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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: derek west on October 19, 2008, 08:42:15 pm

Title: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: derek west on October 19, 2008, 08:42:15 pm

i talk to a lot of people on here but never know who i'm really talking to and it'd be nice to put a face to the words, plus what equpment you all have etc....so heres me with my wife sian and our little boy joel, and thats my baby, betty the boxxer 421. or tracy truckmount i can't decide on the name.
who's next, come on don't be shy....
oh and yes i'm bald blah blah blah,
and proud of it thank you very much.
derek

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: Ricky M on October 19, 2008, 08:56:33 pm

Hi Derek,
              the little man looks like he s ready to take over the family biz already !!
             

              I will add to this thread as soon as the mrs pops the lil one out .
 
              There is a mass of photos on this forum if you look at the right part

               R.T ps you going to ans my txt ?

 

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: Ricky M on October 19, 2008, 08:58:16 pm

Derek , its in non-related - 1st post photo album !!



            R.T

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: derek west on October 20, 2008, 08:09:42 am

is that it! i thought you guys were all friendly on here. guess i was wrong.
derek

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: davep on October 20, 2008, 08:37:02 am

Pics are her Derek

htt p://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=16459.0

Just been too busy to put mine on  :P

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: derek west on October 20, 2008, 09:04:14 am

dave
there just holiday snaps, i was hoping for all you guys in front of your set ups. like the van and prowler with you and the misses or employees stood in front of it, personal but business like at the same time, that way we all know who what how, etc...
bad idea i guess, don't know why though. i was looking froward to all the different types of set ups and putting a face to some of the threads.
hey ho, say lavvy.
derek

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: Jim_77 on October 20, 2008, 02:03:09 pm

Hmm, pictures of us all....

I think some things are best left to the imagination :)

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Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on October 20, 2008, 02:27:14 pm

I've just had my van sign written today and when I get my digital camara back from lending it out I will take you a pic.

Here's one for now

(http://)

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: derek west on October 20, 2008, 03:09:34 pm

nice one shaun
wheres ya fresh water?
she looks mischievious, looking forward to the signage.
derek

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on October 20, 2008, 04:33:52 pm

here

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: derek west on October 20, 2008, 04:41:04 pm

ok!!!!
no hose reel?
either your a snake charmer or a grecko roman wrestler. ;D
derek

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: CARPET KNIGHTS on October 20, 2008, 04:44:07 pm

Shaun where does everything else go?

I mean, once you've bolted your hose reel in where do you put your vac, agitator, wands and all the other bits and pieces that go with the job?

Cheers Goron

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: derek west on October 20, 2008, 04:47:02 pm

c'mon goron, lets see you and yours.
derek

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Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on October 20, 2008, 05:36:55 pm

There's a nice space between the reel and the shelves to the left, I get my sebo vac, wand, rake and CRB machine with a little room left, on teh shelving which I have got more on the other side of the can I have more chem and small brushes and nappies and at the bulk head I put stair tool and 3 uph tools and a spotting kit.

Shaun

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: CARPET KNIGHTS on October 20, 2008, 05:40:15 pm

This is mine and me!

My machine is old and well used so never taken any pics of it!

Cheers Goron

Ps. I have a lot more space than Shaun in the back of mine!

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: derek west on October 20, 2008, 05:47:21 pm

nice one goron. van signage looks awesome, i'm guessing its reflective blue on the "carpet knights" and phone number, stands out so much it looks like youve cut and pasted onto photo.
and it looks like a few sleepless nights with the new babs.
derek

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: CARPET KNIGHTS on October 20, 2008, 05:51:14 pm

Yes Derek it is reflective!

She was 4 last month so not too bad now! Anyway aren't you meant to just lie there and pretend your asleep!

Cheers Goron

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: Jim_77 on October 20, 2008, 05:52:26 pm

That's what got your missus into trouble in the first place!

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: CARPET KNIGHTS on October 20, 2008, 05:53:14 pm

 ;D

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Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on October 20, 2008, 06:11:48 pm

After having larger vans I opt for as small as posible, I have a few good customers where I have to park in odd places and then there are the new ones with the in thing of having electric gates but a canopy over the top.

Shaun

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: derek west on October 20, 2008, 06:12:21 pm

i don't pretend, nothing wakes me up. ;D
derek

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: colin thomas on October 20, 2008, 07:25:13 pm

shaun, you and the missus look very young to be using a truck-mount!!!

 ;D ;D

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: Mike Osbourne on October 20, 2008, 07:34:53 pm

I've always thought Shaun looks young for someone in his 50s

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: derek west on October 20, 2008, 07:35:36 pm

come on colin, man and van please, don't be shy.
and you ozzy!
derek

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: Shaun_Ashmore on October 20, 2008, 07:47:04 pm

It's a very big TM!

Shaun

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: Jim_77 on October 20, 2008, 09:32:12 pm

Not got any sensible pictures of me and my CC kit...

... so here's me giving a really drunk Dutch guy a wedgie.  Note the shocking choice of underwear.

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: derek west on October 20, 2008, 10:31:39 pm

was it just me or did everyone who didnt know jim think he was a wissoned old man preaching from a temple in eastern budhaton (on sea). all we need now is your set up jim.
why is there no porti set ups on here, i know theres some good ens, steve chapman, clinton, cmon guys don't let the porti's down.
and doug, lets see that beauty of a truckmount.
derek

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: garyj on October 20, 2008, 10:36:49 pm

Same here, I thought he was old, he sounds old on here. Maybe it is not him at all  ??? but then again if you were going to pretend to be someone else you wouldn't choose that bloke would you  ;D

Derek I thought YOU were young didn't I, so wrong on both counts. Again.

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: Jim_77 on October 20, 2008, 10:53:39 pm

I didn't say how old the photo was, and also didn't mention how much I spend on Oil of Ulay either 8)


P.S.  "He" ???

makes it sound like you're sitting in the same room as your grandad, talking about him whilst his hearing aid is switched off :-\

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: derek west on October 20, 2008, 11:11:43 pm

its olay jim not ulay, they changed the name some years ago, i should know, i'm 173 on tuesday, bloody good stuff.
derek

now wheres my pictures, cmon you lot. it brightens the day.

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: garyj on October 20, 2008, 11:16:12 pm

Quote from: Jim Neal on October 20, 2008, 10:53:39 pm

P.S.  "He" ???

makes it sound like you're sitting in the same room as your grandad, talking about him whilst his hearing aid is switched off :-\

I was  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: Jim_77 on October 20, 2008, 11:32:16 pm

Git!!

Many happy returns Derek, lets hope the missus gets you a special treat... maybe some lubricant?   :P

For your zimmer frame wheels of course  ;D

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: Mike Osbourne on October 21, 2008, 12:00:25 am

Is that son of Jim, I thought you were an old git, not because of snowflake just your post sound like an old guy. ;D

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: Jim_77 on October 21, 2008, 12:55:34 am

Lol, and by contrast some old gits write posts that my mate's 1-year old daughter could do a better job of :)

Exactly why I said above, some things are best left to the imagination!  Once people jump to certain conclusions about other people from the things they write, then they jump to other conclusions based on the way they look.

You can't truly work people out on a forum, it's all bull :D

That photo is a few years old, funny, I only threw those trainers in the bin yesterday, comfiest trainers I've ever owned!  But they finally fell apart :(

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: garyj on October 21, 2008, 01:00:27 am

Quote from: Jim Neal on October 21, 2008, 12:55:34 am

Lol, and by contrast some old gits write posts that my mate's 1-year old daughter could do a better job of :)

Who could he mean  :-[   ;D

Have you seen the latest batch then before they get binned  :-X

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: Jim_77 on October 21, 2008, 01:21:51 am

Yep, laughing all the way to the geriatric ward :D

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: derek west on October 21, 2008, 06:26:42 pm

still no porti set ups on here, cmon guys, who'll be the first, lets see ya and ya set up. be interesting to see how the other half do it as i'll be getting one possibly early next year.
derek

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: carpetworx on October 23, 2008, 02:36:52 am

Here's some pics of my van derek.

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: carpetworx on October 23, 2008, 02:39:59 am

More

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: derek west on October 23, 2008, 07:55:22 am

carpet worx
that is one classy set up.
thought mine was good but thats quality.
first rear mounted trucky ive seen and i like it.
shame i can't put a face to the set up though.
tut. so many shy people on here.
derek

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: carpetworx on October 23, 2008, 08:00:19 am

Sorry Derek,will have pic of me when i can get missus to take one, :)

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: CARPET KNIGHTS on October 23, 2008, 08:41:19 am

Where are you from carpetworx never seen number plate like that before!

Cheers Goron

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: carpetworx on October 23, 2008, 09:04:11 am

The festival state,South Australia. 8)

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: clinton on October 23, 2008, 07:21:47 pm

Like that set up v nice one of the best ones i have seen great colouring on your van :)

Derek going to post my picie this weekend.

Am the same derek thought jim sounded much older sorry jim :o

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: carpetworx on October 24, 2008, 12:34:37 am

thanks guys.I heard susan's van looks good but havn't seen it.
Derek, it's mouted in the back because it was easier,it's on a skip,you just unbolt it and a forklift can take it out for easy serviceing.

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: kinder clean on October 24, 2008, 12:41:07 am

Will post some when wife returns from China in 3 weeks-

in the meantime - Jim Neal, is this your van?  ::) You spelt neal differently just to throw us off the scent.  ;D

I remember you said you were at Carpex this year in Coventry when I mentioned I'd been out in the car park taking photos of all the vans for ideas on sign writing!!!

Well??? Did inspector James solve the mystery?  ;D

Paul

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: Jim_77 on October 24, 2008, 01:54:37 am

I think that belongs to Neil Pratt, based in Devon ;)

I actually bought a couple of things off him that day.

You were about 100 yards from my yellow peril over there!

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: derek west on October 24, 2008, 07:24:59 am

ancient chinese history says that the wise one (jim neal) has a cleanmaster or (cleaningmaster)franchise and therefore you just need to look at the cleanmaster website and you'll see a van that looks like the wise one.
derek

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: ianharper on October 24, 2008, 08:07:15 am

guys

I think the answer to this question is "Twitter"

Getting to know each other and learn from others in a way that is usable in your every day life twitter is the answer

www.twitter.com

www.twitter.com/ian_harper

its like text but one message to all your friends.

respect

Ian Harper

its like text but one message to all your friends.

respect

Ian Harper

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: Jim_77 on October 25, 2008, 12:51:12 am

ServiceMaster, Derek :)


Ian is there an echo in here or did you write that whilst on the bog? ;D

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: derek west on October 25, 2008, 09:24:05 am

sorry jim yeah service master, its the biggest franchise and the only one i forget the name of, tut at me, must get more training.
derek

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: ianharper on October 25, 2008, 09:34:21 am

having real problems saving urls here the full url is on my twitter page that linked below.

shiftingcareers.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/09/07/how-twitter-can-help-at-work/#comment-6799

anyone else had problems posting url's? or is it just me? have email webmaster no reply yet come guys sort it out please

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: Jim_77 on October 25, 2008, 10:43:10 am

Ian, the board doesn't let you insert a picture into a post, you have to upload it as an attachment.

P.S. Ever had a tweetup? lol

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: carpetworx on November 24, 2008, 12:40:01 pm

I like that card holder idea.where do you get them?

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: M.Acorn on November 24, 2008, 02:15:44 pm

Here is some of my setup  ;D

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/delk/Picture010.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/delk/Picture006.jpg)


And pic of me dj`ing at the Junction in Cambridge about 6 years ago

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/delk/mrdthatsall-1.gif)

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: derek west on November 24, 2008, 03:43:13 pm

finally i get to see a porty setup, and if i may so so, looks pretty impressive. very tidy, very professional, cheers for that mark. how come yours vans not livered?
not sure about the dancing though.
derek

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: M.Acorn on November 24, 2008, 03:54:04 pm

Not got the van done as yet as i have only had propper business van insurance since Sept this year  ::)

And in all honesty i will be looking for a new one come jan,mine is 1996 and time to change it,had it 3 years and it`s been pretty reliable.apart from clutch and turbo going.
Also a little worried about telling people i have thousands of ££ worth of gear in the back ! will be fitting an alarm in the next one !
Aw thanks good to hear that from a fellow pro !

Dryer in action (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/delk/Picture015.jpg)


Nowt wrong with my dancing !(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v452/delk/mrdthatsall1.gif)

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: gwrightson on November 24, 2008, 04:19:02 pm

Is their a reason for not leaving your porty outside ?

  imho, much better for the custy, no fumes etc in custs home.

Geoff

Title: Re: nice ta see ya ta see ya nice
Post by: M.Acorn on November 24, 2008, 04:37:20 pm

Most of the time it is outside,but the house i was cleaning in the pic was huge,even with 50ft of pipe it was not quite long enough to get to the furthest room.and that is why the door was open  ;D