Kansas City!!!!

[Envision]

studying up on this damn comm. pesticide applicato;) rs exam!

How is that going for you? I ordered the study materials but haven't taken the time to study yet. I was hoping to get certified this winter but I doubt that will happen as time is flying by. I talked to a friend in the biz that said it was pretty damn hard, any confirmations on that statement?

Don't know about you guys, but I am ready for spring.

Tim

[carcrz]

It's a little hard. Not terrible though. Make sure you know the OSHA stuff. I was expecting more of the chemical stuff when I first took it & was pleasantly surprised to find out that I should have focused equally on OSHA regs.

[robertsturf]

The test is so easy!! Don't psych you self out. Just study the core and category you are going for. Piece if cake.

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

doesn't seem to be hard, just been a long time since i've had to study.

[Travel'n Trees]

Good luck! I have no clue to do with anything about it.

[ADVANCED LAWNCARE LLC.]

I will be taking the test too, in about 4 weeks.

[IN2MOWN]

I took it a couple years ago but let my cert. lapse. If you study you will pass.

[Primolawn]

Good Luck to all of you who will be taking the test.

Also does anyone know of or have good equipment for sale? I have a buddy who is looking for basically anything. I'm always looking too but it seems like the equipment forum always has people from the east coast.

[carcrz]

I've got a couple 48" Ferris WB 13 hp single hydros that I am wanting to get out of my garage. $3K for both or $1800 ea. These have very low hours/ because I bought two riders right after starting up so I can do my larger properties faster. They need a little adjustment on the controls because they have been sitting (brakes & ignition only). They do start right up though.

[LonniesLawns]

Anybody ever found a wheelbarrow that is better than the typical home depot ones?

I'm tired of replacing them every year or so. I like the big 10 cu ft two wheeled one for mulch -- but they don't last long.

[carcrz]

I bought one from Suburban & it has held up well so far.

[MisterGreen]

I need help to bid a parking lot. Property located in downtown Burger King type 18,000sf – building. No need to get out of the truck, just need to clean parking and driveway. Do anybody has an idea how much to charge?
Thanks in advance.

[Travel'n Trees]

The blue ones from SUBURBAN, and LOWES I think they are jacksons the 2 wheel ones I've got six almost new I don't use them because unmanagable when dumping, and the axle bends with dirt, or rock.

[Travel'n Trees]

I've got a friend getting into selling trailers willing to cut some deals if anyone is looking.

[apowell18]

travel'n trees...I would interested in a trailer...shoot me his info, I'll need one before April...thanks

[Travel'n Trees]

I sent you a P.M..

[carcrz]

travel'n trees...I would interested in a trailer...shoot me his info, I'll need one before April...thanks

Ditto..............

[IN2MOWN]

Looks like another inch or 2 coming in. Im happy about that. Probably wont have to touch the residentials. Just hit the commercials and call it a night.

Anyone know when this cold weather is leaving? I hear it will stick around another 2 weeks. I hope not. Im ready to get out and mow!

[carcrz]

March I hope. Actually I hope it goes from 30* to 70* during March. I am having lake withrawls.

[IN2MOWN]

March I hope. Actually I hope it goes from 30* to 70* during March. I am having lake withrawls.




Tell me about it!. Im ready to break out the grill, boat, coolers of beer and the lawn furniture.

[Green Acres]

Travel,
Let me know the guys info on the trailers I might be interested in one.

Thanks

[Envision]

I have a residential snow removal lead for someone, it is around Grandview Rd and Bannister somewhere. Sounded like a relatively long driveway, I only do small residential customers.

Call me if you are interested and I will give you the information. 816-665-3979.

[IN2MOWN]

Anyone know where I can get some gravel delivered for my driveway? Its about 150 feet long and one car wide.

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

My cousin ownes LIBERTY ROCK CO. his name is Toni good Guy His # is 816 903 5554

[carcrz]

Suburban Lawn & Garden in Martin City. Rock City in grandview.

[Travel'n Trees]

What part of town?

[IN2MOWN]

What part of town?



Shawnee. I had a guy from Bonner Springs set up with 15 tons for 100 bucks and he never showed.

[Travel'n Trees]

Sent you a PM, IN2MOWN.

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

Shawnee. I had a guy from Bonner Springs set up with 15 tons for 100 bucks and he never showed.

yeh, that sounds too cheap to me. Maybee he realized that after his qoute.

[Travel'n Trees]

I agree maybe a hundred to deliver (which is normal).

[IN2MOWN]

Sent you a PM, IN2MOWN.



Thanks Travel.

[carcrz]

Sorry Dave. I forgot about you for some reason. I just get set in my ways. You planning on selling mulch? It's almost that time of the year.

[Travel'n Trees]

Hey I haven't been able to get enough trees on the ground either this year will suck for that, also pulverizing dirt.

[Primolawn]

I've got a friend getting into selling trailers willing to cut some deals if anyone is looking.


Hey Travel'n - what's up with the trailers? I sent you a PM.

[Travel'n Trees]

Call J D at (785) 282- 0576 He is out of Olathe.

[Primolawn]

Thanks Travel'n - I appreciate the info.

[Travel'n Trees]

Sorry I thought I sent you a P.M..

[KauffmanL&L]

Hey if anyone is interested or needing I have white pines up to 20ft tall I'm selling you can call me at 816.294.4912 thanks

[Travel'n Trees]

I called you and left message.

[Greatdane522003]

When is everyone going to start getting their fliers out????:weightlifter:

[IN2MOWN]

When is everyone going to start getting their fliers out????:weightlifter:


About 2 weeks ago.

[Greatdane522003]

Are you for real IN2MOWN?

[IN2MOWN]

Are you for real IN2MOWN?


Yup.

In the last 2 weeks I have picked up 1 commercial lot, 1 6 unit apt complex, 2 duplexes, and 2 houses.


I advertise all year round.

[Greatdane522003]

How may I ask how did you do that direct mailers oe takin to the person that's in charge?

[IN2MOWN]

How may I ask how did you do that direct mailers oe takin to the person that's in charge?



They called me from an ad I have.

As far as direct mailing goes. I used to do it and the best response I ever had was with postcards from VistaPrint.com.

[KauffmanL&L]

Hey guys/gals I'm looking for bulk mulch by the semi load i have a big job to do for my mother and needing to find a place that has bulk mulch and can maybe deliver a semi load. If anyone can help me out it would be great appriecated(sp?) You can email me at CKauffman148@aol.com thanks!!

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

i HAVE A COUSIN THAT WORKS AT THE GRASS PAD, I'll call her tomarrow and ask where they get theirs. By the way nice to meet you, I'm from Platte City.

[LonniesLawns]

Marrs Tree Service can handle whatever quantity and quality you desire.

I have bought 75 yard loads from them before

[Primolawn]

Lonnie - check your PM's

[Travel'n Trees]

I can hook you up probably $20.00 a yard maybe less will know more Friday. Anybody advertising in any papers or magazines?

[IN2MOWN]

Any of you guys know of any collection agencies that are local? Maybe some mom and pop type deals?

[Greatdane522003]

JoCo small claims I think is the way to go, It's $30 and an extra 5 if you what to have the sheriff to serve who ever the person is that your taking to court

[IN2MOWN]

Heres an idea, lets get all the local LCO's together from the KC Metro area and compile a list of deadbeat customers for each other. That way we all know who wont pay and not to take the job! :)

[Greatdane522003]

I'm cool with that, That list would be priceless!

[IN2MOWN]

I'm cool with that, That list would be priceless!



Unless we had a website that companies had to join for a one time fee ;)

I think Ill contact a lawyer to see if thats legal!

[Greatdane522003]

Does anyone know of anyone that mite be interrested in passing out fliers the 1st or 2nd week of march? I'll pay up to $9 an hour if we could get out quite a few it would be only for a few hours a day of about a week, And I really don't what to go to one of these labor pro places?

[Travel'n Trees]

Does anyone know of anybody looking for a job as a foreman?

[cleancutccl]

For anyone that mows in Gardner I have two townhome communities right next to each other to send over. PM me for more info.

[Primolawn]

For anyone that mows in Gardner I have two townhome communities right next to each other to send over. PM me for more info.

Garrett - we handle a lot of Gardner. I sent you a PM.

[vaughnslawns]

would like the hook up on tha bulk mulch:dancing: vaughnslawns@wmconnect.com

[Travel'n Trees]

Sent you a e-mail vaugnslawns.

[KauffmanL&L]

Thanks for the help I'm in pc alot maybe i'll see ya around

[vaughnslawns]

Thanks will be in touch. call ya this week.

[cleancutccl]

I'm getting bulk mulch out of Paola Green country soil 17.80 a yard for cocoa mulch in 80 yard deliveries. This is to Lawrence so it might be cheaper if delivered closer to paola.

[Travel'n Trees]

I know they have been storing a bunch since last fall. I have talked to my guy and we are going to see what we can do. Ours is Fresh. That is why I am not storing a bunch right now.

[bmost]

clean cut. I would be intersted in what you have. Based out of Olathe. email @ Bmost@aol.com

[Adam3669]

Hey guys...post been poping in and out of this thread for awhile.. I'm 17 and have been workin on getting my business started for the past 5 years... Right now im running a 36" Stander. Operating out of the Overland Park area (Johnson County)

Just lookin to see if any of you larger guys have got some lawns your trying to get rid of this upcoming season...if so feel free to shoot me a PM. Also, if anyone has some open positions on their crew I'd be more than willing to help out this summer, like I said I'v got experience using the commercial machines.

Thanks a lot guys, and good luck this year!

-Adam

[IN2MOWN]

Looks like a quick money maker tonight and Tuesday and then into the 50s by Saturday!

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

I think I'm ready for spring. All my blades are sharp!:laugh:

[IN2MOWN]

I think I'm ready for spring. All my blades are sharp!:laugh:


Tell me about it. I like doing snow but Im sick of it. Looks like 50s next week! I have mowing fever and I need to work off some of this beer from the winter!

[carcrz]

I hate snow, but I like the checks at the end of the month. ka-ching! ka-ching! It all makes up for last year.

[cleancutccl]

Where's a good place for bulk ice melt and how much per ton, I know i can get pallets from Helena at around 10 a bag but what about truckloads?

[paolaken]

it's been a great snow year though. all the trucks performed great this year with no break downs. :clapping: gotta love that. i'm almost out of salt and ice melt and don't want to get anymore. lets warm up and start planting.

[carcrz]

it's been a great snow year though. all the trucks performed great this year with no break downs. :clapping: gotta love that. i'm almost out of salt and ice melt and don't want to get anymore. lets warm up and start planting.

I second the motion!!! Actually if the snow comes down like it did this last time, I don't mind that at all. It came up like butter. :cool2: All I ask for is NO ICE!!!

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

Reminds u of the good ol days doesn't it.

[cleancutccl]

it came up great unless someone had been driving on it.

[Travel'n Trees]

Carcrz, did you get the explosion place to plow?

[Primolawn]

Anyone using a Blizzard plow? What's everyone using?

[carcrz]

I actually ended up setting up one of their other workers on the backhoe they rented for cleanup. I was a little afraid of tearing up my equipment around all of the debris that was out there. That place is a mess. They're talking 6 months of cleanup. I'm sure I'll end up getting a little OT when I'm not doing anything else. I pulled 80 hours of windshield time last week because they were requiring man-on-site 24 hours a day during the fire. Easy money!

[IN2MOWN]

Anyone using a Blizzard plow? What's everyone using?


We use BOSS, Hiniker and Fisher.

Id probably say I like BOSS the most.

[paolaken]

western and meyers. the ice did suck but i worked about a week and ahalf and made really good money. gave the dingo a good workout on driveways removing the ice.

[paolaken]

Anyone using a Blizzard plow? What's everyone using?

isn't smittys selling blizzards?

[cleancutccl]

i bought a power plow from smitty's and love it. Its cut my times considerably on work. Next year I have to raise my hourly rates to make up for it.

[Travel'n Trees]

Who has the best deals on spreaders.

[carcrz]

Since you do walks, I'm assuming walk-behinds?

[Travel'n Trees]

I am thinking of one in one of the dump trucks, I think I am just going to be able to get rid of the f-550 powerjoke.

[carcrz]

Should have asked me when I sold the F250. I'd have sold you that Buyers I had for a pretty good price. Gary Price ended up buying it from me. I have buoght most of my equipment from Drake-Scruggs.

[Travel'n Trees]

I know we were having money on pulverizor,and the duplexs then. You had a good deal on it. I'm still trying to get money out of the guy who bought your truck, from over a year ago.

[carcrz]

Good luck with that! James called me about a month ago because I didn't print a name beside a signature on the title. I told him I don't care what he does, it's his now. That means he still hasn't even titled it yet.

[Primolawn]

isn't smittys selling blizzards?

Yah Smitty's sells them. I bought a 860SW from them, no problems yet.

[Travel'n Trees]

We got snow in Kansas.

[cleancutccl]

its definitely coming down, I think only a dusting though

[carcrz]

Inch here. Supposed to be done by 7 so I'm taking it easy for another hour or so. I think we are supposed to get a dusting again in the early AM.

[Adam3669]

Phew, we got atleast 3 or 4 in OP.

[Primecut]

Phew, we got atleast 3 or 4 in OP.

You really think you got that much? We got a solid 1.5" in KCMO (Brookside Area). We do removals on 2" or more. Not sure if we'll get that. Any others planning on heading out tonight or early a.m.?

[Primolawn]

I just saw there was another round coming after midnight.

[Primecut]

yea, saw we r supposed to get another round. just don't know how much will fall.

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

We threw alot of salt out. Ate it up pretty good. Going to get some rest now.

[Travel'n Trees]

Our comercials said clean it. I like gravy.

[IN2MOWN]

You really think you got that much? We got a solid 1.5" in KCMO (Brookside Area). We do removals on 2" or more. Not sure if we'll get that. Any others planning on heading out tonight or early a.m.?


There wasnt 3 or 4. We probably got 1.5 or 2 AT THE MOST.

[Primolawn]

We're getting ready to head out. It's right around 2" down in Olathe and Gardner.

[carcrz]

I pushed 2 1/2 over on State Line. Belton, Raytown, & Grandview had a solid 1 1/2 though. Easy money - the best kind to get.

[Adam3669]

There wasnt 3 or 4. We probably got 1.5 or 2 AT THE MOST.

Oh man, i really had atleast a few outside my house.

[cleancutccl]

This was one of the longest days ever, just got done doing our commercials. This morning was heading to town with the tractor on a trailer and slide right through a corner into a couple trees, totaled the truck and the trailer, nothing with the tractor thank god. No one was hurt, I guess I get a new truck earlier than I thought.:drinkup:

[IN2MOWN]

Oh man, i really had atleast a few outside my house.



remember it was sitting on a couple inches of snow from last time...and it was blowing like crazy.

[IN2MOWN]

This was one of the longest days ever, just got done doing our commercials. This morning was heading to town with the tractor on a trailer and slide right through a corner into a couple trees, totaled the truck and the trailer, nothing with the tractor thank god. No one was hurt, I guess I get a new truck earlier than I thought.:drinkup:



Glad to hear nobody was hurt.

[Travel'n Trees]

Good that evryone is safe. Last night someone hit a guard rail a stopped car tried to pull out in front of me on the highway and beat me 25 feet in front of me on 71 highway, I was doing 30 mph, with 2 pallets of ice melt a the 4 wheeler on the trailer, I hit the horn when she started to move in front of me till I rearended her. She said it was her fault took no info, she had already been pulled out of 2 ditches, that night, since Springfield. No damage to my truck but she didn't do so well but atleast she never hit the brakes I just bumped her like a bumper car.

[apowell18]

Alright fellas, it's almost official...My buyout date is March 5 from Ford...I got the notice on Monday and have been scrambling to set my plan into motion. I am glad to say I will be joining you full-timers this year and hope to see you all out and about.

just for my information:
who does residential snow removal? I will not offer this for a year or two, but would like to refer some customers, if not sub it out.

Also, don't worry about my lowballing any of you...I bid some small jobs and lawns last fall for people interested and found that I am actually a little higher than other companies in the area. Not gonna change that, though, my time is too valuable...see ya guys this spring.

[vaughnslawns]

looking for red mulch in shawnee & olatha?

[LonniesLawns]

Marrs Tree Service will have it.

[vaughnslawns]

thanks LL ....

[IN2MOWN]

looking for red mulch in shawnee & olatha?



Johnson County Building Supply in Merriam might have it. Its on Merriam Lane and 1/2 the price of Suburban.

[paolaken]

looking for red mulch in shawnee & olatha?

green country soil in paola has it. $17:50 or so a yard i think. they have bagged also.

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

anyone intersted in a 72" toro z master.1k hrs. 26hp efi. need to downsize. no pics yet.

[vaughnslawns]

ok thank's P how much on mower? where?

[Patrick Gant]

Hey All, I'm in Liberty, Mo. I just started my Company last year. Z & P Lawn Care, LLC. I hoping to pick up a few nice accounts this season. I have a small walk behind Brush Hog in addition to the typical mower. Some of you might find those jobs that are just a bit to much for your traditional mower and thats when this comes in handy. If anyone needs help or has any leads out in my area, please contact me @ pgant@kc.rr.com (checked daily).

[IN2MOWN]

Anyone getting out this week? Ill be doing some spring cleanups tommorow and thursday. Weather is supposed to get bad again next week so the next 3 days might be it for a couple more weeks.

[Travel'n Trees]

More snow would be nice.

[IN2MOWN]

More snow would be nice.


Thats crazy talk!

[carcrz]

I'm up for a couple inches - no more though. That last push was PERFECT!!!

[IN2MOWN]

I'm up for a couple inches - no more though. That last push was PERFECT!!!

All I see is rain this weekend and thats what Im hoping for.

[carcrz]

20% snow on Sunday though. That means like 12", right?

[Greatdane522003]

I think that we all will be mowing by the end of March!!!!

[IN2MOWN]

I think that we all will be mowing by the end of March!!!!



I think it will be sooner then that. Ryan L & T does alot of my houses and they are already to starting to green up thanks to the steroids they put on it. If we get this rain this weekend and some more mild days I'm thinking it might be the BEGINNING of March for most of my houses.

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

I usually start mowing third week in March.

[Travel'n Trees]

Last snows have easy money. I'm getting use to not working all the time.

[vaughnslawns]

either way "works" for me:dancing:

[IN2MOWN]

Last snows have easy money. I'm getting use to not working all the time.



LOL, so am I and I dont think that is working for my wife. I need some peace and quiet so its time to get behind a mower.

[Travel'n Trees]

Mine has been helping me manage our crews, takes the days off she needs and goes back to work when finished. She is a Mortgage Broker.

[IN2MOWN]

Mine has been helping me manage our crews, takes the days off she needs and goes back to work when finished. She is a Mortgage Broker.


We have 2 kids so that is more then enough work for her. In a couple weeks she will start pulling up a 400 sq ft brick patio so we can get it leveled. That should keep her busy for a week or so ;)

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

Hey guys. Where can I buy a pro slide for my Encore hydro wb?

[Primolawn]

Hey guys. Where can I buy a pro slide for my Encore hydro wb?

Have you tried Reynolds Lawn & Leisure 913-268-4288?

[HazellLawnCare]

Hey when is everyone planning on starting their advertising?

[cleancutccl]

this coming week, especially if its going to be raining. Still to wet to get into the dirt.

[Travel'n Trees]

the last three weeks. I've gotten some good deals.

[Greatdane522003]

Hope to start getting some fliers out this week

[Greatdane522003]

Were's everone at? Does anyone know of someone that could take a look at my lesco trans. 3 out of the 5 speeds work?

[carcrz]

I think Olathe's lesco does service. I could very well be mistaken though.

[robertsturf]

Try Olathe Small engine. I think Lesco in Olathe does not have a service dept. anymore.

[paolaken]

Were's everone at? Does anyone know of someone that could take a look at my lesco trans. 3 out of the 5 speeds work?

if it is very old, i would replace it instead of having it looked at. they are under $200 in j-thomas and easy to change out. a service company will charge around $75 just to look at it. no repair or parts.

[Greatdane522003]

it's only 3 yrs old, I made the mistake of putting a sulky on the back of it, I think i'll just replace it

[Greatdane522003]

So who's started there marketing yet?, I'm going to get out my direct mailer here in the 2 weeks!!! I'm going to send out 10,000 hopefully it will make the phone ring I need to pick up about another 40 more lawns

[paolaken]

So who's started there marketing yet?, I'm going to get out my direct mailer here in the 2 weeks!!! I'm going to send out 10,000 hopefully it will make the phone ring I need to pick up about another 40 more lawns

i would change it. much easier and cheeper.
thats alot. hope you get the 40 lawns. what part of o p are you targeting? there is alot goin on out south towards me. i'm sending out about 3,000 but more for irrigation and landscaping.

[Greatdane522003]

paolaken what would you change i'll be mailing out about 95th and mission road

[paolaken]

paolaken what would you change i'll be mailing out about 95th and mission road

the transmission. i would change it for a new one. 95th and mission. wow, thats where i grew up. 90th and mission. spent alot of years at ranchmart working in my dads business. mowed alot of yards in that area. 21" lawnboy and bagged all of them. those were the days. it doesn't get much worse for leaves in the fall than that area.

[Greatdane522003]

O yeah There are alot of trees, Yeah I'm going to run that trans. Till it blows it really doesn't bother me that much mowin in 2nd

[Travel'n Trees]

Becareful I like some of those Trees around 89 and mission my dad planted trees there the day when I was born. We landscaped a large quanity of those houses.

[paolaken]

Becareful I like some of those Trees around 89 and mission my dad planted trees there the day when I was born. We landscaped a large quanity of those houses.

ya, planted alot around there with my dad also.

[IN2MOWN]

Any of you guys do any welding? I need some new mesh on my gate.

[carcrz]

I do a little bit, but I'm no good w/ mesh. I need to re-weld mine again.

[Travel'n Trees]

The guys at diamond muffler at 50 and 291 in Lee's Summit do it and so does the guy in the shop right behind (Rocky) them both real resonable.

[paolaken]

there is a great welding shop here in paola if you want to go 20 miles or so.

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

Trying to get some more brushhogg work in KC, thanks for any input guys.

[Travel'n Trees]

try new devolpements the lots aren't selling and they have to be kept up.

[IN2MOWN]

Well, I think next Monday will be a good day to get out and get moving again. Anyone getting any new business yet? Ive had some good calls so far and its only March. Usually the phone doesnt start ringing till April or May.

[Adam3669]

Nothin yet, but I'm not starting much advertising as far as flyers go until next week.
plan on sendin out around 2k flyers in my area to see where that leads.

[ADVANCED LAWNCARE LLC.]

I'm taking the Commercial applicator test tonight, is anybody else?

[J.Vaughn]

Hey everyone ,I sure like this site I've been checking it out for awhile and this is my first post.
I took my Commercial applicators test today also and I'm not feeling to good about it.I think I tanked the cat 3 test

[vaughnslawns]

HI VAUGHN:waving:

[ADVANCED LAWNCARE LLC.]

Yea I know. I studied quite a bit, and I thought it was tough too.

[J.Vaughn]

HI VAUGHN:waving:

I like that company name.You guy's working yet?If so were.I'm mostly Raytown &Lee's Summit.

[J.Vaughn]

Yea I know. I studied quite a bit, and I thought it was tough too.

Did you take the core & cat 3. I did. I was trying to get it all done at the same-time.

[CELawnsolutions]

I am from JOCO too. Southern portion is more of my market.
celawnsolutions@yahoo.com is my contact.

Always looking to learn so keep them coming guys.

[CELawnsolutions]

Sorry Hammons I am still pretty new. what is this Primo Max stuff?

[CELawnsolutions]

Any of you guys do any welding? I need some new mesh on my gate.

my father in law does some on the side. he might be interested in helping you out.

[CELawnsolutions]

Nothin yet, but I'm not starting much advertising as far as flyers go until next week.
plan on sendin out around 2k flyers in my area to see where that leads.

Hey Adam would you be interested in a bagger for your Wright 36. I had that same one last year, traded it in with about 13 1/2 hours on it but kept the bagger to sell on it's own.
If you are interested let me know
celawnsolutions@yahoo.com

[ADVANCED LAWNCARE LLC.]

Yea, I took the core and the category 3.

[paolaken]

Trying to get some more brushhogg work in KC, thanks for any input guys.

where are you located? might have a whole subdivision for you.

[LonniesLawns]

Primo Maxx is a growth regulator -- stops growth of turf for about four weeks while increasing quality and color.

[IN2MOWN]

my father in law does some on the side. he might be interested in helping you out.



thanks but I talked to a buddy of mine who's father in law works for a steel company and he is going to hook me up, appreciate it though

[vaughnslawns]

belton,raymore,grandveiw,

[Adam3669]

Hey Adam would you be interested in a bagger for your Wright 36. I had that same one last year, traded it in with about 13 1/2 hours on it but kept the bagger to sell on it's own.
If you are interested let me know
celawnsolutions@yahoo.com

Haha, I have actually got one already. Thanks though!

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

Man i'm lovin' this weather. Bring it on SPRING!:clapping:

[Travel'n Trees]

I wish it would slow down a second. Leaves are budding to fast. I need a little bad weather to keep everyone off of me.

[Green Acres]

Everyone staying busy?

[IN2MOWN]

Everyone staying busy?



Im out doing some cutting and the ones that dont need cutting are getting stripes ;)

My cash flow needs some flow in it.

[Green Acres]

If anyone needs any sodding done let me know. Thanks

[J.Vaughn]

To all you lco's out there, which would be the better machine.
Encore 72" prowler or the Hustler 72" super z.
any advice would be helpful thanks

[IN2MOWN]

To all you lco's out there, which would be the better machine.
Encore 72" prowler or the Hustler 72" super z.
any advice would be helpful thanks



I run Encore and have been for a long time. They have made some great strides in the last 5 years bringing their machines up to par with the rest of the industry.

Dont know anything about Hustler though.

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

I run a 36" hydro wb. Love it. But never had an Encore rider. I now someone who has one. Not sure what model it is but it looks like a grasshopper. Front mount mower. He likes it. I've heard good things about Hustler. Compare prices and warranties. Good Luck!

[J.Vaughn]

Hey guys thank's for the input. I'm leaning towards the super z. I hear they have a better warranty and less maintenance.

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

I run a JD 757 and 797 and have been real happy with them. I had a Toro z master and was really happy with that also.

[apowell18]

I'm getting some calls, not a whole lot, but still excited about the new business. My ad should start running tomorrow in the Star, hope more business comes from it. Still have about 1500 flyers to put out next week...hitting the same nieghborhoods that I did last week.

Most of the calls I'm getting are for only a few months this summer as people are leaving on business or long vacations...is this common with you guys? Five calls this week alone for 2 months or 4 months only...Most are down in Brookside area.

Good luck fellas...

[IN2MOWN]

I'm getting some calls, not a whole lot, but still excited about the new business. My ad should start running tomorrow in the Star, hope more business comes from it. Still have about 1500 flyers to put out next week...hitting the same nieghborhoods that I did last week.

Most of the calls I'm getting are for only a few months this summer as people are leaving on business or long vacations...is this common with you guys? Five calls this week alone for 2 months or 4 months only...Most are down in Brookside area.

Good luck fellas...


I have a couple of those. But you know what? They have both led to a few more FT customers. I never turn down business. Income is income and you never know where it will lead to.

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

I always charge an extra $10 for the one hit wonders. I explain the reasoning to the customer and they always say go ahead and do it.:usflag:

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

Wher did everybody go. I know, I know spring clean ups right?

[bandbmowing]

I was wondering, does anyone have a Magna-matic blade sharpener? If so what model do you have and can it sharpen the blades in 60 seconds? Also to anyone that does not have this sharpener, what is the best way you have found to sharpen blades? Do you take them to a shop or do them yourself?

[bandbmowing]

Another question: Has anyone bought a striping kit from www.bigleaguelawns.com? If so did it work well? What are your thoughts about the product?

[bruces]

Yes, I have a Magna-matic. It works as advertised. I want to sell it if you are interested.

Bruce Stansberry
816-830-3145

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

Where is the closest dealer from the northland to get a pro slide. Thanks

[HazellLawnCare]

I am also interested in the Big League Lawn roller. I have been wanting to try one on a wright stander

[Travel'n Trees]

Carcrz where have you been?

[Primecut]

Im out doing some cutting and the ones that dont need cutting are getting stripes ;)

My cash flow needs some flow in it.

You were mowing on the 13th?? Bet your customers loved that.

[IN2MOWN]

You were mowing on the 13th?? Bet your customers loved that.



My customers want their lawn looking good as early as possible. They want the leafs picked up on a weekly basis even if its a small amount along the fenceline. Most of them are very picky. And with my chemical sub basically shooting steroids into them and the amount of rain we got in Feb. most of them were starting to grow.

[bandbmowing]

HazelLawnCare,
I ordered two of the bigleaguelawn rollers for my everride scorpions, I will let you know what I think of them.

[carcrz]

Carcrz where have you been?

Everywhere. Kinda like you. I keep seeing you in front of me all over the place, but I am always turning before I get up to ya. I finally got all of my apps done last week so I get to take it somewhat easy until next week when I start pushing mowing a little more.

[IN2MOWN]

Im looking for some Eastern White Pines. 2 or 3 of them would be nice. Anyone have some info for me? Thanks.

[Travel'n Trees]

look around at the berms and new areas so many dried out and dead, I tend more with the austrian's I know where some of those are. I am almost done with them.

[IN2MOWN]

look around at the berms and new areas so many dried out and dead, I tend more with the austrian's I know where some of those are. I am almost done with them.



Can you give me some info on them? Like growth rate? Average height? I have a pine in front and Ill try to get a picture of it. Its about 4 to 5 storys tall. I would like to plant 2 or 3 more just like it.

It looks like the one below.


http://mayhem-chaos.net/photoblog/images/pine_tree_med.jpg

[Travel'n Trees]

Are the needles long or short soft or hard?

[IN2MOWN]

Are the needles long or short soft or hard?



long and fairly soft

[bandbmowing]

I have a person I work with that would like to have her lawn mowed, I cannot do it because I don't have a smaller mower. So if you have a mower that can get through a 36" gate and are interested send me a pm or post it on this thread and I will give her your contact information. Oh and most importantly, she lives in the Northland Area by Metro North Mall.
Thanks

[IN2MOWN]

My tree guy came buy today to give me a bid on taking down some dead locust and told me its a white pine.

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

I have a person I work with that would like to have her lawn mowed, I cannot do it because I don't have a smaller mower. So if you have a mower that can get through a 36" gate and are interested send me a pm or post it on this thread and I will give her your contact information. Oh and most importantly, she lives in the Northland Area by Metro North Mall.
Thanks

I have three small accounts over their. Would accept another if they will sign a contract. Sorry if they don't like it, but that's the way I roll!

I'm all over the northland. Platte City, Parkville, Gladstone, Kansas City, Riverside, Liberty.

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

Thanks BANDB I got her signed up. Whats your area, maybee I can help you w/ something. I sub out some mowing.

[apowell18]

Loy...if you get anything out in Blue Springs area let me know...I'll take anything you can throw at me...

anyone else that has PITAs or other accounts you no longer want or need, or just don't want to F with, let me know. Thanks fellas.

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

I stay north of the river. Thanks.

[apowell18]

I have one account up off N.Oak, would like a few more up there. Thanks

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

what equipment do you have.

[apowell18]

all I have, and need right now, is a 36 scag wb...echo blower and, edger and trimmers.

I need several more accounts before I can justify upgrading the mower...I'm small-time, but legit...first year full-time.

Just want to let everyone know if you turn them down please refer them to me...thanks.

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

We all have start somewhere. Congrats on the biz. If I hear of anything over there I'll let you know. No shame in being small. Take you time in growing. I'm still growing too.

[apowell18]

I hate being this small...i went to sharpen my blades today and can't get them off...seized up...I have to take it in on Monday to the shop and that puts me behind...do you have a dealer or shop you recommend? I'm guessing nothing out this way...Blue Valley Tractor just opened up about 2 weeks ago in Grain Valley, I might try them out.

[Mowgli]

Hello everyone,

I've been doing lawn sevices for 4 years now but am not licensed to do chemicals. Looking for someone I can sub contract out when my clients request chemical services. If interested, PM me and let me know a little about yourself.

P.S. I also do painting, int & ext, if any of your clients need a bid.

Thanks,

Troy

[IN2MOWN]

I hate being this small...i went to sharpen my blades today and can't get them off...seized up...I have to take it in on Monday to the shop and that puts me behind...do you have a dealer or shop you recommend? I'm guessing nothing out this way...Blue Valley Tractor just opened up about 2 weeks ago in Grain Valley, I might try them out.


Are you just having problems getting them off because they are too tight?

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

Did you try an impact wrench. Ive had to use a block of wood to hold the blade and a 1/2' brake over bar w/ a cheater pipe. Good luck!

[mott413]

Hey Loy, You still interested in my Stihl BG85 Blower? I'll sell it for $200

[mott413]

If anyone else from K.C. is interested I have a Stihl BG85 blower for sale I bought less than two weeks ago. Figured out I didn't have as many lawns as I thought and can blow them off with my trimmer. It's been used less than 1 hour.

Paid $234.00 w/tax
Will sell for $200 and I'll deliver it in the K.C. area.

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

How big is it. I'm not familiar w/ stihl.Any pics.

[mott413]

Loy, by "size" do you mean size of blower or size of engine? here are some pics...

[vaughnslawns]

where you at?:walking:

[mott413]

Same place as you Vaughn, Raymore.

[apowell18]

I don't have an impact...that's why I need to get it into the shop...surely they see idiots like me every now and again...two of us couldn't get it off...the blades really don't need it quite yet, but I don't want to take any chances with customer satisfaction yet, especially being so new.

[IN2MOWN]

I don't have an impact...that's why I need to get it into the shop...surely they see idiots like me every now and again...two of us couldn't get it off...the blades really don't need it quite yet, but I don't want to take any chances with customer satisfaction yet, especially being so new.



Take Loys advice about the wood and the breaker bar.

If you can buy a rechargable impact wrench or one that plugs in. They are pretty inexpensive.

Dont worry. I had to go to my dealer once and had mine broken free in my early days before I got air tools. Its better to have the blades nice and sharp.

[mortymoose]

If anyone in the Belton, Raymore area has any residential contracts that they are looking to dump. I would like to pick up 5 to 10 lawns to care for. I do not have, what I guess people would call true landscaping experience. But I do have 15 years of taking care of my own yard. Unfortunately it won’t show this year, because my wife is pregnant and can’t really do the fertilizing and all of that important stuff this year. And thanks to my neighbors and their lack of care regarding weeds and dandelions doesn’t help any either. So if anyone in this area is looking to get rid of 5 to 10 lawns. Let me know at rwmorton@transystems.com.

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

Sorry Mott, that would be way to small for me. Thanks anyway. Sorry, i'm ignorant to stihl equip.

[Envision]

Powell, if you can bring it to me in LS I can try out the impact route for you. Let me know.

Mott, PM me with your best price on the blower and I'll take it off your hands. I've been thinking of buying a blower along that route.

[apowell18]

Thanks for the offer, but I took it in yesterday to the shop.

Here' a problem for all of you. The cut on the 36 scag is uneven. Take it to get the blades sharpened. Cut still uneven, just not nearly as bad. Realized 3 deck bolts are missing. Install 3 deck bolts and am praying it cuts good today!!! I'll let you know.

[mott413]

Envision, I can't figure out how to PM you. I'll take $200 for the blower and I'll deliver it. It's barely been used.

[apowell18]

anyone still at home waiting for it to dry up? I'm leaving in an hour to start my trek today...

I've mentioned that I am small-time, and I take anything I can get. I have 3hours of windshield time today...a full tank of gas for only 6 lawns...awesome.

[Primecut]

I am having wiring issues on my trailer. My taillights keep going out, blinkers acting up, etc. Does anyone know of a place that I can take it to to get it fixed? Thanks.

[robertsturf]

Try truck,trailer and hitch on 291 Hwy in Independence.

[IN2MOWN]

Thanks for the offer, but I took it in yesterday to the shop.

Here' a problem for all of you. The cut on the 36 scag is uneven. Take it to get the blades sharpened. Cut still uneven, just not nearly as bad. Realized 3 deck bolts are missing. Install 3 deck bolts and am praying it cuts good today!!! I'll let you know.


If thats not it make sure all your spacers are the same on the casters and on the blades.

[IN2MOWN]

I am having wiring issues on my trailer. My taillights keep going out, blinkers acting up, etc. Does anyone know of a place that I can take it to to get it fixed? Thanks.



I dont know where in KC you are at but try Austin Trailer out on k-7 near Lansing.

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

Check all the grounds.

[vaughnslawns]

I hate RAAAAAAAIN:cry:

[vaughnslawns]

ok ,not all of it:hammerhead:

[Primecut]

Thanks for the suggestions fellas.

[Travel'n Trees]

Just don't go to croft they are the most rigged jobs I have ever seen.

[apowell18]

croft has a new shop here in Grain Valley, I went by the other week to check on prices...6x16ft with side gate= $1800...it has brakes too...thought that was really cheap...I'm glad someone mentioned something about them...thanks.

The cut on the 36 wasnt too bad...I've already checked all the spacers...I had a lot of people who's lawns grew ALOT over the past week and needed to go over them twice anyway...

So I'm on my way home last night on 291 NB and my truck starts making some crazy noises. I decide to pull over. Brake pressure = nil!!!! I'm waiting on a call from my mechanic this morning to see what he thinks it is...My theory is the whole brake housing has fallen off!

And just to throw in another wrench into my plans, I have strep throat...life is so awesome...Need to mow today, no truck and I have strep...and it's below freezing...I think I'll just break down and buy a 10' trailer and get at it today...

[mott413]

Still selling my Stihl BG85 blower. I had it less than 3 weeks and used it less than 1 hour. Runs great, I just don't use it as much as I thought I would.

Paid $234.00 w/tax

Will sell for $195.00 and deliver in the K.C. area

[vaughnslawns]

mott no disrespect... I have 2 of those from Family center. my offer to you $100.00 tommorow... where do you mow out here.

[mott413]

I mow in Raymore and Overland Park mainly...I don't understand your post Vaughn, are you saying the blower isn't worth what I have it priced at?

[apowell18]

So I got the call from my mechanic late afternoon yesterday. Drove from Woods Chapel and 470 to Grain Valley with only the calipers holding the front wheels on! $550!!!

The mower did great yesterday, had to double mow everyone. Alot of new customers calling cuz lawn is 8" high (first mowing of the year). Had to pass over one lawn 4 times in first gear.

Got a couple more calls yesterday and another email for estimates. This freeze doesn't help the cause! THanks for letting me vent to you guys over the last few days.

[mott413]

Envision, are you still interested in the blower? I'll take $195 for it.

[ADVANCED LAWNCARE LLC.]

If anyone knows of a good worker that could work on the weekends or a couple days a week, let me know. Basically just mowing, and some landscaping.
Thanks
Josh

[IN2MOWN]

WTF happened to our great weather! This sucks.

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

Yeah I froze my #$@%$^& off yesterday and will today too!

[mott413]

this weather beats mowing in 100 degree heat....

[jdlawn]

but it still sucks...

[Envision]

Seriously, this is too damn cold to be mowing. I'm trying to mow a church and I am freezing my ass off, sitting in my truck trying to warm up every now and then! Thank goodness for wireless internet and people not securing their access points, I can catch up on emails and just see how cold it really is.

Mott, I am still considering the blower so I should let you know soon - that is if you still have it....