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paul ette

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battling the weather
« on: January 05, 2014, 09:58:46 am »
yes i know another boring weather post - just wondered how everyones dealing with this wet windy weather, im currently really behind and weather is set to continue, dont know if i should try and plod on or just leave it.
i dont mind working in rain but heavy rain and strong winds is totally pointless
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rosskesava

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Re: battling the weather
« Reply #1 on: January 05, 2014, 10:24:51 am »
Same here.

I seem to frequently not know whether to work or not and my rounds are a complete mess. I guess all I can do is sit and wait.

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ben M

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Re: battling the weather
« Reply #2 on: January 05, 2014, 10:28:42 am »
Quote from: rosskesava on January 05, 2014, 10:24:51 am
Same here.

I seem to frequently not know whether to work or not and my rounds are a complete mess. I guess all I can do is sit and wait.


same here  :-[ :'(
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Soupy

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Re: battling the weather
« Reply #3 on: January 05, 2014, 10:31:43 am »
We have no choice in the matter. Head down bash on. If your customer tells you not to bother tell them that is not a problem, you will see them next time round.

People will understand that you need to work.
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Rob Knapman

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Re: battling the weather
« Reply #4 on: January 05, 2014, 10:34:13 am »
Think everyone is in the same boat, not a lot you can do about it I suppose.....although there are a few on here who reckon they still work through it ::)roll     Looked at a few jobs I done last week and they are rotten again :o
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PoleKing

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Re: battling the weather
« Reply #5 on: January 05, 2014, 10:42:28 am »
Round here it's lovely.
rainy yesterday but only showery.
I worked Friday, back tomorrow
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paul ette

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Re: battling the weather
« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2014, 11:00:56 am »
troble is it has a ripple effect and in 6 weeks time still chasing it to catch
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MATT BATEMAN (OWC)

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Re: battling the weather
« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2014, 11:03:34 am »
Quote from: Soupy on January 05, 2014, 10:31:43 am
We have no choice in the matter. Head down bash on. If your customer tells you not to bother tell them that is not a problem, you will see them next time round.

People will understand that you need to work.

That's exactly the way. If they don't want fine, but you can still crack on.

Forecast for next week is much improved by comparison.
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MATT BATEMAN (OWC)

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Re: battling the weather
« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2014, 11:10:12 am »
We worked all day Friday, it was atrocious here. One place that's £95 we turned up it just threw it out of the skies. We sat in the van until it passed, got out, she waved a cheery smile and didn't say a word about the weather or turning us away.

Don't make assumptions or try to second guess.
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dazmond

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Re: battling the weather
« Reply #9 on: January 05, 2014, 11:21:31 am »
All sorted here.round scheduled for this month which I sorted out back on the 21st Dec.

3 good days in already this year.

Tomorrow doesn't look good although I'll be cleaning unless it's a hurricane.

A big block of housing association flats first thing then a new ,£45 job booked  in the afternoon. her Windows are filthy!as long as it's not Gale force winds I'll clean them as I'll have to use the 47 footer to reach the top windows.

I'm not behind with work really as 're scheduled for this year.

Regards
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gary999

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Re: battling the weather
« Reply #10 on: January 05, 2014, 01:16:04 pm »
got my feet up now till february....will back just in time to face
the snow ;D
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Johnny B

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Re: battling the weather
« Reply #11 on: January 05, 2014, 03:05:13 pm »
Pretty much the same as most have said here. I am not happy working in the rain or wind (I'm trad), but work within reasonable limits. If I get a 'not today' it's not a problem. I just call back next time.

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Stephen.C

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Re: battling the weather
« Reply #12 on: January 05, 2014, 04:02:23 pm »
Quote from: MATT BATEMAN (OWC) on January 05, 2014, 11:10:12 am
We worked all day Friday, it was atrocious here. One place that's £95 we turned up it just threw it out of the skies. We sat in the van until it passed, got out, she waved a cheery smile and didn't say a word about the weather or turning us away.

Don't make assumptions or try to second guess.
Wise words matt, no point in getting stressed about.
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Jonny 87

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Re: battling the weather
« Reply #13 on: January 05, 2014, 04:24:19 pm »
WFP everything in bad weather.

If you think the windows that you've cleaned look dirty after a storm, imagine how dirty they would look if you HADNT cleaned them!
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DaveG

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Re: battling the weather
« Reply #14 on: January 05, 2014, 06:41:05 pm »
I was gonna brave it tomorrow but have van booked in for mot as it ran out last Sept !  :o ::)roll
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Klean07

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Re: battling the weather
« Reply #15 on: January 05, 2014, 06:54:04 pm »
Quote from: dazmond on January 05, 2014, 11:21:31 am
All sorted here.round scheduled for this month which I sorted out back on the 21st Dec.

3 good days in already this year.

Tomorrow doesn't look good although I'll be cleaning unless it's a hurricane.

A big block of housing association flats first thing then a new ,£45 job booked  in the afternoon. her Windows are filthy!as long as it's not Gale force winds I'll clean them as I'll have to use the 47 footer to reach the top windows.

I'm not behind with work really as 're scheduled for this year.

Regards
I'm guessing that you worked all day yesterday as we've only had two week days this year plus new years day of course!
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Frankybadboy

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Re: battling the weather
« Reply #16 on: January 05, 2014, 06:59:15 pm »
you guys that earn £300+ aday must be finding hard now,cause of no work ;D ;D ;D ;D
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SeanK

Re: battling the weather
« Reply #17 on: January 05, 2014, 07:49:46 pm »
No problem cleaning in the rain but stormy weather is a no for me.
Make more than enough money over the year to cover a few lost days to stormy weather.


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Fin Clearview

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Re: battling the weather
« Reply #18 on: January 05, 2014, 07:53:17 pm »
Cabin fever setting in!
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rosskesava

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Re: battling the weather
« Reply #19 on: January 05, 2014, 09:56:16 pm »
Me to.

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