What happened to the car washes in Gorton's parking lot?

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Martin Del Vecchio	What happened to the car washes in Gorton's parking lot?	Lead	[-]
(06/30/08 02:05 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Friend Request Blocking Visit My Community Ignore User's Posts	Tags : None In previous years, I would have washed my car several times by now, in support of various civic organizations. But I haven't seen any car washes this year. Is anybody aware of why? I have always respected Gorton's for their support of the community, and I have always thought the car washes to be a good thing.
leftwingnut		#1	[-]
(06/30/08 02:14 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Friend Request Blocking Visit My Community Ignore User's Posts	There was a car wash near Station Place 2 or 3 weeks ago. Maybe they've relocated. To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public. -Theodore Roosevelt, The Kansas City Star, May 7, 1918
NightStalker		#2	[-]
(06/30/08 02:17 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Friend Request Blocking Visit My Community Ignore User's Posts	probably a victim of the water/sewer rates. Born to Golf......Forced to work (for now anyway)
judie in the sky 1		#3	[-]
(06/30/08 02:39 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Friend Request Blocking Visit My Community Ignore User's Posts	That reminds me. Last week when I was visiting Gloucester there was a very intense rainstorm. Afterward, there was what looked like soapsuds all over the streets near Good Harbor Beach and Bass Ave. Did anybody else notice this? Know what it's from?
Martin Del Vecchio		#4	[-]
(06/30/08 02:42 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Friend Request Blocking Visit My Community Ignore User's Posts	judie in the sky 1 wrote: That reminds me. Last week when I was visiting Gloucester there was a very intense rainstorm. Afterward, there was what looked like soapsuds all over the streets near Good Harbor Beach and Bass Ave. Did anybody else notice this? Know what it's from? Pollen. Last Edited By: Martin Del Vecchio 06/30/08 03:06 PM. Edited 1 times.
macpac		#5	[-]
(06/30/08 05:13 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Friend Request Blocking Visit My Community Ignore User's Posts	When I was last involved with an organization that held car washes at Gorton's (2 years ago), Gorton's had reduced the number to 6 per year, and it is very difficult to get a date. With what the water and sewer rates are now, I wouldn't doubt they had to discontinue them. Too bad, it was a a great fundraiser and something the kids had fun doing.
Gang of One		#6	[-]
(06/30/08 07:38 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Friend Request Blocking Visit My Community Ignore User's Posts	Yeah - except they're all fucking each other now, apparently...much more fun.
emmiekay		#7	[-]
(06/30/08 11:20 PM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Friend Request Blocking Visit My Community Ignore User's Posts	Oh please...
Unperennial Junior		#8	[-]
(07/01/08 09:05 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Friend Request Blocking Visit My Community Ignore User's Posts	Yeah, those car washes were great for getting road dust off the vehicle. Unfortunately, the kids were to squeamish to tackle a bird tird, so they just washed around that.
NightStalker		#9	[-]
(07/01/08 09:15 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Friend Request Blocking Visit My Community Ignore User's Posts	didja read the letter from cape pond ice in the GDT. They made a good point that to stay in business here they cannot compete with the much lower rates all around. Born to Golf......Forced to work (for now anyway)
Gypsy		#10	[-]
(07/01/08 09:18 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Friend Request Blocking Visit My Community Ignore User's Posts	I read that, Nightstalker, and thought he really did a great job. What a terrible situation! Somebody better pay attention and fast. My goodness, what a fuss you're making! - Dorothy True art is moral: it seeks to edify life, not to debase it, to hold off, at least for a little while, the twilight of the gods and of us. - John Gardner The Old Mermaid's Tale: The Video \| Mark S. Williams' F/V Black Sheep \| Sponsored by Parlez-Moi Blog
Y DEVELOP		#11	[-]
(07/01/08 09:21 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Friend Request Blocking Visit My Community Ignore User's Posts	NS - although rates are going up for everyone I believe industry pays less than the avg user. However, they use much mare and probably still have staggering bills. I guess he'll have to change his name and take his ball elsewhere. BS this is a great location and the only thing is the profit margin is taking a hit. Sorry but we all feel the crunch. I'm sick of businesses threatening. Shit or get off the pot!
drinkycrow		#12	[-]
(07/01/08 09:25 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Friend Request Blocking Visit My Community Ignore User's Posts	Safety First. There was a boom crane there last weekend. They are replacing some large machinery there. They operate all week so it can only be done on weekends. They are in shutdown mode this week. Contractor vehicles in and out. Not the environment for car washes right now.
Gypsy		#13	[-]
(07/01/08 09:25 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Friend Request Blocking Visit My Community Ignore User's Posts	Cape Pond Ice has been struggling to diversify in order to stay afloat for years and, since their primary product is water, it effects them far more than most businesses. His points were well made. Scott said at one point a couple years ago he was making more money on t-shirts than on ice... increased water rates are going to damage his business more than most. My goodness, what a fuss you're making! - Dorothy True art is moral: it seeks to edify life, not to debase it, to hold off, at least for a little while, the twilight of the gods and of us. - John Gardner The Old Mermaid's Tale: The Video \| Mark S. Williams' F/V Black Sheep \| Sponsored by Parlez-Moi Blog
Y DEVELOP		#14	[-]
(07/01/08 09:30 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Friend Request Blocking Visit My Community Ignore User's Posts	Absolutely respect Scott and he is definitely a savvy businessman. But the decline of his business has more to do with the decline of the fishing industry than anything else. I will read the letter before I comment any further.
Gypsy		#15	[-]
(07/01/08 09:35 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Friend Request Blocking Visit My Community Ignore User's Posts	But the decline of his business has more to do with the decline of the fishing industry than anything else. Day late and a dollar short, Y. Go read the letter. My goodness, what a fuss you're making! - Dorothy True art is moral: it seeks to edify life, not to debase it, to hold off, at least for a little while, the twilight of the gods and of us. - John Gardner The Old Mermaid's Tale: The Video \| Mark S. Williams' F/V Black Sheep \| Sponsored by Parlez-Moi Blog
Y DEVELOP		#16	[-]
(07/01/08 09:58 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Friend Request Blocking Visit My Community Ignore User's Posts	I just read his letter (despite your obnoxious remark Gypsy - I know you can't resist when given an opening) and ultimately it is a fart in the breeze. We will get no water rate relief until we stop funding the CSO by our water rates. Where was Scott when they were discussing the how to fund the CSO? What does he expect now? I have been clamoring for citywide support of changing the funding by voting a debt exclusion. If someone brought this before the people and laid down the cost analysis it should pass. WE HAVE NO CHOICE. SO WHY NOT PICK THE MOST COST EFFECTIVE TAX DEDUCTIBLE WAY? Also, we need cooperation from the GPD to limit details. There is no reason our GPD should be making well over $150,000 a year on the backs of the citizens. It's wrong. Until these issues are corrected we will all suffer.As stated before decreasing water usage only forces the city to raise water rates - there is no shelter from this behemoth unless we change the way we fund it.
Martin Del Vecchio		#17	[-]
(07/01/08 09:58 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Friend Request Blocking Visit My Community Ignore User's Posts	Y DEVELOP wrote: NS - although rates are going up for everyone I believe industry pays less than the avg user. Industry pays the same rate as homeowners do. The discount was discontinued years ago. It's all there in the letter. The bottom line is that Cape Pond Ice is going to have to move to a town with cheap water, then truck it here, because otherwise they can't survive.
Gypsy		#18	[-]
(07/01/08 10:18 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Friend Request Blocking Visit My Community Ignore User's Posts	(despite your obnoxious remark Gypsy - I know you can't resist when given an opening) You thought that was "obnoxious"? Goodness, you are a dainty flower. Cape Pond Ice is only one of many that are looking at other places to relocate to. Gloucester keeps talking about broadening the tax base then makes it impossible for businesses to do business here. Things are getting very tough for lots of folks and the smart business people are finding solutions that are not going to work in Gloucester's favor. I have at least two clients who are talking about moving their businesses, too... this is not good. My goodness, what a fuss you're making! - Dorothy True art is moral: it seeks to edify life, not to debase it, to hold off, at least for a little while, the twilight of the gods and of us. - John Gardner The Old Mermaid's Tale: The Video \| Mark S. Williams' F/V Black Sheep \| Sponsored by Parlez-Moi Blog
Y DEVELOP		#19	[-]
(07/01/08 10:53 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Friend Request Blocking Visit My Community Ignore User's Posts	Things are getting very tough for lots of folks and the smart business people are finding solutions that are not going to work in Gloucester's favor. I have at least two clients who are talking about moving their businesses, too... this is not good. I concur but until the general public sees this as well as the CC we are all poised to lose. Do you have any opinion on my points? Another point is as a local full-paying business I would be very concerned about Sam Parks sweetheart deal. We bend over to make him profitable while good long time taxpayers are being squeezed - bad message. Bad management!
Gypsy		#20	[-]
(07/01/08 11:01 AM) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Friend Request Blocking Visit My Community Ignore User's Posts	as a local full-paying business I would be very concerned about Sam Parks sweetheart deal. In all honesty, there is not one thing about Sam Parks' deal that I like ... but I've said my piece on that --- several times. My goodness, what a fuss you're making! - Dorothy True art is moral: it seeks to edify life, not to debase it, to hold off, at least for a little while, the twilight of the gods and of us. - John Gardner The Old Mermaid's Tale: The Video \| Mark S. Williams' F/V Black Sheep \| Sponsored by Parlez-Moi Blog

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