I Drove By My Former Clients Home & Knew Something Was Wrong...
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- I Drove By My Former Clients Home & Knew Something Was Wrong...
BACKSTORY:
While on my way to fix the little red edging at Luke's house that everybody called me out on in last weeks video, I decided to take a different road to his house. I'm not sure why I decided to take this way, but now I know why I did. Why? Well because this road lead directly past one of my former clients homes. As I drove by that home, what I saw nearly broke my heart...
This client was my customer last year. I performed my lawn care service on a weekly basis, that included mowing, trimming, edging, and blowing. It was right around $45 per visit. We made the yard look pristine. However, due to financial reasons, the client made the decision to cancel our services. Service was going to be done by either her or a family member. Cancellations do not bother me whatsoever. I too have cancelled on many service providers before, and in the lawn care business, cancellations are expected.
Jumping backward to last week while driving by the house, I took a quick glance and turned my head back onto the road. But then the thought hit me, the yard was A MESS! What did I just see? I quickly turned around and parked my truck on the other side of the street. I couldn't believe the yard had gotten away like that. Weeds were growing on the street curb, weeds were growing a foot high in the lawn, seemed like nothing was being done to the lawn for quite some time. As mowing season was quickly fading away, I knew I had to act fast. So I gave her a call...
I left a message stating that I would be happy to come by the next day with my equipment and mow her lawn for free to finish off the season. She called back later that day and was SHOCKED that I had made that kind of offer. She told me that she had been dealing with the sickness that has been going around for awhile and that it has been hard finding someone to come out and help maintain the yard. She said that the help she received made her lawn look worse (this year of course, not last year when we mowed). I said I will be there first thing in the morning. She kindly offered to pay me but I said I offered to mow it at no charge first. Of course, she still said I will leave a tip in the mailbox for you :)
God bless you!
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are you married i see your wedding ring
this is why your lawnmower toro timemaster 76 does not collect the grass properly. It needs cleaning of the mower deck
Hello
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H E L L O ...M Y... F R I E N D !!!
Having lived over 7 decades I can say with assurity, a hard working man with strong ethics is a treasure for all of humanity.
Thank you
Ivorybow, Love your Gort. Well done
Yes to what you say! (I also have the long view of a senior citizen.)
And an inspiration 🙏🏻
I may be half your age, but I wholeheartedly agree!!
You were not meant to move the edger brick at the original cutting, because you needed to go back in order to see that your former client needed you. Had you put the brick back the first time, you may have never gone past her house to see you were needed. Mysterious Ways. Beautifully done, glad she had you to cover her back. We all need a Fill's Lawn Care in our lives. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you and I agree 100%. It was meant to be
Exactly this :)
You're right! And I will admit, I wanted to reach through the phone and move that block because he did such a beautiful job it was just so out of place!
I think this is a reminder not to sweat the small stuff - something I need to practice!
Thank you Fill's for helping the people who need it the most!🙏
Wow Coppertop Johnson you make a good point here. Thank you for your take on the brick debacle. I think that you could be right on this. Everything happens for a reason. Take care 👍
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You renew my faith in humanity! As a disabled cancer patient it is so wonderful to see a young man with such compassion, work ethic and love for others!! God bless you and keep you and your family!!!🙏🙏👍👍❤️❤️
AMEN!
64 year grandma giving you warm huggs for the show of compassion. It's a lost art. Blessings to you and your family 🙏😇🙏
Thank you jlo:)
So true ,it's so nice to see people helping people!!😇🤗😊
And add a 79 year old great granny too. Good work
You say 64 like that's really old. I'm 66 and I still do everything myself.
@@dm8553 I believe she is referring to the fact that as a grandma she enjoys watching this channel. Not that 66 is "old", I am 79 and don't feel it.
Well done fella. The world is in desperate need of more people like you.
Thanks Terry
What a nice thing you did ....stopping and checking when things didn't look right. Haha! The brick ...I saw the brick. I asked myself why you didn't pick it up, but I said NOTHING...😁😁😁 I appreciate the time you put into someone else's home, and I'm sure the slugs do too! Thank you!
Thanks for watching 😁
Now that is a complete job. Impressed with your work ethic and the way you do things in a make sense order. Not wasting time and repeated movements. The world needs more people like you. Am sure the home owners are more than impressed and grateful for the work you do. You have helped to restore my faith in humanity. Bless you. Lynsyn
Phil, you are our hero and everyone else’s too. Thank you for your hard work and caring about this client. You and Brian from Top Notch are quite alike in your caring and work ethics. God bless you both and also all the good and caring men and women that help others. We need your kind of people in our sorry, confused world.
What a chuckle to start the video. I guess several people had the same thought on the other video. You have a good heart helping this lady out. LOL (slugs lives matter too)
Thank you Dixie. And yes slug lives matter. Always loved slugs when I was a kid
thank heavens! 👍🏼
I pray you get a rider lawn mower to help in addition to the push one.land escaping is a lot of work I know.
@@patriciarice2353 He has a rider. At least I've seen him using one in another video. I think sometimes it's easier, and maybe more satisfying, to just do it by hand. I wouldn't want to, but then I'm a lot older than he is. LOL
@@ChiefsFan62 I use both some spots just easy to push
I hope your client is feeling a bit better now and also that someone helps with painting the exterior of the house so it doesn’t deteriorate further. It’s such a cute house!
We will see about painting it maybe in the spring?
It is a cute house and nice big yard!
@@fillslawncare if you need help call a local scout troop or church youth/men group. You will be surprised how many will help if you tell them about your channel and what you do. That house needs to be painted before winter sets in. Thank you for your kindness.
I was thinking that some businesses need to get together for those that are in need. Perhaps the landscaper knows a painter who knows a pressure washer who knows others. When a house in need is found, the call can go out for help from the others. 1 hour per week or month can really help someone in need. But the scout comment in here is great too.
There has never been a person who didn't need help at one time or another. Great gifting. Wish a paint contractor would help with her house. Blessings to you and the home owner!
That is the cutest little house. It now looks like a million dollar home with the beautiful trimmed and mowed yard! What a difference it makes.
We need more people like you, my friend. ❤️
Thank you
There is something so satisfying about seeing a yard that was neglected looking so beautiful. You do things right, the job is perfect. It's hard work, that is something some people today don't want to do. It seems they want things money can buy, but don't want to do the work. I'm glad to see you do it right, and I am sure you will be successful at this work. Best of luck to you also. Good works are never forgotten. It warms my heart and gives me hope for the future.
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🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼 ❤️ 🎀 ❤️ 🎀
Thank you Grammy :))
Everything about this vid made my heart smile…the brick, the gift to former client, but most of all how hard you worked to make her home look super great! Love her texts to you & her surprise 'tip'. Look forward to your surprise for the neighbor❣️
👍👏💯💯💯👏👍
Thank you Karen :)
This was really nice! Now the person will have a sharp-looking lawn throughout the Winter, instead of having to look at scruffiness every time she goes outside! (Oh, and you must REALLY have a heart of GOLD to save a slug!)🤣🤣🤣
Thank you Donna :)
Fill is quickly becoming my favorite lawn care channel. Thorough, hardworking and easy on the eyes! 😉
Thanks for watching!
Wow! It has been awhile since I have seen a yard video with a regular mower. You came up in my feed. Thank you for the hard work of bagging the grass. I wish my yard guys would do that. My yard is full if thatch. You work hard and do a great job. Be proud of your work, you deserve it.
So nice of you to see a former client needed help and you stepped right up. Good job and thank you for doing it. Another fantastic job!
There are so many garden care channels, it’s the little things that make the good ones stand out. Fixing little things that u don’t have to fix or move just shows the kind hearted generous person u r. Thanks for going back and fixing the edging, I had to curb my ocd about that in the last video lol. Bless u for your acts of kindness
Thank you 😊
I agree with you. There is so many lawncare channels. I honestly cannot figure out what grabs my attention. Their is so many of them that donate so much of their time and money. I realize they make money off youtube but there's so much time in editing. I hope they all continue their charitable work!
I definitely agree with that, I also cannot stand the rubbish like plastic are shredded into smallest pieces. And also double work. Bless you😁
That piece of edging left like that was actually making my eye twitch. I cannot tell you the peace it gives me to know it's now been set right!
That little house WAS very sad when you first drove up. You did a great job and a great kindness for your previous client. What a nice guy you are!
And you bagged her yard! You are a truly wonderful person. I bet she really appreciates all you did for her. Great job! Bless you.
Thank you 😊
It’s funny but, I love to see a lawn edged! To me that is the finishing touch that brings everything together! Good job buddy!
I've been in the lawn business over 20 years and your videos gratify me to no end because I see myself in you, working with passion and making the world a better place 1 beautiful deed at a time, thank you and stay healthy brother.
Also thank you for putting that brick edge back in place before the video started 😁 I knew somehow that you were going to go back and do it after looking at the comments 🤣
God bless you! It's nice to know there are people out there that aren't out for the almighty buck only. To give your time, and wear and tear on your tools, is so kind! I understand financial difficulties. A year back, I didn't know if I'd be able to pay my utilities let alone have my grass mowed. I ended up with my back yard grass getting waist high. I cried every time I let my dog out. Then my brother-in-law's cousin said he'd take care of it - once. He got it cut and then a neighbor said he'd mow it for the rest of the season.
I hope you never lose the great customer service you provide not only to your current customers, but also previous ones. It is a rare commodity these days.
Now, someone needs to give her a reasonable bid on painting. The house really needs it.
Bless you for helping this former client!👍🏻😊
Fill you are a good man for doing her lawn AND you did a great job. Being older I know I couldn't do my yard without my lawn guy Kevin. Like you he always goes the extra mile. Case in point - he had not heard from us and called to make sure we were OK. He knew my husband had been taken to the hospital. "Just checking on us." Someone sent you to put that brick back - just saying. 🌻👍🌻
Very well done. Thank you for the kindness you showed to this homeowner.
Yes, please do go beyond the trash can!! You have worked very hard and restored the look and feel of the yard. Surely you have restored the look and feel of the client.
Thank you Jill :)
Fill, you are a blessing to so many people. If it wasn't for that brick, you maybe wouldn't have known the lady needed help 💗
The world needs more people like you. Who seems to care about those around you, your former employers, and human life all the way around.
You Sir are a true Godsend for this poor lady. Great job as always!
Thank you Marie :)
People need to focus on the good you are doing! So sorry that didn’t happen and they called you out over something so stupid. You rock!
wow, I hope you get a warm feeling every time you think about this. you are just such a stand up guy that stepped in. so kind of you.
Beautiful job, so glad you drove that way and were so willing to see that she needed help. She has to feel immensely blessed. What a wonderful gift.
Thank you Shelly 😊
I thank our Lord for finding you on TH-cam! I'm happy you reset the brick, lol that really bothered me. I'm also happy to see your husky and your tenderness toward them. Thinking about everything having a purpose, I'm seeing your videos because I'm home resting letting my body be restored by our Lord.
You are a true blessing!
Hardly anything more satisfying than a freshly manicured lawn! Bless you back for Blessing others!!!
Love the puppy. I had a husky for 10 great years, but she passed away last December. Made me smile seeing your pup in the beginning.
Thanks Ben :)
Glad you put that brick back. I was puzzled why you left it after doing a great job on that yard. But it worked out you were able to help this lady out!
Thank you Mark :)
Yeah I thought the same thing, just to make it polished in a sense 😊
I can't believe so many people are so critical of this man's hard and free work to help someone...while they sit back on their butts and watch and video - then they have the nerve to criticize his hard work. Good Lord, I hope you never need help because I can see you now coming out to criticizing the free work someone has just done to help you.
@@sassylady2001 I wasn’t being critical of his work he is very particular about what he does and btw I have been taking care of my neighbors yard for years she’s 91 years old and travels a lot and I do not charge her for any of it. This time of year is a challenge because of the 20 oak trees I clean up plus my 1.5 acres of yard I’m no spring Chicken either I’m 60 and lived in this home 20 years
How thoughtful stopping by at your past clients yard. I’m sure she was very happy to hear from you….and your gift. By the looks of the neighborhood, there are many others who could your special care!
Can I just say how much I appreciate the fact that you actually bag and carry out all the clippings! That's my least favorite part of lawn care is repeatedly emptying that bag. So many channels have guys doing a lot of free work which is a blessing but I just grit my teeth when they just repeatedly go over yards on riding mowers to "mulch" all the debris. It may eventually work it's way back into the soil and I understand that there are time constraints but close up it does NOT look groomed and from experience I know so many of those clippings are going to get tracked into the house! So thanks for the extra care you put into your excellent work!! God bless you for helping out these residents and the joy it brings their neighbors!!
It looks awesome. Thank you for helping her That was very kind of you.
Thank you Suzanne :)
Loved how you handled the OCD Inspectors in the intro. Hope you picked up that Home Depot bag and put back that piece log in the corner where it was or expect another citation from the OCD Inspectors 😂
Thanks brother 👍🏼
OCD Inspectors 😆 I didn't even notice the brick! Guess it was meant to be. The brick took him past the lady's house...
Beautiful work, Fill! You lifted the Owner's heart that day.
I wanted to say that I have watched a handful of your videos and have not subscribed until today when you opened this video with the clip of going back and fixing that red brick. I commend you for your work ethic and wanting to be a blessing to others around you. Continue to fight the good fight.
Fil, that started me off laughing! I loved the way you put the brick back. That was priceless humor on your part. Just as it did in the other video, the yard in this video looks tons better when you were done.
Thank you Marcos:)
You certainly earned your wings with this job!!! Great job!!! 👼🏻
Nice job! I love to watch edging and think it makes a solid impact to the overall look. I appreciate that you bagged the grass as you went. Very clean.
I know it's harder to use the push mower than the riding mower, but it makes such a big difference to the lawn to bag up the mulch and remove it. Well done. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I stumbled upon your channel on a sunny cold Sunday morning, and the first video I watched was the guy's yard who lent you his truck. Your generous hard working ethics are almost like going to church. May God continue to bless you as you bless others. What a BIG heart you have! Now I'm subscribed.
Hahaha! Thanks for fixing the brick!
You bet :)
You, young man are simply one of life’s greatest treasures! God bless you.
So sad to see so many seniors that want to remain in their homes, but have no one to help with the up keep. Thank you!
It was great you checked on and helped a former client. You have a great heart
Thank you Toni
It was good of to check up on your clients property, I hope you took the time to reach out to your client to check up on them and make sure they are alright. So good of you to step up and take care of the yard,great job. I know they must appreciate it very much. 👍👍💖😁🙏🙏🐕🙋♀️
Thank you Elizabeth :)
Kind, helpful, giving back. In these bad times, rare traits indeed. Bless you.
That was very sweet of u stop by her house to do yard work for no charge! She must have proud of you for doing that for her. I hope her health improvement now. AWESOME JOB DUDE! 👍🏻😁
Greetings from Western Australia. Love your Dodge Ram,I'd love one myself. But, given I'm 5ft tall, me thinks I'd need a ladder to get into it !! Keep up your good work, the transformation and the difference you make in folk's lives is to be applauded. Joh.
5' hmm. I am 5' 16"
Thank you :)
Lesson learned from your videos: backyard fences need double-door gates, to get equipment through.
Yes! A must
Do you charge extra for the push mower due to lack of access?
I will tell you the same thing my sweet Father-in-love said to me when I mowed his large lawn using a grass catcher: Thank you darlin' for helping me out. First time in living here for 50 years that the lawn has looked this great. He had never used a catcher. You rock! Oh, and Hello from Texas.
So nice that you did her yard for her. So often relatives mean well, but don't follow through when it comes to promised yard care. I hope she was able to rehire you!
Lol, I appreciate you doing that. Straighten the brick
I thought I was the only one.
You made my morning.
Hola from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
Have a blessed day
I hope the neighbor calls you to do their lawn.
I will be contacting the next door neighbor as soon as it stops raining here :)
I saw it too lol. Thought I was being petty
Am so glad you fixed and have a good attitude about it .......thanks you done good again. Your a fine fellow. Making people happy and doing good. Your Great 👍
Thanks Jim :)
What I like about your work is that you take away the clippings and care about their lawn as if it was your own. You pick up all clippings and every bit of soft rubbish. Great work mate.
What a thoughtful thing to do for a former customer. I know she appreciated all you did for her property. Now the next door neighbors yard looks a mess.
Thank you Cheryl
It was ment to be that red brick was ment to call you back so you would go a different way fate or divide interventions either way it was ment to be another brilliant video may I say you have a nice tone where ever you come from and boy do I love your husky give him or her a hug from north wales uk look forward to next video please take care and stay safe
Thank you Sheila. Will do :)
Thank you for picking it up. Doing the gutters, looks really nice.
Me too, that put a smile on my face.
I thought I was the only who noticed the fallen brick.
Be safe
Greetings from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
Thank you :)
I don't know the person in this house, but THANK YOU for caring enough to clean up for them not even questioning what the problem was, or is.....your a good caring man...
It was very nice of you to go back and set the brick upright. It’s the little things people do that mean a lot. Take care 😊
Thank you Desert :)
Hi Fill. Yes.. I saw that you did not align that landscaping tile as well. I just figured you fixed that off camera. I payed it no mind. I have noticed through your videos that your pretty good about about putting stuff back into place. Love all your videos. You really put the TimeMaster through some tough times. Makes me more confident of mine. See you on the next one.
Thanks Ken. My timemaster is on its last legs. I might be purchasing a new this coming soring
Yooooo
So good, sweet, and caring of you to do this for the homeowner!!! Nice job!!! I believe everything happens for a reason and thanks to that brick you were able to see the homeowner needed help. 🙏 And thank you for saving that slug 🐌
Gestures if sincere kindness, thoughtfulness and caring.
I am sure deeply appreciated by this customer.
Thank you :)
I don’t live in a big house with lawn, but a small rental room.. respect and admire you for your good work. your good heart.. god bless you!
God bless you too
Nice job on a cute little house that deserves upkeep.
Thank you:)
Truly a Blessing. When your yard looks good, your house feels like home.. Awesome job
Thank you :)
I remember that... and thought the same thing as others. God job!
Thank you Billie :)
You have such a kind heart. Thank you Fill for all you do to help the less fortunate.
Thank you for fixing the little red brick! Must be a bunch of us with OCD!
And thank you for the pristine job you did on this yard!
Thank you 😊
Very satisfying to watch this unfold Fill. It feels so good to help people.♥
Thank you for your kindness, you tilt the world to a better place!!
Thank you for the care you show to others. You will be blessed.
Lol, I totally saw that edge tile was out of place, and I have to admit it bugged me. However I didn’t comment on it. Have to say that your fixing it has given me peace of mind. I admire your work and the extra little bit you give in time and effort. Your channel stands out amongst this genre. Liked, commented and subscribed!
Thank you kindly :)
What a difference a mow makes! But the edging finishes off the job!
All thanks to that brick!
Thank you Wendy :)
Thank you for fixing the block. It really bugged me that you did all that work but didn't fix the edging....bravo!!!
Thank you Shannon :)
That should make the homeowner feel so much better.Thanks for caring!
Thank you Linda
Your a blessing, warms my heart seeing people look out for others, we need more kindness and compassion like this in the world. We'll done!!!!
Thank you Mary
good job.. and i watching from Malaysia.
Thanks for watching :)
The lawn looks amazing! You did a wonderful job as always. Thank you ❤️
straightening that red brick was not about making me happy it is about attention to detail... my gardener missed something the first week, then missed it AND another thing the second week, I left a note for him on week three and he ignored the note... there was no week 4 , the next gardener I caught using his weed whacker to "mow" the entire yard, yeah that only killed a few areas... finding a gardener that actually cares about what they do is pretty much impossible... that's why I left the comment... happy to see that you made the effort, thumbs up from me.... gardener and slug relocation specialist, ok I subscribed
Thanks for the brick fix!!! I knew you would fix it! Keep up the great work! Sorry I put it in the last video I figured you just missed it…
It's OK. Thanks for watching:)
Thank you. That was driving me CRAZY...
and thank you for the work you do. I live in a senior apartment complex with mostly disabled seniors and we have a difficult time finding anyone who even does yardwork. We do have very good people now. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
You have a kind heart and soul sir, may God bless you for your good deeds!
A place where 'love thy neighbor as oneself' has disappeared. Great job! You have a heart of gold.
Hey Fill/Luke. It would be great to have the back story on what happened to the client, if of course, you know. Hard times? I can understand that. As others have said, nice of you to check on them. What prompted you to do that? I have no doubt the lady was pleased that you did the yard. Nice job sir!!
I look at a few different videos of lawn care so I didn't remember whose video left the brick like that ,but I remembered the brick and it bugged me like everyone else..you will not be forgotten ever again because of that brick and your kindness to go back and fix it.
LMAO...!! Thanks for brick realignment ! I'm glad I wasn't the only one !! Great work as always !
Thank you Stephanie :)