[richard jagger]

If all, its entertaining its a  break from the B/s and ego.

[peter1983]

give the guy a break

[Dick]

I've never read such a load of rubbish, I think someones having a joke.

[Gerald Ash]

For crying out loud why do people think I`m winding you all up. I want to earn a living not a fortune, how is that so hard to believe?
I`m not stupid but I have a lack of experience concerning this industry.
I have certain disadvantages; 1, I am huge, I mean really big so ladders are a no no. 2,I have recently been extremely ill infact close to death so I have a different outlook on life now, if I have shelter, warmth & food I`m happy. 3, My age makes it difficult to find work plus see me & think I won`t be able to move or work hard.
 I lived in Weston-s-m until recently & had an appointment at Musgrove Park in Taunton. No money so I walked there & back. 60 miles in 24 hours.
    To Steve Rix I`m in Gloucester its self & can reach your area no problem & would appreciate the help.
  Take me seriously fellas as I am very serious. This is a resource for help not derision.

[Dave Willis]

How huge are you? I think you'll find it very hard to clean windows to a high standard using a pole with a squeegy on the end. I've seen one guy doing it with a wagtail but it must have taken years to master.

[Nick_Thompson]

Fellow artisans, as we continue to circumnavigate this star together it seems apparent that there will always be certain persons who are mercuries of our approbation, and whose rhetoric will at any time determine for the curious their standing in these topical discussions. These are the chamberlains of the lesser gods. Accept their coldness as an omen of grace with the loftier deities, and allow them all their privilege

[Gerald Ash]

07762648027 mobile number. Any advice gratefully recieved or disbelievers to confirm my existence.

[andyM]

I don't know if you are trying to convince us you can do it or yourself? 
You said you are too heavy for ladders and you are saving up to buy basic equipment.
You are planning on using a squeegee on the end of a pole for upstairs windows.
The other problem facing you is that you say you will walk the round. That can be done but to make it worthwhile the work will have to be compact.
Personally I think the odds are against you making it work but stranger things have happened.
Why don't you try buying some basic equipment and seeing how you go?
Then come back and ask for further advice on technique etc.

[Gerald Ash]

I  don`t need to convince anyone especially myself. I came on here to get an idea of others thoughts on the principal.
Maybe I`ll never be able to work just two weeks a month but nobody can tell me I won`t earn myself a living. I still think it`s possible but we`ll see.
If I`m wrong then I`ll come on here & confess so.
 I`ll report on here how I do.
 In answer to how huge, 6`3" & 225KG but I`m strong & fit I`m not your typical fat knacker.

[C o z y]

There's nothing wrong with thinking he can earn enough for his needs in about 12 working days a month. I get by on about that. I have no more mortgage to pay and I don't take expensive hols etc. I'm in this game for lifestyle and free time.

I was ambitious when I first started and employed and did big commercial stuff. However, if all you want is lifestyle and free time, this is the game to be in. It takes a couple of years hard graft to get where you want to get, but it's great when you get there.

Just don't expect to get there next week.

[sean mcc]

If you only have 80 pence how do you feed that Huge Body of Yours??? :

[Ian Lancaster]

225 Kilo is 35 stone

Perhaps the aim is to lose weight, rather than earn a living but it would make sense to combine the two.

If your basic needs are low, then there is no reason why you shouldn't achieve both your aims. 

You really do need to think about your intention to clean with a traditional pole, though.  That is a skill that could take you many months to perfect and in the early stages you are never going to be able to achieve an acceptable quality to justify charging for your services.  Can I suggest you have a rucksack (or similar) full of dry rags (towelling is fine) and obtain an appliance called a 'fixiclamp' to go in the top of your pole.  You can then wipe around the edges of each pane to remove the mess a squeegee will leave.

Initially practice getting the majority of the pane to an acceptable standard by swab and squeegee alone.  There is a pole called 'Mr Longarm' which is popular in the States and has a curved top section which swivels through 360 degrees - it takes a lot of practice to master, but there is a video on the internet to help you - try the link below, it will be there somewhere. 

www.mrlongarm.com/

[Halfadaylee]

I  don`t need to convince anyone especially myself. I came on here to get an idea of others thoughts on the principal.
Maybe I`ll never be able to work just two weeks a month but nobody can tell me I won`t earn myself a living. I still think it`s possible but we`ll see.
If I`m wrong then I`ll come on here & confess so.
 I`ll report on here how I do.
 In answer to how huge, 6`3" & 225KG but I`m strong & fit I`m not your typical fat knacker.

Go on then I'll bite,
Try starting a round in the next county, this will help with the weight loss walking there with your ladders and running back when your chased off someones patch. win win.
Rucksacks are always for snap.
Good luck though
Art

[mark dew]

lol ive walked 72 miles in 23 1/2 hours and find it hard to believe a 35 stone human being can do similar.

[Gerald Ash]

Am considering a wfp now that some have pointed out the skill needed with trad pole.
   As to my weight I`m not all fat & a fair bit of muscle contributes to that weight.
Can anyone suggest a trolley system & is it possible to just put the water through a di filter?
I did walk 60 miles in 24 hours but I admit I was in pain for a few days after but I did it.
 Obviously weight loss would be a welcome bonus.
 Also sorry to the person I phoned & peed off. Oops.

[Window Washers]

Am considering a wfp now that some have pointed out the skill needed with trad pole.
   As to my weight I`m not all fat & a fair bit of muscle contributes to that weight.
Can anyone suggest a trolley system & is it possible to just put the water through a di filter?
I did walk 60 miles in 24 hours but I admit I was in pain for a few days after but I did it.
 Obviously weight loss would be a welcome bonus.
 Also sorry to the person I phoned & peed off. Oops.

trad pole would be far easier to learn than wfp
Trolley from purefreedom you would need to know the tds of your water to see if it is soft or hard this would answer the di question

[♠Winp®oClean♠]

You're on a none starter with a trad pole IMO. You might get the odd ones to a good standard but there are just too many variable obstacles against it & to suggest it could work, especially for someone with zero experience is very poor advice IMO. Back pack or small trolley would be the way to go IMO.

[Tomboler]

thought this was a thread about earings, I know they're a popular window cleaner accessory..

[Dani J]

225 Kilo is 35 stone

Perhaps the aim is to lose weight, rather than earn a living but it would make sense to combine the two.

If your basic needs are low, then there is no reason why you shouldn't achieve both your aims. 

You really do need to think about your intention to clean with a traditional pole, though.  That is a skill that could take you many months to perfect and in the early stages you are never going to be able to achieve an acceptable quality to justify charging for your services.  Can I suggest you have a rucksack (or similar) full of dry rags (towelling is fine) and obtain an appliance called a 'fixiclamp' to go in the top of your pole.  You can then wipe around the edges of each pane to remove the mess a squeegee will leave.

Initially practice getting the majority of the pane to an acceptable standard by swab and squeegee alone.  There is a pole called 'Mr Longarm' which is popular in the States and has a curved top section which swivels through 360 degrees - it takes a lot of practice to master, but there is a video on the internet to help you - try the link below, it will be there somewhere. 

www.mrlongarm.com/

Now thats a advice you should take, cause its coming from the MASTER.

[Gerald Ash]

225 Kilo is 35 stone

Perhaps the aim is to lose weight, rather than earn a living but it would make sense to combine the two.

If your basic needs are low, then there is no reason why you shouldn't achieve both your aims. 

You really do need to think about your intention to clean with a traditional pole, though.  That is a skill that could take you many months to perfect and in the early stages you are never going to be able to achieve an acceptable quality to justify charging for your services.  Can I suggest you have a rucksack (or similar) full of dry rags (towelling is fine) and obtain an appliance called a 'fixiclamp' to go in the top of your pole.  You can then wipe around the edges of each pane to remove the mess a squeegee will leave.

Initially practice getting the majority of the pane to an acceptable standard by swab and squeegee alone.  There is a pole called 'Mr Longarm' which is popular in the States and has a curved top section which swivels through 360 degrees - it takes a lot of practice to master, but there is a video on the internet to help you - try the link below, it will be there somewhere. 

www.mrlongarm.com/

Had a look & looks good. easier to use than wagtail by the looks of it. Thanks for that advice.
This has gone from earnings to other matters but heyho.
 One of my best skills is that I`m brilliant in bed.
Go straight to sleep, don`t bother anybody.