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Ceasar | Posted in General Discussion on August 27, 2008 06:01am

I would like to introduce myself to you fellow tradesman and tradeswoman as a new member of the breaktime forum. I am a general contractor working in the northeast, and have been in business for 15 years. I look forward to reading the various threads and post some of my own about issues that I am experiening. It’s nice to have a source of information like this!

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    IBEWChuck | Aug 27, 2008 06:15am | #1

    Welcome! Come on in and join us. We're just one big dysfunctional family.

    Chuck

  2. Philter | Aug 27, 2008 06:38am | #2

     Entrez-vous, and come on in! The water's fine!

     

    "If 'tis to be,'twil be done by me."

  3. bolts | Aug 27, 2008 06:44am | #3

    Welcome you also get to chat across the big lake.

    You can make it fool proof but not idiot proof 

  4. dirtyturk | Aug 27, 2008 07:06am | #4

    Ceasar, I'll add to the welcome.  We can always use fresh ideas and different solutions....some of which actually work! 

    If you really need resources on just about any construction topic, including software and computer stuff, then run over to the Archives. 

    I be an Architect but come on here to learn stuff. I never know where subjects lead but the regulars make it interesting and when they're not beating on each other they really analyse problems. 

    ciao, ted

     

    "You can have it fast, good or cheap.  You can only have two of the three.  Fast and good, it won't be cheap. Good and cheap, it won't be fast.  Fast and cheap, it won't be good.  Now, what's your choice?" 
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      loucarabasi | Aug 27, 2008 01:10pm | #5

      Ted, Can you take a look at my post? "anyting wrong with this layout???" Its in general discussion area.

      Thanks if you can, Lou C

      1. dirtyturk | Aug 27, 2008 03:24pm | #13

        Looked at it briefly and took some notes. See you over there.

        ted"You can have it fast, good or cheap.  You can only have two of the three.  Fast and good, it won't be cheap. Good and cheap, it won't be fast.  Fast and cheap, it won't be good.  Now, what's your choice?" 

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    loucarabasi | Aug 27, 2008 01:46pm | #6

    Hail Ceasar!!!! Welcome

    -Lou C

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    IMERC | Aug 27, 2008 02:15pm | #7

    welcome...

    let the hazing begin....

     

     

    careful of yur back in March...

     

    Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming

    WOW!!! What a Ride!
    Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!

    1. Ceasar | Aug 27, 2008 02:30pm | #8

      Ahhhhh, yes........I can feel the love already!!

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    McDesign | Aug 27, 2008 02:33pm | #9

    Hey - don't you make dressing with anchovies?

    Forrest - used ta' make stuff

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      Huck | Aug 27, 2008 02:40pm | #10

      Et tu?View Image “Good work costs much more than poor imitation or factory product” – Charles GreeneCaliforniaRemodelingContractor.com

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        IMERC | Aug 27, 2008 02:46pm | #11

        trhis you??

         

        View Image    

        Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->

        WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!

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    jarhead2 | Aug 27, 2008 02:46pm | #12

    Watch out for these guys!  They will lead you astray!

    Especially if they invite you to the Tavern.......

     

     

     

     

    “Some people wonder all their lives if they've made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem.”
                    Reagan....

    Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.
    -Truman Capote

    1. dovetail97128 | Aug 27, 2008 05:58pm | #15

      Be just another Forum.
      They can't get your Goat if you don't tell them where it is hidden.

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        jarhead2 | Aug 27, 2008 08:22pm | #21

        Easy for you to say, you haven't bought a round in years!  I've been watching you from my booth....... 

         

         

         

        “Some people wonder all their lives if they've made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem.”                Reagan....

        Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor. -Truman Capote

        1. dovetail97128 | Aug 27, 2008 08:29pm | #22

          Hmm, maybe time to send a ya a bill for the entertainment value you have received. ;-)
          They can't get your Goat if you don't tell them where it is hidden.

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            jarhead2 | Aug 27, 2008 09:15pm | #23

            I guess I owe ya for that jarhead pole dance thing! 

             

             

             

            “Some people wonder all their lives if they've made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem.”                Reagan....

            Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor. -Truman Capote

          2. dovetail97128 | Aug 27, 2008 09:18pm | #24

            <G>
            yea, spose so.
            They can't get your Goat if you don't tell them where it is hidden.

          3. Ceasar | Aug 28, 2008 06:29am | #25

            WOW!!! After a grueling 13 hour day, I was pleasantly surprised to meet all of you...... tough business week (new home final occupancy) and the deadline is this FRIDAY just in time for the long holiday weekend. I get my normal schedule back soon thereafter and plan to spend time sifting through all the threads and responding to some of you as well. Most of the initial things I'd like look for are business related areas and to see maybe other people do things (especially G.C.'s). It is not always a clear science and in these tight, competitive times, advice or validation is hard to come by. Any hints (without stepping on toes) on the best direction to start? (some of you mentioned "the Tavern") I think spending some time on the Breaktime forums will lead to answers. Any way, need SLEEP, hell week is almost over..........................

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            ToolFreakBlue | Aug 28, 2008 07:21am | #26

            Welcome.Over on the left part of the screen os a column with various sections and threads below those. One of the the sections is Business. Bunch of good stuff in there. If you try the advanced search feature don't worry about the "water pipe" and be patient with it.TFB (Bill)

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    FatRoman | Aug 27, 2008 03:51pm | #14

    Hey, it's another R.O.U.S.
    (that'd be Roman Of Unusual Size in this instance)

    Welcome! See you round the Circus Maximus.

    'Man who say it cannot be done should not interrupt man doing it' ~ Chinese proverb

    View Image

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    Sphere | Aug 27, 2008 06:28pm | #16

    Cool! Nice to meet ya!

    I got these 4 dogs, they don't listen at all, I know your dog center is a godsend to many bad dogs, so, will you come to my house with the TV crew ( Im in Ky, it'll be a GOOD show) and train ME to train my dogs?

    Thank you, Dog whisperer, my wife LOVES YOU.!

    Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

    Repairs, Remodeling, Restorations

     

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    jagwah | Aug 27, 2008 07:56pm | #17

    Dude! Welcome

    When ever you have questions that might be answered differently due to region, reading your profile helps us help you.

     You don't have to tell us everything or even your Mother's name 'cause if you choose to go to the Tavern they'll tell you all about yo' mama. 

    If you visit the Tavern bring sharp wit, a tough hide and a thirst for abuse.

     

     

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      Sphere | Aug 27, 2008 08:00pm | #18

      And rain coats, I hear tell there are sirens there.Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

      Repairs, Remodeling, Restorations

       

      They kill Prophets, for Profits.

       

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        jagwah | Aug 27, 2008 08:02pm | #19

        Danm Skippy! 

         

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          Sphere | Aug 27, 2008 08:08pm | #20

          Did you tell him he gets a free puppy ( dog now) just for joining us?

          Weeeeeeeeellll, weee doggies! We found a HOME!Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks

          Repairs, Remodeling, Restorations

           

          They kill Prophets, for Profits.

           

  12. susiekitchen | Aug 29, 2008 07:44am | #27

    Welcome, Ceasar.

    I'm fairly new myself, and it's a little crazy in here sometimes, but you'll love it!

    What's life without lunacy!!

    1. dovetail97128 | Aug 29, 2008 08:07am | #28

      Pssst, The correct manner to address him is "Hail Ceasar".
      This is The Forum after all.
      They can't get your Goat if you don't tell them where it is hidden.

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        IMERC | Aug 29, 2008 08:12am | #29

        at least till march... 

        Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming<!----><!----><!---->

        WOW!!! What a Ride!Forget the primal scream, just ROAR!!!

      2. jet | Aug 29, 2008 06:41pm | #30

        One liner award needed!!!!!

      3. rez | Aug 29, 2008 10:45pm | #31

        'Tis True.

        All hail sir dovetail!Another Champion of the MrT/brownbagg OneLiner Award.

        Saaalute!View Image  View Image

          

      4. susiekitchen | Aug 29, 2008 11:12pm | #32

        A funny thing happened on the way to the forum......oooppss!

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