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Topic: Adwa
Posted By: carpetologist
Subject: Adwa
Date Posted: 26/August/2004 at 7:09pm
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Adwa You took the day off and did not think about us once. At least one post to let us know how you are enjoying your new bite. ------------- Kleen Kuip Supply Mart Inc. http://www.kleenkuip.com - New & Used Professional Carpet Cleaning Machines, Restoration Equipment, Training, Service and Supplies |
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Posted By: Adwa
Date Posted: 28/August/2004 at 12:24am
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Bite me Ted. I thought about all of you. I have been reading the posts late at night or very early in the morning and it still amazes me how taking or not taking an IICRC course can cause so much controversy. We all know that there is no better experience then working at your job first hand for the best experience. However having the advantage of the education of that particular job can make your understanding just a little bit easier. You all should take pride in bettering yourself with the best tools that are offered in your profession without feeling that the education you are learning owes you something. That may or may not be directed to the good men of the forum. Hopefully you can figure it not to be you.
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Posted By: Joel
Date Posted: 28/August/2004 at 12:49am
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ADWA??? That surely isn't your real name. Why don't you use your real name so we know you aren't full of hooey. Joel |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 29/August/2004 at 3:08am
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I'm tired of hearing Adwa talk about bettering yourself with the first two IICRC cources... it's non-sense.... yes it gives a little insight ... the whole course has to be re-done for people to really learn... it should be longer.. with actual work in the field... more like an apprenticeship program...it's not a marketing course it's learning about different textiles and how to clean them..it should take longer than two days.. more like plumbers or electricans..months and years that piece of crap we all hang on our walls is bull ka ka.. it's nothing more than read and remember... any one can be a grand master and never pick up a wand or hand tool for life... my wife took the class to... she's never cleaned a carpet in her life.. but she sure knows how to highlight and remember.. IS THIS TRUE OR NOT....just post weather you agree or disagree with my statement in red... anyone with a little time... a few thousand ..a highlighter... and some memory...BAM POOF POW GRANDMASTER |
Posted By: mrclean_47
Date Posted: 29/August/2004 at 11:41am
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I would have to agree with Mr Steamer,there are hundreds of professional cleaners in every city but there are only a handfull of us who know what they are doing. I took all the courses years ago and in most cased I knew more than the instructors just from being on the job site every day. today I often hear cleaners quoteing word for word the text of courses or repeating nonsence that they would pick up from internet chat rooms that some of us know is planted by people to misinform the public/new cleaners trade courses are necessary to help educate but should not be considered the gospel to be repeated and relied on. we also need to hve and use a working knowledge of the business in which we are involved
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Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 29/August/2004 at 12:19pm
mrclean47: Wow: We are not worthy, we are not worthy. Another cleaners who professes to know everything. Knowing how to do everything is one thing but knowing why is another thing. When a person can know longer learn I am not sure if they are a bigger threat to them selves or the people they are working for. As for quoting word for word. I find it more creditable to quote from a manual than try and bull s**t the customer. After all there are some people out other than cleaners with as much or more knowledge than most cleaners. I have found myself in some great debates that I needed more than just my word to backup my statements. Think about it.  ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 29/August/2004 at 1:21pm
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doug your off topic you have not answered my question... you've gone all arounfd it though... do you agree with my statement yes or no?? |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 29/August/2004 at 2:39pm
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Mr. Steamer: I believe and always a good listener and test taker would have no problem passing a multiple choice test. But lets not undermine the whole certification process. I have written a 32 page paragraph answered exam in which you were give 6 to 8 hrs. to write not quite sure on the time as it took most all day. Unfortunately they have made the tests easier today than 10 to 15 years ago and still some people have trouble. Then there was no open book then. Mr. Steamer is that what you wanted to hear? ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: surroundings
Date Posted: 29/August/2004 at 7:03pm
Wow! Conspiracy UNMASKED! |
mrclean_47 wrote:Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 29/August/2004 at 8:49pm
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Allen: I guess if that is all some have to offer I guess we should humor them and read it because some of it you cannot repond to, ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 29/August/2004 at 11:15pm
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man a simple yes or no... are you guys so brain washed that you can't answer a simple question lets gets to the point gentle men...yes or no |
Posted By: surroundings
Date Posted: 30/August/2004 at 1:14am
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Doug: I've had it up to (reaching for a point waaaay above my head) HERE! It's funny.. it's sad... and it's a little frightening at the same time. Mr. Steamer: You have my answer to your crossposted topic in the 'ask doug' line. Leave ADWA out of it. It's ME who's been talking up the courses. -Allen |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 30/August/2004 at 7:01am
but it seems that you're on a walk about g'day mate |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 30/August/2004 at 7:05am
| THE ANSWER IS NO NO NO NO What kind of certification is this, when its all theory, and the practical side is not counted on the exam, because there is no practical side.. Is that clear enough for you |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 30/August/2004 at 7:07am
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This is the certification you all brag and feel proud of... give me a break. This is one certification that is just a piece of paper.. and it's that simple |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 30/August/2004 at 7:16am
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This is a topic that should be left untouched.. banned from this forum, This is a topic that gets rid of members...because I won't give up..and allen has already had it up to here. If you love and believe in IICRC Certification thats great... but don't come in here preaching and acting all Holy because you've taken a few classes, and telling us how good it is... because I'll telll you how bad it actually is Allen I cleaned MILLIONS and MILLIONS more Customers and Carpet than you have don't try and boggie woggie me because I'm the King of Rock and Roll.. basically in a nut shell... keep how good it is to yourself, and I'll keep how bad it is to myself
Mr. Steamer "KING" Cleaner |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 30/August/2004 at 7:21am
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proceed with CAUTION |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 30/August/2004 at 7:40am
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Mr. Steamer: As usual you are the only one that can have an opinion right or wrong. ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 30/August/2004 at 8:13am
| what ever doug.... I guess I'm not allowed to have a opinion either... this is something I feel strong about... but I guess I should shut up |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 30/August/2004 at 8:41am
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Mr. Steamer: If you are that strongly against certification and try and deter new people from attending a seminar to attempt to better themselves I think there is a problem. I guess we will always differ on this topic. ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 30/August/2004 at 4:33pm
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YOU STILL REFUSE TO ANSWER THE QUESTION DOUG ... YOU KNOW BEING CERTIFIED ISN'T BEING ALL YOU CAN BE... IT DOESN'T MAKE YOU THE BEST IN THE FIELD... THE PROCESS IS FLAWED JUST DAMN ADMIT IT AND I'LL SHUT UP |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 30/August/2004 at 4:41pm
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Yes it will give you theoretical experience, yes it will better you..I never said it wouldn't. ALL I DID SAY was"you never have to clean or restore or color repair or odor remove or commercial carpet anything. You just have to know about from the handbook they give you.. No other Certification or trade works this way.... If practical work is not involved in the exam, thats bull kaka. lets put this to rest because you IICRC BASTARDS can't admit when your flawed and wrong |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 30/August/2004 at 8:32pm
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Mr. Steamer: You are a man outstanding in your field. Unfortunately it does not need any manure because you have spread enough bulls**t around to last a long time. ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: Suction
Date Posted: 30/August/2004 at 10:29pm
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Doug I checked it out for myself, and I'm truthfully sorry he's right. I didn't believe it at first, so I had to call. They said it would be too expensive and class sizes are too small. They did admit that they have looked at a more hands on approach and we will see changes in the years to come, but for now what Steamer says is a reality sorry doug |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 30/August/2004 at 10:47pm
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Suction: You never asked Steamer why he's certified? Why is that? ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 30/August/2004 at 11:32pm
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Suction: you never asked Douggie why he's certified? Why is that? _______________ Just some more Bull |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 31/August/2004 at 6:02am
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Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 31/August/2004 at 10:02am
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Mr. Steamer: Are you trying as usual to change things around when you find you are not 100% right? I am the one reccommending certificatation you are the one against. What do you call a person like who talks out of both sides of their mouth at the same time like you on some occasions? ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 31/August/2004 at 7:45pm
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but I am 100% right dougVader...but lets not talk about it anymore, we have father and son things to do... so how's it going dad??? |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 31/August/2004 at 8:17pm
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Mr. Steamer: If it got any better I couldn't stand it. What a crock of s*it. ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 31/August/2004 at 8:22pm
| what IICRC douggie??? |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 31/August/2004 at 8:25pm
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Mr. Steamer: I thought quit? I ment life itself. You seem to have IICRC on the brain. Not me? ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 31/August/2004 at 8:31pm
| hey doug you can put your banjo man in as your avatar.... what do you think... it would save you time while posting |
Posted By: Adwa
Date Posted: 31/August/2004 at 9:14pm
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Regardless of your opinion on what you think the IICRC can do for you, Kleen Kuip is offering a Carpet Cleaning course in October if you are interested. If you read the application properly you will see an agenda of what the course is offering. There is no on hands training involved and Ted also believes that their should be some for the students to get an idea of the theory they are learning. Ted does bring some equipment and tries to put this in effect if of course time allows. I do know in the 15 years of Kleen Kuip holding these courses that not once a student has said to me anyways, that they found the course to be of no value to them at all and believe me I do ask. There is always a sure way of changing anything that you do not approve of and that is to get involved your self to bring about change. If you wish to stay out of the fire and be safe then the best conclusion is to put up or shut up.
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Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 31/August/2004 at 9:22pm
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Wow: Iam impressed that sure was a mouthful. ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 31/August/2004 at 10:20pm
Adwa... anytime I'll tear this playhouse down |
Posted By: Adwa
Date Posted: 03/September/2004 at 6:53am
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Why would you want to tear this play house down Steamer when your having the most fun. Talking with you sometimes and I'm sure Doug agrees is like banging our heads against the wall. ------------- The Following Statements do not Necessarily Reflect the Views of this Forum Network http://www.kleenkuip.com - http://www.kleenkuip.com |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 03/September/2004 at 6:58am
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ADWA: Mr. Steamer will huff and puff and blowwwww your house down?? ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 03/September/2004 at 7:06am
| I'm comming up with a new Certification process, with Humber College. I just need one IICRC person who is certified to instruct, and a new dream will be born. Where letters after your name will actually mean something.. lololol |
Posted By: Adwa
Date Posted: 03/September/2004 at 7:19am
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That can be you Steamer and let me know when you set it up I will help to promote your class, it's free right. I remember it was you who said there is a lot of profit in hosting schools. Can't wait for your eye opener. ------------- The Following Statements do not Necessarily Reflect the Views of this Forum Network http://www.kleenkuip.com - http://www.kleenkuip.com |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 03/September/2004 at 7:41am
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Adwa: The School will be The Mr. Steamer School of Hard Knocks. Upon graduation you will get job assistance for a postiion as SEARS. ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 03/September/2004 at 11:37am
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No Adwa it's not free I plan to get rich quick... I'm NO FOOL miss goodie 2 shoes... Nothings for nothing at least anything I do will be better than the IICRC. thousands of dollars for introductory courses and at the end they give you a piece of paper and a plastic card that makes you an expert. The new CCCA will mean soo much more, the CCCA will have an apprenticeship program, where you get real world experience. Extensive textile studies done at the Dupont. Environmental studies done at ryerson, along with a few sales and market course for added bonus. the program will probally run a few thousand dollars a course, and take 3 to 6 months. but our graduates will be well trained, and they will graduate knowing how to clean any carpet and upholstery properly. |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 03/September/2004 at 12:25pm
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Mr. Steamer: I am impressed and good luck. But as you will probably say luck has nothing to do with it. NOW most cleaners don't want to take a day off and lose money. Ypu yourself have said certification is nothing. so now you plan to make rocket scienitests out of carpet cleaner. Than what you will get $69.00 for 2 rooms instead of $59.00? I am not going to say anymore on this, again I wish you all the best. In time I may be interested, but at my age I am starting to wind down. ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 03/September/2004 at 8:52pm
| once your a member of the CCCA... you can charge proper rates... why because your more qualified, than joedumbuck |
Posted By: Adwa
Date Posted: 03/September/2004 at 9:27pm
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I assume CCCA would mean. Canadian Carpet Cleaning Association. If this is true I also wish you good luck. But I would also have to say take heed of Doug's good advise. ------------- The Following Statements do not Necessarily Reflect the Views of this Forum Network http://www.kleenkuip.com - http://www.kleenkuip.com |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 03/September/2004 at 10:25pm
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ADWA: Mr. Steamer will be the University Dean of Clean. ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 04/September/2004 at 7:14am
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Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 05/September/2004 at 11:02am
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ADWA: You should be enjoying your weekend and not be reading the inquirer, I mean the board. Just putting in some time about to head to Grand Bend to strum a few tunes with some friends. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: Adwa
Date Posted: 05/September/2004 at 11:11am
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You too Doug, so you really play the guitar, that would explain the song lines you come up with that until you say them I had completely forgot them. ------------- The Following Statements do not Necessarily Reflect the Views of this Forum Network http://www.kleenkuip.com - http://www.kleenkuip.com |
Posted By: surroundings
Date Posted: 06/September/2004 at 7:23am
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Now Douggie plays guitar Jamming good with Adwa & Steamer: The CCer's from Mars aww... quit jiving me that we're all voodoo... you're the one ' well hung' etc... etc... & so on.... -The thin white Allen |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 06/September/2004 at 8:59am
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Allen: Mr. Surround Sound!! Did you buy the Mr. Steamer Franchise gor down under?? I had to check to see who's post this was. You are starting to show many sides, or with the Franchise personalities. ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: Adwa
Date Posted: 06/September/2004 at 9:42am
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Allen Steamer would not like the fact that you included me in the carpet cleaners from mars. I do not clean carpets so I will be the on the Venus Star all by myself listening in. ------------- The Following Statements do not Necessarily Reflect the Views of this Forum Network http://www.kleenkuip.com - http://www.kleenkuip.com |
Posted By: surroundings
Date Posted: 06/September/2004 at 5:01pm
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I think Carpet Cleaners From Mars would be a good company name. Adwa: Venus is the goddess of love, you won't be alone there. Anyway, I just got it that you don't get out there with a wand, can I ask what it is that you do in this industry? (oh man, I can hear the smart-a** comments already) Doug: I'm gonna franchise 'Surroundings' I've got territories opening up all over the planet. -Allen |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 06/September/2004 at 7:51pm
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Allen: You may suround yourself with yourself. ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 06/September/2004 at 10:01pm
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Posted By: Adwa
Date Posted: 06/September/2004 at 10:11pm
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I'm your Saviour Baby. When I say can I help you I mean it. ------------- The Following Statements do not Necessarily Reflect the Views of this Forum Network http://www.kleenkuip.com - http://www.kleenkuip.com |
Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 06/September/2004 at 10:24pm
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Mr. Steamer: ADWA is the one who has to answer all those question about jack sh** that a the GGRREEAATT carpet magicians it the GTA have. ------------- Just My opinion |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 07/September/2004 at 6:54am
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Boy it's like pulling teeth to get a straight answer around here. let me ask again. ok are you ready?? are you Set???? here goes.. Adwa what do you do at KleenKuip? what is your position??? what is your title???? I was just wondering so I asked.... but you and your little boyfriend can't seem to answer the question...
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Posted By: doug
Date Posted: 07/September/2004 at 7:42am
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Mr. Steamer: Whats in a title?? Is carpet cleaner some glorified title that no one but you has heard of??
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Posted By: surroundings
Date Posted: 07/September/2004 at 7:50am
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ADWA, I take it you WORK at KK. That's cool. Later, Allen |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 07/September/2004 at 8:07am
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Posted By: Adwa
Date Posted: 07/September/2004 at 10:46am
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Steamer to be honest I don't have a title. We are a family business so we all chip in and do a lot of everything. You go ahead a pick a title for me that you think suits seeing it was so important for you to let everyone know who I worked for. ------------- The Following Statements do not Necessarily Reflect the Views of this Forum Network http://www.kleenkuip.com - http://www.kleenkuip.com |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 07/September/2004 at 12:06pm
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Posted By: surroundings
Date Posted: 08/September/2004 at 12:41am
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Heck, give ADWA some respect. She's dealing with the likes of you
& me all day, and is still kind enough to join in our childish
name-calling sessions and debates. ADWA: I hereby bestow upon you the title of: Sultanna of All That Shakes, Rattles, & Rolls. If you have objection to this title, I shall adjust it according to your wish. By your will, Allen Surround Sound |
Posted By: Suction
Date Posted: 08/September/2004 at 8:20am
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I've met Adwa before she's a real nice lady |
Posted By: Adwa
Date Posted: 09/September/2004 at 11:04pm
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Thanks Allen & Suction Allen I'll keep that title it sounds about right. I shake, rattle and roll all day long at KK. I am neither a partner or a owner just a dedicated employee that happens to be also related to Ted. It is a rare thing I believe, to get up and want to go to work each day because your job is that gratifying. I hope that most people find this in their life time whether it is working for someone or for yourself. ------------- The Following Statements do not Necessarily Reflect the Views of this Forum Network http://www.kleenkuip.com - http://www.kleenkuip.com |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 10/September/2004 at 9:24pm
Wait until Ted asks you to work a few months for free.....lololol
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Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 14/September/2004 at 5:59pm
| where is Adwa... what no time to drop us a line?? |
Posted By: Superglide Ken
Date Posted: 14/September/2004 at 6:18pm
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I beleive I may have played a part in that Steamer. I've been posting so many infomercials as of late, the poor woman is spending most of her time reading instead of posting, perhaps? ------------- Inventor of the Teflon Wand Glide and the Turboteck Rotary Air Duct Cleaners for TMs. |
Posted By: MR. STEAMER
Date Posted: 14/September/2004 at 6:26pm
| it's all about sports for Adwa... shes every guys dream girl |
Posted By: Superglide Ken
Date Posted: 14/September/2004 at 6:56pm
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That will get you points. lol
Adwa; do some posting. The guys dont just want to read what I got to say.We need a womans point of view on things too. ------------- Inventor of the Teflon Wand Glide and the Turboteck Rotary Air Duct Cleaners for TMs. |