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Title: vanfest at my unit
Post by: richywilts on October 03, 2012, 11:20:54 pm
been speaking with mike howard of facelift ive offered my unit for him to demo his new range of poles so if any local cleaners fancy meeting up for a brew and a chinwag ring me on 07894821844
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Mike @ Facelift on October 04, 2012, 12:29:45 pm
Plenty of window cleaning warehouse products on show as well as the new Facelift poles!!
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Ian101 on October 04, 2012, 12:45:44 pm
When is it I'm skint so won't be buying owt yet but free coffee ... Count me in if no too busy
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Mike @ Facelift on October 04, 2012, 03:32:51 pm
When is it I'm skint so won't be buying owt yet but free coffee ... Count me in if no too busy

Looking at week commencing 15th October.... Sometime that week...

Day and Time has not been decided yet... open for suggestions... could be evening?
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on October 04, 2012, 04:15:44 pm
evening ok ;)
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Ian101 on October 04, 2012, 05:27:24 pm
Evening good for me as well
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: bobplum on October 04, 2012, 05:48:36 pm
evening no good for me,i am usually out canvassing richys customers ;D
ok by me
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Mike @ Facelift on October 04, 2012, 05:54:01 pm
Evening it is then....

Any preference on a day? Any requests for specific products to bring?

Spread the word...
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: bobplum on October 04, 2012, 06:30:27 pm
so long as the day doesn't end with a "y" im ok :D
its only 5 mins for me to Richey so not bothered at all
i would like to see the new pole
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: richard jagger on October 04, 2012, 06:46:48 pm
Can you bring some SLX poles and a super max.47
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Mike @ Facelift on October 04, 2012, 07:00:07 pm
Can you bring some SLX poles and a super max.47

 ;D ;D
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: sunshine windows on October 04, 2012, 07:54:06 pm
Just had a look at where you're based Ritchy. Would have liked to come and view the new products but a tad too far for me. Well done for suggesting it though!
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Mike @ Facelift on October 04, 2012, 07:58:03 pm
The good news is that with the help of the window cleaners, I can move around set this type of small event up in any location....

Richy has been kind enough to help me on this occasion...
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: brad t on October 04, 2012, 08:52:28 pm
mike i think you should be a scouser and give richy a pole so we can see how long it takes to brake  ;D ;D
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Mike @ Facelift on October 04, 2012, 09:01:51 pm
mike i think you should be a scouser and give richy a pole so we can see how long it takes to brake  ;D ;D

You planning on coming down?
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: paul marshall on October 05, 2012, 07:12:47 am
im in liverpool mike and would maybe come over if i get time , im still ordering wrong size hose fittings online , so it would be nice to actually see some other products in real life , i wish there was a big superstore where i could go and look around , a bit like b an q but for w f p ,  ;D ;D
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Erithwc on October 05, 2012, 07:45:20 am
mike i think you should be a scouser and give richy a pole so we can see how long it takes to brake  ;D ;D

If you give a pole to richy it will last forever give to his workers and it will be a different story  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: richywilts on October 05, 2012, 08:09:23 am
im in liverpool mike and would maybe come over if i get time , im still ordering wrong size hose fittings online , so it would be nice to actually see some other products in real life , i wish there was a big superstore where i could go and look around , a bit like b an q but for w f p ,  ;D ;D

there might be in near future at my unit haha ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: carl stanton on October 05, 2012, 08:20:10 am
The good news is that with the help of the window cleaners, I can move around set this type of small event up in any location....

Richy has been kind enough to help me on this occasion...

i have a super large garden, based in Norfolk and serve a decent coffee (none of that instant muck), may be interested, So which pole did you say i would get for free?? for being a host?

ps sorry Richy for hijacking your post a lil'
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Ian101 on October 05, 2012, 11:30:34 am
What's this free gift for being a host ??  fecking ann summers or what  ;D
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Ian101 on October 05, 2012, 05:25:32 pm
Mike sorry not looked at your range on website as too lazy but do you do a 60 foot pole ??

If yes can you bring one along to take a look at ... I will be buying a big pole early next year.
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: sunshine windows on October 05, 2012, 07:05:56 pm
Why not ask ionics if you can use their extra unit, then I could have a demo in Swindon  ;D
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Mike @ Facelift on October 05, 2012, 08:17:31 pm
What's this free gift for being a host ??  fecking ann summers or what  ;D

I am not giving out free knickers thats for sure!!

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Mike sorry not looked at your range on website as too lazy but do you do a 60 foot pole ??

If yes can you bring one along to take a look at ... I will be buying a big pole early next year.

Thats OK, I'll do the work and bring a few options with me.... No Problem..

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Why not ask ionics if you can use their extra unit, then I could have a demo in Swindon

I'm up for that!! But I don't think they would have me!!
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Mike @ Facelift on October 05, 2012, 08:27:00 pm
Quick Update on this....

Met Richard today at his unit, smashing guy as you all will probably know....

The good news is that there is plenty of room inside and outside so weather won't be a problem, I will have the van there outside to show the system which has a few extra's like remote on and off, Hot water etc

Then inside there will be...
Couple of different hose types to see as well as couple of options of hose reels..
Couple of different trolley systems... backpacks etc
Plenty of different poles.. and brushes, fittings etc

In the process of other demo products right now so will update next week on them...

Freebies are also on the cards!

Also...
The kettle works!!
Richy makes a good brew..

Its just off junction 8 on M53 which makes it easy to get too from Liverpool, North Wales etc

Should be a good night...
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Mike @ Facelift on October 08, 2012, 10:30:10 am
Tuesday 16th good for everyone??
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Ian101 on October 08, 2012, 12:11:10 pm
Fine with me
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: bobplum on October 08, 2012, 05:02:30 pm
and me :D(god i love freebies,i want  a pen please)
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Mike @ Facelift on October 08, 2012, 05:18:36 pm
It might not be a pen but there will be freebies!
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on October 08, 2012, 06:25:37 pm
shud be right ;D
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Ian101 on October 08, 2012, 06:55:38 pm
It might not be a pen but there will be freebies!

not going then .... Gardiners just gave me a free pen with my last order ... well ok wasnt free but made me feel like it was free  ;D
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Mike @ Facelift on October 08, 2012, 07:04:53 pm
Ok you win, I'll get some argos mini pens... Best I can do!

 ;D
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on October 08, 2012, 07:11:46 pm
il settle for a free 45ft  ;D ;D
used demonstrator will do  ;D ;D
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: bobplum on October 08, 2012, 07:21:29 pm
It might not be a pen but there will be freebies!

ok i will take the new pole but its a poor substitute for a pen in my opinion ; >:(
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: ronnie paton on October 08, 2012, 10:38:15 pm
I may make my way down there too
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Mike @ Facelift on October 09, 2012, 01:05:41 am
I may make my way down there too

Great Ronnie, we look like we will have some good numbers down on the night..
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Ste M on October 09, 2012, 07:22:50 am
what times this at? i may try to get over but ill be doing my holiday packing as im off away the next day. will see how im going as itll be good to get my hands on some poles before i part with any cash. Mike will you be doing this regulary like every 6 months?
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Mike @ Facelift on October 09, 2012, 09:34:54 am
what times this at? i may try to get over but ill be doing my holiday packing as im off away the next day. will see how im going as itll be good to get my hands on some poles before i part with any cash. Mike will you be doing this regulary like every 6 months?

Probably looking around 7pm-9pm?? I'll go with the majority but I think this would be a good time, after everyone has finished there normal rounds??

If the response is good I am prepared to do them regularly...
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Ste M on October 09, 2012, 10:00:04 am
ok ill see what i can do, do you have a website or can you e-mail me some details please? cleanasawhistlewindows@hotmail.com cheers ste
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Mike @ Facelift on October 09, 2012, 10:01:52 am
ok ill see what i can do, do you have a website or can you e-mail me some details please? cleanasawhistlewindows@hotmail.com cheers ste

Will send some prices over today...
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Mike @ Facelift on October 09, 2012, 03:57:20 pm
im in liverpool mike and would maybe come over if i get time , im still ordering wrong size hose fittings online , so it would be nice to actually see some other products in real life , i wish there was a big superstore where i could go and look around , a bit like b an q but for w f p ,  ;D ;D

Paul, you've got mail...
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Mike @ Facelift on October 14, 2012, 07:55:30 pm
REMEMBER this is happening this TUESDAY EVENING around 7pm at Richy's Unit...

Hope to see as many faces as possible...
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: richywilts on October 14, 2012, 09:41:11 pm
unit 3 rossfield road
rossmore industrial estate
ellesmere port
ch65 3aw

my number is 07894821844 if anyone needa directions as its quite tricky too find
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: colin purewater on October 14, 2012, 09:48:48 pm
See ye there I'm looking forward to seeing these new
Poles ! Don't forget the bickys ritchy none of that rich tea rubbish ;)
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: andrew hamshare on October 14, 2012, 11:01:18 pm
When are the Kent boys gonna organise a meet up?  I'd love a few tips and a chat about set ups for future reference.

Mrs h is gonna treat me to something for Christmas, I need a few ideas too. 
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: richywilts on October 14, 2012, 11:09:11 pm
See ye there I'm looking forward to seeing these new
Poles ! Don't forget the bickys ritchy none of that rich tea rubbish ;)

get a load of chips brought down and slices bread and have sum chip buttys
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Ian101 on October 15, 2012, 09:04:59 am
See ye there I'm looking forward to seeing these new
Poles ! Don't forget the bickys ritchy none of that rich tea rubbish ;)

get a load of chips brought down and slices bread and have sum chip buttys

I will bring the red sauce  ;D
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: paul marshall on October 15, 2012, 07:05:38 pm
mike any chance you can bring some winter workwear for me to look at gloves etc thanx
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Mike @ Facelift on October 15, 2012, 07:37:01 pm
mike any chance you can bring some winter workwear for me to look at gloves etc thanx

I have some sealskinz on the van... I can also show you what else we have available in the catalogue...
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: richywilts on October 16, 2012, 02:57:55 pm
afternoon everyone hopefully few cleaners from here will show there faces later on to come and view facelifts new poles and other bits and bobs call me on 07894821844 if u require directions

Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: richywilts on October 16, 2012, 06:36:57 pm
wheres the vanfest guy  ;D ;D
Gav
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: CLEANCARE WC on October 16, 2012, 08:45:44 pm
Hows northen gay van fest going boys?  ;D
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on October 16, 2012, 09:20:33 pm
all went well thanks to richy
for the grub lol
paul marshall won my pole
gud on ya paul  ;D
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: richywilts on October 16, 2012, 09:21:29 pm
they all loved it discussing how big there poles were etc

im dying with the flu so didnt get involved much

gav lam turned up ate the food n f***ed off

colin purewater just showed off with his brand spanking new slx

paul marshall got found bent over in the toilet with mike from facelift and funnily enough won a pole at end of night

bob and ian 101 gnattered away like old women

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on October 16, 2012, 09:26:16 pm
they all loved it discussing how big there poles were etc

im dying with the flu so didnt get involved much

gav lam turned up ate the food n f***ed off

colin purewater just showed off with his brand spanking new slx

paul marshall got found bent over in the toilet with mike from facelift and funnily enough won a pole at end of night

bob and ian 101 gnattered away like old women

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


without his pole  ;D ;D
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: DeLuce on October 16, 2012, 09:35:16 pm
Oh balls, I've been offline for a while and so missed the thread until 5mins ago. I could have gone tonight otherwise.
I'll keep a lookout for the next one.
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on October 16, 2012, 09:41:16 pm
not another one after my pole ;D
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: bobplum on October 16, 2012, 09:47:20 pm
big thanks to richy and mike
it was good to put faces to names even if some were ugly ;D
I personally was impressed with the poles and equipment especially the hybrid and the price
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: richywilts on October 16, 2012, 09:51:57 pm
u were more impressed with the chips bob stop lying that all ya came for
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on October 16, 2012, 09:56:13 pm
yes he told me he'd been
skulkying around for an hour  ;D ;D
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: colin purewater on October 16, 2012, 10:00:49 pm
Ye big thanks to mike of face lift  and ritchy of his office  ;D

I'm well impresse with these poles!
Hybrid is a fantastic pole for the money and I do dare
To say I think it is better than the clx,
And the glass fibre pole is the best entry level pole I've
Ever had my hands on  :o and cheap as chips
Not at all far behind s clx tbh

Nice to put named to faces of the one I don't no as well
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: bobplum on October 16, 2012, 10:02:42 pm
u were more impressed with the chips bob stop lying that all ya came for

i never got a bloody chance i was everyones kitchen bitch...making coffee all night
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Mike @ Facelift on October 16, 2012, 10:48:05 pm
Thanks to rich for the help with the night, thanks for the food and drink... That was legendary..

Thanks for everyone who came and the good feedback on the poles...

Great to put names to faces!
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Ian101 on October 16, 2012, 11:05:35 pm
Cheers Richy for the food / coffee.

Thanks Mike for making an effort for bringing the shop to us

Gotta say that pole for £100 the basic one whatever it is called is a top budget pole !!
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: richywilts on October 16, 2012, 11:11:14 pm
Thanks to rich for the help with the night, thanks for the food and drink... That was legendary..

Thanks for everyone who came and the good feedback on the poles...

Great to put names to faces!

always get looked after at wcd hq ;D ;D ;D

and bob you were in the kitchen making coffee letching over my admin assistant all night dirty dick!!!
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: colin purewater on October 16, 2012, 11:16:17 pm
Was that your admin girl richy ???
I thought I'd missed all the entertainment before I had arrived! :'(
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: richywilts on October 16, 2012, 11:18:01 pm
yeah mate i tried to get her to entertain the lads but mike@facelift wasnt preparesd to give me a couple of hybrids as part of the gentlemans entertainment
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: paul marshall on October 17, 2012, 07:00:51 am
rather fitting dont you think that the old fella with grey hair and glasses with the heavy brodex pole won the raffle , i could see that everyone was so happy for me NOT , ha ha anyway im not saying it was a long journey , but i got home about 10 mins ago , nice to see everyone anyway , im just looking at ordering some unger neoprene gloves , and i wish this postman would hurry up so i can show my big shiney new pole to the wife , she is so exited  ;D ;D ;D seriously though all the gear was great thanx mike , i love those trollys , i dont really need one but think i will get one just for the hell of it , anyway see you all at the xmas party , mike said only one bottle of champagne each  ;D
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Mike @ Facelift on October 17, 2012, 08:39:03 am
Anyone who never got a loyalty card the give me buzz and I will sort you a code....

Thanks for coming again...
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: paul marshall on October 21, 2012, 01:42:33 pm
mike got my pole , no fittings or brush i noticed on facebook the brush was to follow , and fittings i can sort myself , so as far as im concerned once i get the brush your side of the deal is done , BUT my 2 brodex poles are 18 foot so i was after a 22 foot so can i return this one and I will pay the difference to upgrade to 22 foot , once thats all done i can start telling the world how good my shiny new pole is  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Mike @ Facelift on October 21, 2012, 02:04:41 pm
Yeah Paul, no issue with that.

All poles are supplied with hose and crank alone but I did say I would supply you a brush.... I'm on it!

I'll call you on Monday to sort return and upgrade etc
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: paul marshall on October 21, 2012, 03:03:28 pm
thanx mike , great service so far , i even got a text saying the delivery time which was good cos normally you need to wait in all day or miss it  ;D ;D
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Mike @ Facelift on October 21, 2012, 03:58:35 pm
Plus I am going to hand deliver your brush and new pole!!!

I'll collect the other while I am there....
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on October 21, 2012, 06:40:53 pm
Plus I am going to hand deliver your brush and new pole!!!

I'll collect the other while I am there....


might aswell give me that 18 then  ;D ;D ;D
dont mind paying for a brush  ;) ;)
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: paul marshall on October 21, 2012, 06:47:08 pm
now thats what i call good customer service  ;D ;D thanx mike
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: keyser soze on October 21, 2012, 07:02:04 pm
mike sounds like a top bloke , when is the van fest coming to the east midlands id love to look at those poles
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: paul marshall on October 21, 2012, 07:27:29 pm
see mike a bit of love goes a long way ,  ;D ;D
Title: Re: vanfest at my unit
Post by: Mike @ Facelift on October 22, 2012, 12:06:46 pm
now thats what i call good customer service  ;D ;D thanx mike

No Problem....

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mike sounds like a top bloke , when is the van fest coming to the east midlands id love to look at those poles

Sounds like we have a plan.... Need to find a venue, a host as accommodating as Richy and some window cleaners!!