The Car Wash Life

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Friday, December 19, 2025

When Bob Went Off

October 2022. I’ve written about this before, so I’ll keep it brief. Jason and Dad had a former employee named Gary who was involved in a drunk driving accident that shattered his foot. After multiple surgeries, Gary was able to keep it. Wanting to help, Jason organized a car detailing fundraiser... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, December 17, 2025

The Office

Bob didn’t completely vacate Location A right away. Dad allowed him to keep using the office so he could run his glass business. Bob had been gracious during the transition, so Dad returned the favor. Not having the office at first didn’t bother me. I was usually in and out at Location A. When I... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Tempted

I went to the grocery store across from Location B to buy a Powerball ticket for tomorrow’s drawing. As I reached for my ticket, I noticed a scratch-off sitting there. I pulled it out and saw it was unscratched. I assumed someone had bought it and, for whatever reason, forgotten to take it. I was... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, December 14, 2025

We Got Snow!

We’re at that time of year when I have to do some winter housekeeping. We got a few inches of snow this morning, which has the potential to be great for the car washes. So if I suddenly do a disappearing act, it’s because I’m busy at work. Here’s hoping we go on a run. Recommended Reading The... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, December 12, 2025

Gracious Bob

Bob was surprisingly gracious about leaving Location A. I had wondered whether he might try to sabotage us on the way out. If anything were to happen, I figured it would involve the car wash club—maybe removing the equipment we needed to identify members and process their washes. I never imagined... Sign in to see full entry.

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