George's Customs Towing

Saturday, December 31, 2016

New Year's Eve Traditions

Tonight is the night to ring in the new, with a kiss at midnight, banging pots and pans,
noise makers and a chorus or two of Auld Lang Syne:

Should Old Acquaintance be forgot,
and never thought upon;
The flames of Love extinguished,
and fully past and gone:
Is thy sweet Heart now grown so cold,
that loving Breast of thine;
That thou canst never once reflect
On Old long syne.
CHORUS:
On Old long syne my Jo,
On Old long syne,
That thou canst never once reflect,
On Old long syne.

.......and around the world people, other countries have their own traditions
to bring in the New Year!

Denmark - for Danes it's customary to throw old plates and glasses at friends'
front doors!  The gesture is actually welcomed - a heaping pile of broken dishes
on a home's doorstep is considered lucky, because it shows those inside 
have many friends.

Philippines - Filipinos wear polka - dotted clothing and eat round shaped foods 
during their festivities.  The circular shapes represent coins and are believed to
bring prosperity.

Spain - in Spain, it's tradition to quickly eat 12 grapes, one as each hour chimes 
at midnight, to bring good luck for each month of the coming year.

Japan - Celebrating in Japan often involves dressing as the New Year's zodiac 
animal and attending the local temple, where bells ring 108 times, a sacred
number in Japanese culture.

Wishing you a happy, healthy and safe
New Year

George's Custom Towing
410-452-8970
Whiteford, MD
Serving Harford,Cecil and York County
for over 28 years

Friday, December 30, 2016

Ring in the New Year Harford, MD

 Friday December 30, 2016
 Holiday Skate Rink
Hutchins Park
12-8pm

 Saturday December 31, 2016

Holiday Open House
10am - 1pm
Anita C. Leight Estuary
Abingdon, MD


 Holiday Skate Rink
Hutchins Park
12-8pm

New Year's Eve 
at Liriodendron Mansion
8:30 - 1am
INFO 
Bel Air

The Fabulous HUBCAPS
New Year's Celebration
APGFCU Arene
9-1am
443-412-2211

New Year's Eve Duck Drop
and Fireworks
Downtown Havre de Grace
10-12:30am


 Sunday January 1, 2017

 Holiday Skate Rink
Hutchins Park
12-8pm

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

 We're Local.  We're Ready.
Car trouble?  Call us  
24/7 roadside emergency service.


George's Custom Towing
410-452-8970
Whiteford, MD
Serving Harford, Cecil and York County
for over 28 years

Thursday, December 29, 2016

May the Force Be With Us in 2017

oh my, oh my................we need to wrap up 2016 and quick!

It seems we've had one shock after another in 2016 and no one was left
untouched.  Political, banking woes, along with an unending year of pop culture
decimation.  

Icons Toppled
Mother and daughter; Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher - Gone.
George Michael
Prince
David Bowie

and so many more left us.


***********
Our Throw-back Thursday Highlight- a look back

 
January 2015 Tow Times

We started 2015 off with George's
Custom Towing featured on the front cover
of Tow Times Magazine!

As the year wound down we introduced
"Pulling for a Cure" 


 .......and there were so many other achievements
throughout 2015 and 2016!

So now we look forward to 2017
and reaching new heights as we
continue to grow our business and 
serve our local community.
George's Custom Towing
410-452-8970
Whiteford, MD
Serving Harford, Cecil and York County
for over 28 years








Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Tow Truck Driver Finds Dead Man

............this is getting over the top serious.  I remember recently reporting
here about an injured toddler that was discovered in a wrecked vehicle after
the tow truck had towed the damaged vehicle from the scene of the accident.

Last week it happened again.  Highway patrol called in a tow truck to
remove a wrecked vehicle from the accident scene.  Tow truck company tows
the car back to the lot, opens the vehicle door to put the vehicle in park
and sees "legs" protruding out from under the blown out airbags.  

What?  


and more


Well, this sounds like a wake up call for the towing industry.
Be ever vigilant! You may want to spend just a few
seconds more checking out the vehicle you're towing
to prevent the shock of your life.

..........and NO, I don't believe this responsibility
should be on the tow truck driver.  
But it seems mistakes are happening, so be aware.

George's Custom Towing
410-452-8970
Whiteford, MD
Serving Harford, Cecil and York County
for over 28 years



Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Local Towing Services Harford County MD



Isn't it always the way...........things just happen on the weekends!  So yes, we offer
24/7 Emergency Road Service.  We're Local and we're ready!

Serving Harford, Cecil and York County
for over 28 years
Aberdeen - Abingdon - Bel Air - Edgewood - Fallston
Forest Hill - Havre de Grace - Joppa - Parkville
Rosedale - Towson - White Marsh
.......for all your towing and emergency road service needs!
We're there when you need us.

  • Flatbed Towing
  • Jump Start and Battery Service
  • Tire Change and Repair
  • Lockout Service
  • Gas Service
  • Winch and Recovery
  • Impound Service
  • Emergency Roadside Service
  • Boat Towing
  • Light Duty
  • Motorcycle Tows
  • Heavy Duty and Truck Towing
  • Auto Towing
  • Local Towing
  • Long Distance Towing
  • Medium Towing
  • RV Towing
  • Heavy Duty Breakdown Service
  • Junk Car Removal
Call us today for all your towing needs!

George's Custom Towing
410-452-8970
Whiteford, MD
Serving Harford, Cecil and York County
for over 28 years




 Pulling for a Cure. look for our new truck around town!








Sunday, December 25, 2016

Merry Christmas 2016!


Merry Christmas and
Happy Holidays
to all our
Friends, Family and Customers

from George and Staff

George's Custom Towing
410-452-8970
Whiteford, MD
Serving Harford, Cecil and York County
for over 28 years

Friday, December 23, 2016

Oh Where, Oh Where is Santa

The North American Aerospace Defense Command
has been tracking Santa since 1955.  The tracking system
alerts families around the globe to the whereabouts of Santa
and his reindeer.

Children of all ages can follow the countdown to Santa's visit at:  

NORAD tracks the whereabouts of Santa using infrared
technology..........and of course Rudolph's nose!

Rudolph's nose gives off an infrared signature
similar to a missile launch.  Satellites detect Rudolph's
bright red nose with no problem.

Take a moment to find out where Santa is in your neck of the woods.  


Be careful on the roads while out doing your last minute shopping.
Having car trouble...............be sure to call us!

George's Custom Towing
410-452-8970
Whiteford, MD
Serving Harford, Cecil and York County
for over 28 years

Thursday, December 22, 2016

The Traveling Fruitcake!

It's tradition to pass along the fruitcake............or is that a myth?

I think I had fruitcake once in my life - so I can say
that I've tasted fruitcake!  So where did all the stories come from:
Auntie Em bakes a fruitckake
gives it to Grandma,
Grandmas passes it along to her daughter,
who passes it along to her best friend,
who passes it along to................
The Traveling Fruitcake

So, does anyone actually eat the fruitcake and
what's so horrible about fruitcake?

My Gram use to say:  A fruitcake has everything in it, 
but the kitchen sink!

Here's a recipe I came across:

Great Grandma's Fruitcake

Make 3 or 4 weeks in advance

3 cups maraschino cherries
2 cups chopped dates
2 cups pineapple tidbits
1 cup coconut
2 cups walnut halves
1 cups pecan halves
2-12 oz packages of semi-sweet chocolate chips

Beat the following ingredients on low for 30 seconds, then on
high for 3 minutes:
3 cups flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup softened butter
2/3 cups creme' de cacao
1/2 cup cocoa powder
9 eggs

1. Pour batter over fruit and nut mixture.  Fold together.  Pour into 2 well greased loaf pans.  
Bake at 275 degrees for 2 1/2 - 3 hours.  
After 2 hours, check with a toothpick every 15 minutes.

2.  When cool, set each loaf on a large piece of plastic and pour a jigger of 
creme de cacao over each of them.  Wrap tightly and
place inside a ziploc bag, keep refrigerated three to four weeks.

I would call that a labor of love............

So, we're passing along the tradition of the
traditional Christmas favorite - or not!

Just in case.........
24/7 Emergency roadside assistance


George's Custom Towing
410-452-8970
Whiteford, MD
Serving Harford, Cecial and York County
for over 28 years


Wednesday, December 21, 2016

First Day of Winter

Winter Solstice, otherwise known as the first day of winter
and today would be that day!

December 21, 2016


The Winter Solstice

Winter inspires both joy and woe. Some people can't wait for the cooler weather, snow, skiing and ice skating, curling up by a fire, and the holiday spirit. Other people dislike the frigid temperatures, blizzards, and wild weather.

The word solstice comes from the Latin words for "sun" and "to stand still.” In the Northern Hemisphere, as summer advances to winter, the points on the horizon where the Sun rises and sets advance southward each day; the high point in the Sun’s daily path across the sky, which occurs at local noon, also moves southward each day. At the winter solstice, the Sun’s path has reached its southernmost position. The next day, the path will advance northward. However, a few days before and after the winter solstice, the change is so slight that the Sun’s path seems to stay the same, or stand still. The Sun is directly overhead at "high-noon" on Winter Solstice at the latitude called the Tropic of Capricorn.

Winter solstice is the day with the fewest hours of sunlight during the whole year. In the Northern Hemisphere, it occurs around December 21 or 22. In the Southern Hemisphere, around June 20 or 21.

For more folklore see Farmers Almanac

Wishing you a happy Winter Solstice 

Safe travels this week!


Whether it's the First Day of Winter or any day, call on us
24/7 Emergency roadside assistance

George's Custom Towing
410-452-8970
Whiteford, MD
Serving Harford, Cecil and York County
for over 28 years

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Believe in Magic!

Magic is..........
whatever you believe it to be!
whatever you make it!

Magic is a feeling............

I just love the holiday season when Macy's starts rolling out
their Believe in Magic trucks!

There's no better time than a holiday to
bring on the magic in your life.  It's really a shift in mood!

Since we're in the thick of this year's holiday season
why not add just a splash of magic to your daily grind.

Believe!

........and sometimes things happen; car breakdown,
car lockouts or stuck in the muck.  That's when
you need to call us, your local towing company 
and we'll get you back on the  road as soon as possible!
We're the magic makers! 

George's Custom Towing
410-452-8970
Whiteford, MD
Serving Harford, Cecil and York County
for over 28 years

Monday, December 19, 2016

It's Critical!


 It's CRITICAL that YOU
Steer Clear
or Move Over
Just Do It!

Snow....ice on the roads.....slush
Tis' the Season for accidents.

If you see Flashing Lights.......Move Over!
 
You've got to Move Over - It Saves Lives!

George's Custom Towing
410-452-8970
Whiteford, MD
Serving Harford, Cecil and York County
for over 28 years

Saturday, December 17, 2016

Slippery Maneuvering

At one time or another we've found ourselves
in a slippery situation...........and your heart is just
pounding and your breath just leaves your body.  
All the while you're thinking...............I'm in trouble, now what?

A little preventative care goes a long way!  
Get your tire chains on.

If you find yourself in trouble on the roadway in
Harford, Cecil and York County just give us a call.
We can help!

George's Custom Towing
410-452-8970
Whiteford, MD

Friday, December 16, 2016

Holiday Fun Around Harford County, MD

Friday December 16, 2016


A Holiday Gallery
Downtown Havre de Grace
12-8pm 

Holiday Skate Rink
Hutchins Park
4-8pm

Applewood Farms Bright Nights
5:30-8pm

 Saturday December 17, 2016

Santa Stroll 2016
Vagabond Sandwich Company
111 Thomas St
Bel Air, MD
Starts at Noon

Christmas at Applewood Farm 
10am - 4pm

Terrific Twig Trivet
10:30 - 12
Anita C. Leight Estuary
Abingdon, MD
INFO

 
A Holiday Gallery
Downtown Havre de Grace
12-8pm 

Holiday Skate Rink
Hutchins Park
12-8pm


Estuary Elves
3-4:30pm
Anita C. Leight Estuary
Abingdon, MD
INFO



Victorian Illuminations
Steppingstone Farm Museum
Sat & Sun 4-8pm
INFO


Applewood Farms Bright Nights
5:30-8pm



Sunday December 18, 2016


Christmas at Applewood Farm
10am - 4pm

A Holiday Gallery
Downtown Havre de Grace
12-6pm 

Holiday Skate Rink
Hutchins Park
12-6pm

Victorian Illuminations
Steppingstone Farm Museum
Sat & Sun 4-8pm
INFO

 We're Local.  We're Ready.
Car trouble?  Call us  
24/7 roadside emergency service.


George's Custom Towing
410-452-8970
Whiteford, MD
Serving Harford, Cecil and York County
for over 28 years

Thursday, December 15, 2016

TBT: Christmas Past

Throwback Thursday Holiday Party 2015

Sugar Plums and Fairies..........and Santa too!


The children are the best part!


Celebrate the holidays!

George's Custom Towing
410-452-8970
Whiteford, MD
Serving Harford, Cecil and York County
for over 28 years

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Scents of the Season

Oh, we're in the quick of it now!  Spicy scents of the season
making us feel all warm and fuzzy!

Oh, but they do so much more............and here's some tid-bits for you
to ponder this holiday season.

The smell of Vanilla helps to calm insomnia.
Sniff Sandalwood to speed wound healing.
A whiff of cinnamon sends frustrations packing!
Sniff Apples to lower your blood pressure.
The smell of pumpkin pie ignites more passion!
Sniff Cedarwood to feel more focused.


We're in countdown mode.......
10 Days 18 Hours 21 minutes 03 Seconds
until Christmas 2016!

George's Custom Towing
410-452-8970
Whiteford, MD
Serving Harford, Cecil and York County
for over 28 years

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Glimpse of Christma 2016


 GEORGE'S CUSTOMS TOWING
CHRISTMAS PARTY
2016
WE ARE FAMILY!





Monday, December 12, 2016

Snow Tires






Tis' the Season!

 It's good to stay informed and safe while driving in the snow.

George's Custom Towing
410-452-8970
Whiteford, MD
Serving Harford, Cecil and York County
for over 28 years

Saturday, December 10, 2016

Local Towing Service Harford County MD



Isn't it always the way...........things just happen on the weekends!  So yes, we offer
24/7 Emergency Road Service.  We're Local and we're ready!

Serving Harford, Cecil and York County
for over 28 years
Aberdeen - Abingdon - Bel Air - Edgewood - Fallston
Forest Hill - Havre de Grace - Joppa - Parkville
Rosedale - Towson - White Marsh
.......for all your towing and emergency road service needs!
We're there when you need us.

  • Flatbed Towing
  • Jump Start and Battery Service
  • Tire Change and Repair
  • Lockout Service
  • Gas Service
  • Winch and Recovery
  • Impound Service
  • Emergency Roadside Service
  • Boat Towing
  • Light Duty
  • Motorcycle Tows
  • Heavy Duty and Truck Towing
  • Auto Towing
  • Local Towing
  • Long Distance Towing
  • Medium Towing
  • RV Towing
  • Heavy Duty Breakdown Service
  • Junk Car Removal
Call us today for all your towing needs!

George's Custom Towing
410-452-8970
Whiteford, MD
Serving Harford, Cecil and York County
for over 28 years




 Pulling for a Cure. look for our new truck around town!








Friday, December 9, 2016

Weekend Fun Around Harford County, MD

Friday December 9, 2016

Annual Christmas at Ladew Gardens
11-4pm
INFO


A Holiday Gallery
Downtown Havre de Grace
12-8pm 

Holiday Skate Rink
Hutchins Park
4-8pm

Applewood Farms Bright Nights
5:30-8pm

  
Saturday December 10, 2016

Concord Point Lighthouse
Holiday Gift Shoppe
Keeper's House Museum
9am - 4pm 

Holiday Boutique at the Lockhouse
Susquehanna Museum
9am - 5pm


Christmas at Applewood Farm
10am - 4pm

 

Annual Christmas at Ladew Gardens
11-4pm
INFO


Name That Tree
11-12pm
Anita C. Leight Estuary
Abingdon, MD
INFO


A Holiday Gallery
Downtown Havre de Grace
12-8pm 

Holiday Skate Rink
Hutchins Park
12-8pm


Ice, Ice Baby
1-2:30pm

Diffuser Necklaces
3-4:30pm
Anita C. Leight Estuary
Abingdon, MD
INFO


Victorian Illuminations
Steppingstone Farm Museum
Sat & Sun 4-8pm
INFO


Applewood Farms Bright Nights
5:30-8pm



Sunday December 11, 2016


Holiday Boutique at the Lockhouse
Susquehanna Museum
12 - 5pm


Christmas at Applewood Farm
10am - 4pm

 

Annual Christmas at Ladew Gardens
11-4pm
INFO


A Holiday Gallery
Downtown Havre de Grace
12-6pm 

Holiday Skate Rink
Hutchins Park
12-6pm


Tails and Tots
12:30 - 1pm

Beauty By Nature
2:30 - 4pm
Anita C. Leight Estuary



 We're Local.  We're Ready.
Car trouble?  Call us  
24/7 roadside emergency service.


George's Custom Towing
410-452-8970
Whiteford, MD
Serving Harford, Cecil and York County
for over 28 years

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Car won't start?

oooh, it's a bit on the chilly side this morning!  Your car is feeling it too.........
don't get caught with a car that won't start in the cold weather.

Plug it in, plug it in!  Get yourself an electric block heater for your engine
 that you plug in over night. Keeps the oil warm and the battery charged,
 so your car starts in the morning!

You can also plug in a pair of electric gloves or socks,
right into a USB port on your computer or using 
the USB connector in your car.

Wild stuff!

Should you need an early morning jump start
be sure to call us:

George's Custom Towing
410-452-8970
Whiteford, MD
Serving Harford, Cecil and York County
for more than 28 years


Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Winterize Your Vehicle Now

Preparing for Winter Driving 

How to Drive in Snow and Ice

The three key elements to safe winter driving are:
  • Stay alert; 
  • Slow down; and 
  • Stay in control

It is best to winterize your vehicle before winter strikes.  
Schedule a maintenance check-up for the vehicle’s tires and tire pressure, 
battery, belts and hoses, radiator, oil, lights, brakes, exhaust system, 
heater/defroster, wipers and ignition system. Keep your gas tank 
sufficiently full – at least half a tank is recommended. Depending upon 
where you drive, you may consider using winter tires or tire chains. 

To continue reading this article click here:   Winter Driving

So, where did Fall go?


George's Custom Towing
410-452-8970
Whiteford, MD 
Serving Harford, Cecil amd York County
for over 28 years

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

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
Serving Harford, Cecil and York County
for over 28 years

Monday, December 5, 2016

Winter Tool Kit for Your Car

With the Christmas Season within 21 days and last minute shopping around town
it's always good to be prepared for an emergency.
Be prepared, have a tool kit for your car.

Of course if you have car trouble 
we do offer 24/7 emergency services.
So call us, your local tow company.

George's Custom Towing
410-452-8970
Whiteford, MD
Serving Harford, Cecil and York County
for over 28 years

Saturday, December 3, 2016

Harford County MD, Local Towing Service



Isn't it always the way...........things just happen on the weekends!  So yes, we offer
24/7 Emergency Road Service.  We're Local and we're ready!

Serving Harford, Cecil and York County
for over 28 years
Aberdeen - Abingdon - Bel Air - Edgewood - Fallston
Forest Hill - Havre de Grace - Joppa - Parkville
Rosedale - Towson - White Marsh
.......for all your towing and emergency road service needs!
We're there when you need us.

  • Flatbed Towing
  • Jump Start and Battery Service
  • Tire Change and Repair
  • Lockout Service
  • Gas Service
  • Winch and Recovery
  • Impound Service
  • Emergency Roadside Service
  • Boat Towing
  • Light Duty
  • Motorcycle Tows
  • Heavy Duty and Truck Towing
  • Auto Towing
  • Local Towing
  • Long Distance Towing
  • Medium Towing
  • RV Towing
  • Heavy Duty Breakdown Service
  • Junk Car Removal
Call us today for all your towing needs!

George's Custom Towing
410-452-8970
Whiteford, MD
Serving Harford, Cecil and York County
for over 28 years




 Pulling for a Cure. look for our new truck around town!








Friday, December 2, 2016

Holiday Spirit Around Harford County This Weekend

 Friday December 2, 2016


A Holiday Gallery
Downtown Havre de Grace
12-8pm 

Holiday Skate Rink
Hutchins Park
4-8pm

Havre de Grace Parade
& Tree Lighting
Downtown Havre de Grace
6pm - Midnight
INFO


Saturday December 3, 2016


Aberdeen's 2016 Christmas
Street Celebration
West Bel Air Ave. to Festival Park
7am-5pm


Christmas at Applewood Farm
10am - 4pm

INFO  


Christmas Baazar & Festival of Lights
St. Mary's Eastern Rite Catholic Church
and Historic Village
Sat 11am - 8pm
Sun 12-5pm
Joppa, MD


The Real Story of the Teddy Bear
Historic Jerusalem Hill Mill
12-4pm
INFO

A Holiday Gallery
Downtown Havre de Grace
12-8pm 

Holiday Skate Rink
Hutchins Park
12-8pm

Holiday Greens Galore Workshop
1-3:30pm
Anita C. Leight Estuary
Abingdon, MD
INFO

Victorian Illuminations
Steppingstone Farm Museum
Sat & Sun 4-8pm
INFO


Sunday December 4, 2016


Christmas at Applewood Farm
10am - 4pm

INFO  

A Holiday Gallery
Downtown Havre de Grace
12-6pm 

Holiday Skate Rink
Hutchins Park

12-6pm

National Ornament Workshop
2-3:30pm
Anita C. Leight Estuary
Abingdon, MD
INFO

Bel Air Christmas Parade &
Tree Lighting
2:30 - 5:30pm
Downtown Bel Air

 We're Local.  We're Ready.
Car trouble?  Call us  
24/7 roadside emergency service.


George's Custom Towing
410-452-8970
Whiteford, MD
Serving Harford, Cecil and York County

for over 28 years

Thursday, December 1, 2016

Baylee's Back In Town!

TBT:  Here was Baylee from November 2015!


November 2016:  woohoo, Baylee chatting with the Pilot on her first ever airplane flight!  She's
making her way to visit Grandma and Pop pop..........and lil' rascal too!

Life is Good!

It's all in the family here at:
George's Custom Towing
410-452-8970
Whiteford, MD
Serving Harford, Cecil and York County
for over 28 years