Hands Free, Not Risk Free

Just the other day a friend was in an accident, his fault.  He was at a light and texting on his phone
and he's not exactly sure what happened but the next thing he knew
he had rolled and smashed into the car in front of him.  The front end of his truck which was hauling a
trailer was  demolished.  The car in front of him, well the driver didn't even have a license and
of course no insurance.

and then of course there's the hands free problem too.........
When I put the key into the ignition on my relatively new vehicle the very next thing

that happens is that my car links up with my cell phone.  This is bluetooth technology, something

that until very recently was foreign to me....ok, so I'm a little behind the times.

The buttons to answer the phone, hang up the phone and control the volume are

on my steering wheel.  It didn't take me long to realize that accessing these buttons

could be hazardous.  Well, anytime that you're mentally distracted or remove your eyes

from the road, let's face it you're distracted.

Of course AAA has done a report about this, here is the article:

AAA Study

For me, I have to say that there are many times I don't answer the phone

while driving, even with hands free capabilities. 

 Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

Use common sense while on the road for your safety and the safety of others.

Keeping you safe on the road.  

George's Custom Towing

410-452-8970

Whiteford, MD
Serving Harford, Cecil and York County

for more than 28 years

Preferred AAA/CAA Provider

George's Custom Towing Winch Services

on the edge........

down a cliff, stuck in the snow or under water........

Could be you need our professional

winch out services to safely retrieve your vehicle

and get you back on the road.

Call the experts.  Call us.

Serving Harford, Cecil and York County

for more than 28 years.

George's Custom Towing

410-452-8970

Whiteford, MD

Daytona 500

Denny Hamlin #11 WINS!

George's Race Recovery Team wasn't at the 500

this year, but I'm sure we'll be there next year!

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We're rolling out for Monday.........

We're Local.  We're Ready.

George's Custom Towing

410-452-8970

Whiteford, MD

Serving Harford, Cecil and York County

for over 28 years

Move Over, It Saves Lives

The only reason we keep talking about the Move Over Law is because

as member's of the towing industry we believe it is our duty to bring

awareness to this topic that directly affects tow truck drivers and their families.

Here is another story of a hit and run crash that killed

tow truck driver Roger Perez-Borotto in Pinellas County, Fl.

Story Here 

He was just doing his job helping a stranded motorist on the

side of the road.

A Go Fund Me account has been established to

help Roger's wife and 4 year old daughter.

GO HERE 

The towing industry has their job to do too, companies

need continual training for their team on how to be safe on the road. 

We do our best here at George's Custom Towing.

Safety is a priority.

MOVE OVER, IT SAVES LIVES

We are doing our best to get the message

out to the community where we work. 

George's Custom Towing

410-452-8970

Whiteford, MD

Serving Harford, Cecil and York County

for over 28 years

Around Harford This Weekend

Saturday, February 20, 2016

Critter Feeding

Eden Mill 

11-11:30am

INFO

Hutchins Park Ice Rink

Saturday & Sunday

Havre de Grace

INFO

Maple Magic

Ladew Gardens

12-1:30pm

Saturday & Sunday

INFO

Maryland Wine Passport Expo

12-5pm

Saturday & Sunday

INFO 

 

Frozen Marsh Walk

2-3:30pm

Anita C. Leight Estuary

Abingdon, MD

INFO

Nature & Nosh

4-6pm

Anita C. Leight Estuary

Abingdon, MD

INFO

Sunday, February 21, 2016

17th Annual Winter Wine Expo

APG Federal Credit Union Arena

3-6pm

INFO 

   

Grasses to the Masses Workshop

3:30-5pm

Anita C. Leight Estuary

Abingdon, MD

INFO

oh the weekend!  We all look forward to a break

from work and school, so make it a great weekend!

We'll be around town if you need our services.

George's Custom Towing

410-452-8970

Serving Harford, Cecil and York County

for over 28 years

TBT: Race Recovery Team

Last year this time we were headed to the Daytona 500........

unfortunately we won't be going this year.

But here's a look back for TBT!

Well, we're off....

George's Custom Towing and the rest of the tow hogs are

headed to the Daytona 500 which kicks off this weekend.

It's in our genes....race recovery adrenaline!

You will see George's Custom Towing at

several events, most notably:

Sebring

Dover

Global Rally Sport

Baltimore Grand Prix

and sometimes we help our friends in Ontario, Canada

at the Mosport Speedway.

George Feilinger

Meanwhile, back at the shop in Whiteford, MD we have our local team

ready to serve and assist stranded motorists

with our 24/7 Emergency Road Service.

George's Custom Towing

410-452-8970

Whiteford, MD

Serving Harford, Cecil and York County

for more than 28 years

Random Acts of Kindness Week

In the tow truck business we get to perform random acts of kindness

throughout our daily travels. 

Here's a list of some simple ways you can extend kindness........and you're

probably already doing it!

50 Fun Random Acts of Kindness Week Ideas:

1. Pay it Backward: buy coffee for the person behind you in line.
2. Compliment the first three people you talk to today.
3. Send a positive text message to five different people right now.
4. Post inspirational sticky notes around your neighborhood, office, school, etc.
5. Tell someone they dropped a dollar (even though they didn’t). Then give them a dollar.
6. Donate old towels or blankets to an animal shelter.
7. Say hi to the person next to you on the elevator.
8. Surprise a neighbor with freshly baked cookies or treats!
9. Let someone go in front of you in line who only has a few items.
10. Leave a gas gift card at a gas pump.
11. Throw a party to celebrate someone just for being who they are, which is awesome.
12. Have a LinkedIn account? Write a recommendation for coworker or connection.
13. Leave quarters at the laundromat.
14. Encounter someone in customer service who is especially kind? Take an extra five minutes to tell their manager.
15. Leave unused coupons next to corresponding products in the grocery store.
16. Leave a note on someone’s car telling them how awesome they parked.
17. Try to make sure every person in a group conversation feels included.
18. Write a kind message on your mirror with a dry erase marker for yourself, your significant other or a family member.
19. Place a positive body image notes in jean pockets at a department store.
20. Smile at five strangers.
21. Set an alarm on your phone to go off at three different times during the day. In those moments, do something kind for someone else.
22. Send a gratitude email to a coworker who deserves more recognition.
23. Practice self-kindness and spend 30 minutes doing something you love today.
24. Give away stuff for free on Craig’s List.
25. Write a gratitude list in the morning and again in the evening.
26. Know parents who could use a night out? Offer to babysit for free.
27. Hold up positive signs for traffic or in a park for people exercising outside!
28. Return shopping carts for people at the grocery store.
29. Buy a plant. Put it in a terracotta pot. Write positive words that describe a friend on the pot. Give it to that friend!
30. Write a positive comment on your favorite blog, website, or a friend’s social media account.
31. Have a clean up party at a beach or park.
32. While you’re out, compliment a parent on how well-behaved their child is.
33. Leave a kind server the biggest tip you can afford.
34. When you’re throwing something away on the street, pick up any litter around you and put that in the trash too.
35. Pay the toll for the person behind you.
36. Put 50 paper hearts in a box. On each cutout write something that is special about your partner or a friend. Give them the box and tell them to pull out a heart anytime they need a pick-me-up.
37. Everyone is important. Learn the names of your office security guard, the person at the front desk and other people you see every day. Greet them by name. Also say “hello” to strangers and smile. These acts of kindness are so easy, and they almost always make people smile.
38. Write your partner a list of things you love about them.
39. Purchase extra dog or cat food and bring it to an animal shelter.
40. Find opportunities to give compliments. It costs nothing, takes no time, and could make someone’s entire day. Don’t just think it. Say it.
41. Take flowers or treats to the nurses’ station at your nearest hospital.
42. Keep an extra umbrella at work, so you can lend it out when it rains.
43. Send a ‘Thank you’ card or note to the officers at your local police or fire station.
44. Take muffins or cookies to your local librarians.
45. Run an errand for a family member who is busy.
46. Leave a box of goodies in your mailbox for your mail carrier.
47. Tape coins around a playground for kids to find.
48. Put your phone away while in the company of others.
49. Email or write to a former teacher who made a difference in your life.
50. When you hear that discouraging voice in your head, tell yourself something positive — you deserve kindness too!

We could all use a little kindness sometimes

 

George's Custom Towing

410-452-8970

Whiteford, MD

Serving Harford, Cecil and York County

for over 28 years