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Poolman,

I meant to reply a few days ago. It's great to hear your new business is going so well. I wondered occasionally how it was going after your "job change" from the pool company. Usually I think of you when I see our local "poolman" truck in the neighborhood. You haven't moved to AZ have you?

Guchi's thoughts about baby boomers needing help struck home with me. Though not yet 60 I am developing some mobility and strength issues. I am sure I am not alone. Yet my ego gets hurt when I have to hire someone to do something I know how to do myself. Maybe this is an avenue to explore, you could let the old fart "help". Probably would take lot's of patience, explaining why there is a better way to do it (some of us are opinionated old farts) , and possibly an extra charge. You know like 5% more if you watch and 10% more if you help.:cheesy:

Congrats on the successful new career.

PO
 
PO/POOL
this all occured to me when I was painting at my Moms house she is 79 and recently alone. I'm out of state, and if it wasn't for my good friend and good neighbor, i would be in serious trouble. with the homeowner helping it would give him a great feeling of worth and accomplishment. it would take a little longer, but that would all factor in. i like tinkering and would miss it if I could not do it, I'm sure others feel that way too. Pool, I did not mean to raid your house, but could not pass this op. to expand on my thoughts.

thanks and good luck with the casual work.
john
 
PessOptimist said:
Poolman,

I meant to reply a few days ago. It's great to hear your new business is going so well. I wondered occasionally how it was going after your "job change" from the pool company. Usually I think of you when I see our local "poolman" truck in the neighborhood. You haven't moved to AZ have you?

Guchi's thoughts about baby boomers needing help struck home with me. Though not yet 60 I am developing some mobility and strength issues. I am sure I am not alone. Yet my ego gets hurt when I have to hire someone to do something I know how to do myself. Maybe this is an avenue to explore, you could let the old fart "help". Probably would take lot's of patience, explaining why there is a better way to do it (some of us are opinionated old farts) , and possibly an extra charge. You know like 5% more if you watch and 10% more if you help.:cheesy:

Congrats on the successful new career.

PO
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Hello PessOptimist,

Thanks for the feedback. There have been many times where an extra set of hands come in handy and I usually do ask the homeowner if they would like to assist me with such items. I also tell them if they help and I don't need to hire a helper and pay him through the whole job then the job will cost them less. 90% of the time the customer is more than willing to help to save $$$. :)

GUCHI said:
PO/POOL
this all occured to me when I was painting at my Moms house she is 79 and recently alone. I'm out of state, and if it wasn't for my good friend and good neighbor, i would be in serious trouble. with the homeowner helping it would give him a great feeling of worth and accomplishment. it would take a little longer, but that would all factor in. i like tinkering and would miss it if I could not do it, I'm sure others feel that way too. Pool, I did not mean to raid your house, but could not pass this op. to expand on my thoughts.

thanks and good luck with the casual work.
john
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Hello GUCHI,

My answer to PessOptimist pretty much answers your thoughts here as well. Homeowners love to have a handyman there and sort of work along with me. Thanks and you are welcome in my account talk. :)
 
pool

i'm working a job now redoing a dining room table and chairs. i enjoy this type of work, as long as it does not get to be too long a day working it. 4-6 hours is all I want with this part time work. usually i get paid cash, NICE!! they also want an estimate on painting some rooms.
 
Im going to have to agree with Frixxx...I love Brenna also! :p


Thanks for the vids as always Poolman. They are a daily stop for me.
 
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