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I’m in the money now!

Huck | Posted in General Discussion on March 7, 2009 08:53am

Just did a fence repair for $175!!!

Finished up a punch list on an old job for my final $590 – and picked up a little extra work which I’ll make $175 on!!!

Have an unpaid balance on another job, I could lean on my client to pay, for OVER $1100!!!

I…AM…IN…THE…MONEY…NOW!!!

I am solvent for another 3-4 days! 

look out

“…craftsmanship is first & foremost an expression of the human spirit.” – P. Korn

bakersfieldremodel.com

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    JeffBuck | Mar 07, 2009 10:30am | #1

    tried a similar plan today ... wrap up a lingering job.

     

    got there and saw some unexplained peeling paint.

    instead of making a quick cash grab I found a deeper hole!

     

    we'll try it all again sometime next week, throw in a little sanding and repainting first.

    so much for a nice relaxing Friday ...

     

    Jeff

        Buck Construction

     Artistry In Carpentry

         Pittsburgh Pa

  2. ruffmike | Mar 07, 2009 10:34am | #2

    That 'll be cash on barrelhead son...

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                                Mike

        Small wheel turn by the fire and rod, big wheel turn by the grace of god.

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    Matt | Mar 07, 2009 01:32pm | #3

    I'll tell you the truth - I just don't see how you guys do it...  make ends meet that is...

    What happened with the concrete steps?

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      Huck | Mar 07, 2009 02:51pm | #4

      What happened with the concrete steps?

      Headed down to L.A. on Sat. to reconnoiter."...craftsmanship is first & foremost an expression of the human spirit." - P. Korn

      bakersfieldremodel.com

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      jagwah | Mar 07, 2009 08:04pm | #8

      Us contractors are just one fruit pickin orchard away from steady work. 

       

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        Huck | Mar 07, 2009 08:12pm | #9

        and from standin' by the highway with a cardboard sign"...craftsmanship is first & foremost an expression of the human spirit." - P. Korn

        bakersfieldremodel.com

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          Dinosaur | Mar 07, 2009 10:02pm | #10

          Four weeks to go before lay-off from my winter job, and I've got no jobs lined up yet.

          And I gotta do my own roof this summer. How I'm gonna pay me, I dunno....

          Dinosaur

          How now, Mighty Sauron, that thou art not broughtlow by this? For thine evil pales before that whichfoolish men call Justice....

  4. woodarama | Mar 07, 2009 03:58pm | #5

    did you ever get paid for that beautiful addition you did for the weirdo with the handicapped son?

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      Huck | Mar 07, 2009 07:54pm | #6

      yep - yesterday he finally paid in full"...craftsmanship is first & foremost an expression of the human spirit." - P. Korn

      bakersfieldremodel.com

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    jagwah | Mar 07, 2009 08:02pm | #7

    Congrats! What work I've done and the advance for the one big job I may get today, if they call me today like they promised, will keep me solvent through the first week of April.

    But if these people put me off again the best I can hope for is to be good for one more week.

    The highs in lows is a killin me.

     

     

  6. MSA1 | Mar 07, 2009 10:04pm | #11

    I've grossed about $1400 this year so far.

     

    Family.....They're always there when they need you.

  7. stinky | Mar 07, 2009 10:18pm | #12

    Many years ago i worked for a smart guy...well i would not work for somebody dumb! yeah sure, but anyhow he would lecture me on how not to worry about the big sale or score "You just want to sell a little bit to everyone, not a big hit to a few" My grandfather was able to send my dad to medical school by selling salami sandwiches.

    so don't knock what you are doing....you know you are effective.stinky

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