There's a distinct change in the air, a shift from the long dog days of summer to the cooler autumn season. All over town, school floors are being swept, buffed and shined, windows wiped and fingerprint-free, teachers are cutting, pasting and preparing themselves for the busy upcoming year. The more observant might notice leaves that are just starting to show hints of fall, their edges streaked with gold and rust. In the mornings when your pick up your newspaper from the edge of your driveway, you feel the slightest breath of chill in the air. You shiver with excitement because you know what that means; that's right. Football, namely Dallas Cowboys football.
You're not just a regular fan; you bleed blue and silver, and have a private altar with a photo of Tom Landry, flanked with candles. You named your sons Dallas, Troy and Roger. This year you're planning a great kick-off party to really get the season rolling. But you still want to keep your house intact, remember what happened last year? That's right, when the Cowboys didn't make the playoffs, in a fit of rage your husband threw the remote into your Dallas Cowboys helmet bean dip holder, spilling the contents all over your oriental rug. You scrubbed for hours, but the stain kept coming back. This was no ordinary rug; you purchased it in Marrakesh when you and your husband celebrated your fifteenth wedding anniversary. You personally picked out the pattern and color-scheme (blue, silver, white and a giant navy star in the center) and even watched the women in wonder as they weaved their fingers in that timeless and ancient rhythm. No one at home will have one of these, you thought and of course, no one does, so every time you spy that bean dip blight, it fills you with a sinking pit in your stomach.
This year you ™ve got a better plan; unlike carpets, oriental rugs can be rolled up to be taken to a professional cleaning service. Some companies will provide free pickup and delivery for their customers, something that definitely appeals to you. Remember you ™ve got all the boys in the back of the car with their football pads and gear, plus your golden retriever, Jimmy J, so trying to squeeze that giant rug in would be quite a feat. Since you and your husband made such a giant investment in your rug purchase, you want to keep it as nice as the day it arrived. And that's the way it looks right now. They delivered the rug yesterday and that nagging brown smudge has been successfully eliminated from the center of the star, your eyes moisten with tears, it's perfect. After spending the weekend chopping, prepping, cooking and cleaning, you're finally ready for your guests. All of your boys are donned in their jerseys, even Jimmy J is wearing his customary Cowboys handkerchief around his neck. You check the mirror before you answer the door for the first of your many guests, your face stares back; navy and silver face paint with your signature stars on each cheek.
You're ready, bean dip; beware!
Shane Hobbs is the owner of Dalworth Rug Cleaning, a Dallas based textile cleaning company. The business was founded in 1976 and has evolved through the years to provide comprehensive cleaning services such as Oriental rug cleaning, preservation, repairs, wrapping, and storage.How ’bout them Cowboys! This is a great time to get excited about football and Cowboys. Out guest blogger Shane Hobbs shares his advice on a worry-free season!
There's a distinct change in the air, a shift from the long dog days of summer to the cooler autumn season. All over town, school floors are being swept, buffed and shined, windows wiped and fingerprint-free, teachers are cutting, pasting and preparing themselves for the busy upcoming year. The more observant might notice leaves that are just starting to show hints of fall, their edges streaked with gold and rust. In the mornings when your pick up your newspaper from the edge of your driveway, you feel the slightest breath of chill in the air. You shiver with excitement because you know what that means; that's right. Football, namely Dallas Cowboys football.
You're not just a regular fan; you bleed blue and silver, and have a private altar with a photo of Tom Landry, flanked with candles. You named your sons Dallas, Troy and Roger. This year you're planning a great kick-off party to really get the season rolling. But you still want to keep your house intact, remember what happened last year? That's right, when the Cowboys didn't make the playoffs, in a fit of rage your husband threw the remote into your Dallas Cowboys helmet bean dip holder, spilling the contents all over your oriental rug. You scrubbed for hours, but the stain kept coming back. This was no ordinary rug; you purchased it in Marrakesh when you and your husband celebrated your fifteenth wedding anniversary. You personally picked out the pattern and color-scheme (blue, silver, white and a giant navy star in the center) and even watched the women in wonder as they weaved their fingers in that timeless and ancient rhythm. No one at home will have one of these, you thought and of course, no one does, so every time you spy that bean dip blight, it fills you with a sinking pit in your stomach.
This year you ™ve got a better plan; unlike carpets, oriental rugs can be rolled up to be taken to a professional cleaning service. Some companies will provide free pickup and delivery for their customers, something that definitely appeals to you. Remember you ™ve got all the boys in the back of the car with their football pads and gear, plus your golden retriever, Jimmy J, so trying to squeeze that giant rug in would be quite a feat. Since you and your husband made such a giant investment in your rug purchase, you want to keep it as nice as the day it arrived. And that's the way it looks right now. They delivered the rug yesterday and that nagging brown smudge has been successfully eliminated from the center of the star, your eyes moisten with tears, it's perfect. After spending the weekend chopping, prepping, cooking and cleaning, you're finally ready for your guests. All of your boys are donned in their jerseys, even Jimmy J is wearing his customary Cowboys handkerchief around his neck. You check the mirror before you answer the door for the first of your many guests, your face stares back; navy and silver face paint with your signature stars on each cheek.
You're ready, bean dip; beware!
Shane Hobbs is the owner of Dalworth Rug Cleaning, a Dallas based textile cleaning company. The business was founded in 1976 and has evolved through the years to provide comprehensive cleaning services such as Oriental rug cleaning, preservation, repairs, wrapping, and storage.
There's a distinct change in the air, a shift from the long dog days of summer to the cooler autumn season. All over town, school floors are being swept, buffed and shined, windows wiped and fingerprint-free, teachers are cutting, pasting and preparing themselves for the busy upcoming year. The more observant might notice leaves that are just starting to show hints of fall, their edges streaked with gold and rust. In the mornings when your pick up your newspaper from the edge of your driveway, you feel the slightest breath of chill in the air. You shiver with excitement because you know what that means; that's right. Football, namely Dallas Cowboys football.
You're not just a regular fan; you bleed blue and silver, and have a private altar with a photo of Tom Landry, flanked with candles. You named your sons Dallas, Troy and Roger. This year you're planning a great kick-off party to really get the season rolling. But you still want to keep your house intact, remember what happened last year? That's right, when the Cowboys didn't make the playoffs, in a fit of rage your husband threw the remote into your Dallas Cowboys helmet bean dip holder, spilling the contents all over your oriental rug. You scrubbed for hours, but the stain kept coming back. This was no ordinary rug; you purchased it in Marrakesh when you and your husband celebrated your fifteenth wedding anniversary. You personally picked out the pattern and color-scheme (blue, silver, white and a giant navy star in the center) and even watched the women in wonder as they weaved their fingers in that timeless and ancient rhythm. No one at home will have one of these, you thought and of course, no one does, so every time you spy that bean dip blight, it fills you with a sinking pit in your stomach.
This year you ™ve got a better plan; unlike carpets, oriental rugs can be rolled up to be taken to a professional cleaning service. Some companies will provide free pickup and delivery for their customers, something that definitely appeals to you. Remember you ™ve got all the boys in the back of the car with their football pads and gear, plus your golden retriever, Jimmy J, so trying to squeeze that giant rug in would be quite a feat. Since you and your husband made such a giant investment in your rug purchase, you want to keep it as nice as the day it arrived. And that's the way it looks right now. They delivered the rug yesterday and that nagging brown smudge has been successfully eliminated from the center of the star, your eyes moisten with tears, it's perfect. After spending the weekend chopping, prepping, cooking and cleaning, you're finally ready for your guests. All of your boys are donned in their jerseys, even Jimmy J is wearing his customary Cowboys handkerchief around his neck. You check the mirror before you answer the door for the first of your many guests, your face stares back; navy and silver face paint with your signature stars on each cheek.
You're ready, bean dip; beware!
Shane Hobbs is the owner of Dalworth Rug Cleaning, a Dallas based textile cleaning company. The business was founded in 1976 and has evolved through the years to provide comprehensive cleaning services such as Oriental rug cleaning, preservation, repairs, wrapping, and storage.
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