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StormSupport
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12/28/2008 4:06 PM
As usual, Bob, You're the voice of clarity and reason. Well thought out, as always, and very wise advice. I hope everyone had an enjoyable Christmas. Do the right thing, ALWAYS ~Meg~

Snappy

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12/28/2008 4:10 PM
You're right Bob I should end all of this. It has turned into an ugly mess and I am weary of it. I have learned a lot from this thread. Some of the things you mentioned and other things not mentioned. Drink up Shriners and Gospeed you all. snappy

okclarryd

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12/28/2008 4:15 PM
Don't be tellin' Bob that or he'll be doin' it all the time. Christmas was very enjoyable with nearly all of my family together. No one got arrested, no one was bleeding when it was over, even the women seemed to get along. And, a very enjoyable Church candlelight service topped it off. I really try to focus on "the reason for the season". And really try to share that attitude with others. Let's all have a really, really good New Year. Happy Trails Larry D Hardin

Tom Toll
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12/29/2008 11:10 AM
Bob, very good post and I agree with it 100%. Clarity is always an issue on CADO. Everyone needs to ask questions in order to get answers, but those questions need to be well thought out and understandable. That is a part of this business. Have a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.

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12/29/2008 1:42 PM
Yeah, What Bob said. A couple more serious comments, as well. I wonder if you should consider starting an adjusting company if you are new to the field yourself and are not sure what it takes. Or perhaps you are thinking you will incorporate yourself, which may make more sense. Second, this is like any other business and the advice of those who have started businesses may be invaluable. Your locality almost certainly provides this type of advice free of charge through the Small Business Administration. They are generally linked to a local university or some other similar organization. They generally provide a mentor who will help you put together a business plan, figure out how to finance the business, etc. Steve Ebner CPCU AIC AMIM "With great power comes great responsibility." (Stanley Martin Lieber, Amazing Fantasy # 15 August 1962)

Snappy

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12/30/2008 12:53 AM
YES !! Over 3000 views (as of a few minutes ago) and most of those during the last 10 stormy days. We did it! All I can say is thank you viewers. I knew it wasn't going to be easy and you did to, but you stuck with me (viewing that is) through it all. You are all a part of this milestone, lurkers and posters alike. I would like to think each of you individually, but unfortunately that is not possible so it must be done en masse. You know most threads never reach these lofty levels and I will never forget you. Drink up Shriners and Godspeed in the New Year. snappy

BobH

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12/30/2008 2:29 PM
Posted By Guy Snappy on 30 Dec 2008 ...You know most threads never reach these lofty levels and I will never forget you. Kinda like everyone slowing down to watch a wreck on the side of the road. Interesting, but doesn't help you get where you want to go. I would consider a great thread one that helps us do a better job, like many years ago Chuck Deaton (and others) talking about laser measure devices that are common today. After reviewing many files by other adjusters over the past months for hurricane Ike and Gustav, I was amazed that not one of them mentioned use of a moisture probe, or had one in their photos. They are VITAL for daily claims where you are assessing the extent of recent water intrusion, but even with CAT work water can be trapped in an insulated exterior wall for a very, very long time. If you read this thread on moisture probes, you will see how a good moisture meter will help you decide if those kitchen cabinets need to be pulled away from that exterior wall or not, how far the water traveled under the hardwood floor, etc. http://www.catadjuster.org/Forums/tabid/60/aff/10/aft/8031/afv/Topic/Default.aspx Another informative thread is this one on scoping fire claims, something we all have to do if you pick up "daily work" between storm events. http://www.catadjuster.org/Forums/tabid/60/aff/28/aft/5228/afv/topic/afpgj/6/Default.aspx#5330 and of course http://www.catadjuster.org/forum/tm.asp?m=22062 Bob H

Snappy

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12/30/2008 4:01 PM
Bob - I think the best discussion goin' on right now is over at "Unpleasantly Surprised." Seems to be getting at the core economic problem of cat adjusting. Cat claims come at unknowable times in bunches and have to be handled quickly and yet it is prohibitively expensive to have adjusters on the payroll sitting around waiting for them. Everything after that is compromise. - snappy

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