And my back hurts. I talked yesterday to a guy i worked with when i broke into carpet cleaning. 38 years ago. I started off as an installer , but my knees and back hated me after a few years. I saw an ad looking for carpet cleaners and that's where it all started. Theres been some tough times and a lot of good times. My wife handled our money very shrewdly and we're looking at a fairly comfortable retirement. I just had a decent offer to sell my business and while I haven't made up my mind completely, it may be time. I still love what I do but with my heart problems I might start the golden years a bit early. It looks like we're going to move to Kamloops and have a summer home in Nova Scotia to rent out and stay in when we choose. It's been a blast.
38 Years
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FB7777
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Sounds like a solid plan buddy!
38 years is a loooong time especially when you've been looking at the fuzzy stuff from the end of wand the entire time
Been slinging a wand going on 31 years now and with my kid and summer help doing 75% of the heavy lifting I'm looking to taper even further if I'm to reach your milestone
Give retirement a try, iffn you gets the itch you can always pick up a Craigslist portly and pick up some part time money
Congrats!
38 years is a loooong time especially when you've been looking at the fuzzy stuff from the end of wand the entire time
Been slinging a wand going on 31 years now and with my kid and summer help doing 75% of the heavy lifting I'm looking to taper even further if I'm to reach your milestone
Give retirement a try, iffn you gets the itch you can always pick up a Craigslist portly and pick up some part time money
Congrats!
Thangiez
Member
You lasted longer than me! lol 38 years aint easy on the body, so you deserve to retire, rest a lil, and to enjoy life.
Mikey P
Administrator
I bet Mrs Parsons used that Blue Bucket to hide the cash in the backyard..
Kenny Hayes
Member
He’d carry water, and she’d carry cash!
KevinD
Member
After 40 years pushing a wand and 2 years janitorial before that I decided to "Call it" last December while I still had some quality of life left in the old body.
Now it's time to spend some of those dividend checks and my kids inheritance.
Now it's time to spend some of those dividend checks and my kids inheritance.
Take care Willy
It's been a real pleasure knowing you all of these years.
It's been a real pleasure knowing you all of these years.
hogjowl
Idiot™
Who will annoy you NOW?
I let go of the reins a while back when I hired someone to help with the day to day grunt. He's a hard worker and even though he's paid by the hour , he still gives me a good effort. I still do pretty good and he gets a good living wage. Too bad about the personality . I guess we can't all be as outgoing, funny and lovable as I am.
Sierra Clean Care
Member
Wow. You’ll be an hour and 15 minutes from me Willy. We could do some fishing/beer drinking....
Or, you could always come teach me a few of your tricks of the trade if you get tired of watching day time TV.....
Let me know when, I’ll come out and help out on this end with the move....
Jeff @ SCC
bob vawter
Grassy Knoller
Willy...if you've found some poor dumb smuck
that will actually BUY yor bidness......
s...sE....sel..seLLLLLLLLLLL IT!!!!!
that big bright lite yor starin at....
is a big FRicking train that will kill you.......
a decent offer? these days yor lucky to get a dollar down...dollar a week!
that will actually BUY yor bidness......
s...sE....sel..seLLLLLLLLLLL IT!!!!!
that big bright lite yor starin at....
is a big FRicking train that will kill you.......
a decent offer? these days yor lucky to get a dollar down...dollar a week!
J Scott W
Member
Congratulations on the retirement, Willy. Please, let me know the address and where you leave the spare key to the house in Kamloops. I've been thinking of visiting there now that I have time to travel.
Ed Valentine
Member
CONGRATULATIONS, Willy! I have enjoyed our long friendship over all these years to say the least. You were always a kind Gentleman and very honorable. This industry will truly miss you.
Jim Pemberton
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Congratulations Willy. If this decision is what is best for you and your lifestyle, then I couldn't be happier for you.
If you decide to rent out your home in Nova Scotia, make sure I know about it. You may remember its my favorite place in Canada.
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FB19087
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Congrats Willy!
Also, are you really Canadian?
Also, are you really Canadian?
hogjowl
Idiot™
Yes
His jokes always sucked
His jokes always sucked
Cleanworks
Moderator
Cause he's a Newfie. Not as funny as me but funnier looking.
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FB19087
Guest
I guess
Was talking with someone earlier about how he doesn't seem as special as our other Canucks......other than the bucket thing of course
Kenny Hayes
Member
Holy Moses, he’s retiring not dying!! What the world keeps him from coming here and giving us a piece of his mind whether we want it or not
Cleanworks
Moderator
He doesn't have very many pieces left.Holy Moses, he’s retiring not dying!! What the world keeps him from coming here and giving us a piece of his mind whether we want it or not
Sierra Clean Care
Member
Special is right...
Sometimes I think of my van as the ‘short’ bus....
Just missing the placard hanging off my mirror...
Bring a fly rod.
I wouldn't want to miss the chance to meet you Jim. I'll stay at my sister's. We might be able ton con my step brother to take us out for a three hour tour. Dibs on Ginger.
encapman
Member
encapman
Member
38 years is a long run at it Willy. Congratulations!
I started my first cleaning business in 1982.
So I understand how the years have buzzed by.
Enjoy your next adventure!
And come back and pester us.
I started my first cleaning business in 1982.
So I understand how the years have buzzed by.
Enjoy your next adventure!
And come back and pester us.
Numero Uno
Member
Since we first chatted .You have remained one of the highest character and respectable carpet cleaners to ever grace a bb...May you have all you desire in your retired yrs...Stay Strong,Stay Proud,stay you ...Your the best -dude!!!
hogjowl
Idiot™
Drugs ^
Numero Uno
Member
Posturing^^^,ah Prattsville -need to visit some day...For certain...Meet the Man,The Myth an the PIG Farmer...hope there hungry that day...This is a Tribute to Willy P.Show some class you wallowing in the mud...Pink Porker.Grab your attention elsewhere...Not on Willy's time...Regards Willy ,sincere regards !
Signed BrickTop,your my second road trip also...Remember that...
Signed BrickTop,your my second road trip also...Remember that...
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