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    Re: Home loan rates

    My take on the "Hockynomics" is we need more competition out there and the government does need to prop up independants the like of Aussie Home loans Wizard etc.I know the sub prime collapsed during...
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    Re: Lawn herbicides

    Correct.. It does say you dont need to water it in but I found the best results happen if you do..I think not watering in is more marketing hype as it takes a while to break down and watering in does...
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    Re: Ride on mower

    The problem is also prices are starting to catch up to the Aus Dollar so things will become cheaper (Well at least they should).. Its a questions worth asking next time you are out shopping for...
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    Re: Things that make me grumpy

    This is a good thread..I feel normal im not the only one getting insane people calls..As of last week i decided to start over quoting on some bigger jobs and have won two out of three.Mostly jungle...
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    Re: Skill and Techniques.

    Yea its a pain.. I had one similar with a moat / fish pond around it and a dirty big pot in the middle of the lawn Island.. I had to ramp the mower over the pond.. Dam millionars yards can be a pain..
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    Re: Skill and Techniques.

    Looks ok to me.. You done a good job..To fix the amonia patches from the dog the most important thing is to fix the dog.This generally happens when dogs are on heat or dont drink enough water..There...
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    Re: Maintenance Clutz

    Your right.. matches the southern cross sticker on the back of ute
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    Re: Maintenance Clutz

    Small block of wood wedged between the carrier and deck does the same job
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    Re: Maintenance Clutz

    Buy yourself a set of cheap mechanic's gloves..This is what I use when changing blades etc..Stops all the nicks and cuts and when you take em off .. Clean hands..
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    Re: People are unbelievable!

    I agree Mick it is very complicated..In the end its up to you what you do..I guess you have to pick your mark but we need to be aware of the minority who will go to lengths to rip us off and this is...
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    Re: People are unbelievable!

    Judge Judy 101 ..
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    Re: People are unbelievable!

    I feel it is ..especially if you have to quote them prices etc..I always do with any new customer...

    If you buy a fridge you sign something ,if you get the TV repaired you sign something,if you...
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    Re: People are unbelievable!

    Yea ditto thanks David..

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    In your professional opinion should we as independant lawnies have our own set of guidleines / terms & conditions printed on our invoices or...
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    Re: People are unbelievable!

    Actually no.. I explain why I need progress payments and this is to generally buy stock like plants,mulch etc.people understand and it is good to help the cash flow as I do not make big withdrawls...
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    Re: People are unbelievable!

    This is on my Invoice..
    'Signing this clause is acceptance of quotation (QUOTE #)Also Should this Invoice not be settled by ( DUE or AGREED DATE.......) or under our agreed terms & conditions there...
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    Re: Anything useful from EBAY?

    Man Thats funny.. He should have put down he mobile number
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    Re: People are unbelievable!

    Hi Mick..
    Its always a tricky one on who do you trust and who you dont..You are right about it is normally not worth the time and cost of trying to retrive small amouts off dud...
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    Re: Has anyone else relauched there business?

    VJ..Good idea but you do need to register the name ..
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    Re: A Current Affair .."Lawn Police"

    You are right Andy..we need to know how council deal with these things so we can find an opening and strike while the iron is hot..I will be taking a keen intrest..
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    Re: Has anyone else relauched there business?

    yes...Day off for me .. at another job till the weekend..I would rather be out there mowing etc but im on a promise here for now.Anyway hope you are getting better as I know you like to go at a...
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    Re: Has anyone else relauched there business?

    Its a good idea to have samples, you will upsell automatically and it makes it easy rather than trying to explain a colour to a blind person.

    Yes I have done some rather large mulch jobs some...
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    Re: Has anyone else relauched there business?

    Interseting take on all that VJ ..(Love the descritors and comparrisons to a ute full of bogons.)... I see your point but I still up sell where possible even to real estates especially when I am the...
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    A Current Affair .."Lawn Police"

    Guys... Tonight on a current affair there is a story on the "lawn Police" or rangers that will fine you $800.00 if you dont cut your lawn.. ...This will be an interesting report and something we may...
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    Re: Has anyone else relauched there business?

    Sorry VJ I disagree..The quality of the mulch does matter..and I find it important with the end result and give my customers options and carry samples with me..I tend to use Cypress mulch in my area...
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    Re: How to go about cutting long grass

    Grab the whipper snipper and go crazy... Put wheelbarrow in your vacinity so you can rake up the longer grass and dump it into the barrow easily..Once all raked up then you can go to town with the...
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