tomthetreeman
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- Rhode Island
I agree, very interesting indeed.
In short... I have been convinced
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tomthetreeman
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- Location
- Rhode Island
What?
- Location
- Retired in Minneapolis
TTT,
Are you hearing echoes in your head.....head...head...heaaaaaaad?!
Are you hearing echoes in your head.....head...head...heaaaaaaad?!
jim454
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- Location
- The land of Utopia
You like Chinese food Tom?
I know I do
I know I do
- Location
- North of Boston
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2012 is going to be my best year ever. That's a fact Jack.
SZ
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Im on the same plan!
2012 is going to be my best year ever. That's a fact Jack.
SZ
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Im on the same plan!
The_Archdruid
Participating member
I have been stockpiling weapons and ammunition; as well as cans of meat and many kinds of whiskey. I am drinking a mint julep, even now, and reviewing my Chaos Plan while my wife and daughter dumbly watch The Phantom of the Opera. These are the end times, and I will be ready. My first maneuver is a planned hostile take-over of my next door neighbor's food cache. They are kindly Mormons - well prepared, ambitious, and friendly; and when it finally turns I will kick in their front door and shoot them in the face.
But not yet. I just smile and wave when I see them now, and occasionally borrow an egg or a cup of sugar. They don't seem to mind, they have plenty. But so do I . . . the whole thing is a ruse and most of the eggs go bad and I feed them to my dog. I just need the Intel and the lay of the land. I peak around the doorway when they head for the kitchen and I count their steps. It will be dark when all this goes down.
But not yet. I just smile and wave when I see them now, and occasionally borrow an egg or a cup of sugar. They don't seem to mind, they have plenty. But so do I . . . the whole thing is a ruse and most of the eggs go bad and I feed them to my dog. I just need the Intel and the lay of the land. I peak around the doorway when they head for the kitchen and I count their steps. It will be dark when all this goes down.
The_Archdruid
Participating member
I know what you mean about going through the door like the Kool-Aid Man and grabbing stuff . . . things are going to intensify.
- Location
- Victoria, BC, CAD
Better put in some more range time, your other neighbour is on to you.
- Location
- Pukalani, Hawaii
move to hawaii. you will really feel the hurt. today we filled up our truck $230, chipper $60 5 gallon of gas, $20. 
treevet
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
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move to hawaii. you will really feel the hurt. today we filled up our truck $230, chipper $60 5 gallon of gas, $20.
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I got gas today but it was more a worry for others than for me
move to hawaii. you will really feel the hurt. today we filled up our truck $230, chipper $60 5 gallon of gas, $20.
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I got gas today but it was more a worry for others than for me
treevet
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- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
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move to hawaii. you will really feel the hurt. today we filled up our truck $230, chipper $60 5 gallon of gas, $20.
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I got gas today but it was more a worry for others than for me
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something kept repeating on me.
think it mighta been this thread lol.
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move to hawaii. you will really feel the hurt. today we filled up our truck $230, chipper $60 5 gallon of gas, $20.
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I got gas today but it was more a worry for others than for me
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something kept repeating on me.
think it mighta been this thread lol.
easyphloem
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- Louisville, KY
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I know what you mean about going through the door like the Kool-Aid Man and grabbing stuff . . . things are going to intensify.
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Lampoon of the new year. Bravo, sir.
SZ
I know what you mean about going through the door like the Kool-Aid Man and grabbing stuff . . . things are going to intensify.
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Lampoon of the new year. Bravo, sir.
SZ
tomthetreeman
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- Rhode Island
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TTT,
Are you hearing echoes in your head.....head...head...heaaaaaaad?!
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No, I just typed a response and deleted it three times. Trying to remain apolitical, or at least appear that way.
TTT,
Are you hearing echoes in your head.....head...head...heaaaaaaad?!
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No, I just typed a response and deleted it three times. Trying to remain apolitical, or at least appear that way.
treehumper
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- Ridgefield, NJ
Actually the US is the biggest holder of fed debt. hmmmmmmm..... There's the old tale of the little guy who builds a successful small business and sends his son to college so he'll be better off than the old man. The son, now a graduate, reads of the slow economy and advises his old man to pull in the reins and control his spending, no more advertising, etc... got to get a handle on the costs! Sure enough the business goes into decline and the old man is in awe of his son's acumen.
Canadian Tire actually did the opposite of conventional wisdom and came out with a stronger sales and an improved balance sheet. During the worst of the depression there was still business and jobs. They are the ones that helped to see the country through to good times.
Cut the crap and get down to generating business, it's good for the economy.
Canadian Tire actually did the opposite of conventional wisdom and came out with a stronger sales and an improved balance sheet. During the worst of the depression there was still business and jobs. They are the ones that helped to see the country through to good times.
Cut the crap and get down to generating business, it's good for the economy.
boreality
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- boreal forest
Most of what Canadian Tire has been selling to generate business has been crap. In under a year it's adding to the landfill. At least the wheels are still turning. The Amish jokes could be reversed soon. No phone, no electricity, no petroleum, self sufficient. It does still work that way.
I really should repeat that stay positive message and I should advertise more. Last year I was swamped with calls so I pulled my yellow pages ad, again. It's the old expansion to keep up with demand just leading to more stress, poorer quality work and having less profit or another year with the rusty truck and a small operation decisions. Whatever makes each individual feel happy is what it comes down to and if that adds to the greater good, bonus.
I really should repeat that stay positive message and I should advertise more. Last year I was swamped with calls so I pulled my yellow pages ad, again. It's the old expansion to keep up with demand just leading to more stress, poorer quality work and having less profit or another year with the rusty truck and a small operation decisions. Whatever makes each individual feel happy is what it comes down to and if that adds to the greater good, bonus.
treehumper
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- Ridgefield, NJ
Yeah, I'm referring to a period in the 90s when they were better known as Crappy Tire, and the stores hadn't been changed in decades. A new president came on board and they decided to spend big on new buildings and revamping the space. Many of the dealers didn't buy into it because they were making money regardless (sort of like the Ballard era Leafs). They were bought out and the stores rebuilt anew. Store sales jumped and the image was dramatically improved.
Like Sears, CT had a great private label tool line that seems to have vanished only to be replaced by junk.
An Italian bicycle frame maker was famous for the quality of his bikes and in high demand. During the late 80s he expanded to take advantage of his success only to see quality suffer. After a few years he scaled back down to a level where he could still personally oversee the production and regain the level of quality that had built his reputation. As you pointed out boreality, expansion is not always the best avenue for a business person.
Like Sears, CT had a great private label tool line that seems to have vanished only to be replaced by junk.
An Italian bicycle frame maker was famous for the quality of his bikes and in high demand. During the late 80s he expanded to take advantage of his success only to see quality suffer. After a few years he scaled back down to a level where he could still personally oversee the production and regain the level of quality that had built his reputation. As you pointed out boreality, expansion is not always the best avenue for a business person.
treevet
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- Cincinnati, Ohio
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Yeah, I'm referring to a period in the 90s when they were better known as Crappy Tire, and the stores hadn't been changed in decades. A new president came on board and they decided to spend big on new buildings and revamping the space. Many of the dealers didn't buy into it because they were making money regardless (sort of like the Ballard era Leafs). They were bought out and the stores rebuilt anew. Store sales jumped and the image was dramatically improved.
Like Sears, CT had a great private label tool line that seems to have vanished only to be replaced by junk.
An Italian bicycle frame maker was famous for the quality of his bikes and in high demand. During the late 80s he expanded to take advantage of his success only to see quality suffer. After a few years he scaled back down to a level where he could still personally oversee the production and regain the level of quality that had built his reputation. As you pointed out boreality, expansion is not always the best avenue for a business person.
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Homelite and McCullough also good examples we are familiar with. When I started in late 60's they still both made a good product. Then they both went to giant hardware store production and quality diminished tremendously.
As for tree companies...you have the "chief cook and bottle washer" service (like mine) then the "chief" either gets overloaded from being very good at what he does or he gets too old or out of shape to produce...
...and quality suffers by NOT expanding (and "chief" not taking a dedicated management position).
But ofcourse chief has become accustomed to a life style of a decent cost of living so he may have to expand beyond his capabilities as an inexperienced large company manager to pay the bills...if he just expands a little he makes less than he did as a tiny entity.
Yeah, I'm referring to a period in the 90s when they were better known as Crappy Tire, and the stores hadn't been changed in decades. A new president came on board and they decided to spend big on new buildings and revamping the space. Many of the dealers didn't buy into it because they were making money regardless (sort of like the Ballard era Leafs). They were bought out and the stores rebuilt anew. Store sales jumped and the image was dramatically improved.
Like Sears, CT had a great private label tool line that seems to have vanished only to be replaced by junk.
An Italian bicycle frame maker was famous for the quality of his bikes and in high demand. During the late 80s he expanded to take advantage of his success only to see quality suffer. After a few years he scaled back down to a level where he could still personally oversee the production and regain the level of quality that had built his reputation. As you pointed out boreality, expansion is not always the best avenue for a business person.
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Homelite and McCullough also good examples we are familiar with. When I started in late 60's they still both made a good product. Then they both went to giant hardware store production and quality diminished tremendously.
As for tree companies...you have the "chief cook and bottle washer" service (like mine) then the "chief" either gets overloaded from being very good at what he does or he gets too old or out of shape to produce...
...and quality suffers by NOT expanding (and "chief" not taking a dedicated management position).
But ofcourse chief has become accustomed to a life style of a decent cost of living so he may have to expand beyond his capabilities as an inexperienced large company manager to pay the bills...if he just expands a little he makes less than he did as a tiny entity.
