Geri Roskopf’s Blog

I’ll Handle It

I often refer to working with my husband as a two-way street. He goes his way (towing) and I go my way (office). Most of the time, this keeps both of us busy, out each other’s way, and sane. As many of you know, it’s not easy working with your husband 24/7/365, or for that…

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Magic Wand, Superhero Cape or Flying Tow Truck

It was 4:15 last Friday afternoon. I received a call from a woman who needed her car towed A.S.A.P. She needed to get the vehicle to a dealership within the next half hour because she didn’t know if the service department closed at 5:00 because of St. Patrick’s Day. She also said she needed a…

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A Total Loss

In our industry, when someone says “it’s a total loss,” we assume they’re referring to a vehicle. Last week I learned of the passing of a tower and I thought, what a total loss for our industry. Bill Tomlinson is from the small town of Ashland, Wis., located at the farthest northern tip of the…

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Tow Operator — Tower — Towman

I recently read an article titled, “The Supreme Title,” referring to the use of the title of tow operator or towman. It stated: “A tower is not a grunt. He’s a skilled worker that risks life and limb every day at work. The exalted title, however, is “Towman”. Yes, even if the operator is a…

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The Stories I’ve Heard

Some day I’m going to write a book about the stories I’ve heard from customers whose vehicles we towed in to our yard. I try to believe the best of everyone, but sometimes I wonder what tale I’m going to be told. When someone walks into the lobby, I usually can tell what kind of…

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Sometimes

Sometimes, I just want to throw in the towel with trying to balance work and life. There are so many demands from so many entities, and it’s hard to juggle and fit everyone and everything in — all the while putting a smile on my face. Because I have been babysitting my two granddaughters, I…

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What Have You Done?

My granddaughter likes to play hide-and-seek, and as I was trying to find a place to hide, I noticed that under the kitchen counter, marker drawings were scribbled all the way around the island counter top. My first thought was, “Oh no little one, what have you done?” Because the scribbling was under the counter,…

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Gifts, Presents or Presence

The holidays are the time of year when gifts or presents are given to family, friends and those special people in our lives. Sometimes you know the perfect gift to give someone, and sometimes you’re racking your brain with what to get, and how much do I spend?  For this time of the year —…

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I’m Fine

Last November at the Waukesha, Wis., Christmas Parade, Darrell Brooks drove his SUV through the parade route, killing six people and injuring dozens. At his sentencing, I listened to several victims speak of their traumatic experiences caused by his actions. One woman’s story really stuck out with me because she still deals with PTSD among…

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A Note to Salesmen

A salesman showed up the other day and wanted to talk to who takes care of our vehicle maintenance. I usually have them talk to my husband, but he was out on the road so I introduced myself and advised him I would give my husband the brochure and business card he had. He started…

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