The Man's Message
Established 2003 | "Tetritus fortis sine gym"
Friday, October 03, 2025
Crew Of The Weeks
With a stunner of a Google review and several praise-worthy surveys under their respective belts this fortnight, it's hard to deny the ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ quality of these two highly respected lifestyle relocation specialists.
"Today we moved home and had Thom and Riley running the move in an XL truck and we want to say how smooth everything went. We highly recommend Man with a Van as your first choice moving company in Melbourne. Experienced movers, great communication, extremely friendly and overall a usually stressful moving experience was straightforward and went without a hitch. What an amazing team these two make and would highly recommend them. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ experience."
Awesome work, Thom & Ryley. Jack Tandy is on the lookout for you to reward you with your well-earned reward.
Report that Damage
A reminder to please submit a damage report whenever something is broken or damaged, even if the customer takes a discount, even if the customer says they're not fussed, even if the customer’s not there, even if it’s not the customer’s property.
These reports are an important record-keeping tool that let us know when something actually was or wasn't damaged by us. If you damage something, please submit a damage report. There are no exceptions to this rule.
Cans - Do Not Crush
Do not crush your soft drink, beer, or cider cans.
Meet Bill Cleveland (84), avid cyclist, former Steiner school teacher, and environmentalist. Bill is collecting just cylindrical cans for Environment Victoria.
If you crush your can, you're hurting Bill. Don't hurt Bill, help Bill help the environment. Place your EMPTY & UN-CRUSHED cans in Bill's bins.
MWAV doesn't offer storage
Have you been gifted a piece of furniture on the job? Excellent! But you can't store it in the depot. We are already running out of space as it is, so dumping... sorry "storing" your fridge, table, bookshelf etc. in the depot is a big no no.
Anything brought back to the depot for repair or other reasons needs to be labelled and put in its correct spot.
Don't bring it back just because it's free - if you want it, take it home. If you don't want it, don't bring it back. If The Man has to throw it out, the dumping fee will be passed onto you.
MWAV does offer storage
You are most welcome to leave your steel caps in Abbotsford - in the shelf by the bike racks or in Cranbourne - on the shelf in the office but be aware - MWAV cannot and does not take responsibility for any personal items left at the depot. Make sure your name and number is clearly marked on the item(s) to avoid any confusion.
Wiper fluid is here
Pre-mix wiper fluid can now be dispensed from the blue hose reel. It will mix up the additive and water at the correct ratio.
Do not drink it, do not inflate your tyres with it, nor use it for anything other than refilling your wiper reservoir.
Tommy's Tales
Another leadlight cabinet recently suffered the dreaded removalist-body-bump this fornight, breaking the glass though luckily avoiding any damage to the leadlighting itself. After submitting a textbook damage report and speaking with the customer & office, the team brought the cabinet back to the depot for repairs. A quick glass panel replacement later and this unit's looking good-as-new, ready for a return to it's rightful owner later this afternoon.
The Vibe
A pretty brutal collection of reviews this fortnight with a handful of customers not hugely stoked with how their lifestyle relocation was handled. Key feedback again centres around clear communication and keeping the customer informed of extra time/cost, remember to have a chat with your customer and call the office as soon as it becomes apparent everything might not fit.
Gig Guide
Owing to heavy demand, Alex Morris' band, Post Ghost, is headlining their first gig in a over a year launching their brand new single "Skeleton".
Not only does Post Ghost feature Mr. Morris but potentially MWAV's tallest alum, Tom Brown, on bass. Supports from Everyday Believer & Wriding.
Skeleton is the first release from Post Ghost's upcoming full length record. Lyrically the song that speaks to internal worry and dialogue, the power of silliness, and figuring out how to name your fear. A song to dance to while stressed. An anthem for acknowledging you don't feel great, but you're giving it a red hot go.
Who: Post Ghost - Headline
When: 8pm Fri 10 Oct
Where: Cafe Gummo - High St, Thornbury
Tix link: ww.clickthislink.now
Gig Guide
Lucy Tsipouras invites you to march against the invasion of Palestine this Sunday at the Melbourne State Library, 282 Swanston St. The protest continues each and every Sunday so be sure to show your support and make your voice heard.