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Arnold Palmer

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Re: Up to date for christmas ?
« Reply #20 on: December 12, 2024, 10:25:15 am »
Looks like we'll be done by the 19th

Unheard of.
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Ascjim

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Re: Up to date for christmas ?
« Reply #21 on: December 12, 2024, 11:30:21 am »
had 2 full days off now because of the weather. Can't clean when its minus all day. Back out tomorrow where I will be playing catch up again.
How can you not clean in minus temperatures? Thought your buddy Oliver at Grippa had set you up with a Webasto hot system! 
Was minus 3 when I started, didn’t get above minus 1, full day completed.

As we leave the windows wet and minus all day then it will just turn to ice. Can't clean doors as it will freeze on the step. If you tried that on mine when minus all day I would chase you and probably call you a dafty. No, health and safety always comes first. Even in the rain my customers don't like it when I'm cleaning their windows. I work weekends so I take time off when the weather is against me and work on my bookmaker sideline from my laptop.

It will only freeze in empty properties.

Slacky

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Re: Up to date for christmas ?
« Reply #22 on: December 12, 2024, 04:53:55 pm »
had 2 full days off now because of the weather. Can't clean when its minus all day. Back out tomorrow where I will be playing catch up again.
How can you not clean in minus temperatures? Thought your buddy Oliver at Grippa had set you up with a Webasto hot system! 
Was minus 3 when I started, didn’t get above minus 1, full day completed.

As we leave the windows wet and minus all day then it will just turn to ice. Can't clean doors as it will freeze on the step. If you tried that on mine when minus all day I would chase you and probably call you a dafty. No, health and safety always comes first. Even in the rain my customers don't like it when I'm cleaning their windows. I work weekends so I take time off when the weather is against me and work on my bookmaker sideline from my laptop.

It will only freeze in empty properties.

Or conservatories.

colin bird

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Re: Up to date for christmas ?
« Reply #23 on: December 12, 2024, 06:34:21 pm »
had 2 full days off now because of the weather. Can't clean when its minus all day. Back out tomorrow where I will be playing catch up again.
I can’t begin to imagine what it’s like being a window cleaner in Scotland it’s bad enough down here in the south

Scottish Cleaning Service

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Re: Up to date for christmas ?
« Reply #24 on: December 12, 2024, 07:26:14 pm »
had 2 full days off now because of the weather. Can't clean when its minus all day. Back out tomorrow where I will be playing catch up again.
I can’t begin to imagine what it’s like being a window cleaner in Scotland it’s bad enough down here in the south

Exactly, that's why I'm part time, it rains every second day up here but the tap water is nearly free as we can take as much as we want. With this weather means plenty of outside maintenance needing done all year round.

KS Cleaning

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Re: Up to date for christmas ?
« Reply #25 on: December 12, 2024, 07:53:25 pm »
had 2 full days off now because of the weather. Can't clean when its minus all day. Back out tomorrow where I will be playing catch up again.
I can’t begin to imagine what it’s like being a window cleaner in Scotland it’s bad enough down here in the south
It’s absolutely fine being a window cleaner in Scotland. The last two days the temperature has hovered between 0 and -3 but perfectly workable. The last time I had extended downtime was the winter of 2010, but I think the whole country was affected back then.

deeege

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Re: Up to date for christmas ?
« Reply #26 on: December 13, 2024, 08:39:41 am »
Being a window cleaner that doesn’t work below zero degrees in any part of the uk must be a tough grind.
"....and it's lend me ten pounds, I'll buy you a drink, and mother wake me early in the morning."

dd

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Re: Up to date for christmas ?
« Reply #27 on: December 13, 2024, 10:00:14 am »
I don't work when zero or below but I do live down south.

Arnold Palmer

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Re: Up to date for christmas ?
« Reply #28 on: December 13, 2024, 10:22:02 am »
had 2 full days off now because of the weather. Can't clean when its minus all day. Back out tomorrow where I will be playing catch up again.
I can’t begin to imagine what it’s like being a window cleaner in Scotland it’s bad enough down here in the south
Exactly, that's why I'm part time, it rains every second day up here but the tap water is nearly free as we can take as much as we want. With this weather means plenty of outside maintenance needing done all year round.



Exactly, that's why I'm part time, There's 20 of us - full time. Been going over 30 years.

it rains every second day up here No it doesn't. Even if it did, rain makes no odds.

but the tap water is nearly free as we can take as much as we want. You sure?

With this weather means plenty of outside maintenance needing done all year round. F*** that.
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Stoots

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Re: Up to date for christmas ?
« Reply #29 on: December 17, 2024, 05:13:39 pm »
50 mph winds and bit of rain tomorrow might drag this week out till friday. Only 42 jobs left and thank f@@k all done for one year

JandS

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Re: Up to date for christmas ?
« Reply #30 on: December 17, 2024, 08:26:48 pm »
2 shortish days left and 5 days to fit them in...one will be Thursday forecast sunny that day and hopefully Friday.
Impossible done straight away, miracles can take a little longer.

dazmond

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Re: Up to date for christmas ?
« Reply #31 on: December 18, 2024, 08:47:43 am »
2 days left then 17 days off. Looking forward  to a nice break. Catch up with friends and family and getting a few jobs done around the house.

I also love the fact that my local gym is only shut xmas day,boxing day and NYD so plenty of time for mid afternoon workouts(which is my favourite time to train).😎👍
price higher/work harder!

Arnold Palmer

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Re: Up to date for christmas ?
« Reply #32 on: December 18, 2024, 08:59:51 am »
Our lads will be finished this afternoon.

Mental.
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dazmond

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Re: Up to date for christmas ?
« Reply #33 on: December 19, 2024, 06:50:19 pm »
Finished at 230pm and called at my local tyre place on way home and got 2 new tires fitted to my van ready for the MOT in January.

All my work up to date and I've moved my whole schedule 2 weeks forward so a nice 17 day break now. Downloaded next years worksheets to my phone and printed my slips for the 6th jan!

Xmas tips have picked up the last few days. Currently around £430 and a bottle of wine. I fully expect to get to £450 (give or take a few quid).

Wishing you all a fantastic Xmas and a productive,prosperous new year!👍🙂
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deeege

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Re: Up to date for christmas ?
« Reply #34 on: December 19, 2024, 08:22:35 pm »
I’m now going to work tomorrow and Monday. I was going to have Monday off but the Mrs has mentioned food shopping so I’d rather work tbh.  ;D
"....and it's lend me ten pounds, I'll buy you a drink, and mother wake me early in the morning."

dazmond

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Re: Up to date for christmas ?
« Reply #35 on: December 19, 2024, 10:32:55 pm »
I’m now going to work tomorrow and Monday. I was going to have Monday off but the Mrs has mentioned food shopping so I’d rather work tbh.  ;D

I'm off to Marks and Spencer on Monday with the missus for some festive treats! It's me dragging her to go with me!🤣👍
price higher/work harder!

Slacky

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Re: Up to date for christmas ?
« Reply #36 on: December 19, 2024, 10:34:45 pm »
Im up to date, been up to date for months ;)


We're off away, flying out on Christmas Day. Never flown on Christmas Day before, that'll be 'interesting' I'm sure.


Stoots

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Re: Up to date for christmas ?
« Reply #37 on: December 20, 2024, 06:13:14 pm »
Didnt work today, finished yesterday fully up to date which is very rare. I might work on monday, only because i bought another  van a few weeks ago and just finishing kitting it out, not sure if i can wait 2 weeks to give it a blast. Should have it finished tomorrow.

Might not though we shall see if i have owt better to do on monday.



NBwcs

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Re: Up to date for christmas ?
« Reply #38 on: December 21, 2024, 05:34:58 pm »
Finished today, not upto date but don't care, bodies telling me I need  a rest. Merry Christmas everyone.

KS Cleaning

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Re: Up to date for christmas ?
« Reply #39 on: December 21, 2024, 10:39:45 pm »
Had hoped to be finished by Friday, but decided to take a half day on Wednesday to go and play golf, with hindsight that wasn’t one of my best decisions😩. Two hours work to do on Monday then can’t decide whether to start back on Friday 3rd or Monday 6th.