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EasyClean

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Re: First fall.
« Reply #20 on: May 09, 2007, 07:30:59 pm »
Squeeky's been up ladders for sooo.... long that he still hasn't firmly got his feet back on the ground. What's your next trick, falling over your own bootlaces? ;D You crack me up sometimes!
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Losing a customer is like waiting for the next bus, another one will come along shortly!

Jon T.C.

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Re: First fall.
« Reply #21 on: May 09, 2007, 07:35:42 pm »
Quote from: matt on May 09, 2007, 07:06:12 pm
roger, your not related to frank spencer are you ;)

roflmao
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SherwoodCleaningSe

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Re: First fall.
« Reply #22 on: May 09, 2007, 07:46:05 pm »
I once slipped on wet ground whilst carrying my ladders.  Would have rather been carrying a pole.  It really hurt.

Simon.

Oh Betty.
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Adam Boss

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Re: First fall.
« Reply #23 on: May 09, 2007, 07:51:11 pm »
Should have stayed with your ladders squeeks, you go wfp and now they want you to buy a backpack, where will it end !!!
I have wfp and will never give up my ladders, more H&S hazards with wfp than ladders.
Regards 8)
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niceandclean

  • Posts: 1897
Re: First fall.
« Reply #24 on: May 09, 2007, 07:56:55 pm »
Where there is decking or grimey patios and i have left water on them, i tell the customer before i leave to be carefull, but if they are not in i leave a slip to tell them to be carefull, just in case!
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Alistair@AWC

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Re: First fall.
« Reply #25 on: May 09, 2007, 08:47:03 pm »
Squeaky,

Ive got to say that is the first time I laughed out loud at anything written on cleanitup  ;D

And after the day ive had I did think anything could make me laugh today.

Squeaky your a gem  ;D

Alistair
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neil100

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Re: First fall.
« Reply #26 on: May 09, 2007, 09:34:28 pm »
Thats it then. wfp is to dangerous.

I am selling up and going back to my ladders.

Though I read today that fraud reckons that the rythmic effect of  climbing a ladder is very Therapeutic.

Squeaks you need some therapy.

Nel ;D
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steve k

Re: First fall.
« Reply #27 on: May 09, 2007, 10:49:38 pm »
I know we are are a miniscule percentage of the actual window cleaning profession, but has ANYONE heard of a WFPer being prosecuted by a member of the public for tripping over their hoses or slipping on water... ::) ::) ::)

we will be stopping the kids playing conkers next :P

if you do not want to do something...then do not do it.
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D.Salkeld_Ltd

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Re: First fall.
« Reply #28 on: May 09, 2007, 11:01:29 pm »
Squeeks,

Why don't you just SELL your "Bog brush" kit and go back to your ladders ;D ;D

David
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Not Perfect - But Honest

M & C Window Cleaning

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Re: First fall.
« Reply #29 on: May 09, 2007, 11:03:25 pm »
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but has ANYONE heard of a WFPer being prosecuted by a member of the public for tripping over their hoses or slipping on water...

We live in a society where people do seek damages for every little thing. I wouldn't be supprised it someone tries it before long.

As for the kids and their conkers comment, I've often said they'll have us wearing crash helmets in cars before long 'cause it reduces risk of serious head injury in the event of an accident.
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steve k

Re: First fall.
« Reply #30 on: May 09, 2007, 11:30:38 pm »
well...if you want to live out your relatively minute time upon this earth worrying about what MIGHT happen in the future...then that is up to you...but it is a sad waste of valuable time.
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JohnL

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Re: First fall.
« Reply #31 on: May 09, 2007, 11:38:14 pm »
Steve K

but schools have already banned the playing of conkers in schools!
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aztec

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Re: First fall.
« Reply #32 on: May 10, 2007, 12:24:49 am »
we have gone back to trad too many hassles wfp is for commercial for me now
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steve k

Re: First fall.
« Reply #33 on: May 10, 2007, 07:28:53 am »
JohnL,
Exactly.. ;)
it can get quite pathetic at times...
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Paul Coleman

Re: First fall.
« Reply #34 on: May 10, 2007, 08:04:02 am »
Quote from: Squeaky Clean. on May 09, 2007, 05:43:40 pm
I had my first fall since I started window cleaning nearly 10 years ago.

I was trying to hook my hose around a plant pot and slipped on the water I left on the patio.

I fell flat on my side, and couldn't put my arm out to save myself without snapping my carbon pole.
So my left arm took the full force.

It's swollen by the elbow and hurts to move.
It's also grazed and it bled a bit.
Bruised hip too...

You lot are liars.

"Get WFP, it's safer" ::)

B***ocks.

I've tripped ovwer a couple of plant pots and even over my own hose (bragging again) since going WFP.
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Sir Squeaky

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Re: First fall.
« Reply #35 on: May 10, 2007, 08:09:30 am »
Quote from: steve k on May 09, 2007, 10:49:38 pm
I know we are are a miniscule percentage of the actual window cleaning profession, but has ANYONE heard of a WFPer being prosecuted by a member of the public for tripping over their hoses or slipping on water... ::) ::) ::)
It'll definately happen.
My missus slipped on water left by the window cleaner when she worked in a shop.
No injuries, so no worries, but it could have happened.

One of the reasons I'd never dream of using it in town on the shops.
Waaaayyy too dodgy.

On houses just keep a look out and be aware what you're doing.

I did some houses yesterday, and it only occurred to me after, I'd run the hose past the front door of a pub.
Someone comes out chatting to their mate, had a few...you can guess the rest. :-\
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eddie d

Re: First fall.
« Reply #36 on: May 10, 2007, 09:04:59 am »
imagine if it had been raining and you had  gone up your ladder . ;Dit would have been more than your arm .
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Sir Squeaky

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Re: First fall.
« Reply #37 on: May 10, 2007, 01:18:50 pm »
I wouldn't be up a ladder cleaning windows if it was raining would I? ::)

Blimey, wish I hadn't mentioned it now.
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s.hughes

Re: First fall.
« Reply #38 on: May 10, 2007, 03:08:51 pm »
squeaky be honest. Would you go back to ladders if you hadnt made the investment on wfp?
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simon knight

Re: First fall.
« Reply #39 on: May 10, 2007, 05:11:57 pm »
Quote from: How Much????? on May 10, 2007, 03:08:51 pm
squeaky be honest. Would you go back to ladders if you hadnt made the investment on wfp?


I actually like Squeaks honesty. He was trad for yonks and yonks and went over to wfp due to health. But unlike the fanatical wfp'ers on this forum he doesn't claim that it's the be all and end all of w/c and trad is like something out of the Ark.

Also this stuff about how wfp can double your earnings cos it takes half the time...well I guess it could...if you can find twice the number of customers who want gallons of water hozed down their windows!

And FYI ladders ain't gonna be banned.
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