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Dick

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Retired
« on: November 25, 2016, 03:43:28 pm »
After 12 years I've decided to give up window cleaning and give my shoulder and knees a rest. I started when I was 55 so thought 68 was about time to give up. Luckily I never had any serious accidents just a few silly trips. I've gleaned some good hints and tips on here and enjoyed the work, if only I'd started younger. Won't miss trying to interpret weather forecasts, dealing with some strange customer requests, but will miss some great customers who have become friends. Will no doubt take a look at the site from time to time to see if any problems ever change, doubt it as most queries crop up on a regular basis.
Keep working.
Dick   

8weekly

Re: Retired
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2016, 03:51:34 pm »
Good luck Dick.

dazmond

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Re: Retired
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2016, 07:37:47 pm »
best wishes mate.2 old guys i know still window cleaning(68 and 71).on ladders too albeit part time! :)

they look fantastic for their age.keeps them going.

enjoy retirement.
price higher/work harder!

Windy Miller

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Re: Retired
« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2016, 09:05:28 pm »
If I'm still fit enough to be at this caper when I'm 68 I'll be a happy man, enjoy your retirement Dick  ;)

Matt.

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Re: Retired
« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2016, 10:44:27 pm »
Best wishes Dick

lal

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Re: Retired
« Reply #5 on: November 25, 2016, 11:19:36 pm »

  All the best Dick, enjoy your retirement.   :)

Miko67

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Re: Retired
« Reply #6 on: November 26, 2016, 02:25:37 pm »
Best of luck mate.
Did you build up your own round?

M & C Window Cleaning

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Re: Retired
« Reply #7 on: November 26, 2016, 03:34:27 pm »
Best wishes for you Dick. I hope your retirement holds good things for you.

Stoots

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Re: Retired
« Reply #8 on: November 26, 2016, 05:16:20 pm »
Fair play thingy.

Wish I'd have stared sooner too.

the king

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Re: Retired
« Reply #9 on: November 26, 2016, 09:27:46 pm »
i work with a guy he is 73 lol still going strong( ish ) good luck dick  :)

paulben

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Re: Retired
« Reply #10 on: November 27, 2016, 12:32:45 pm »
Good Luck .

Bloke around here part time in mid 70s .

Me I am only 55 and already in semi retirement and wish I could have done it sooner .
Do not steal the government hates competition

Dick

  • Posts: 304
Re: Retired
« Reply #11 on: November 29, 2016, 04:26:40 pm »
Thanks for good wishes.
Just to make sure I'm not tempted to start again, when weather warms up, I've sold my vehicle, now feel a bit lost without my own transport.
Miko67, I acquired quite a few customers to start with but built it up and found I was having to work too many days to keep up to date so reduced it in two previous chunks.
So far with the cold weather I haven't missed thinking about going out.