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Simon Trapani

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Re: Fair weather window cleaners.....
« Reply #20 on: April 11, 2023, 10:54:04 pm »
As per usual on cleanitup then, it’s each to their own!😄

G Griffin

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Re: Fair weather window cleaners.....
« Reply #21 on: April 11, 2023, 11:07:19 pm »
I thought this was about what fairweather window cleaners do when it rains.
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NBwcs

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Re: Fair weather window cleaners.....
« Reply #22 on: April 11, 2023, 11:20:18 pm »
Annual rainfall in Manchester 1047 mm, annual rainfall here in the east,say Cambridge 559mm.  You get twice as much rain Daz, its just not that much of a problem this side of the country. The downside of that is that joe public arn't as understanding as in your neck of the woods, working in the rain it really doesn't go down well. I usually have a list of "wet day jobs, ie facias although that's slowed down a lot im guessing because of the economic situation. I have to say though, that as a result of doing them in the rain ,ive come to hate doing them. I really wouldnt want to feel that way about windows and im sure that if i did do bread and butter window cleaning in the rain, i would soon learn to hate that too. Your welcome to cleaning in the rain though i totally understand living where you do why its much more of a necessity.

dazmond

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Re: Fair weather window cleaners.....
« Reply #23 on: April 12, 2023, 07:03:18 am »
I ll sit in the van if I'm dodging a really heavy shower while out working but I can't even do that for longer than a few mins or I lose motivation

For lots of my work I turn up on the same day each month(give or take the odd day)

I only have around 5 customers out of 323 jobs that don't want me cleaning theirs in the rain...I'll skip them or re arrange if it's a stand alone....

I don't see the difference in cleaning a customers windows on a dry morning and then it rains in the afternoon than on a wet day generally....it makes no difference whatsoever
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dazmond

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Re: Fair weather window cleaners.....
« Reply #24 on: April 12, 2023, 07:05:07 am »
Annual rainfall in Manchester 1047 mm, annual rainfall here in the east,say Cambridge 559mm.  You get twice as much rain Daz, its just not that much of a problem this side of the country. The downside of that is that joe public arn't as understanding as in your neck of the woods, working in the rain it really doesn't go down well. I usually have a list of "wet day jobs, ie facias although that's slowed down a lot im guessing because of the economic situation. I have to say though, that as a result of doing them in the rain ,ive come to hate doing them. I really wouldnt want to feel that way about windows and im sure that if i did do bread and butter window cleaning in the rain, i would soon learn to hate that too. Your welcome to cleaning in the rain though i totally understand living where you do why its much more of a necessity.

I guess you don't have 3 waterproof jackets you take to work every day then?😄

And yes some wet days I'll use all 3!
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Simon Trapani

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Re: Fair weather window cleaners.....
« Reply #25 on: April 12, 2023, 08:42:40 am »
I ll sit in the van if I'm dodging a really heavy shower while out working but I can't even do that for longer than a few mins or I lose motivation

For lots of my work I turn up on the same day each month(give or take the odd day)

I only have around 5 customers out of 323 jobs that don't want me cleaning theirs in the rain...I'll skip them or re arrange if it's a stand alone....

I don't see the difference in cleaning a customers windows on a dry morning and then it rains in the afternoon than on a wet day generally....it makes no difference whatsoever

I agree. It’s very hard to stay motivated when sitting out a long shower. Absolutely. That’s when i tend to go home.

And i agree with your second point too about it raining in the afternoon.. I just gave up the fight years ago. Can’t be bothered to argue with them.

G Griffin

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Re: Fair weather window cleaners.....
« Reply #26 on: April 12, 2023, 08:48:21 am »
So it's about what window cleaners that work in the rain do?  ;D
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Simon Trapani

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Re: Fair weather window cleaners.....
« Reply #27 on: April 12, 2023, 10:35:37 am »
I remember what Nathankae did lol

DJW

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Re: Fair weather window cleaners.....
« Reply #28 on: April 12, 2023, 01:12:19 pm »
Annual rainfall in Manchester 1047 mm, annual rainfall here in the east,say Cambridge 559mm.  You get twice as much rain Daz, its just not that much of a problem this side of the country. The downside of that is that joe public arn't as understanding as in your neck of the woods, working in the rain it really doesn't go down well. I usually have a list of "wet day jobs, ie facias although that's slowed down a lot im guessing because of the economic situation. I have to say though, that as a result of doing them in the rain ,ive come to hate doing them. I really wouldnt want to feel that way about windows and im sure that if i did do bread and butter window cleaning in the rain, i would soon learn to hate that too. Your welcome to cleaning in the rain though i totally understand living where you do why its much more of a necessity.

I guess you don't have 3 waterproof jackets you take to work every day then?😄

And yes some wet days I'll use all 3!


So they aren’t waterproof then! You’ve been had.

DJW

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Re: Fair weather window cleaners.....
« Reply #29 on: April 12, 2023, 01:14:16 pm »
I haven’t worked this week yet. Waiting for the storms to ease.

Bovvered? Not really.
I don’t worry about money, as long as I have enough.
Certainly not interested in what others like to brag.

dazmond

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Re: Fair weather window cleaners.....
« Reply #30 on: April 12, 2023, 02:53:59 pm »
I worked 830am-130pm again today with early lunch.all work completed.last 2 hours in the rain......

Sod having the week off just because of a bit of wind and rain!it's madness if you ask me....
price higher/work harder!

dazmond

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Re: Fair weather window cleaners.....
« Reply #31 on: April 12, 2023, 02:58:33 pm »
Home and dry now.feet up with a cup of tea watching a wildlife programme on bbc2....🙂

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Gringo

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Re: Fair weather window cleaners.....
« Reply #32 on: April 12, 2023, 03:14:05 pm »
Living the dream Daz, will you be having beans in your bath later

dazmond

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Re: Fair weather window cleaners.....
« Reply #33 on: April 12, 2023, 03:18:53 pm »
Living the dream Daz, will you be having beans in your bath later

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No....

Gym after hot bath and dinner...💪💪
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G Griffin

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Re: Fair weather window cleaners.....
« Reply #34 on: April 12, 2023, 04:15:08 pm »
I worked 830am-130pm again today with early lunch.all work completed.last 2 hours in the rain......

Sod having the week off just because of a bit of wind and rain!it's madness if you ask me....
It's madness to have a week off when you can work in awful conditions so that you can have a week off.
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G Griffin

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Re: Fair weather window cleaners.....
« Reply #35 on: April 12, 2023, 04:16:43 pm »
Living the dream Daz, will you be having beans in your bath later

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No....

Gym after hot bath and dinner...💪💪
Cold shower and go to bed hungry, here.
Bloody weather!  >:(
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֍Winp®oClean֍

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Re: Fair weather window cleaners.....
« Reply #36 on: April 12, 2023, 04:32:08 pm »
I worked 830am-130pm again today with early lunch.all work completed.last 2 hours in the rain......

Sod having the week off just because of a bit of wind and rain!it's madness if you ask me....

But here's the thing Daz, nobody's asking you, it's YOU asking them!! Not sure if it's boredom, lack of confidence or insecurity but you often seem a little obsessed with convincing yourself that you're right?🤔😄
Comfortably Numb!

Jay Le Huray

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Re: Fair weather window cleaners.....
« Reply #37 on: April 12, 2023, 05:13:36 pm »
I mostly work in light rain, today I started at 10-00 and finished by 1pm, sunny but windy no sooner than I got home the heavens opened up so much so that there was no way I could have worked through that storm if I had to.

dazmond

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Re: Fair weather window cleaners.....
« Reply #38 on: April 12, 2023, 06:10:57 pm »
I worked 830am-130pm again today with early lunch.all work completed.last 2 hours in the rain......

Sod having the week off just because of a bit of wind and rain!it's madness if you ask me....
It's madness to have a week off when you can work in awful conditions so that you can have a week off.

First few hours were fine,the last 2 hours horrible!😄
price higher/work harder!

dazmond

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Re: Fair weather window cleaners.....
« Reply #39 on: April 12, 2023, 06:15:34 pm »
I worked 830am-130pm again today with early lunch.all work completed.last 2 hours in the rain......

Sod having the week off just because of a bit of wind and rain!it's madness if you ask me....

But here's the thing Daz, nobody's asking you, it's YOU asking them!! Not sure if it's boredom, lack of confidence or insecurity but you often seem a little obsessed with convincing yourself that you're right?🤔😄

It's none of them....I just can't understand window cleaners who shy off just because of a bit of rain and wind then moan when they are miles behind!ironically it's usually the same window cleaners who cant afford a holiday or decent equipment....🙄
price higher/work harder!