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Life Importance - Jim Baker

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:09:48 +0000

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the Mayonnaise Jar and the 2 Beers.

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.
He then asked the students if the jar was full.

They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly.
The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls.
He then asked the students again if the jar was full.

They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else.
He asked once more if the jar was full.

The students responded with a unanimous 'Yes.'

The professor then produced two Beers from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand.

The students laughed.

Now, said the professor as the laughter subsided, I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life.

The golf balls are the important things---your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favourite passions---and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.

The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car.

The sand is everything else---the small stuff.

If you put the sand into the jar first, there would be no room for the pebbles or the golf balls.

The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you.

Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.

* Spend time with your children.

* Spend time with your parents.

* Visit with grandparents.

* Take time to get medical check-ups.

* Take your spouse out to dinner.

* Play another 18.

Take care of the golf balls first---the things that really matter.
Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the Beer represented.

The professor smiled and said, 'I'm glad you asked.'

The Beer just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of Beers with a friend.

Happy New Year!

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:32:26 +0000

Happy new year Painting Forum!

Hope you all are enjoying the great New Year weekend. Hope 2012 will benefit you better than 2011.

God bless.

J

Happy Holidays / Observances!

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:24:55 +0000

Just wanted to send a holiday "Hello" out to everyone. Hope your enjoying this season.

We celebrate Hanukkah instead of Christmas. But for those out there doing any kind of celebration, may you be blessed!

The new year is about here and I hope we all can gain a step forward in business and blessings as 2012 could be a challenge. There is so much change taking place within the USA and around the world that it can bring a lot of stress and worry among the nations. If we have our face before the Prince of Peace, then we will get through the struggles that plague those with anxiety.

Keep your heads up friends and may your 2012 be with progression and success.

J

Adhesion Test value

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 13:10:25 +0000

Dear all,

I am new for this group.

I have applied 300 micron of solvent free epoxy in a water storage tank. Can anybody tell what will be the required test value (tensile strength) for Pull test (Adhesion test).

Never Buy Paint Samples Before Your Customer Actually Owns Property

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:31:38 +0000

Well, just when I think I've experienced everything, another lesson learned. Went on an interior paint quote just before Thanksgiving in Castle Rock CO. New potential buyers signed contract, and faxed over paint colors to sample, for me to have mixed up before they closed, so on day of closing we could come in and test them, to proceed the very next day.
Well, they did not close, saying that these 4 gallons are not theirs, not authorizing me to have mixed them up being a Bald Face Lie. Not in the business to buy gallons of paint for nothing, I have told potential (glad they are not my interior painting customer) taking to small claims court.

Over a measly $124.45, just think how hard it would be getting over $5000.00 from them

Another lesson learned, will not start doing anything for anyone until they actually close on the home, as I suppose their signature of my contract means nothing?

Improvements to the Painting Forum

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 06:53:19 +0000

Would like to thank Jason and Paul for some very good ideas and programing, improving this painting forum to new heights. Several things are now in place limiting unwanted spammers, which will undoubtedly improve the quality score of the contents within. Not having any ideas of the wide choices of plugins available, helping clean up, and approve only those we feel would be an asset to this forum, Jason has some very good knowledge, as well as Paul implementing and rolling out these new improvements for all. Even though you may never see a comment from Paul, as he normally works behind the scene programming, Hat's Off to You Both I thank you

Introduction

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:18:50 +0000

Hi everybody, I'm from so. california been in the biz about 20yrs.
Looking forward to hearing different points of view and hopefully some useful advice.

Thanks, Derren

Painter Drama

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:42:37 +0000

Having a real pleasure working for Shirley this past Summer, feeling much empathy on our first meeting, just experiencing Painter Drama, we submitted her painting proposal, understanding what she just went through, hiring a painter weeks before.

Thankfully this painter did not even start, potentially messing anything up, not making it more difficult for our painting crew to start, and complete. Shirley's home located in Parker CO. which has vinyl siding, trim, and soffits. Facia, gutters, downs, doors, shutters, and ceilings of porches required paint.

Raising the bar for paint quality and experience is what we are striving for in Denver and Colorado, helping limit this Painter Drama showing up on Yelp. Another painter horror story, and painter drama, that we stepped in correcting, wanting to share.

Always thinking ways to benefit our customer, decided to combine many reviews, experiences, and comments from various sources all on one page, our testimonial page, showing the latest Painter Drama in Colorado, and to avoid.

Spray vs. Brush on Trim and Doors.

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 03:37:29 +0000

I wrote a blog about brushing and spraying trim & doors.

Check it out:

Quote:This seems to be a common question from home owners and I hope I can help clarify what exactly it is you want from your painter in regards to spraying or brushing trim and doors. Continued here: http://agapepaintinginc.com/sprayed-brus...rior-trim/

Blogging Painters also posted it to their site:
http://bloggingpainters.com/2011/11/24/spray-vs-roll/
btw... Chris gave it the wrong title. It should say "spray vs. brush"

7 Tips Painting, Staining Cedar

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 18:56:37 +0000

7 Tips painting or staining Cedar wood or siding

notice bottom, promoting the Painting Forum here

Blogging on your website

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:32:03 +0000

I know Cal bloggs on his website and I'll have to tell you, it's a great place to read and learn some things.

I have just recently started to format a page for blog entries and you can find it here (We are still formatting it if it doesn't look just right):

http://agapepaintinginc.com/painting-blog/

It's not fancy but it is a start in the right direction.

A lot of the blog entries are from other resources. I'm not much of a blogger, but as I gain momentum in this idea of blogging, I'm sure I'll become more inclined to write my own stuff. Writing is not one of my talents.

Blogging helps with SEO, perspective customers and those who are DIY'rs. So with this option on the website, I hope I can help serve a variety of needs for those interested in this painting industry.

Take a look and tell me what you think.

YouTube Advertising - Post your vids!

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:15:26 +0000

Just did this one yesterday.

I used Animoto to create the video, but had to use Picasa3 to edit for the short vid clips. Animoto only alows 10sec clips. I was able to combine stills with video.

Introduction

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 06:45:43 +0000

Hi Everyone,

I am new to this forum and i just joined this forum to get an good ideas and services on painting, interiors. I hope i will learn more...

Thanks
Bill given.

New to this Painting forums

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:04:04 +0000

Hello All,

I have been trying to find a paint forum to talk and get feedback about everything there is about paint, been lurking for awhile now and finally joined.
Paintings by Lilith Ohannessian. Art gallery of contemporary Canadian artist living in Ottawa, Ontario Canada.Choose your favorite pencil drawings from thousands of available designs.

Thanks and Regards,
Lilith Ohannessia

If you have nothing to say about painting..

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:08:28 +0000

Leave

Companies that offer a guarantee are concerned

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 05:04:45 +0000

"The if you are not careful" you will get your post deleted, and self banned permanently like this person, who had tons of text links I think about sun glasses.
Cal

Painting Jokes

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:47:11 +0000

Painting Jokes from me Just to relax
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What’s red and smells like blue paint?
Red paint.
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At Paint Store:
On a diet?
Go to the paint store. You can get thinner there.
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The Road Painter
A man was given the job of painting the white lines down the middle of a highway. On his first day he painted six miles; the next day three miles; the following day less than a mile. When the foreman asked the man why he kept painting less each day?
He replied "I just can't do any better. Each day I keep getting farther away from the paint can".

Painting Exteriors, Saves Homeowners Thousands $ $

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 07:04:47 +0000

Knowing exterior paint preserves wood siding, wanted to write about this, putting some concrete numbers into a table, showing the impact not painting one's exterior would have on one's pocketbook over say 45 years. My conclusion is one that it would save thousands, and the smartest thing to do, even in the toughest times.
Welcoming any blog comments you choose.

Painting Exteriors Saves Homeowners Thousands

Exterior Painting Saves Thousands $$

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 06:57:57 +0000

Knowing this all along, exterior paint saves tons of money, still seeing countless homes everywhere not getting painted on the outside. Knowing we may be in tough economic times, gives even more reason to invest into one's home, preserving what one currently owns. Writing about this in depth, putting hard numbers in a table, showing the larger the home, more drastic savings magnified. Yes, in business to paint exteriors and interiors as well, I'm all about providing valuable information those needing, whether we actually paint the home or not. Targeting only Denver and Colorado homes, this information is universal for all parts of the country. Helping our communities saving thousands, painting exteriors makes perfect sense. Potentially saving over 400% if external siding is kept in pristine condition, with a fresh new paint coating.

Industrial painting

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:43:45 +0000

Heartland Painters knows that for any industrial project safety and long lasting quality are important. Our industrial painting professionals have the experience needed to deliver the highest quality product at competitive prices. As your industrial painting contractor we will work closely with you to identify your needs and expectations and work to meet and exceed them.