Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: capn sparkle on January 23, 2018, 08:59:58 pm
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I've just spent 10 minutes of my valuable time reading back posts - didn't know you could - the one thing that struck me is how much time and effort posters are willing to give up.
For instance, a newbie called Dan Marsh (sorry mate not stalking just happened to be your back posts I read) started in this game about four months ago after researching on here plus asking questions. Now he's got the beginnings of a viable business with his partner. Hats off to you for helping out.
Nathan
Robbo33
P1W1
Simon r
Ash Bash
Don Kee
Sorry can't remember any more
When I started out in 2010 it was the likes of Spruce and Vin @ Perfect windows who availed me with some sound advice and of course Dazmond who suggested Gardiner poles (I'd have still been using an18ft Streamline if it wasn't for him. God forbid).
My point is - almost everyone on here deserves a 'pat on the back' for their insight and input but I have one question for you all?
Does anyone on here still use 'VISION'?? Sean K or Dry clean
*Sighs! Sits back on the office chair, opens the digestives and prepares for the vitriol*
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I've just spent 10 minutes of my valuable time reading back posts - didn't know you could - the one thing that struck me is how much time and effort posters are willing to give up.
For instance, a newbie called Dan Marsh (sorry mate not stalking just happened to be your back posts I read) started in this game about four months ago after researching on here plus asking questions. Now he's got the beginnings of a viable business with his partner. Hats off to you for helping out.
Nathan
Robbo33
P1W1
Simon r
Ash Bash
Don Kee
Sorry can't remember any more
When I started out in 2010 it was the likes of Spruce and Vin @ Perfect windows who availed me with some sound advice and of course Dazmond who suggested Gardiner poles (I'd have still been using an18ft Streamline if it wasn't for him. God forbid).
My point is - almost everyone on here deserves a 'pat on the back' for their insight and input but I have one question for you all?
Does anyone on here still use 'VISION'?? Sean K or Dry clean
*Sighs! Sits back on the office chair, opens the digestives and prepares for the vitriol*
Vin was the one to keep me motivated through the initial stages of the credit crunch 10 years ago. I will always be grateful to him for that. Whilst some of us; me especially, were panicking about what could happen to our non essential business services, he was the one to keep encouraging us to just keep doing what we were doing and ignore what was happening around us. ( I was stressed as we had just brought my son into the business having resigned from his full time job the previous month, fitted a van out for him and was working hard to fill my schedule as he was given most of the work I did.)
Vin wrote that we didn't cause the problem and we couldn't change it, only just work with what we had. This was opposite to the doom and gloom we were reading in the newspapers and on social media, and to a greater degree, influenced by.
He was right. In the end, we lost 3 customers, 1 later came back to us, 1 we were happy to loose and the last one was never heard off or seen again in the area. The estimate was that our area lost around 4500 jobs, directly and indirectly with the closing of British Steel on Teesside.
So again from me; thank you Vin.
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I've just spent 10 minutes of my valuable time reading back posts - didn't know you could - the one thing that struck me is how much time and effort posters are willing to give up.
For instance, a newbie called Dan Marsh (sorry mate not stalking just happened to be your back posts I read) started in this game about four months ago after researching on here plus asking questions. Now he's got the beginnings of a viable business with his partner. Hats off to you for helping out.
Nathan
Robbo33
P1W1
Simon r
Ash Bash
Don Kee
Sorry can't remember any more
When I started out in 2010 it was the likes of Spruce and Vin @ Perfect windows who availed me with some sound advice and of course Dazmond who suggested Gardiner poles (I'd have still been using an18ft Streamline if it wasn't for him. God forbid).
My point is - almost everyone on here deserves a 'pat on the back' for their insight and input but I have one question for you all?
Does anyone on here still use 'VISION'?? Sean K or Dry clean
*Sighs! Sits back on the office chair, opens the digestives and prepares for the vitriol*
Vin was the one to keep me motivated through the initial stages of the credit crunch 10 years ago. I will always be grateful to him for that. Whilst some of us; me especially, were panicking about what could happen to our non essential business services, he was the one to keep encouraging us to just keep doing what we were doing and ignore what was happening around us. ( I was stressed as we had just brought my son into the business having resigned from his full time job the previous month, fitted a van out for him and was working hard to fill my schedule as he was given most of the work I did.)
Vin wrote that we didn't cause the problem and we couldn't change it, only just work with what we had. This was opposite to the doom and gloom we were reading in the newspapers and on social media, and to a greater degree, influenced by.
He was right. In the end, we lost 3 customers, 1 later came back to us, 1 we were happy to loose and the last one was never heard off or seen again in the area. The estimate was that our area lost around 4500 jobs, directly and indirectly with the closing of British Steel on Teesside.
So again from me; thank you Vin.
I think most would agree, if anyone deserves praise it is you spruce
Whilst most of us have our moments of helpfulness you always go the extra mile in your responses and are the go to man on this forum and the other one.
Hats off to you sir. I always enjoy reading your posts as usually learn something.
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I like to give myself a pat on the back every now and again. I think I've done wonders since listening to my own advice.
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I've just spent 10 minutes of my valuable time reading back posts - didn't know you could - the one thing that struck me is how much time and effort posters are willing to give up.
For instance, a newbie called Dan Marsh (sorry mate not stalking just happened to be your back posts I read) started in this game about four months ago after researching on here plus asking questions. Now he's got the beginnings of a viable business with his partner. Hats off to you for helping out.
Nathan
Robbo33
P1W1
Simon r
Ash Bash
Don Kee
Sorry can't remember any more
When I started out in 2010 it was the likes of Spruce and Vin @ Perfect windows who availed me with some sound advice and of course Dazmond who suggested Gardiner poles (I'd have still been using an18ft Streamline if it wasn't for him. God forbid).
My point is - almost everyone on here deserves a 'pat on the back' for their insight and input but I have one question for you all?
Does anyone on here still use 'VISION'?? Sean K or Dry clean
*Sighs! Sits back on the office chair, opens the digestives and prepares for the vitriol*
Vin was the one to keep me motivated through the initial stages of the credit crunch 10 years ago. I will always be grateful to him for that. Whilst some of us; me especially, were panicking about what could happen to our non essential business services, he was the one to keep encouraging us to just keep doing what we were doing and ignore what was happening around us. ( I was stressed as we had just brought my son into the business having resigned from his full time job the previous month, fitted a van out for him and was working hard to fill my schedule as he was given most of the work I did.)
Vin wrote that we didn't cause the problem and we couldn't change it, only just work with what we had. This was opposite to the doom and gloom we were reading in the newspapers and on social media, and to a greater degree, influenced by.
He was right. In the end, we lost 3 customers, 1 later came back to us, 1 we were happy to loose and the last one was never heard off or seen again in the area. The estimate was that our area lost around 4500 jobs, directly and indirectly with the closing of British Steel on Teesside.
So again from me; thank you Vin.
I think most would agree, if anyone deserves praise it is you spruce
Whilst most of us have our moments of helpfulness you always go the extra mile in your responses and are the go to man on this forum and the other one.
Hats off to you sir. I always enjoy reading your posts as usually learn something.
I agree mate, we must all humbly bow to his wisdom and willingness to share it.
He also not the only one on here that is a massive help and positive influence, this forum has been huge in my development as a window cleaner.
I started asking questions on here when i had a bucket and ladder on my shoulder, didn't even have a car.
How things have changed, a big thanks to all on cleanitup!
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Hands up all those who remember SlumpBusters words of encouragement.
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To be honest , the last 13 years on here are a blurr ;D
Its had its ups and downs .
And i have only been told off once by they above , (it was funny though) ;D ;D ;D
But there are i would say , far more helpfulls than not helpfulls .
We all get bad days , but some more than others eh
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For me it was Ian Lancaster; back in the day when he was more active. Very helpful fella.
Also Andy Cheeny from Smart Cleaning, he was very helpful as was Steve Lowe
and most recently since my "push to 80k" thread i have had a couple of direct contacts offering help and advice.
Unfortunately my bout of depression over the last 7 years had affected my business performance; and clean ing pros got shut down too. But now i am recovered; off the meds now since April and seem to be making good progress.
So a thank you (even Dry Clean) for all your input on this forum.
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I have to take my hat off to 99% of you as you've been a massive help to me and really helped me to get my new buisnes off the ground . Ps u missed out Paul Allen an a few others an also sorry robbo it's 333 not 33 as I put in my last post lol . Yes there has been the small % that would rather pick on my dyslexia but I'm used to that but one off the great things for me is that most off u haven't witch I really appreciate. Thank god for predictive text lol . I'm just at the start off my new venture an even now in my 3rd month I'm texting robbo 333 for help an advice on cleaning the inside off a Connie an yet even tho I'm In the same area ie (compation) he still helps me out......... I must admit my outlook on bloody life has even changed after meeting him wot a bloody nice guy.
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Whatever you do , dont go out with him for a drink , hes one of them :-* :-* :-*
;D ;D ;D ;D
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Joking aside, the whole forum for me has been godsend.
There has been no one individual, Ive taken the bits Ive needed and implemented them in my work life. If it wasn't for CIU I don't know where my business would be.
The following are elements of my business that have benefited my business from being a member on CIU:
Having a number of websites out there attracting work, particularly commercial work in London.
Becoming H&S aware. I remember when we used to laugh at Dave Morris about H & S procedures, now they're standard for most of us.
Going WFP.
Upgrading my vehicle and system from a bulk standard van for trad to a multi-use vehicle with electric reels and a correctly fitted hot system.
Upgrading to a gutter-vac system.
Employing.
Becoming familiar with GoCardless.
Becoming familiar with Gardiners products.
Getting I.P.A.F. qualified.
Getting C.H.A.S. qualified.
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For me there were many good helpful posts, but the main one was Matt the DIY guy. His advice got me set up with all the kit on my van and installed by myself (I hate diy! But needs must) and it’s all still going strong over 7 years later.
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Hands up all those who remember SlumpBusters words of encouragement.
I do
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For me there were many good helpful posts, but the main one was Matt the DIY guy. His advice got me set up with all the kit on my van and installed by myself (I hate diy! But needs must) and it’s all still going strong over 7 years later.
Wonder who Matt is in real life???
He changes into his work gear in a telephone box😂
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For me there were many good helpful posts, but the main one was Matt the DIY guy. His advice got me set up with all the kit on my van and installed by myself (I hate diy! But needs must) and it’s all still going strong over 7 years later.
His diy site helped me enormously
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What a great thread!
Yep, myself included, i have finely tuned my business from advice from this forum and no doubt will continue to do so.
The reason I like this thread is because theres a whole lotof guys n girls who read these threads but dont contribute to the discussions. How much more so can we all perhaps learn a new trick or adapt a different method to what we are used to, if these ones also contribute.
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I've just spent 10 minutes of my valuable time reading back posts - didn't know you could - the one thing that struck me is how much time and effort posters are willing to give up.
For instance, a newbie called Dan Marsh (sorry mate not stalking just happened to be your back posts I read) started in this game about four months ago after researching on here plus asking questions. Now he's got the beginnings of a viable business with his partner. Hats off to you for helping out.
Nathan
Robbo33
P1W1
Simon r
Ash Bash
Don Kee
Sorry can't remember any more
When I started out in 2010 it was the likes of Spruce and Vin @ Perfect windows who availed me with some sound advice and of course Dazmond who suggested Gardiner poles (I'd have still been using an18ft Streamline if it wasn't for him. God forbid).
My point is - almost everyone on here deserves a 'pat on the back' for their insight and input but I have one question for you all?
Does anyone on here still use 'VISION'?? Sean K or Dry clean
*Sighs! Sits back on the office chair, opens the digestives and prepares for the vitriol*
Vin was the one to keep me motivated through the initial stages of the credit crunch 10 years ago. I will always be grateful to him for that. Whilst some of us; me especially, were panicking about what could happen to our non essential business services, he was the one to keep encouraging us to just keep doing what we were doing and ignore what was happening around us. ( I was stressed as we had just brought my son into the business having resigned from his full time job the previous month, fitted a van out for him and was working hard to fill my schedule as he was given most of the work I did.)
Vin wrote that we didn't cause the problem and we couldn't change it, only just work with what we had. This was opposite to the doom and gloom we were reading in the newspapers and on social media, and to a greater degree, influenced by.
He was right. In the end, we lost 3 customers, 1 later came back to us, 1 we were happy to loose and the last one was never heard off or seen again in the area. The estimate was that our area lost around 4500 jobs, directly and indirectly with the closing of British Steel on Teesside.
So again from me; thank you Vin.
I think most would agree, if anyone deserves praise it is you spruce
Whilst most of us have our moments of helpfulness you always go the extra mile in your responses and are the go to man on this forum and the other one.
Hats off to you sir. I always enjoy reading your posts as usually learn something.
Thanks Adam for your kind words. I'm glad I could help someone in some small way.
But as said elsewhere, I honestly get far more from this and the other forum than I give - it seems that way to me anyway.
There was a man on here who started window cleaning despite having some really big health issues. I think I'm right that his name was Ash and he was in the Midlands somewhere. (I can't recall him being called Ash Bash Adam.) He was an inspiration to me. Some days when I wasn't feeling so good I would just think about his situation. If he could do it then I really had no excuse.
His posts were like a tonic to me. Its like going into the hospital feeling like the end of your world is eminient and then seeing really ill people. You ask yourself, what am I doing here as there is nothing wrong with me compared to them?
I think that one of those ommitted from the list is Alex Gardiner. What some of us have still to learn he has long forgotten. He has helped so many of us in this industry. Had it not been for his innovation where would the majority of us be today? Still using modified fish poles with DIY Bentley brushes? Or worse still, Unger Teleplus poles with oval Vikan brushes on the end? :o
Yes, Alex has a successful business but that's because he catered for the masses providing good product and a reasonable price that we could afford, and backing that up with superb after sales service. I tip my hat in respect to you sir.
Lets also not forget Steve Jones with his marvellous Aquadapter and the later Univalve. These have been and still are excellent, easy to operate water saving devices that have extended many a window cleaners working day.
I think there are many others to also mention, Peter Fogwill and Jeff Brimble come to mind from the early days of wfp era.
We thank you all.
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For me there were many good helpful posts, but the main one was Matt the DIY guy. His advice got me set up with all the kit on my van and installed by myself (I hate diy! But needs must) and it’s all still going strong over 7 years later.
Yes, I remember him to. ;D
There were 2 things I will never forget about him.
He was the only one who managed to run a window cleaning round wfp using a 50gpd r/o, or so we were told. It ran 24/7.
The other thing I remember was what was left of his Vikan oval brush after he had shaved the brush stock and drill holes in it to reduce the weight. It looked an eyesore, but that never bothered him. He flatly refused to spend any money on equipment unless he was forced to. He said the money was better spent on a holiday.
Those were the DIY years. :)
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For me there were many good helpful posts, but the main one was Matt the DIY guy. His advice got me set up with all the kit on my van and installed by myself (I hate diy! But needs must) and it’s all still going strong over 7 years later.
Yes, I remember him to. ;D
There were 2 things I will never forget about him.
He was the only one who managed to run a window cleaning round wfp using a 50gpd r/o, or so we were told. It ran 24/7.
The other thing I remember was what was left of his Vikan oval brush after he had shaved the brush stock and drill holes in it to reduce the weight. It looked an eyesore, but that never bothered him. He flatly refused to spend any money on equipment unless he was forced to. He said the money was better spent on a holiday.
Those were the DIY years. :)
Didn't he also claim to be the first to come up with the idea of making an electric reel with his drill (he may well have been)
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What a great thread!
Yep, myself included, i have finely tuned my business from advice from this forum and no doubt will continue to do so.
The reason I like this thread is because theres a whole lotof guys n girls who read these threads but dont contribute to the discussions. How much more so can we all perhaps learn a new trick or adapt a different method to what we are used to, if these ones also contribute.
Its just typical CIU, I would like to thank all the people on here who hold the same opinions as me, from reading your early posts your business seemed to be doing alright the only change now is for some reason you feel as if you need to put a CIU spin on it.
The bigest problem on here is there isnt a good enough representation of shiners from across the range, if your not a wfp user
on £500 a day who's able to work in all weather conditions and dump customers and replace on a whim then what have you really got to contribute.
That said for the sake of harmony......
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1516788625_hug.png)
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For me there were many good helpful posts, but the main one was Matt the DIY guy. His advice got me set up with all the kit on my van and installed by myself (I hate diy! But needs must) and it’s all still going strong over 7 years later.
Yes, I remember him to. ;D
There were 2 things I will never forget about him.
He was the only one who managed to run a window cleaning round wfp using a 50gpd r/o, or so we were told. It ran 24/7.
The other thing I remember was what was left of his Vikan oval brush after he had shaved the brush stock and drill holes in it to reduce the weight. It looked an eyesore, but that never bothered him. He flatly refused to spend any money on equipment unless he was forced to. He said the money was better spent on a holiday.
Those were the DIY years. :)
Didn't he also claim to be the first to come up with the idea of making an electric reel with his drill (he may well have been)
Could have done. But it was Slumpy (I'm sure that was only of his names) who made a corker of a unit with the drill and hose reel attached to the inside roof of his van. I remember he had a YouTube Video where his young son was operating the camera.
He had some good advise but somehow took some posters comments too seriously and left.
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What a great thread!
Yep, myself included, i have finely tuned my business from advice from this forum and no doubt will continue to do so.
The reason I like this thread is because theres a whole lotof guys n girls who read these threads but dont contribute to the discussions. How much more so can we all perhaps learn a new trick or adapt a different method to what we are used to, if these ones also contribute.
Its just typical CIU, I would like to thank all the people on here who hold the same opinions as me, from reading your early posts your business seemed to be doing alright the only change now is for some reason you feel as if you need to put a CIU spin on it.
The bigest problem on here is there isnt a good enough representation of shiners from across the range, if your not a wfp user
on £500 a day who's able to work in all weather conditions and dump customers and replace on a whim then what have you really got to contribute.
That said for the sake of harmony......
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1516788625_hug.png)
;D
Thanks Dry Clean. I really need that 'hug' yesterday but today's good as well.
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Gerald Ash is the name you were looking for, Spruce.
He was a very big bloke if I remember.
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Gerald Ash is the name you were looking for, Spruce.
He was a very big bloke if I remember.
Thats him. Thanks for the reminder. I often wonder what happened to him as I don't recall any recent posts from him.
Maybe he isn't window cleaning and a fitness instructor to the 'stars' somewhere exotic. ;D
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I rarely post much helpful advice nowadays.
The problem with this forum (and forums in general) is that sound advice (like mine, obvs) is often drowned out by moronic posts, daft arguments, insults etc.
Having said that, I have learned lots from other posters, I'm not going to name names because most of them already have an inflated sense of self worth. :P
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Whatever you do , dont go out with him for a drink , hes one of them :-* :-* :-*
;D ;D ;D ;D
Too late!!! ;D
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I have to take my hat off to 99% of you as you've been a massive help to me and really helped me to get my new buisnes off the ground . Ps u missed out Paul Allen an a few others an also sorry robbo it's 333 not 33 as I put in my last post lol . Yes there has been the small % that would rather pick on my dyslexia but I'm used to that but one off the great things for me is that most off u haven't witch I really appreciate. Thank god for predictive text lol . I'm just at the start off my new venture an even now in my 3rd month I'm texting robbo 333 for help an advice on cleaning the inside off a Connie an yet even tho I'm In the same area ie (compation) he still helps me out......... I must admit my outlook on bloody life has even changed after meeting him wot a bloody nice guy.
Thanks Dan for your kind words.
Personally, Dan's dyslexia has never been an issue for me, except for when he came to our Christmas fancy dress 'Toga' party, dressed as a goat! ;D
Seriously though, I would like to thank everyone on this forum for all the information, ideas, motivation, tips etc I have picked up.
When I first started, I went to Pure Freedom with a wad of cash and came away with a trolley, barrels, and poles so bendy (I wish my missus was that bendy! ;D ).
I love all the different 'characters' on here, past and present and if you read between the lines, everything is here for you.
But there is no substitute for getting out there and doing it.
To be honest, I have enjoyed helping these guys out AND I HAVE LEARNED FROM THEM TOO. A 'fresh pair of eyes' (actually 2 pairs of eyes) looking at this business from the 'outside in' can be more interesting than you think.
I know Dan and Wiggy are my local competition, but I am big enough and ugly enough to not worry about it (I'm actually not that big!).
PS Dan, good luck with inside of that connie roof tomorrow. If you get stuck give me ring so I can laugh! ;D
Seriously, really nice guys, with nice families and i'm happy to help out where I can...life's too short.
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Gerald Ash is the name you were looking for, Spruce.
He was a very big bloke if I remember.
Thats him. Thanks for the reminder. I often wonder what happened to him as I don't recall any recent posts from him.
Maybe he isn't window cleaning and a fitness instructor to the 'stars' somewhere exotic. ;D
From what I can remember his first attempt didn't go as planed, something to do with
being taken for a ride by a partner and health issues.
He then had a second go but never followed up with how he got on, pity as it would have been great to see him make a go of it.
Britain's most unlikely window cleaner: 35-stone Gerald is ...
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/...unlikely-window-cleaner-35-stone-Gerald.
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1516798260_gerald.jpg)
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Gerald Ash is the name you were looking for, Spruce.
He was a very big bloke if I remember.
Thats him. Thanks for the reminder. I often wonder what happened to him as I don't recall any recent posts from him.
Maybe he isn't window cleaning and a fitness instructor to the 'stars' somewhere exotic. ;D
From what I can remember his first attempt didn't go as planed, something to do with
being taken for a ride by a partner and health issues.
He then had a second go but never followed up with how he got on, pity as it would have been great to see him make a go of it.
Britain's most unlikely window cleaner: 35-stone Gerald is ...
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/...unlikely-window-cleaner-35-stone-Gerald.
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1516798260_gerald.jpg)
FTFY
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2292095/Britains-unlikely-window-cleaner-35-stone-Gerald-big-ladder--scared-heights.html
See, its people like me that keep this place going.
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Slumpbuster- aka Clive Mcdonald "Village Gleam". He still has a website going. He was the first DIY electric reel and hot water guy. I thought he was a bit over enthusiastic initially but respected him very much in the end (after he ceased comparing window cleaning to the likes of a McDonalds franchise) etc.
Matt- frequented this place on a daily basis, also had his own DIY WFP forum and latterly window cleaning forum. Got chucked off here when Ionics sponsored the forum- because of his refusal to be quiet on the expense and over-engineering of their systems. Tosh (his long term online buddy) apparently stabbed him in the back.
Dave Willis- One of only a very few people on here (there are others) who's knowledge, experience and advice I respect. Never any BS from this guy, down to earth and posseses common sense in abundance- something increasingly lacking in society these days! :-)
Vin- I remember him as Onion man- started initially with the idea of conservatory valeting. Pretty much then as today- couldn't tell him anything! :-)
All good stuff, better than Television at times!!
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I would imagine we’ve all had help along the way to get to where we are, I know I have.
Personally, I only tend to get involved in the threads and offer advice if its on something I actually know about and have done/experienced.
The trick is to differentiate between the posts of people that actually know what they’re on about as they’ve done it and the posts of people that think they know and are just offering opinions.
i.e there’s been a few posts on solar panels recently of which I have little experiance of and no interest in, so I’ll stay out of it.
Were as there was a post about pensions a while ago and having had to go through the whole pensions thing myself , I posted some ‘advice’.
Most people know about the equipment side of it though once they get to a certain level (I’d hope!!), the info is freely available these days.
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Lol, even Dry Clean I think weve all learnt something. I know I have and thats to be thick skinned and to have a laugh at times.
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Having had a think about it , i thought i would look back to 2005 when i was a NEWB , to see what kind of help i got when i asked the same old questions that pop up .
I had just gone to WFP and was getting spotting after 3 days of spotless ???
I must have been honoured as i had 2 Mods , Dave Morris and Ian Giles helping out , funny thing was i ended up a subbie for Dave Morris when he hit it big !
Makes for a good read anyway
http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=10155.0
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i echo whats already been said.........finding this site has been a revelation. also id never had a computer before 2009.i was absolutely clueless about lots of things,wfp,round software,etc
my prices were not so good.....my work ethic wasnt brilliant either and id had enough of window cleaning.....fast forward 9 years and im doing much better..... ;D
thanks to all you guys for your knowledge,humour,encouragement and experience.......
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The problem with this forum (and forums in general) is that sound advice (like mine, obvs) is often drowned out by moronic posts, daft arguments, insults etc.
No its not, you moron ;D
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The problem with this forum (and forums in general) is that sound advice (like mine, obvs) is often drowned out by moronic posts, daft arguments, insults etc.
No its not, you moron ;D
Don't be daft! Yes it is.
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Slumpbuster- aka Clive Mcdonald "Village Gleam". He still has a website going. He was the first DIY electric reel and hot water guy. I thought he was a bit over enthusiastic initially but respected him very much in the end (after he ceased comparing window cleaning to the likes of a McDonalds franchise) etc.
Matt- frequented this place on a daily basis, also had his own DIY WFP forum and latterly window cleaning forum. Got chucked off here when Ionics sponsored the forum- because of his refusal to be quiet on the expense and over-engineering of their systems. Tosh (his long term online buddy) apparently stabbed him in the back.
Dave Willis- One of only a very few people on here (there are others) who's knowledge, experience and advice I respect. Never any BS from this guy, down to earth and posseses common sense in abundance- something increasingly lacking in society these days! :-)
Vin- I remember him as Onion man- started initially with the idea of conservatory valeting. Pretty much then as today- couldn't tell him anything! :-)
All good stuff, better than Television at times!!
matt is still about,i once meet him when i sold him a tank,who lives very close to Dave wills who is still active as a w/c but had some personal problems
and Vin well i let him tell you how he started
forum been great for stuff over the years and myself thankful to all that have helped me fun raised a few times and then help me out when i was on death door though no thought of my own
alot of the good characters who where a good laugh have well gone
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I remember when it took Dazmond months to decide which poll to buy and even longer to go WFP . He has never looked back. I liked Slumbuster a very innovative chap.
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I remember when it took Dazmond months to decide which poll to buy and even longer to go WFP . He has never looked back. I liked Slumbuster a very innovative chap.
Still cant make his mind up now ;D
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What a lot of mushy love going on here.
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What a lot of mushy love going on here.
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Dazmonds posts are the one that give me the most joy😁
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I came home one day after work having had a bad scare on the ladders about 8yrs poss 9 ago. I'm scared of heights anyway, but I thought to myself, that's it, too dangerous and for what?? I can work in a safer way, I just need to work out how it works!
My wife and I sat down, made a rough plan out. Eg. What we needed to buy, van (I worked out the back of my vw golf), tank. How does pure work. What filters. Etc.
I found this site and we had such helpful people talking (typing) us through procedures, helping us trouble-shoot controller set-up problems. How R/O filters work. Fixed reel or not fixed reel!!
Amazing.
Ian Lancaster was one in the beginning, Winpro (Peavey boy!!)and many many more,
And, what's happened to Dave Willis, resident funny man, but also words of wisdom. No one made me chuckle as much as that fella ;D I hope he's OK.
So, thanks a bunch to you all, and may we all continue to innovate and refine the way we work.
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