We had a super busy week last week. On Monday we started off by tearing down a shed well enough that my brother-in-law will be able to reconstruct it in his own yard. We almost lost the first wall against the house but saved it and avoided damaging anything. The second wall we lost but by the trailer. I let it fall on my body so besides the battle scare on my shoulder we avoided any damage there as well. 
Tuesday I had a busy day working on my business. I attended the Washington County Board of Realtors meeting where I get to interact with realtors and affiliates like myself. My favorite part is that I get breakfast there so that's a plus.
Later Tuesday afternoon I attended BNI or Business Networking International where, along with 53 other business professionals, we help each other grow our businesses. It's almost like an AA meeting for business people. It's a great support to be around 53 other people who are growing businesses. There is a saying that goes, "You are the average of the 5 people you hang out with most." Well at BNI I get to hang out with awesome people and help them reach their goals.
On Wednesday Pack Rats had three jobs actually. I met Eric, owner of Southwest Exterminators and another Marine, out in Hurricane where he hired me to dig a narrow trench around this home so he could destroy termites.
After helping Eric I went to Mesquite to load a Uhaul truck for a Bill who called me an "Ox" and asked me if I had been a professional athlete. I think it's funny that I get a lot of clients, after watching me work, tell me that I don't have to go to the gym. I often tell them, "I already went to the gym today." I go around 5:30 to 6 in the morning every day so I can work like an "Ox."
After Mesquite we helped another family move from near Sunriver to Dammeron Valley for about 3 hours. All together it was a very long day but very rewarding and everyone was happy.
Thursday I drove out to Kayenta to take some pics and put a bid on a job. The place is overgrown with trees, shrubs, weeds, and household junk. It looks like a fun job so I hope the owner hires us to clean it up.
Later on Thursday I went to a networking meeting at Brookdale assisted living center where I met some nice people and introduced myself and my business to the group.
Friday morning I drove out to the east side of Sand Hollow to unload a trailer for an old Marine who moved down from Salt Lake area. He was pretty happy to have me there and I may be working for him again cleaning up and landscaping his front and back yards.
We even set up Mikes king size bed for him. What a beautiful view.
After Mike's home we drove to the Sunriver area and did some staging for Jodee who is the nicest woman you will ever meet. She has more energy than most people and it's fun to be around her.
I left Jodee's home after we staged it thinking my day was over. I enjoyed some reading in the sun and some family time. Around 3:30 p.m. I received a phone call from a Judy who was getting the keys to her knew home at around 5 p.m. and she begged me to come help her with a 26' and a 17' Uhaul. I agreed and was there by 4:40. It took us exactly 3 hours to unload and these trucks were packed completely to capacity with a combination of large items, boxes, and loose belongings. They were super impressed that three of us could do that much work in only 3 hours.
Saturday I took one of my guys out to Dammeron Valley to unload an ABF semi trailer for a couple that was moving in from Silicon Valley, CA. They were amazed that there could be places on earth like Washington County after living in the city for decades.
I also managed to give some referrals to some BNI colleagues as this lady took several cards for other services.
These are before and after pics of a property I did several months ago. I just wanted to add them to show that we can clean up back yards and mow them as well. We do not do maintenance, just cleanup. We can make ugly yards look clean and tidy.
