual over the last few months!!

im only just over a week behind so im not worrying!bills paid and a good few quid in the bank! ;) ;D ;D

from my experience of 18 years window cleaning it can get a bit frustrating when you cant get out and earn but dont let it spoil your day!!ENJOY YOUR TIME OFF!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


best wishes to you all


dazmond
Hi Daz,

You don't want to enjoy your time off when you have 3 kids to feed! ;)

And a mortgage to pay , if I were single , I would be loaded.


Daz
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Post by: rosskesava on July 18, 2012, 09:11:09 am
Wow. It looks like Sunday might actually be sunny here. How about that then?

Apparently, or so my neighbour says, the sky will be blue as well. I think he might be exaggerating a bit.
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Post by: AuRavelling79 on July 18, 2012, 11:20:38 am
Cheer up guys, warm weather is on it's way:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/18869921

Next week it'll be too hot to work.  ;D

Not your side of the Severn it won't!  ;D
Title: Re: RAIN RAIN RAIN
Post by: dazmond on July 18, 2012, 06:03:25 pm
ive got my cheer back!! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

it turned into a nice sunny day in the end and i got a good days work cleaned with most customers paying me plus a few cups of coffee! ;D ;D

forecast looks workable for thurs,fri,sat so ill be hammering through my workload! ;) ;D ;D ;D

i even got to top up my t shirt tan!


happy days!!


regards


dazmond
Title: Re: RAIN RAIN RAIN
Post by: Matthew JN on July 18, 2012, 06:31:07 pm
Call it a conspiracy theory if you must - but this is all down to the Americans screwing with the jet stream with their massive HAARP radio wave transmitter. It fires incredibly strong radio waves into the upper atmosphere.   Funny how we should return to high pressure systems the week before the olympic games opening. They put a hold on transmissions so that weather will return to a high pressure system.
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Post by: rosskesava on July 18, 2012, 07:49:47 pm
I thought yesterday I might, just might, actually work two days running without it raining. This morning I was getting very excited about this prospect and the day started of drab, dreary, overcast and windy but dry.

By midday I was getting really excited. By 2pm, I was almost ecstatic in anticipation. At about 2.30pm........... and it has only just stopped.

 :'(
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Post by: *Hector* on July 18, 2012, 08:01:23 pm
Call it a conspiracy theory if you must - but this is all down to the Americans screwing with the jet stream with their massive HAARP radio wave transmitter. It fires incredibly strong radio waves into the upper atmosphere.   Funny how we should return to high pressure systems the week before the olympic games opening. They put a hold on transmissions so that weather will return to a high pressure system.


are you CCMids in disguise ??
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Post by: Perfect Windows on July 18, 2012, 10:23:17 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqYUpXjpx5Q