Martin Abeshaus

.... and we can wax too! We just received this testimonial on a stripping and floor waxing job we recently completed in Wakefield, MA.

Martin;

Thank you Martin for overseeing the major job of stripping and waxing the floors throughout the school. Believe me when I say we all know what a big job it was! By their nature schools have a lot of "stuff" and that meant a lot of moving and rearranging. The floors have never looked so good! I had one teacher say she didn't even know the grey ramps were actually cream colored. Thanks again for your part in completing a heroic task!

Sincerely
Kimm.....
Wakefield, MA

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To my realtor friends here in the 'Rain'... I recently received this testimonial letter from a happy client. Please keep in mind that JAE Cleaning can assist you when your clients are moving in or out of a messy house or condominium. Services include general cleaning as well as carpet cleaning.

Martin;

I thank you for the excellent cleaning job that you performed for us on the rental property that we own.

As you saw the tenant that vacated the house left it in a dreadful mess. She never attempted to clean up the stains on the carpets and I was amazed at the job you were able to do.

You did a very good job on the kitchen which looked fresh and clean, you washed down the cabinets cleaned the oven and washed the walls and floor

The bathroom mould and stains disappeared under your expert cleaning and the rest of the house looked fresh and clean and ready for new tenants.

We now have new tenants and they are very happy with the house and the condition that it was in when they moved in.

Once again I thank you for all your hard work, you really did a wonderful job and I will be more than happy to give you a reference at any time.

Sincerely
Robyn S.....
Bedford, MA

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Yes. I am still here. Yes. I do have more to the story. Yes. I have had Active Rain-ites pounding on my door demanding that this long, drawn out, never ending, 26.2 mile story actually come to some conclusion! Tough! Too bad!! Although.... I will move the story along and hope I haven't lost everyone!

First, lets have a quick summary.

- I don't like to run
- I momentarily lost my mind and with just three months before the race, I got myself entered as charity in the Boston Marathon
- I was striving to hit $1000 in donations per mile that I complete
- I pushed my training too hard trying to ramp up in just three months. With just a few weeks before the race, both knees hurt to the point that I could no longer run.
- I did no training the last two weeks before the race except to eat well and stretch.

So to move the story along and to try and maintain the AR friends that haven't sent me evil letters, I'm going to jump up to race day. From here on out, the story is an attempt to give us non-marathon runners an idea as to what it's like to participate in the Boston Marathon.

I was picked up at my house by Super Dave at 6:30 AM and we head into Boston. The town feels like a ghost town as there are parking spots available everywhere since its early and its a Massachusetts holiday. Dave parked in one of the available spots and since its a holiday, there is no need to pump in the quarters. His plan is to just hop in his car at the end of the race and drive home. Someone will have to pick me up as I don't know when (if ever) I finish.

We met three of Dave's friends on Tremont street. There are about 30 school buses lined up which will ship the runners out to Hopkinton. It's an amazing thing to watch. Hundreds of runners pile into the buses, the buses pull out and are replace by 30 more buses. Quite a production line.

As we're driving out of Boston and hop onto the Massachusetts turnpike, it hits you... wow... this is pretty far. The bus I was on was filled with runners of all shapes, ages, sizes and experience. Some are listening to Ipods, some are napping, one, attempting this also for the first time, had plan written down and she was going through it. At mile one, a Gatorade. At mile two a water. At mile three a Gatorade. Etc. A bit too organized for me.

After 45 minutes, we arrive in Hopkinton, Massachusetts where the athletes village is set up. We found a spot in the village where we opened up a blanket and drop our stuff. What a great place to people watch. Just behind us were two twins from California, about 40+ years old and totally decked out in pink with pink fluffy boas and tiaras. There are alot of people napping, reading, drinking coffee, chatting with friends and eating breakfast. There was a stage set up which had performers singing through the morning!

The village also had an area for coffee, bagels, water and gatorade, all free. I brought my breakfast/lunch with me which consisted of two bagels, two bananas, a power bar and eight mini bottles of water.... the breakfast of champions? I space out my meal as I hate running on a full stomach. I also managed to get in a 30 minute nap. Dave's friends couldn't believe how relaxed I was. Actually, even with my knees in questions, I don't think that I was nervous or scared at any point before or after the race. It was all to exciting. THIS was the athlete's village for the Boston Marathon!

Stay tuned for Boston Marathon - What Was I Thinking (Part Fifteen)

What Was I Thinking (Part one): In the Beginning
What Was I Thinking (Part two): Goodbye Reality
What Was I Thinking (Part three): The Point of No Return
What Was I Thinking (Part four): Super Dave
What Was I Thinking (Part five): My Follow Through
What Was I Thinking (Part six): The Rise of Marathon Martin
What Was I Thinking (Part Seven): Doctor, Doctor.... Give Me The News
What Was I Thinking (Part Eight): Train, Train, Train
What Was I Thinking (Part Nine): Show Me The Money
What Was I Thinking (Boston Marathon Part Ten): Double Trouble
What Was I Thinking (Boston Marathon Part Eleven): I Must Recap
What Was I Thinking (Boston Marathon Part Twelve): The End of the Road?
What Was I Thinking (Boston Marathon Part Thirteen): Could this be the End!?

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It happened about a year ago. My largest web site optimization client brought out the broom and decided to consolidate their SEO efforts. I was one of about four companies that they used and they only wanted to deal with one. The others were going to get swept aside. Besides consolidating, they were also going to expand their efforts. They were going to add many more of their hotels (they were a large luxury chain) and they were going to need an international presence.

To say the least, I was stressed. I had a feeling that things were going to get messy. (This was about the time I took Frumble for a walk... Thank you Mr. Frumble). I spent long nights working on a proposal. I worried and I got concerned about what to do and what would happen. Would we be one of the companies to get flushed away like dirty mop water?

Then we had a tragic event and I realized that the stress was preoccupying my thoughts completely. I was neglecting myself and my family and no good could come from it. I needed to clean up the mess that was in my head.

I realized that I had to take control and not just sit back and let things happen TO me but to make them happen FOR me. I needed to grab the mop handle and get working. I searched through the trash can of my mind and found my positive attitude. I worked at a solution rather than dwelling on the muck. I may get the client back... I may not get the client back... but I had to be prepared either way. I decided to clean the slate and go shopping and after a few months of research and searching, I made a purchase.

The same month that my client informed me that they would be going with a more International and larger firm, I closed on my commercial cleaning company!

Burlington, Massachusetts will give your children a quality public education. Our school systemis comprised of four elementary schools (K-5), Marshall Simonds Middle School and Burlington High School. The schools offer a wide curriculum coordinated through the new Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction.

Within the past few years, the Burlington Education Foundation (BEF) was formed as a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote community involvement in education by channeling donations from businesses and individuals to provide Burlington teachers with an alternative source of funding for curriculum enrichment programs. There is a great connection between our schools and our community with the BEF hosting some great fund-raisers including "Exercise for Education" and the annual adult spelling bee.

Burlington, MA Elementary Schools:

Fox Hill Elementary School:
(781) 270-1791
2006 Enrollment - 510
Students Per Teacher - 13
MCAS Statewide Ranking - 336 of 1011

Francis Wyman Elementary School:
(781) 273-7047
2006 Enrollment - 566
Students Per Teacher - 13
MCAS Statewide Ranking - 461 of 1011

Pine Glen Elementary School:
(781) 270-1712
2006 Enrollment - 392
Students Per Teacher - 13
MCAS Statewide Ranking - 614 of 1011

Memorial Elementary School:
(781) 270-1721
2006 Enrollment - 241
Students Per Teacher - 13
MCAS Statewide Ranking - 680 of 1011

Burlington, MA Middle Schools:

Marshall Simond Middle School
(781) 270-1781
2006 Enrollment - 861
Students Per Teacher - 13
MCAS Statewide Ranking - 83 of 308

Burlington, MA High Schools:

Burlington High School
(781) 270-1800
2006 Enrollment - 981
Students Per Teacher - 13
MCAS Statewide Ranking - 43 of 297

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