HOMER
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I was in my zone today with weedwacker in hand and began to think about all the hits Phil got on the cruise for Chuck. I think Chuck deserves the cruise so please don't misunderstand what I'm about to say, if Phil can get a response like that for Chuck, what else, where else could this forum lead to. I won't say I've given it any in depth studies or anything but some of the ideas that came to mind today were support for the new guys, not just on the internet support, I mean one on one, legal support if need be, accounting support, all by Lawnsite members that have the same vested interest in the Green Industry. As I said, I haven't given it much more time than I'm giving it right now but with almost 1000 members now, some which don't even contribute but do peek in from time to time we could have ample support in a few short months. What about a guy about to take his pesticide exam using an experienced applicator as a tutor, working together to ensure the rookie passes the test and beyond that making sure he doesn't screw up once he gets going. How about a training session on irrigation repair or even installation? <p>We have Phil, Bill and several experienced operators in mowing, landscape design, installation.........a wealth of knowledge. If you join the PLCAA you get a newsletter and pay them for what, to be a member? I'm not saying thats a bad thing but it doesn't fill that niche that seems to be getting filled here, when we ain't fighting! We can all be considered a consultant and help each other out State by State, region by region, sorry Karl, even country by country. You could head up the Australian end of it! Everybody has their own methods of operation but 1000 and growing, where can it go from here? Once a year we can have our own convention, or regional conventions, in a few years maybe all the talk of being on the "same page" could become reality, it is possible. Just something to consider. Back to the idea of raising money for Chuck, there is no reason we couldn't do the same thing to fund all of the above, maybe even a Lawnsite magazine dealing specifically with the issues we discuss and hash out on here........the mind keeps going into the deeper waters, need to quit while I'm ahead and let ya'll voice your opinions now!<p>Homer