Sweeping Roses

The job of a chimneysweeper is dangerous and not glorious. It requires getting up on roofs to do some of the inspection and maintenance of the flues, dealing with cresol build up, dust and dirt and more.

I know first-hand the job is dirty, grimy, sweaty and unhealthy or as I say down right "nasty." I know because in a previous rental residence I had to sweep the woodstove once a month or more due to an improperly fitted and installed woodstove the landlord just refused to correct.

According the National Chimney Sweep Guild "a chimney service professional is to aid in the prevention of fires related to fireplaces, woodstoves, gas, oil and coal heating systems and the chimneys that serve them."

But what about Roses?

Last week I had my chimney sweep company Seacoast Sweeps come for the annual fireplace chimney clean. I've been using this company for well over 7 years and have referred them to friends and neighbors several times. Philip Mitchell Jr. is the owner of the business and is someone whose experience and opinion I value. In fact, I have consulted with him on his recommendations for a new woodstove. And, he is just a down-to-earth good person.

Well, after his visit I noticed on my kitchen island a single Red Rose and note card left by Seacoast Sweeps thanking me for my business. I thought that was such a special touch I wanted to share it here with everyone.

There's more

The Saturday after my chimney sweep I was at a neighborhood potluck and noticed a rose and card in the host's kitchen. I pointed out that I, too, had just received one. "Yea." Bonnie, the host, said, "my chimney sweep guys gave me a rose, how cool. I love them."

A Special Touch

Bonnie and I went on about how we would use Seacoast Sweeps whether they give us roses or not because they are a top-notch quality service, but we agreed the rose certainly adds a special touch that shows they truly appreciate our business.

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