Greetings!
Primary election fever is in the air and whoever said, "Why pay money to have your family tree traced; go into politics and your opponents will do it for you" was so right.
What I keep hoping to hear are ideas, not smears. How will the candidates for the Presidency, including the incumbent, bring us out of our doldrums and back to jobs and prosperity? By the time the Florida primaries are done everyone running will have had some portion of their background exposed and whatever it is, there will be a sordid side. None of us are perfect and some of us are less perfect than others but come on! And have you noticed that spurious allegations are accepted as fact and so promoted. Stuff that would make a juicy headline in the National Enquirer, calumny that would not even be labeled as circumstantial in a court of law, is being presented as gospel. Nothing is sacred! I mean is it so awful to be a Mormon? It sure ain't devil worship. (My apologies to any Devil Worshipers out there, do not take this personally.)
In truth, the Constitution guarantees us a free press but says nothing about a fair one. Far too often, the candidates are asked debate questions that fail to bring out reasons why they should be the next President. Lately, the questions pit one candidate against the other. They do not need encouragement.
And while we are assailed by the "he said, she said" and finger pointing, the economy in general and for the Construction Industry in particular, is not showing enough improvement, no matter how it is spun. Twist the metrics all you like, those phones are not ringing off the hook, are they?
In the meantime, as the debates rage, what is going on in Washington is being ignored. As of January 24th, 1,000 days had passed since Congress passed a federal budget. Would you let three years go by without balancing your check book? This is just slipping through the cracks while our President is filling a One Billion Dollar War Chest. Why would he or any candidate need that kind of money for a campaign? Am I being naive in thinking that good ideas should be enough? Never mind, don't answer.
I keep hoping for the resurrection of Ronald Reagan. He was the one who said, "Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first."
"Ninety eight percent of the adults in this country are decent, hardworking, honest Americans. It's the other lousy two percent that get all the publicity. But then, We elected them." said Lily Tomlin. Oy.
It ain't over till the fat lady sings and her aria has not yet begun.
Sincerely,
Bob Hibler, Newsletter Editor, Negativity Czar and Score Keeper Gamka Sales Co., Inc. |
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You don't have to be a landscaper to attend!
Come to the New Jersey Landscape 2012 35th Annual Trade Show and Conference and learn about the tools and products of another trade.
Gamka will be there in booths 307 and 309, stop in and say hello. Gamka will have some show specials that will get your attention! The New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association proudly announces their 35th Annual Trade Show and Conference, New Jersey Landscape 2012, on Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 8:00am - 4:30pm. The Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, NJ will once again be the site for this one day Green Industry marketplace and educational event. NJ Landscape 2012 will feature over 150 companies showcasing their newest products, outdoor power equipment, trucks, machinery and services. The DEP program will be coordinated by Rutgers University/College Cooperative Extension, while additional business related seminars will also be offered. The cost is $30.00 per employee. DEP session registration is an additional $30.00 per employee. The Power Lunch is an additional $30.00 per employee.
For additional information call 201-703-3600 or register online via www.njlca.org.
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Power Failure Insurance
 Winter storms do more than pile up snow. Blowing wind and ice build-up pull down power lines and cause power outages. Do you have a temporary power plant to give you a source of emergency electricity? How much temporary power do you need? That is up to you: a few lights, the refrigerator, a small electric heater or more, it is an individual choice. Don't forget that sump pumps need electricity too! You do not have to power up every electric gizmo you own in a "temporary" outage, just enough to get you through it. Draining your 401K or the kid's scholarship fund will not be required, we promise. Gamka has the "Power Ease" generator power solution, 3100 watts, packed with features but very affordable, beginning at $475.00. Don't feel like pulling on a recoil starter? Choose an electric start model. Get the 9,000 watt unit and share the price and current with your neighbor. Just want to watch the game and use your computer? The inverter generator model provides a squeaky clean electric source. The BE-3100PR with 3100 watts (max AC Output), 7 hour run time and weight of just 121 lbs. dry is $475.00. More powerful units are in stock too. The BE-6500ER has 6500 watts of maximum output, is electric starting and is on wheels. Price? $825.00 The similar BE-9000ER is $950.00 and the I3500, 3500 watt inverter is $900.00. Add $35.00 for set up, servicing and test running or Do It Yourself. Gamka will deliver locally for $20. And don't forget Heavy Duty Extension Cords, Fuel Cans and Gasoline Stabilizer, Gamka has them, too. Come to Gamka's showroom and take your pick.For more generator information contact us at Gamka. Better yet, drop in and see the line for your self. Our showroom is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. BE Models have a 2 year Parts and Labor Warranty, the I3500 Model has a 1 year Parts and Labor Warranty. All Warranty and Service work is done at Gamka Sales Company in Edison, NJ. Please note that Gamka does not sell generators as "temporary" storm insurance. They are not returnable when the regular power comes on, or if it does not go out, only for service or warranty issues. 
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About Gamka Sales Co., Inc.
We are a distributor of a wide variety of construction and landscaper products. Gamka's business is in equipment sales and rentals, outdoor power products (lawn mowers, chainsaws, leaf blowers, snow throwers, etc.) for landscapers and homeowners, construction chemicals, thermal and moisture protection, diamond cutting, hardware, concrete accessories and safety equipment. We are family run and our World Headquarters is located in Edison, NJ. Gamka's truck fleet delivers all over New Jersey, Metropolitan New York and Philadelphia. To serve our outside customers, we have field account managers who call on contractors on jobs and in their offices. Inside our 60,000 square foot building we have a 2,000 sq. ft. show room where our sales counter handles walk-in customers and telephone calls. Our inventory lists more than 46,000 line items. We rent over 1,700 pieces of machinery. There are 12,000 parts in stock and our service department repairs our customers' equipment and what we sell and rent. Gamka performs warranty work on the equipment it sells, in house. Information on all of this and much more can be found on our website, www.gamka.com . We offer our customers application-engineered solutions to their problems and many financing options for those who qualify. We have established ourselves in the concrete market niche and are known by our customers as the concrete experts. If you have anything to do with concrete, from placing it to restoring it and every stage in between, Gamka can help. We have the answers.This year marks our 26th anniversary!
As the construction industry and our customers evolve, so do we.
Gamka Sales Co., Inc.  983 New Durham Road Edison, New Jersey 08817 888-248-1400
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Snow Throwers "R" Us!
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Snow Throwers in 21" to 30" Widths, One and Two Stage, Push or Self Propelled, Starting at $399.95! Quantities Limited
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Snow Throwers Are Here at Gamka! It'a ain't over till the fat lady sings and neither is Winter. The Boy Scouts have always had the right idea" BE PREPARED! If you have a brand new Husqvarna snow thrower you can minimize your outdoor exposure to that awful white stuff. They move snow quick. Unlike the big box stores where you go home with a big box, Gamka will set up your new snow machine, test run it, even deliver it! Yes, there is a charge for that but we can do it better than most of you can. Also, unlike the big box stores, we do warranty repairs and service what we sell. Husqvarna Snow Throwers are in stock, while the supply lasts. They make great gifts. When they are gone, they are gone until next year so for the best selection, shop early. Come to our showroom and give a look. We also have chainsaws, generators, pumps and lots more. Gamka does other outdoor equipment repairs on nearly all makes so if your present machine is not running this is the time to arrange to fix it. Gamka's doors are open Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. |
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Did this newsletter measure up? Your comments and suggestions are welcome. Send them to: bob@gamka.com
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