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MissyShell

  • Posts: 73
Re: Changing from trailer to van help and advice needed?
« Reply #20 on: June 14, 2008, 12:44:53 am »
Ian I dont want to drive a trailor thats why im not having dads and want a van!!!
I had a horrible car crash last year a Polish man hit me head on as I turned round a corner, he was also on the wrong side of the road, it was the most scariest thing of my life! since then ive lost all confidence driving I can drive my Zafira but thats it(pretty much the same size as a van). :(

jeff1

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Re: Changing from trailer to van help and advice needed?
« Reply #21 on: June 14, 2008, 12:45:04 am »
No No No No NO!

I'm even welding her up a Tank frame and making her pole brackets for the van but I'm not buying a van.

Re: Changing from trailer to van help and advice needed?
« Reply #22 on: June 14, 2008, 12:51:08 am »
Ian I dont want to drive a trailor thats why im not having dads and want a van!!!
I had a horrible car crash last year a Polish man hit me head on as I turned round a corner, he was also on the wrong side of the road, it was the most scariest thing of my life! since then ive lost all confidence driving I can drive my Zafira but thats it(pretty much the same size as a van). :(
I know how you feel I had a crash nearly 2 years ago and nearly ended up in bed for the rest of my life I was very lucky, that was my wake up call to get a vans.

You will be able to get a van for a couple of grand and I am sure (ya dad) Jeff will help out a little (sorry jeff I am a dad aswell) having casj and someone selling helps a great deal. You will make it anyway reading your posts and it is refreshing to read.

Good Luck


Ian


MissyShell

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Re: Changing from trailer to van help and advice needed?
« Reply #23 on: June 14, 2008, 12:51:58 am »
Tight arse LMAO only joking this im doing for myself! ::)

MissyShell

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Re: Changing from trailer to van help and advice needed?
« Reply #24 on: June 14, 2008, 12:54:07 am »
Many thanks Ian x x  ;)

Re: Changing from trailer to van help and advice needed?
« Reply #25 on: June 14, 2008, 12:55:20 am »
Tight arse LMAO only joking this im doing for myself! ::)
Start a poll to see if the people on here think (your Dad (Jeff) should buy the van, I already know the answer but it would be funny to read the posts than come with it.


Ian

p.s your very welcome   ;D

jeff1

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Re: Changing from trailer to van help and advice needed?
« Reply #26 on: June 14, 2008, 12:56:25 am »
One thing I will say about Shell is she is already an experienced Trad user, as are her 2 sisters, they have all helped out in the business through out its 11 year run, so Shell is no new comer to w/c Just the world of wfp, but now has 2 months of that under her belt.

Re: Changing from trailer to van help and advice needed?
« Reply #27 on: June 14, 2008, 12:59:36 am »
One thing I will say about Shell is she is already an experienced Trad user, as are her 2 sisters, they have all helped out in the business through out its 11 year run, so Shell is no new comer to w/c Just the world of wfp, but now has 2 months of that under her belt.
Fair play to Her Jeff, and you aswell I am happy in the thought that one day my 3 boys will take over from me. I know this sound a little sexist (not meant to girls and I am a bloke forgive me) having girls and then getting them to window clean is Fantastic taking over must make you smile inside Jeff.


Ian

jeff1

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Re: Changing from trailer to van help and advice needed?
« Reply #28 on: June 14, 2008, 01:04:29 am »
Shell has always made me proud of her, nothings to much trouble for her, her mum suffers from MS and she's always here constantly helping her out.
And she also now knows what its like to be treated like a Taxi service.

Believe  this or not but Having females in a w/c business brought us in a lot more business.

Dean Aspects

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Re: Changing from trailer to van help and advice needed?
« Reply #29 on: June 14, 2008, 06:11:09 am »
My twelve year old daughter cleaned my windows with wfp yesterday and the windows came up perfect she does them regularly and always does a good job
When shes a bit older i think i will take her out with me if she wants to of course
I had never considered it before but after reading this thread then why not it seems to be working for you and sounds like you are all very close to each other once again Jeff you have been an inspiration to me
Oh and good luck to you MissyShell in your w/c ing although it sounds like you have a good start already
Last thing i say dad should buy you a van  ::)

Dean

sjm

Re: Changing from trailer to van help and advice needed?
« Reply #30 on: June 14, 2008, 07:02:18 am »
Jeff it is decided  you must but a van for your lovelly  daughter  ;D.  You are just going to have to cash in a few of your share options ££££££££££££££  :P

darragh windows

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Re: Changing from trailer to van help and advice needed?
« Reply #31 on: June 14, 2008, 10:47:35 am »
Im taking over my mum and dads window cleaning business in September this year and really dont like the idea of (me a woman) driving a trailer, so im looking into getting myself a little van something maybe like a EXPERT or PARTNER big enough for my w.f.pole to go in the van not on top.
I have not a clue what price range for second hand I can expect to pay.
As cheap but good as I can get would be good to start with as am starting out on my own after being at home for 3 years being a mummy now with more free time on my hands I want to get out there and be a working mum not like some that never work cos its easier to claim benefits.
Anyone with advice on where to look or what one to look for o even if you have one going for sale I would really love to hear from you.
P.s please dont suggest e-bay as wouldnt entertain it van wise im no good and couldnt face buying something and 2 months later it fals apart.
Kind regards
Michelle x x :-\


check the auto trader theres a lot of small vans out there but you will struggle to get your poles into a partner  make sure you measure before you look .
my wife would never drive my van she cant reverse it so i recently put reversing sensors on it for her now she has no problem good luck any way
jamie

Xline Systems

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Re: Changing from trailer to van help and advice needed?
« Reply #32 on: June 14, 2008, 10:52:23 am »
we have a partner. the only pole we cant get in is our 60ft pole

jeff1

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Re: Changing from trailer to van help and advice needed?
« Reply #33 on: June 14, 2008, 11:48:40 am »
Thanks for the help and kind words Guy's.

Shell is off to a very good start and she'll have mine and her mums backing and help all the way, but I'm still not buying her that van ;D

She will also have any legal backing she may need from her in-laws as they are solicitors,  they have helped me in the past and it was all free ;D

Now there's a thing, She should ask her in-laws for a new van now they are megga rich.

Re: Changing from trailer to van help and advice needed?
« Reply #34 on: June 14, 2008, 11:52:50 am »
Thanks for the help and kind words Guy's,
Shell is off to a very good start and she'll have mine and her mums backing and help all the way, but I'm still not buying her a van ;D
I can see we are going to have to ware you down Jeff lol

WCE

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Re: Changing from trailer to van help and advice needed?
« Reply #35 on: June 14, 2008, 11:53:28 am »
I think you should but her a van Jeff. A Transporter would do her nicely LOL!!!
WCE- For Windows that shine everytime!

jeff1

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Re: Changing from trailer to van help and advice needed?
« Reply #36 on: June 14, 2008, 11:58:06 am »
Not when she has kind and generous in-laws who would probably buy her a brand new one if she asked them.

Re: Changing from trailer to van help and advice needed?
« Reply #37 on: June 14, 2008, 12:29:03 pm »
Sorry to swim against the tide, but I'd stick with the trailer.

Or do you need to take an extra test these days?

WCE

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Re: Changing from trailer to van help and advice needed?
« Reply #38 on: June 14, 2008, 12:39:13 pm »
Shell has always made me proud of her, nothings to much trouble for her, her mum suffers from MS and she's always here constantly helping her out.
And she also now knows what its like to be treated like a Taxi service.

Believe  this or not but Having females in a w/c business brought us in a lot more business.
If your so proud of her (and quite rightly so!) then help her with getting a van!
WCE- For Windows that shine everytime!

MissyShell

  • Posts: 73
Re: Changing from trailer to van help and advice needed?
« Reply #39 on: June 14, 2008, 02:43:03 pm »
Im shocked by how many people on here are free with there advice and support ive only been on here a couple of days and already have felt welcomed so many thanks I have laughed to see the poll on trying to get my dad to get a van for me but this I must do on my own I will get one! one way or another even if I have to save beg steal borrow it will happen so thanks guys for all your help.