Kansas City!!!!

[carcrz]

yeah I know. Just watched the weather. Supposed to just be freezing rain w/ some flurries. Then another storm like this last one on Tues.

[vaughnslawns]

get you sand ready

[IN2MOWN]

get you sand ready

No kidding! Freezing rain advisory all day tomorrow with 1/2 possible. Damn. More on Sunday and then more next Tuesday and Wednesday.

[HazellLawnCare]

You won't hear me complaining as long as I can catch a little sleep between storms. I love going straight from picking up leaves to snow and ice. Now if I can just catch a warm dry spell before March to put in a couple retaining walls.

[carcrz]

who are you guys getting your salt from?

[IN2MOWN]

You won't hear me complaining as long as I can catch a little sleep between storms. I love going straight from picking up leaves to snow and ice. Now if I can just catch a warm dry spell before March to put in a couple retaining walls.



I still have about 15 final cleanups to do. Hopefully I can get to them before spring. Everyone I listened to said an above average winter for temps and a below average winter for precip.

[IN2MOWN]

who are you guys getting your salt from?


I cant think of the name but its over off of K-7 out near Bonner. I think its called Holiday Sand.

[robertsturf]

I need to find someone who does residential driveways around 141st and Mission. We take care of this guys lawn and landscape but were in Independence and his regular snow guy cancelled on him. He is rather picky but doesn't mind paying for good service. Contact me at 816-590-7859 Trent Roberts.

[carcrz]

might call travel'n trees & see if he's that direction @ all. He subs under someone on that stuff, but he might be able to snag a driveway here & there if it's in route.

[paolaken]

anywhere in olathe or jo co to get bulk salt?

[IN2MOWN]

I need to find someone who does residential driveways around 141st and Mission. We take care of this guys lawn and landscape but were in Independence and his regular snow guy cancelled on him. He is rather picky but doesn't mind paying for good service. Contact me at 816-590-7859 Trent Roberts.

Tell him to call Jerry Boresow @ 913 362 5296, thats who I work for in the winter helping him out with snow removal. We have a ton of houses over there.

[carcrz]

Did the Chiefs forget they were at a football game today?

[vaughnslawns]

fun ice day.

[vaughnslawns]

they lose?

[carcrz]

working on it. 41 - 7 Denver

[carcrz]

easy ice day. I had so much salt down last night, it was just a dusting this morning. We had 2" of ice/snow last night @ my house in Belton though, nadda elsewhere though.

[vaughnslawns]

Yep... Ganna Come Back This Eve Though

[vaughnslawns]

2 more in tonite?

[carcrz]

just checked NOAA - .5 tonight, .4 morning, .1 evening. Dry rest of the week.

[paolaken]

have a friend looking for a tailgate spreader, anyone have a old one laying around?

[IN2MOWN]

Looks like some snow coming in Saturday guys then some good weather next week.

[vaughnslawns]

Maybe Get Those Clean Ups Done Next Year....

[IN2MOWN]

Maybe Get Those Clean Ups Done Next Year....


Thats what Im thinking. I still have about 20 houses to do full cleanups on.

[paolaken]

Maybe Get Those Clean Ups Done Next Year....

yep, still have some myself.
everyone ready for tonight and tommorrow?

[carcrz]

Put on some new metal on the plow earlier. Now just need to get some sleep. Between Emergency Response calls & ice, I'm going on 15 hours of sleep so far this week. What time's this stuff going to hit us anyways?

[IN2MOWN]

i think the weathermen blew it again.

[vaughnslawns]

Kinda... Stuff Did Not Clean Up Well This Round

[carcrz]

Easy money if you ask me. Pushed everything twice w/ Salt in between. Just finished up this morning @ 8. It was a bit tricky once all the slush started getting drug into the lots though.

[Travel'n Trees]

pretreat sidewalks tonight.

[vaughnslawns]

Gonna Go Out Early In The Morning. Send Me That Price List @vaughnlawns@hotmail.com

[Travel'n Trees]

Sent tell me if you have not got it sorry! We are working on a new web site travelntrees.com. Improvements coming soon. !3 yr old daughter did this to surprise me.

[GFTC]

Anyone interested in a residential snow removal acct. in Midtown at 59th and Kenwood, please give me a call (816) 217-5962.
Thanks,
Brandon Grosko
Grosko Family Lawn & Tree Care

[vaughnslawns]

thanks got it.... and looked at the site nice!

[IN2MOWN]

I was watching Mike Thompson last night and he seems to think a Pacific flow is going to last all the way through the January and bring us mild temps with small shots of cold here and there. He said we might of already gone through the worst. That would be nice.

[carcrz]

bummer. I was hoping to top off the hot tub fund w/ the snow money this year. Guess I'll have to make some adjustments & get it anyway.

[vaughnslawns]

anybody want snow removal on santa fe olatha, metcalf, and shawnee misssion pkwy. 816-322-1749.. small com. acct's. i mow them just to far for snow.

[Travel'n Trees]

Merry Christmas Guys and Girls!

[carcrz]

Merry Christmas!

[vaughnslawns]

as well to you all :clapping: merry x-mas and a profitable new year:drinkup:

[paolaken]

hope everyone had a good holiday. gettin alittle snow now.

[carcrz]

Think it'll be anything to push?

[IN2MOWN]

Think it'll be anything to push?



3/4 of an inch here in Shawnee but I heard 1-4 heading into Friday morning.

Not much...today

[Primecut]

3/4 of an inch here in Shawnee but I heard 1-4 heading into Friday morning.

Not much...today

It would be nice if we actually got a snow that accumulated over 2 inches. Hopefully the weather men will just say we are going to get a dusting tomorrow. The last couple of times when they have said 3-5 inches, etc. it hasn't even been close.

[Primecut]

Uh-oh, Katie Horner just called for 4-6 inches- even 6-8 in some areas- by friday morning. That means look for another inch and a half to actually fall.

[Valk]

Where's Dan Henry when you REALLY need him?!

Anyone remember channel 9's Cheryl Jones from the 70s? :cool2:

[Green Acres]

does anyone know of any place that has bulk salt? I heard that most suppliers around KC are getting low.

[carcrz]

I think most have salt/sand mixes still.

[IN2MOWN]

does anyone know of any place that has bulk salt? I heard that most suppliers around KC are getting low.



Ive heard the same thing. Can you believe its only December? Talk about poor planning from the salt companies.

Try Holiday Sand.

422-4000

[IN2MOWN]

Just in case any of you are wondering...here is an email I sent to Don Harman from FOX4 this morning followed by his response.

Don, whats up? I wanted to get your opinion on the month of January. I have
heard and seen on different sites that we are going to have way above average
temps for the month of January. What do you think about this. Some sites
(accuweather.com) even have the first part in the upper 40s and low 50s? Do you
think we will get a break from the snow and cold temps? Thanks for the insight!


John





Very likely we will see some 50's- even by the end of next week.

D





Sounds like a good forecast to me! Get out and finish up my fall cleanups and gutters!

[br549oicu8]

I posted a while back about a bunch of us getting together to chat...etc...over dinner or lunch.
I got no response.
Any interest at all??

Buddy in Leavenworth

[IN2MOWN]

I posted a while back about a bunch of us getting together to chat...etc...over dinner or lunch.
I got no response.
Any interest at all??

Buddy in Leavenworth


I would do it probably in Feb or sometime when I finally get everything done and ready for the upcoming spring.

[paolaken]

anyone else going to the western show?

[carcrz]

Wish I could, but I'm swamped w/ this snow & all the other stuff I have going on. When is it anyway?

[KCLandscape]

Food /Conversation- I am all over that...as long as there's beer/wine involved.


Western - Been there done that. I learn more out of the magazines I get then trade shows....and here of course!

Where are you thinking?

[vaughnslawns]

n2mowing are you doing snow now?

[KCLandscape]

Snow now? Not started yet...

[vaughnslawns]

meant this season:hammerhead:

[IN2MOWN]

n2mowing are you doing snow now?


Nope, still helping out a buddy of mine.

[br549oicu8]

What do you guys think about the Legends area by the Kansas Speedway? Lots of restaurants.....
It would be nice to meet up. cuss and discuss a bit, and have some food/brewski's or whatever.
Guys...it isn't like a whole day or anything..just a couple of hours to get out and take a break and have a good time...
A weekday evening?
A weekend??

Thoughts???

Buddy in Leavenworth

[IN2MOWN]

What do you guys think about the Legends area by the Kansas Speedway? Lots of restaurants.....
It would be nice to meet up. cuss and discuss a bit, and have some food/brewski's or whatever.
Guys...it isn't like a whole day or anything..just a couple of hours to get out and take a break and have a good time...
A weekday evening?
A weekend??

Thoughts???

Buddy in Leavenworth



Sounds good to me Buddy. Id be up for mid January or so after the warm up and finishing all my final cleanups.

[vaughnslawns]

in.........

[vaughnslawns]

the john deere dealer (town & country)closed in raymore. and now it is new ownership! gravely

[paolaken]

anyone get snow this morning? none here south of kc. 5 snow events in december. that hasn't happened in many years. now warm up and dry out so i can get back on irrigation work.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE.

[carcrz]

just flurries all morning. Happy New Year!

[paolaken]

whats everyone doing? i'm goin to was plow trucks today.

[IN2MOWN]

whats everyone doing? i'm goin to was plow trucks today.



Putting new baseboards in my family room today. Trying to recover from to many beers last night.

[vaughnslawns]

I Became A " Inc . Today":clapping:

[robertsturf]

I turned a collection problem over to Dun & Bradstreets collection department!!

[rjgolfer]

I Became A " Inc . Today":clapping: Did it hurt:)

[vaughnslawns]

under a $100.00:drinkup:

[rjgolfer]

Off the subject but do of you guys in KC area use stick edgers?? OR just use string timmers.

[IN2MOWN]

Off the subject but do of you guys in KC area use stick edgers?? OR just use string timmers.

String trimmers...they can do it all...no use in carrying around more equipment then you need to.

[robertsturf]

Stick edgers, more professional finish on the edges. The largest LCO here in KC does it so do I.

[rjgolfer]

Stick edgers, more professional finish on the edges. The largest LCO here in KC does it so do I.Do you use the edger very time...or just when it needs it?? ALso hear it is harder to clean up with blower due to the dirt it leaves behind...and also when it is wet??

[carcrz]

I use both. About once a month (or on new accounts) I'll use the stick edger to clean up an edge. I'll also use a wb edger about 3 times a year to put a really wide edge on the long commercial walks. I put 3 blades on it so it has about a 1/2" edge on it & I don't have to do anything for a month or so.

[rjgolfer]

I use both. About once a month (or on new accounts) I'll use the stick edger to clean up an edge. I'll also use a wb edger about 3 times a year to put a really wide edge on the long commercial walks. I put 3 blades on it so it has about a 1/2" edge on it & I don't have to do anything for a month or so.
No clean up issues with the grass/dirt left behind??

[robertsturf]

I use the stick edger every other time. Not when it is extremely wet. With good blowers its not a problem to clean up.

[itsallaboutthestripes]

Stick edgers, more professional finish on the edges. The largest LCO here in KC does it so do I.

Who is the Largest? Atcheson , Grassroots , Hermes or Summit?

[carcrz]

No clean up issues with the grass/dirt left behind??

On first timers w/ extreme edging needed, I'll have to clean up the debris & haul it off. Otherwise I just take the blower & blow everything back like you would otherwise do.

[carcrz]

Who is the Largest? Atcheson , Grassroots , Hermes or Summit?

Of those, I would guess Grassroots or Summit. Don't forget about Suburban though.

[itsallaboutthestripes]

My guess is Hermes followed by Atcheson.

[KCLandscape]

I would think Rosehill or Artistic Design. Artistic has done all of the Extreme home makoveres here in town...but never got mention on TV

[carcrz]

Well, are we talking Lawn Care or Landscaping now?

[KCLandscape]

Nobody specified either, but they both do a large amount of both. Seems like I seem them both everywhere.

[itsallaboutthestripes]

Hermes made the top grossing 100 in the country in 2006-07. So they are probably the big dogs of the area.

[HazellLawnCare]

So how many of you in the KC area offer bagging on a weekly schedule?

[robertsturf]

As far as a mowing contractor with the best looking properties it's Signature by a long shot. Not all the LCO's report there revenue to those top 100 reports!!

[Travel'n Trees]

Suburban has to be the biggest. They have some of the most prime land around town too, Very few people know how big they really are. Hermes may have grossed alot, But there was alot of concern at trade show about them. Remember they folded in Colorado and Utah I believe. Two other wholesalers are in trouble, locally. Currently I have declined and continue my decline of work for Hermes because of what I know about them. And I do not want to work for free, and won't risk it.

[IN2MOWN]

So how many of you in the KC area offer bagging on a weekly schedule?



I bag one yard on a weekly basis. Its my biggest account and thats the only reason. Its a little more then an acre and she pays $100 a week. Other then that if someone wants its bagged weekly Ill double the price and that usually makes them change their mind rather quickly :laugh:

[IN2MOWN]

I dont see alot of big name companies doing a ton of mowing anymore. Most of them are into landscape install and maint. now doing very little mowing.

[carcrz]

I dont see alot of big name companies doing a ton of mowing anymore. Most of them are into landscape install and maint. now doing very little mowing.

noticed that also, about 2 years ago I think.

[racer56]

Over an acre bagged for 100? Must not be very thick I would guess?
I wish Suburban didn't compete against me and all of us. Just seems wrong to buy from my competition. Kind of like Target buying from Walmart. Hard to compete against them when buying from them,ha.

[IN2MOWN]

Over an acre bagged for 100? Must not be very thick I would guess?
I wish Suburban didn't compete against me and all of us. Just seems wrong to buy from my competition. Kind of like Target buying from Walmart. Hard to compete against them when buying from them,ha.



Its pretty thick but it only takes me about an hour and there is NO trimming at all.

[racer56]

Now your talking. Where is the best place to take grass to dump around Olathe and O.P.? I know the transfer station in Olathe but that is very expensive, farm maybe for horses?

[IN2MOWN]

Now your talking. Where is the best place to take grass to dump around Olathe and O.P.? I know the transfer station in Olathe but that is very expensive, farm maybe for horses?


Suburban takes them and there is another place down the street @ 135th and Kenneth called Leawood Stables.

[racer56]

Leawood Stables, sounds good. Do they just take it for free? Do I need to set something up with them or just show up? Not used to having to pay for dumping of any kind so kind of a bummer. Do you have a contact guy for them and number?

[IN2MOWN]

Leawood Stables, sounds good. Do they just take it for free? Do I need to set something up with them or just show up? Not used to having to pay for dumping of any kind so kind of a bummer. Do you have a contact guy for them and number?


http://www.manta.com/coms2/dnbcompany_jqgk4m


I have never dumped there. I just heard it from another guy who said he does.

[HazellLawnCare]

Are any of you working now? I noticed one of the other lawn companys in town out today doing leaves. My trailer is empty getting painted and my equipment is torn apart getting the yearly maintenance stuff done. I don't think many of my customers want to pay me to do leaves right now.

[racer56]

I've been staying busy between tree work in Joplin,MO and some fence work here. The clean up of wet leaves just takes soo long that you just can't charge enough to make it work, or at least I can't. We just bought a new trailer so now busy getting that ready. On a side note I would say anyone looking for a trailer KC Trailer Hitch on Hickman Mills are a great bunch of guys. Gave me a good trade in on a trailer we had to get the new one as well.

[carcrz]

On a side note I would say anyone looking for a trailer KC Trailer Hitch on Hickman Mills are a great bunch of guys. Gave me a good trade in on a trailer we had to get the new one as well.

Depends on who you end up working w/. I've had good experiences, but also terrible ones. Unfortunately, the good experiences were a while ago & since then have had nothing but problems on special orders.

[IN2MOWN]

Are any of you working now? I noticed one of the other lawn companys in town out today doing leaves. My trailer is empty getting painted and my equipment is torn apart getting the yearly maintenance stuff done. I don't think many of my customers want to pay me to do leaves right now.



Im out. I still have 10 -15 houses to do. Have to keep the income rolling through Feb...

[vaughnslawns]

was there yesterday and they were no help. yea got 2 clean ups done on mon. 9 to go.marshall got hit hard over the last few weeks did it not?

[HazellLawnCare]

it hasn't been much different here than you have had. its just so muddy here still.

[br549oicu8]

Is it about time for that get together lunch??
Come on guys....maybe noon on Saturday???
We all have a lot in common so why not chat over food and brewski's??

[IN2MOWN]

Is it about time for that get together lunch??
Come on guys....maybe noon on Saturday???
We all have a lot in common so why not chat over food and brewski's??



This Saturday...


playoffs...

[racer56]

Chili Bowl... Man I am pumped. Just us guys heading out so should be a good time. Meeting up would be great sometime. Sadlers in Olathe and doing some racing sounds fun...

[br549oicu8]

Dudes....the games don't start till late!!
3:30 pm our time for the Packers/Seahawks game....and the other one at 7 pm.

[IN2MOWN]

Dudes....the games don't start till late!!
3:30 pm our time for the Packers/Seahawks game....and the other one at 7 pm.



Buddy Id like to but it will have to be a different weekend. I have company coming over around noon for the game and Im smoking ribs all day.

[br549oicu8]

Free Food!! I vote we all come to your place!!
No problem. I just wanted to get something going or it'll never happen. I know everyone that takes the time to join will enjoy cussing, discussing and telling a few good lies!!
HA!!

Maybe next weekend.....

[Adam3669]

Free Food!! I vote we all come to your place!!
No problem. I just wanted to get something going or it'll never happen. I know everyone that takes the time to join will enjoy cussing, discussing and telling a few good lies!!
HA!!

Maybe next weekend.....

Are we 18 year old guys allowed to come? :usflag::drinkup:

[br549oicu8]

When we finally arrange and do get together age is no factor. You'll obviously be restricted in the beverage department though!!!:rolleyes:

[paolaken]

they can drive us old timers home.

[Greatdane522003]

Has anyone started thinking when they will start doing any marketing? I think i'll start passing out fliers about Feb. 15th depending on the weather!

[vaughnslawns]

in the "do" now

[IN2MOWN]

My website is almost up and running. Ill be ordering 5000 door hangers in the next week or two and Im working on 200 oversized postcards to send out to commercial buildings.

Im hoping all this will add up to 30 - 40 new accounts.

[carcrz]

Who are you ordering from IN2MOWN?

[IN2MOWN]

Who are you ordering from IN2MOWN?


Postcards from VistaPrint and the hangers are coming from a company down in KC called Tabco. A friend of mines Dad works for them.

[HazellLawnCare]

Is anyone in the KC area interested in selling some accounts? If so pm me with the details.

[HazellLawnCare]

While I'm bothering everyone, does anyone know where there are some good used railroad ties at?

[HazellLawnCare]

Wow where is everyone? I am curious if any of you use a landscape designer in the area?

[Greatdane522003]

So what's everyone doing? Are your phones ring any! :weightlifter:

[paolaken]

gonna finish a wall and some drainage before the cold gets here. then, i don't know. work on my danes i guess and get them ready for spring. i'm way behind on landscaping and irrigation.

[itsallaboutthestripes]

While I'm bothering everyone, does anyone know where there are some good used railroad ties at?

Empior they are at 23rd and 291 in Independence. Just north of the light at 23rd on the east side.

[IN2MOWN]

Cleanups tommorow and Tuesday and then will probably pack it up for the year. Heard we are supposed to get some snow on Wednesday night though.

[Greatdane522003]

I mite do a LCU Tues, I have about 15 still leaf to do, I'd like to do them at least about, mid Feb. I'll going to start passing out fliers about that time!

And by the way, Are we all going to met up sometime, I would like to meet some new people that do what I do:laugh:

[HazellLawnCare]

Any clue what Emperior gets for the ties? How about a number or name to contact them.

[Travel'n Trees]

Try empire.

[itsallaboutthestripes]

Any clue what Emperior gets for the ties? How about a number or name to contact them.

Empire Landscape Materials
(816) 257-5272
2001 S Mo-291, Independence, MO 64057 Map it | Get directions Cross Streets: Between E 23rd St S and MO-291

[Green Acres]

Does anyone know where I can dump old concrete?

[carcrz]

I think the dumps take it for free if there's no rebar in it. They crush it to use on their roads I think.

[itsallaboutthestripes]

I think the dumps take it for free if there's no rebar in it. They crush it to use on their roads I think.

Don't try to take it to the Lee's Summit dump. They don't let anyone dump for free. The only free thing you get it a good @$#@ing they are ripoffs. You can take a load of brush in one day that cost 35.00 the next day you take in less and it's 95.00. They know there isn't any where else to dump close by so you are at their mersy.

[Travel'n Trees]

If you go in a noncomercial vehichle they will get you everytime. How much concrete?

[Green Acres]

Around 700 tons of concrete. Been thinking of getting a crusher in there and making gravel out of it but have only found one guy that has crusher and he is about 2 months out.

[paolaken]

Around 700 tons of concrete. Been thinking of getting a crusher in there and making gravel out of it but have only found one guy that has crusher and he is about 2 months out.

there isn't a ditch or such around there looking for fill? there are several down this away.

[Green Acres]

I was hoping to find a ditch or someone that needed to level off a place for a pad or something.

[HazellLawnCare]

What is your guy's take on the Yellowpages?

[IN2MOWN]

What is your guy's take on the Yellowpages?

I tried it last year with 0% success. When I got the call to renew I flat out refused to. The lady asked me just for a meeting and I agreed. She made some valid points, changed my ad around and lowered the price so I agreed to try it for one more year.

[HazellLawnCare]

IN2Mown how big was your add? The only way I will consider doing it is if I can run one of the biggest adds.

[IN2MOWN]

IN2Mown how big was your add? The only way I will consider doing it is if I can run one of the biggest adds.



It was a smaller ad. Probably about 2 inches wide by about a 1 inch tall. Now I have an ad thats 2 1/4 X 2 1/4. Its right in the middle of the page and its one of only 2 block ads on that page. Its in the Johnson County which just came out and then I have an ad coming out in the metro at the end of this year for the 2009 book. In all I will be spending around $1500.

[HazellLawnCare]

Thats not bad. I am talking with them currently about putting me in the book here at home, and in the blue springs and lees summit books. To have the largest ads in all three books and start me a web site is $888 per month. I about died. They guarantee me so many contacts but still.......... I'm not sure.

[IN2MOWN]

Thats not bad. I am talking with them currently about putting me in the book here at home, and in the blue springs and lees summit books. To have the largest ads in all three books and start me a web site is $888 per month. I about died. They guarantee me so many contacts but still.......... I'm not sure.

Don't listen to their guarantee. The first gal guaranteed me a ton of clients also. She does not even work for them anymore.

$888 month is a lot to spend on advertising. I think you could put the money towards better uses.

[HazellLawnCare]

Just got off the phone with the salesman and $405 a month is for them setting me up a website. I am meeting with a guy to do it for the year for that price tomorrow.

[IN2MOWN]

Just got off the phone with the salesman and $405 a month is for them setting me up a website. I am meeting with a guy to do it for the year for that price tomorrow.

Did I read that right? He wants $405.00 a month to set up your website and run it?

[HazellLawnCare]

yeah thats what i thought too! the cost of the yellopages add isnt so bad if you take that out.

[IN2MOWN]

$405 a month to run a website is a freaking rip off!

[LonniesLawns]

Yellow page ads are consistently the worst ROI advertisements for landscape companies.

Absolute waste!

[racer56]

K.C. Missouri is taking bids for mowing. I can find the link again if anyone is interested. To far away for any of us. Bid is due soon I guess. Anyone know of any in Johnson County or Douglas County?

[Icemanku]

yeah thats what i thought too! the cost of the yellopages add isnt so bad if you take that out.
I run gamedaytshirt.com and you shouldn't be spending more than $30 bucks a month for a standard site.

[Icemanku]

K.C. Missouri is taking bids for mowing. I can find the link again if anyone is interested. To far away for any of us. Bid is due soon I guess. Anyone know of any in Johnson County or Douglas County?

Me!?!?

KCMO what is taking bids?

[IN2MOWN]

I dont mess with cities anymore. You need to much insurance and they dont come close to accepting reasonable bids.

[racer56]

http://www.kcconvention.com/ads.nsf/eb0743e765fb8f8a86256cca005d9e23/35a9f0b41b083dc1862573c40068b568?OpenDocument

Hope it is ok to post this link.

[carcrz]

MBE & WBE are getting the bids on this one guys. Same as what always happens.

[Travel'n Trees]

I am wanting to sell a lesco spreader locally.

[Green Acres]

Anyone know of anyone selling salt or a salt/sand mix?

[paolaken]

there is a place in granview, i think it is called sunshine lawn. it is right by drake and scruggs which is the meyer dealer.

[itsallaboutthestripes]

ROCK CITY
519 Blue Ridge Blvd
Grandview, MO 64030
www.rockcity.biz
rockcity@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 816.965.6100
FAX: 1.816.965.6200

www.ROCKCITY.biz

[racer56]

Who is MBE and WBE? Do they get it do to lower price or good ole boy network?

[carcrz]

Who is MBE and WBE? Do they get it do to lower price or good ole boy network?

Minority & Woman owned business. They get preferential treatment when it comes to government bids.

[carcrz]

I am wanting to sell a lesco spreader locally.

Put pics & a price of that puppy in the for sale section. link (http://www.lawnsite.com/forumdisplay.php?f=51)

[Travel'n Trees]

Would like to sell local, everyone knows what a lesco looks like. Because it is too cold to go take a picture. (ha! ha!!) Maybe when it warms up.

[carcrz]

ah come on. It's only 20* out.

[vaughnslawns]

what ya asking dave?

[vaughnslawns]

did i see somewhere you had a mower as well?

[carcrz]

He's got a scag for sale. I forget the model & size. I think it was a 52" though.

[vaughnslawns]

It's A Cold One....

[AmesLandscaping]

Just wanted to say Hello, I am new to this site, and it looks great , nice work.:)

[Travel'n Trees]

Welcome in. The scag is a 48. 19 hp kaw 100 hrs.

[vaughnslawns]

welcome ames

[paolaken]

still cold. this sucks

[Green Acres]

Ames you still in the stompers?

[paolaken]

looks like i might be pre-treating later today. if it is going to be cold it may as well snow.

[carcrz]

I hope it snows this week, but not after Thursday. I'm going somewhere warmer for next week!!! I'm sick of the cold.

[vaughnslawns]

they backed down..

[IN2MOWN]

I hope it never snows again and its in the 80s next week!

[paolaken]

I hope it never snows again and its in the 80s next week!

i'll second that. 50's to 70's is just fine.

[llllllll]

Does Any One Have A Wright Stander 4 Sale ? I Would Prefer 48-52"
Thanks

[HazellLawnCare]

Does anyone know of a good landscape designer in the kc area? I am looking for someone to do my design work for me.

[IN2MOWN]

Does Any One Have A Wright Stander 4 Sale ? I Would Prefer 48-52"
Thanks



Try some of these:

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/search/sss?query=Wright%20Stander

[llllllll]

Try some of these:

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/search/sss?query=Wright%20Stander

Saw those...Trying to find a used one cheap..:rolleyes:

[IN2MOWN]

Have you tried Ebay?

Most of the ones I see cheap are pretty beat up.

[carcrz]

I hope it never snows again and its in the 80s next week!

DEFINITELY!!! You can call me at the lake on the weekends!

[llllllll]

Have you tried Ebay?

Most of the ones I see cheap are pretty beat up.

Yeah I look on Ebay all the time.
I just figured I would ask around local..I know most guys dont sell them cheap unless there trashed..But you never know

[robertsturf]

Try Blue Valley Tractor Supply. I looked there a couple of years ago and was told they take trade-ins from leases that are still under factory warranty.

[carcrz]

There was one out on 291 South, just south of 58 @ that new Farm store that is now going out of business.

[paolaken]

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[vaughnslawns]

Ryan's (buffet inc.)filed chapter 11 :cry: so am i out $.7,000.00. not a good day.

[ffemtmcd]

Ryan's filed - r u serious??

[vaughnslawns]

yep...........

[vaughnslawns]

i have 2 year contracts for 4 stores..

[paolaken]

thats a bummer. i think there is one of those up the road from me in olathe. never been to it.

[robertsturf]

Thats too bad. The one here in Ind. Has been getting run down bad the last few years!!

[vaughnslawns]

yea, i take care of that lawn. used to be fire mountain they just re did all of them last month to look like old town.

[vaughnslawns]

i got the one in idependence last monday.... next to hi vee?

[robertsturf]

Yes the one next to Hy-vee. We ate there last month, what a dump. All the fat white-trash people in there made me lose my appetite. I thought the lawn looked like a mow and go account. Hopefully things will work out and you can improve the quality of the lawn. Isn't that a ways for you to drive?

[vaughnslawns]

i go all over i do several on 23rd and 24 hwy... bluesprings n.oak.... I will inprove the outside should they last.

[Greatdane522003]

Has anyone started doing any marketing yet?

[IN2MOWN]

Has anyone started doing any marketing yet?



Just ordered door hangers, have my oversized postcards on the way, phone book is all taken care of, and my spring letters are about to go out.

[vaughnslawns]

hey in2mown ya wanna do the ryans over in shawnee and olathe for me~~~!!!

[IN2MOWN]

Not a problem! It sounds like Ryan can be counted on to pay on time!!!:rolleyes:

[vaughnslawns]

for sure :nono:

[paolaken]

is the wind ever blowin, wow. it is nasty out. it felt really good out workin yesturday then this today. i'm ready for spring. anyone else?

[IN2MOWN]

is the wind ever blowin, wow. it is nasty out. it felt really good out workin yesturday then this today. i'm ready for spring. anyone else?

50 MPH gusts from what I have heard. I was out cutting some trees down yesterday in a tshirt!

Im with ya ken. Ready for spring to be here. The older I get the less I like winter.

[br549oicu8]

No wonder so many get sick around here with the fluctuating temps!!!
Anyone ready for that Saturday lunch get-together yet???

[Icemanku]

Have any of you ever been successful putting plastic signs at intersections in KC? Mainly JOCO?

[IN2MOWN]

Have any of you ever been successful putting plastic signs at intersections in KC? Mainly JOCO?


I would not waste your money. They wont last long. The cities do a sweep once a month, take them all down and throw them out.

[Icemanku]

Do you have experience doing signs it sounds like?

[IN2MOWN]

Do you have experience doing signs it sounds like?


I have no experience with them.


I got that info from a friend of mine who is on the city council here in Shawnee. He said cities are starting to crack down because it makes the corners look bad.

[paolaken]

everyone ready for tonight? sounds like the biggest snow of the year. i hope it gets nicer after this storm.

[IN2MOWN]

everyone ready for tonight? sounds like the biggest snow of the year. i hope it gets nicer after this storm.



Tonight? I heard it was not starting till tommorow afternoon...

[Icemanku]

I have no experience with them.


I got that info from a friend of mine who is on the city council here in Shawnee. He said cities are starting to crack down because it makes the corners look bad.

Have you had any luck with the yellow pages in KC?

[IN2MOWN]

Have you had any luck with the yellow pages in KC?

No.

But I tried it again this year just a little differently. My rep tweaked my ad for me. Put me in both the metro and Johnson County book, cut my rate for me and stuck me on a page with only one other block ad.

Honestly Iceman, my best advertising has come from postcards and word of mouth. I do have some door hangers coming in a couple weeks which I have never tried before so we will see how those work out. I'm also in the middle of having a website built.

[Icemanku]

How many accounts do you currently have?

[IN2MOWN]

How many accounts do you currently have?


I have around 60 FT mowing accounts and a total of about 150 I do work for throughout the year.

[Loy's Home Services, LLC]

everyone ready for tonight? sounds like the biggest snow of the year. i hope it gets nicer after this storm.

We are ready. Start in the morning and go till late afternoon. I heard most of the white stuff is going south though. ;)

[carcrz]

I hope it doesn't do anything! My flight comes back in @ 7 pm. I might just have to stay here in Florida on a beach.

[IN2MOWN]

Looks like a false alarm for most of the metro. Leezak is calling for an inch max. Most of it it will be 90 miles south of here.

[paolaken]

I hope it doesn't do anything! My flight comes back in @ 7 pm. I might just have to stay here in Florida on a beach.

oh ouch, that hurts. where are or were you at in florida?

[paolaken]

doesn't look like it is going to do much. it started snowing here around 6:30 this morning and we have about a 1/4" or so. the county plow truck just went by though. need to go to my lake cabin and plow, they are going to get 6-8" down there.

[IN2MOWN]

I have not seen one flake this morning...

[paolaken]

it's snowing here in paola still. it's been real steady. i'm goin out to check on things.

[robertsturf]

Independence here, the sun is out!!

[paolaken]

yep, done snowing now and sun was out but clouds moving in again. did get alittle pushing and salting in though.

[Travel'n Trees]

That was a let down.

[vaughnslawns]

Ready For Spring..

[REVOLUTION LAWN CO.]

Hi Everyone,

I currently have a 2006 John Deere 1600 Turbo Series II WAM for sale. We bought the mower new in 2006 and currently it has 568.5 hours, it is equipped with a 4 post ROPS system with canopy, seat belt and suspension seat. It is a 4WD unit, all deck tires have been replaced with Carlisle Reliance run-flat tires to prevent any low or flat tires. The mower also has a am/fm cassette radio installed behind operators seat.

It is currently equipped with doubles, 14 blades in total, 7 gator blades and 7 high lift. It also comes with several extra sets of blades including some gator blades and most of the original tires, actual number can be determined if need be or requested. All lights, gauges and indicator lights work great. The machine has been excellently maintained, have maintenance records. We are currently taking reasonable offers and plan to re list the mower on Ebay sometime over the weekend.

The mower is located 20-30 miles north outside of Kansas City. It is available for viewing and demonstration with proper notification. Pictures are available having a hard time resizing them, if you have any questions or for pictures please contact me through this site or email me at dcken02@aol.com and give me your email address and I will forward them to you.

Thank You,
Dillon

[Travel'n Trees]

All snow or clear weather this freezing and thawing stinks.

[paolaken]

All snow or clear weather this freezing and thawing stinks.

agree 1000%. this sucks

[IN2MOWN]

From what I understand its supposed to be like that till Spring.

[itsallaboutthestripes]

If I remember correctly it's this way every winter. Nothin' new for Missouri if you don't like the weather wait a day and it will change.

[Icemanku]

If I remember correctly it's this way every winter. Nothin' new for Missouri if you don't like the weather wait a day and it will change.

I don't know what winter you're remembering but it hasn't been this bad since 2000

[itsallaboutthestripes]

I don't know what winter you're remembering but it hasn't been this bad since 2000

Look at last years history for January on weather underground we had more days with snow and rain last year than we had this year.

[IN2MOWN]

Look at last years history for January on weather underground we had more days with snow and rain last year than we had this year.

Last December was probably the worst we have had in a long time though. I counted 5 storms total through the metro. January was not to bad though. Its been up and down all winter long. Im hoping its nothing but up from here on out.

[itsallaboutthestripes]

As long as we get some type of percip. at least once a week all is good. And if we could have it rain at night during the mowing season. I don't want much do I?

[IN2MOWN]

As long as we get some type of percip. at least once a week all is good. And if we could have it rain at night during the mowing season. I don't want much do I?


Yeah, Im hoping the ground stays soft also. The last few years it's been pretty dry heading into the mowing season.

[ccondie]

Hello all. I am looking for a 6 x 12 tandom axle w/ a gate for this season. any one in kc have any recomendations as to where to look? any help would be great. you can email me or pm me. ccondie@sbcglobal.net

[paolaken]

i just saw one listed somewhere. i'll look.

[mrjata]

New boy here from Rea, MO. NWMO. I am new to the forums and am looking for a ZTR in MO. Used is ok. Getting tired of walking the yards. Sure does help with conditioning but time consuming.

[REVOLUTION LAWN CO.]

Hi, I have a 667A John Deere Quik Trak or a John Deere M665 im trying to get rid of, please contact me if you are interested, delivery is available.

Thanks,
Dillon

[Icemanku]

Where do you guys buy mulch in Johnson County?

[KCLandscape]

Lowes or Home Depot...














Do a search and find out, I am sure you already know

[Icemanku]

Lowes or Home Depot...














Do a search and find out, I am sure you already know

I meant in bulk and cheap.

[Travel'n Trees]

I can do it from 150 hiway and 71 area. I make my quanities bigger is same price everyone else, you can get a hot mulch or cheap mulch like the dusted mulch cheap. And inexpensive delivery, available.

[IN2MOWN]

Where do you guys buy mulch in Johnson County?


Johnson County Building Materials in Merriam. Its off of Johnson Drive and Merriam Lane.

It's about $15.00 a cubic yard cheaper then Suburban.

[paolaken]

Where do you guys buy mulch in Johnson County?

how much? truck load? green country here in paola is a mulch plant. bulk or bagged. they bag and sell to lowes and home depot.

[NTAnnin]

Hey, had a question about late fee penalties. I haven't charged one the last few years, but I need to give a select few of my customers a little more incentive to pay in a reasonable amount of time. My current thoughts are 2.5% a month and I would give them 20 days from the invoice date to get the money to me before they were charged.

I have searched through Kansas bills and statutes and haven't found any info on the legality of late fees, so if anyone knows anything about Kansas laws on the issue, I would appreciate your help (I know some states have a max amt. for certain services and such).

I really don't expect to make any money off of this, just hoping to get paid in a more timely fashion with less hassle.

Also, on another subject... has anyone seen the prices for some of the big boys on fert plans this year (I remember last year trugreen and scotts were somewhere around 56 bucks per app for 6000 sq.ft.). Imagine this will jump by 10 or so due to the increased cost of Urea... I'll be meeting with my supplier tomorrow so should have an idea what I want to charge, but I wouldn't want to be too high in comparison to the major market players. They tend to have just a bit more marketing prowess than myself.

Thanks for any help up front,

Nick

[IN2MOWN]

Hey, had a question about late fee penalties. I haven't charged one the last few years, but I need to give a select few of my customers a little more incentive to pay in a reasonable amount of time. My current thoughts are 2.5% a month and I would give them 20 days from the invoice date to get the money to me before they were charged.

I have searched through Kansas bills and statutes and haven't found any info on the legality of late fees, so if anyone knows anything about Kansas laws on the issue, I would appreciate your help (I know some states have a max amt. for certain services and such).

I really don't expect to make any money off of this, just hoping to get paid in a more timely fashion with less hassle.

Also, on another subject... has anyone seen the prices for some of the big boys on fert plans this year (I remember last year trugreen and scotts were somewhere around 56 bucks per app for 6000 sq.ft.). Imagine this will jump by 10 or so due to the increased cost of Urea... I'll be meeting with my supplier tomorrow so should have an idea what I want to charge, but I wouldn't want to be too high in comparison to the major market players. They tend to have just a bit more marketing prowess than myself.

Thanks for any help up front,

Nick

For some reason I dont think that legally you can assess late fees. Finance or office fees on the other hand are ok. I think its all in the wording.

I dont talk to TG or Scotts for obvious reasons but I can tell you that Ryan Lawn & Tree jumped 4% this year.

[Icemanku]

Hey, had a question about late fee penalties. I haven't charged one the last few years, but I need to give a select few of my customers a little more incentive to pay in a reasonable amount of time. My current thoughts are 2.5% a month and I would give them 20 days from the invoice date to get the money to me before they were charged.

I have searched through Kansas bills and statutes and haven't found any info on the legality of late fees, so if anyone knows anything about Kansas laws on the issue, I would appreciate your help (I know some states have a max amt. for certain services and such).

I really don't expect to make any money off of this, just hoping to get paid in a more timely fashion with less hassle.

Also, on another subject... has anyone seen the prices for some of the big boys on fert plans this year (I remember last year trugreen and scotts were somewhere around 56 bucks per app for 6000 sq.ft.). Imagine this will jump by 10 or so due to the increased cost of Urea... I'll be meeting with my supplier tomorrow so should have an idea what I want to charge, but I wouldn't want to be too high in comparison to the major market players. They tend to have just a bit more marketing prowess than myself.

Thanks for any help up front,

Nick

If they've signed a contract and it states that late fees might be applied then it's legal.

[Icemanku]

I'm quoting a guy today on a huge apartment complex near the corner of 435 and 71. How much do you guys charge an hour for labor? I was thinking $55 or $60 from what I've read on this, but part of me thinks it might be too much?

[IN2MOWN]

I'm quoting a guy today on a huge apartment complex near the corner of 435 and 71. How much do you guys charge an hour for labor? I was thinking $55 or $60 from what I've read on this, but part of me thinks it might be too much?


What kind of labor?

[Greatdane522003]

I'm selling my Ryan Lawn air 5 if you know of someone that would be looking for a good aerator let me know I'm asking $1500 if interested call me 913-789-872