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Title: another day off
Post by: martindrz400 on February 06, 2009, 07:55:22 am
looked out 7am and the snow seems worst than ever north herts , beds
Title: Re: another day off
Post by: ftp on February 06, 2009, 08:02:20 am
Day No.4 for me. Bored silly. Novelty of snow has worn off very rapidly.
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Post by: ALAN HAYNES on February 06, 2009, 08:07:24 am
same here in coventry
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Post by: johns window kleen on February 06, 2009, 08:08:18 am
Managed two half days this week. Snow now all gone overnight [not a sign of it} but guess what its now raining, and forecast is a mix of rain, snow and sleet.
Gonna give it a miss apart from a couple of chippies and have a go tomorrow, which is supposed to be ok.
Absolute boredom has set in and ive not enjoyed any of this time off, gettin right under my missus feet.
Title: Re: another day off
Post by: Ian Rochester on February 06, 2009, 08:10:36 am
This looks like it could be our first day off this week, had our first lot of snow through the night, not very deep, more just a covering, but the roads are frozen solid and like ice rinks, temperature outside is still -3 deg.

Luckily we have a load of caravans to clean internally, so I can dish out the pink marigolds and Mr Muscle and set the lads away on those.
Title: Re: another day off
Post by: paulben on February 06, 2009, 08:35:56 am
snow /drizzle here . off to do inside of conservatory after going for a burger hopefully she supplies plenty of coffee .forcast for rest of month not too good maybe might get used to day time tv
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Post by: Sir Squeaky on February 06, 2009, 09:00:01 am
Getting fed up now.

I've made less than half the money I need just for my weekly bills, let alone any money for me.
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Post by: Gordon Saunders on February 06, 2009, 09:03:52 am
 2nd day off for me in Gloucestershire. 6 inches of snow. still snowing. Wouldnt mind another few days of it myself. Off sledging with the kids as soon as it stops coming down . theres more to life than cleaning windows.

  G
Title: Re: another day off
Post by: Bobs Window Cleaning on February 06, 2009, 09:11:02 am
As i said before. East Anglia always gets missed.

We have had hardly any snow this week here in Norwich.......feeling  like we are missing out.
Title: Re: another day off
Post by: elite mike on February 06, 2009, 09:16:10 am
think i will get the wii fit out ;D
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Post by: Dennis-Taylor on February 06, 2009, 09:26:49 am
Snowing well here in Worcester, i have managed to work for a day and a half this week.
Severe frost warning for tonight, thats just about the iceing on the cake.... or should i say roads.
Title: Re: another day off
Post by: Tosh on February 06, 2009, 09:28:56 am
We've worked one-and-a-half days this week; made very little money; and spent a small fortune on ruddy DIY stuff.

I've hung a new kitchen ceiling light, changed a light switch, done some painting and put some pannelling up by the stairs in the kitchen and now I'm off to Homebase to get some attic boards to start boarding it out properly.

I always find February the most depressing month of the year!

Title: Re: another day off
Post by: simon knight on February 06, 2009, 09:29:55 am
I've not done a stroke of work this week and the first part of next week looks grim too >:(

I suppose on the positive side I'll be snowed under when the weather improves...

...snowed under...get it?....na ha ha ha ha (I should have been on stage)!
Title: Re: another day off
Post by: Rob.Hall on February 06, 2009, 09:41:37 am
Snows got to you Simon   ???

Goodness snows when I will catch up  ;D

Now I'm at it !!

Pooring here. Waiting for it to clear a a little before I go out.
Title: Re: another day off
Post by: windowwashers on February 06, 2009, 09:51:41 am
As i said before. East Anglia always gets missed.

We have had hardly any snow this week here in Norwich.......feeling  like we are missing out.
This part of East anglia (st. neots) is swomped with snow, missed monday, worked tuesday half day, worked weds, thrusday to much snow no work, today more snow on top of what we already had and it is still snowing >:(
To top it off had no post either because it is to dangerous from the posties, so no cheques in either, getting work done in office though so not all bad, just hope it goes sooner rather than later, as it is starting to get on my ..
Title: Re: another day off
Post by: matt on February 06, 2009, 09:51:48 am
i made a sledge yesterday, we were out on it at 8.00 this morning :)

my daughters school is shut today, it was the 1 of the very few that was open yesterday, though the head said they could stay in school if they wanted or go home, it was a authorized day off, i asked mine and she said " can i stay and play with my friends " fair play to the school, she spent allmost all day outside in the snow , only 8 stayed in her class ( 2 of them her best freinds ) , only came in for hot chocolate and snacks ;)

i need to tweek the sledge though, will fit plasitic strips on the bottom aswell

Title: Re: another day off
Post by: windowwashers on February 06, 2009, 09:54:11 am
i made a sledge yesterday, we were out on it at 8.00 this morning :)

my daughters school is shut today, it was the 1 of the very few that was open yesterday, though the head said they could stay in school if they wanted or go home, it was a authorized day off, i asked mine and she said " can i stay and play with my friends " fair play to the school, she spent allmost all day outside in the snow , only 8 stayed in her class ( 2 of them her best freinds ) , only came in for hot chocolate and snacks ;)

i need to tweek the sledge though, will fit plasitic strips on the bottom aswell


Hope you have done a full risk assessment, and method statment for the slay  ;)
Title: Re: another day off
Post by: johns window kleen on February 06, 2009, 10:02:59 am
Snowing heavily in my part of Norfolk, and settling.
Still not snowing in Norwich then Bob? That city must have a roof over it!!!!
Title: Re: another day off
Post by: matt on February 06, 2009, 10:08:16 am
i made a sledge yesterday, we were out on it at 8.00 this morning :)

my daughters school is shut today, it was the 1 of the very few that was open yesterday, though the head said they could stay in school if they wanted or go home, it was a authorized day off, i asked mine and she said " can i stay and play with my friends " fair play to the school, she spent allmost all day outside in the snow , only 8 stayed in her class ( 2 of them her best freinds ) , only came in for hot chocolate and snacks ;)

i need to tweek the sledge though, will fit plasitic strips on the bottom aswell


Hope you have done a full risk assessment, and method statment for the slay  ;)

 ;D ;D

yes, risks, loads of them

method statement, funny enough involves me pulling
Title: Re: another day off
Post by: Bobs Window Cleaning on February 06, 2009, 10:11:56 am
I think Kings lynn way have had lots of snow but im in loddon and had jack all......except bloody rain.

Bob
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Post by: Bobs Window Cleaning on February 06, 2009, 10:13:33 am
BUGGER ME

Just looked out the window and its now starting to......snow, not laying tho....yet

Title: Re: another day off
Post by: savages on February 06, 2009, 10:19:25 am
i hate this job ,cold, wet,lonley,annoying customers, tiring,falling over stuff in peoples gargens,dogs poo,not getting paid until they fancy sending a cheque, usually a month later,dangerous.weather really gets to me...if it aint ranig its windy if not that is snowing,if  neither of them someone will say not today thankyou ,its looks like its going to rain
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Post by: tompoole on February 06, 2009, 10:19:55 am
Worked one full day , that was Wed. The schools have been shut on other days and today is a white out so 1 days money in one week. Better clear up next week, i'm busy busy busy!
Title: Re: another day off
Post by: Sir Squeaky on February 06, 2009, 12:14:40 pm
We've worked one-and-a-half days this week; made very little money...etc
Same as me.

I've been texting Gilesy and he reckoned it was perfectly workable all morning!
I'm due in St.Arvans, and we went up to have a look...it's 2-3 inches deep and blowing a sideways blizzard!
It's nothing like we've got near town.

He seems to think customers will be fine, and it's normal! :o

He's either full of it, or on the wind-up. ::)
Title: Re: another day off
Post by: savages on February 06, 2009, 01:37:14 pm
full of it i recon!it aint sunny is it or even fair weather!
Title: Re: another day off
Post by: Tosh on February 06, 2009, 06:26:12 pm
We've worked one-and-a-half days this week; made very little money...etc
Same as me.

I've been texting Gilesy and he reckoned it was perfectly workable all morning!
I'm due in St.Arvans, and we went up to have a look...it's 2-3 inches deep and blowing a sideways blizzard!
It's nothing like we've got near town.

He seems to think customers will be fine, and it's normal! :o

He's either full of it, or on the wind-up. ::)


I think Ian_Giles is just more determined to get work done and money made than the rest of us 'sad-sacks' who take a day off when there's a 'cloud in the sky'!

Of course Wor lass and I could've worked today; we just had a good excuse not too; and I bet you were the same.
Title: Re: another day off
Post by: Sir Squeaky on February 06, 2009, 06:28:40 pm
We've worked one-and-a-half days this week; made very little money...etc
Same as me.

I've been texting Gilesy and he reckoned it was perfectly workable all morning!
I'm due in St.Arvans, and we went up to have a look...it's 2-3 inches deep and blowing a sideways blizzard!
It's nothing like we've got near town.

He seems to think customers will be fine, and it's normal! :o

He's either full of it, or on the wind-up. ::)


I think Ian_Giles is just more determined to get work done and money made than the rest of us 'sad-sacks' who take a day off when there's a 'cloud in the sky'!

Of course Wor lass and I could've worked today; we just had a good excuse not too; and I bet you were the same.
Not at all. I really needed the money.
Did you go to St.Arvans today?

No-one would have worked there.
It was like Siberia!
You upset any customer in that.

3 inches deep and sideways blizzard, like I said.
Like this...but in St.Arvans... don't tell me this is fine for work! ::)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mike-cochrane/3258724010/

Title: Re: another day off
Post by: Sir Squeaky on February 06, 2009, 09:18:11 pm
Managed two half days this week. Snow now all gone overnight [not a sign of it} but guess what its now raining, and forecast is a mix of rain, snow and sleet.
Gonna give it a miss apart from a couple of chippies and have a go tomorrow, which is supposed to be ok.
Absolute boredom has set in and ive not enjoyed any of this time off, gettin right under my missus feet.
wish it would rain here,worked today but had to be careful with the ladder on the packed ice
;D Good effort!
Title: Re: another day off
Post by: niceandclean on February 06, 2009, 09:27:15 pm
Snowing here today, didn't start coming down heavy till around 9.30 and was already out. Only got turned away by 2 customers. They all know i work in the rain, so imo its no different. In fact i would rather work in the snow than the rain. The roads were fine, just drives and gardens covered in snow.
Title: Re: another day off
Post by: Bobs Window Cleaning on February 06, 2009, 09:29:53 pm
Still nothing here near norwich.

Please give us some. >:(
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Post by: seandyer2003 on February 06, 2009, 10:31:22 pm
Done a fair week so far to be honest....done wednesday and a mega day today working for 8 hours straight in snow and ice and done a fair whack....out tomorrow too...shouldnt be too bad for a bad week!!
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Post by: windowwashers on February 06, 2009, 11:00:15 pm
Done a fair week so far to be honest....done wednesday and a mega day today working for 8 hours straight in snow and ice and done a fair whack....out tomorrow too...shouldnt be too bad for a bad week!!
You having a result m8, thats good, I am normally always working, wind rain a little snow, but down here it has even stopped me for now  :-X