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tiedeman · #81 12-10-2003, 03:39 AM

So lay it on me Michiganders...how was your 2003 season?

I personally doubled the gross from last year, and tripled my net take. I though did project for a better year, the fall (4th quarter) hurt us bad with the lack of fall clean ups from the windy weather. I came about $6,500 short of my projected gross.

What about everyone else?

Moguy · #82 12-10-2003, 11:08 AM

Well, being my first year and not wanting to take on more than I can chew, I reached my goal and that was to pay off all my equiptment.

matitude · #83 12-10-2003, 06:13 PM

I wish I could say we were complete with the fall clean ups, we have 54 left after being rained out at 11 a.m. today, and if it doesnt stop soon no work for tomorrow. 14 crews working should be done by tuesday if weather holds. Plows and salters already on so as ready for snow as we can be.

tiedeman · #84 12-13-2003, 01:56 AM

I actually have a fall clean up scheduled for monday the 15th. Just when I thought that I was done

tiedeman · #85 12-16-2003, 11:55 PM

Well, I am happy that we have been getting the snow and mix of stuff the past 2 weeks. At least I have been able to salt alot.

GreenQuest Lawn · #86 12-17-2003, 09:54 AM

Whew, FINALLY enough to plow. We got 2-3" last night and about another 1" so far and its still snowing, so it looks to be # 2 plow tonight.

tiedeman · #87 12-17-2003, 09:57 AM

yup, I am home for lunch right now. Been out since 4am. We have right now between 2-3 inches as well. Then I heard tonight maybe freezing rain, which will not be fun

matitude · #88 12-17-2003, 03:04 PM

Please send some measurable snow this way, 2 dustings over the past few days. Only ran about 100 ton bulk salt today, thats about 150 ton less than a normal run hopefully have something better before Christmas.

CamLand · #89 12-17-2003, 05:37 PM

yeah ,float that white stuff more towards the tri county area been pretty light on accumulation so far..

but seriously everybody have a great winter and make that loot and be safe...

tiedeman · #90 12-19-2003, 12:38 AM

jumping off topic from the snow issue; I am looking to sub-contract out some weed/feed for the 2004 season to a pesticide applicator with business pesticide certifcation and commerical pesticide certification in the Central Michigan area. PM me