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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Trevor Knight on June 07, 2006, 09:38:28 pm
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I am considering organising a Christmas Party for the members
This is just to get an idea what people are prepared to do. I am not saying it is definate but if the numbers hold up then I will speak to the other moderators and see what the interest is?
Please answer based on the party would be a dinner / dance venue in a hotel with accomodaion either provided or arranged individually.
Thanks
Trev
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bring it on party party party ;D
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Do you have to mention Christmas in June
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My wife booked there works do in Feb ;D
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My wife booked there works do in Feb ;D
Spot on
All hotels and such make there money in the Xmas period
And in my experience the best deals at weekends for B&B are in city centres were they are full during the week with business people.
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Hi,wont it take the fun out of bieng self employed?I only do this work as I was allways told the best Perks were at Xmass,I get to go on the works Xmass do and the Owners/Managers one as well ;D ;D ;D..thats the only reason Im a one man band.........but no.....wait.....I could go on this one and that would make three...Im there,count me in... ;D ;D
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I go to my works xmas do every year but as i work for myself im the only person to turn up.
So a get together with other window cleaners would be great.
Maybe there should be a few scattered around the country and then you could go to the one nearest you.
Paul
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Valid point about locations Paul, when the feedback comes in from the poll then I will speak to the moderators and see what we can organise.
I will also be looking at some of the major suppliers to see if they will sponsor us for some freebies for a xmas raffle etc...
It may well end up with 2 parties, the south/central and the central/north.
If we hold them on different dates then anyone who is prepared to travel the extra distance is welcome to go.
Its early days yet but will look to have a firm agenda by the end of this month.
Keep posting folks.
regards,
Trev
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Where is all the fun in you guys??
This post has been read 164 times
and 28 replies.
Looks like its a small get together then ???
This is what I have in mind:
Travel to location on late afternoon.
Drinks in the bar
3 course meal
Possibly organising an auction with products donated by suppliers in aid of Cancer Research
Followed by music and lots more drinks
Crash at the location
Breakfast in the morning
Maybe use the morning to discuss the forum, network business ideas etc...yes I know you will have hangovers but were are window cleaners, tough as nails!
Hope this is a bit more interesting?
Best wishes,
Trev
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Trevor , it appears w/c's on here are a bit .......BAH HUMBUG !
;D ;D ;D Rich P @ F
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We'll all come down your place then Rich ;D ;D
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We'll all come down your place then Rich ;D ;D
and park in front of your drive eating ice cream.... ;D
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Rich
Have you received any of my e-mails??
I mailed you about RO a while ago
Craig
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It's only a posting to see if anyone wants to get together for a drink etc and get a chance to meet.
Don't really see a problem.
We don't have to buy eachother presents unless someone want to get me a bigger van ;D ;D
Just another night out :P :P
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Honestly chaps, I hope you all have a good time if you gat something going, if it had been a different ocasion I would of been up for it. I'm sure Macc would of brought me a drink :)
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CRAIG , hi mate , i did get your mails , i went to ring but like a fool i lost your number !
Mail it to me and we can talk puppies ! ;D ;D
Rich P @ F
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Guys/Girls
Please DO NOT comment on religion no matter what your opinions.
If you are going to post on here please make your comment regarding the party itself.
I will be removing the previous posts, (can't do it right now for some reason??)
Lets keep this in the spirit it is intended, a bit of fun, a get together nothing else.
Many thanks,
Trevor
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Well Im up for it.
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A lot of window cleaners are Jehovah's Witnesses and don't do Xmas. Hence even as forum members they would not be interested.
Not that this would influence the rest though! :)
My mum is a J W. I AM NOT. Can we have a clause, J W NOT INVITED. We dont get on.
Macc
Nothing wrong with them coming so long as it's remembered that it's not a "witnessing" opportunity.
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Macc
Your Mum has a lot more sense than you by the sound of it.
I thought this was supposed to be a window cleaning forum? Not an opportunity to have a pop at JW's. I think you'll be suprised how many on this forum are JWs. I know of one who is very respected on this forum who has made over 600 posts.
Archie
Quite right too Archy. However, you did make a comment about "the new system" recently so, perhaps it would be better if both the JWs and the non JWs kept religion out of the forum. I will not initiate any pop at a JW but if a JW is going to make even a minor mention of their religion, I will call them on it (nicely).
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Trev. A Christmas party is a great idea but when you think of it its going to contain a lot of problems getting people togeather at that time of year.
Since making my last post I have had time to think and I reckon the idea could be modified to better advantage.
In America they are big on their Conventions which are only really an excuse for a trade show and a big get togeather and pi55 up.
Therefore, could I suggest that the best time to arrange it would be to co-incide with Windex next year. That way we could arrange some reasonable accomodation near the Exhibition Centre( a good time in advance to get a good deal.)
We could all go to the show, then meet up for a meal and and a drink in the evening.
Since a lot of us will be going to the show anyway that seems the obvious place and time to get togeather.
What do you think? Not a Christmas party but a Cleanitup Convention.
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Hi Vince,
Valid point and definately one to consider.
The main reason for a xmas party was picking up on earlier posts asking what people were doing.
I was thinking along the lines of a get together with a sponsor or two offering products we could raffle towards a charity.
I think I we opt for a windex time then we definately wont get a sponsor.
Why don't we be greedy and have both?
The purpose of this poll is to see what everyone thinks.
Once we have collated the information then it is something to look at then and we can see if there is enough interest.
Maybe we should run another poll for windex or christmas and see what the response is?
Best wishes,
Trev
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Sounds like a laugh.
Will follow this thread with interest.
One small question...
Does the wife have to come???
Got an idea to get cheaper digs. Strike a deal with hotel owners. A free window clean for free/ cheap rooms. If enough of us turn up we'll have them done by breakfast, 1 window each.
Just a thought.
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I think the best time for arranging meet ups is at the shows i think next years show is in Birmingham at the NEC
when i went to windex met up with some of the members from the forum and they had booked in a hotel for a couple of nights so i think thats what ill do at the next show.
if there's a xmas party near to me id be willing to go 8)
Brett
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TVCS better do the windows before we start drinking.
Trevor Actually, whether or not we decide to have a get togeather at Windex it would be worth our while compiling a list of reasonable places to stay if you are attending the show. The reason I say this is because on the blurb sent out by the Exhibition Centre they only give you the really expensive ones.
Since it looks like the show is going to be at EXcel for the time being we might as well get organised.
As a Londoner, ( and a London blackcab taxi driver ) I nominate myself as the best person to do this.
What do you think?
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Honestly chaps, I hope you all have a good time if you gat something going, if it had been a different ocasion I would of been up for it. I'm sure Macc would of brought me a drink :)
Off coarse i would Archy.
Im sorry if i have offended any JW`s. I still know a few now & they are good hard working & honest. I should have kept away from the subject as i have seen & heard things that go against what i know is right. Prob some of you on here are JWs who would never do or say what i have seen or herd. Like any group there is always the small group that bring the rest down. SORRY.
Let me start again. If we do meet up i would rather get to know you as a person & not know about religous beliefs.
Macc
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TVCS better do the windows before we start drinking.
Trevor Actually, whether or not we decide to have a get togeather at Windex it would be worth our while compiling a list of reasonable places to stay if you are attending the show. The reason I say this is because on the blurb sent out by the Exhibition Centre they only give you the really expensive ones.
Since it looks like the show is going to be at EXcel for the time being we might as well get organised.
As a Londoner, ( and a London blackcab taxi driver ) I nominate myself as the best person to do this.
What do you think?
That would be a great idea Vince.
Any information that will help the members is always good. I am a Londoner myself and have known some of my friends pay stupid money to stay in areas that I know I could have stayed at for a fraction of their price.
best wishes,
Trev
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i d be up for a christmas party , anywhere in the south
or midlands, however from previous experience about the organisation of christmass partys someone needs to take charge and nominate a date and location others will follow with replys or better ideas.
Iam not saying i can do it, its just an observation of human nature.
Thats my gobbing off done with!
How's Plymouth nowadays anyone?
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someone needs to take charge and nominate a date and location others will follow with replys or better ideas.
Totally agree and when I have all the information to hand with this poll I will be looking into what we can arrange and I will put forward a proposal.
Just not going to spend time sorting out all the info etc.. if only 3 or 4 want to do it.
Best wishes,
Trev
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YOU MIGHT BE A CABBIE[LONDON] BUT DONT YOU KNOW IT WILL BE 2008
BEFORE THE NEXT WINDEX ;D 2007 AT NEC
GAZA
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Fair point Gazza, its the offer that counts.
Maybe nearer the time we could look for cheap accomodation.
Now, back to the Christmas Party, those who are still yet to post, PLEASE DO !!
Many thanks, Trev
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Actually it doesn't make a lot of difference if they do hold next windex at NEC.
A bit of forward planning is whats required, the location is immaterial.
NEC is much more central and frankly Excel is an awful place to get to.
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If you are interested in joining in the function please fill in the poll.
I spoke to a major supplier yesterday and they are potentially interested in sponsoring an auction for charity, again depending on numbers.
I also spoke to a local newspaper, just to get a general feel and they said if it was near them they would run an article (based on an auction for charity), thought we could cascade this to all our local newspapers and all benefit from some free advertising.
Anyway, just keeping you informed.
Keep posting,
Best wishes,
Trev
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Did someone say FREE advertising?
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Papers like to talk about anything regarding charities and I am hoping that if we do go ahead with the party and have an auction/raffle to rasie money for charity each local newspaper will run an editorial.
That way we can include the local window cleaners names as part of the editorial.
Still early days but worth a thought.
regards and best wishes,
Trev
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I am considering organising a Christmas Party for the members
This is just to get an idea what people are prepared to do. I am not saying it is definate but if the numbers hold up then I will speak to the other moderators and see what the interest is?
Please answer based on the party would be a dinner / dance venue in a hotel with accomodaion either provided or arranged individually.
Thanks
Trev
hi trev
we would love to go to the xmas bash, please keep us imformed when and where it will be, will santa be there????? :o
mandy and angie
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Will be nice to see you there.
Have lost Santa's phone number so not sure if I can get him to turn up.
Will try my best.
And before anyone offers, I am sure the girls don't need any of us to dress up so they can sit on our knee.
BEHAVE !!
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Will be nice to see you there.
Have lost Santa's phone number so not sure if I can get him to turn up.
Will try my best.
And before anyone offers, I am sure the girls don't need any of us to dress up so they can sit on our knee.
BEHAVE !!
so trev, thanks for that...............................but gewtting back to the ?????s
do you know where you think it mite be held yet, and when,
we will bring our stockings with us just in case he turns up ;D ;D ;D
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At the moment I am jsut waiting for the poll to finish to see who is prepared to travel and then once I know I will look at a location.
Judging by the members addressess I think a central location, maybe Oxford or a bit further West,
Will close the poll at the end of this month then I will post 4 venues to choose from.
We will get there ;)
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Yes the further West the better.
Cant you make it in St Ives Then you all could stay for a few days.
It is one of the best places on the planet to spend new year or any time of the year to be honest
Dave
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Yes the further West the better.
Cant you make it in St Ives Then you all could stay for a few days.
It is one of the best places on the planet to spend new year or any time of the year to be honest
Dave
That's a nice offer David. So we're all staying at your place then? :-)
I agree with you about St Ives. I've visited the area before and have friends in Hayle (though St Ives is nicer).
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Yes the further West the better.
Cant you make it in St Ives Then you all could stay for a few days.
It is one of the best places on the planet to spend new year or any time of the year to be honest
Dave
:D can we have it at lowestoft please,
myself and angie shouldn't be travelling alone on dark nights,dont know who's hanging around the far west, ;D ;D
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Shiner
Where abouts in Hayle do they live, that is where i live.
Dave
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Shiner
Where abouts in Hayle do they live, that is where i live.
Dave
Ellis Way.
i don't know the name of the district (if Hayle is large enough to have any districts). It's a walkway in amongst a housing estate.
Now i'm starting to wonder if it's Ellis Walk but I think it's Ellis Way as stated.
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it is Ellis way,
I lived just around the corner a few years ago, I am about a mile away now.
I cleaned a couple on there at one time but gave them up to chase richer pickings.
Dave
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why not ave a meeting at one of these special 60s/70s/80s /comedy weekends held at Butlins,ave suggested a meet before but fell on deaf ears.
Two probs solved accommadation and no taxis needed drink plenty and fall over ;D no far to stagger.
gaza
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it is Ellis way,
I lived just around the corner a few years ago, I am about a mile away now.
I cleaned a couple on there at one time but gave them up to chase richer pickings.
Dave
I don't blame you for chasing richer pickings David. I wouldn't imagine that immediate area to be much of a moneyspinner. I seem to recall that unemployment down that way was very high and the work that did exist was often seasonal and low paid. My friends used to work at a St Ivel plant but I think that work went some years ago. The last I heard, only one of them was living at the house as they had split up.
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Shiner
You are correct , Hayle is one of the poorest wards in the UK, It has got the lowest wages and very high property prices and higher than average unemployment.
Saying that half the population are the retired rich.
Just recently the average house price has become equivelant to 9 times the average local wage.
St Ivel closed about 7 years ago now, that was the last biggest employer in the area.
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Guys,
Please keep the postings relevant to the Thread.
Many thanks,
Trev
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Guys,
Please keep the postings relevant to the Thread.
Many thanks,
Trev
Ok then. I think we've decided not to have a Christmas party in Hayle anyway :) . It's just a pity that the private messaging facility was removed from this board as that could be used for off topic posts such as this.
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Thanks, not sure why it was removed?
I will ask about if it can be restored.
Many thanks,
Trev
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Thanks, not sure why it was removed?
I will ask about if it can be restored.
Many thanks,
Trev
Trevor. I do recall some discussion about it quite a while ago but I am unable to remember the details of the discussion. It may well be that there were very good reasons for removing the facility though I've no idea why. I think it's old age making me forgetful :(
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Hi Shiner,
Have been advised the p/m facility was removed due to abusive and improper use.
As always, a handful of idiots spoil it for the others!
Best wishes,
Trev
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Last week everyone,
Please, if you are interested in this party post your vote.
I am collating the information and then will put it to the mod's to see about getting something organised.
For all who have voted and made comments,
THANK YOU!
Best wishes,
Trev
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trevor, i will go, only if i get to be santa, ;D
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Hmmm, I wonder why that is ??? :P
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trevor, i will go, only if i get to be santa, ;D
Well I'm not sitting on your knee Joe ;D
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;D I want to be santa :'(
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;D I want to be santa :'(
and I'm not sitting on your knee either. Don't know what you would get up to with those super fast hands? ;D ;D ;D
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Thank you to everyone who contributed to this poll.
I will now go and find some locations and get back to you all.
Keep you posted,
Regards,
Trev