Time for an update

Well it’s been a while since I posted anything so I figured I’d just pop in and post a quick update.

After a long and fairly dry winter we are just starting to gear up for spring. We are getting all the lawn mowing equipment ready to go as well as our landscaping equipment.

The snowplows and salters are still on the trucks and they won’t be coming off till early April. You never know if winter has on last blast in store till at least April and while I wouldn’t mind on last snow storm I’m sure everyone else is looking forward to an early spring.

On final fun little note, Google street view just came online for Windsor and I am on it (check it out here). Yes I’m talking on my cell phone but don’t worry it’s before the ban went into effect. I actually saw the Google car a few times I just can’t remember where I was when I saw it other than this time.

Well that’s all for now and I’m going to try to remember to update this more often from now on.

The snow is on it’s way

Well the Labour Day long weekend is over and so the unofficial end of summer is here. Football season is starting and before you know it the leaves will be turning colour and falling off the trees, so you know what that means. The first snowfall will be just around the corner so now is the time to start thinking about who will be plowing and salting all that snow.

We are just starting to ramp up our advertising for the snow and ice management season. Our availability this year will be limited, since our quality of service is of prime importance we can only take on a certain number of new clients and still maintain our standards of high quality service .

Also a word of caution, please ask all the contractors you are having quote on the snow and ice management services for your property to provide you with proof of liability insurance. There are far to many people out there that snow plow without any insurance (or even a business license for that matter). If you happen to be unlucky and some one slips and falls on your property you could be on the hook for potentially millions of dollars in damages if your snow removal contractor does not have proper insurance.

Vehicle repairs

I took my ‘02 2500HD in today to have it looked at, the front end suspension needs a lot of work, the universal for the front wheels is broken, the pitman arm, sway bar, ball joints, front brakes (pads and rotors) and some other stuff all need to be replaced as well as the rear axle seals needing replacement. Total cost $3000, this is price you have to pay for using a vehicle to snow plow.

Oh well, you have to pay to play. Still sucks though.

I’d just like to say Macdonald’s Automotive in Windsor did a great job and did the repairs promptly. The truck is running great now so thank you Barb and all the guys in the shop.