Tuesday - October 07, 2008

Ultimate Squeegee Project, Day 5

And now we are done. I finished off the last of the windows by early this afternoon. I left the half-moon transom window over the wrought iron balcony for last. Had to maneuver a small ladder in there at an angle, but I managed to do it without falling over backwards, splat. Which I appreciate! Spent the latter half of the afternoon restoring the lamps that hang beside the doors. Big old pieces of iron and glass, with an age of goo grit and grime inside. You know what makes a superb glass cleaner when you really have to cut through the built up crap? Brake cleaner. Just spray it on, rub it around with a paper towel, and let it evaporate. Then go over it with the Windex. Bada-bing, clean glass. Even removes roasted bugs!

So I’m hoping this job will lead to others. The very fussy paint crew boss likes my work, and says he will promote me to his customers. And I hope I’m developing an “in” with the truly posh set up there ... because the place I just spent a week working on is just about a “starter mansion” in that neighborhood.  So I’m putting together an advertisement for that area. Not sure what I should say ... “Speaks English. Arrives on time every day, happy, clean, and sober. Does really good work at a decent pace. “ That might do it. I’ve got to figure it out, but I gather at least half of the contractors and “Rent a Dad” guys are undependable bums who take the money and run. I always figured they were the exception, but homeowners are telling me they’re more the rule.

Ok, so to the bank, send a slice to the gov., sit down and watch the next Big Debate. Hope somebody gives McCain some uppers so he has a little bit of bounce and energy.

Posted by Drew458     on 10/07/2008 at 08:18 PM   
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