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Monday, May 11, 2015

Newspaper Galore

Dad sells four different newspapers at Location D. He sells the Pennsylvania county's newspaper and the local town's newspaper. He also sells The Baltimore Sun and the local newspaper of a nearby Maryland county. I would not have thought that four newspapers could sell in a small, rural Pennsylvania... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, May 10, 2015

From Employee to Contractor

June 2010 was when Dad let Josh Gabber go as an employee. The decision was not personal. The decision was motivated by business. Business was not performing well at the time. Josh was a part of employee cutbacks that also included Cousin Vince, Harold Walger, William, Eric Redman, Harry James and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, May 9, 2015

Fat and Broke

One time, a few years ago, business at the car washes was slow, so I hung out with Ann for a bit at Location D's convenience store. Looking at all the tasty junk food, and the lottery machine, I declared, "If I worked out here full-time, I would be fat and broke." Recommended Reading Underneath Cold... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, May 7, 2015

A Happy Ending Was on Its Way

Dad and Josh Gabber's friendship did not immediately become strong again after their ferocious April 11, 2009 argument. In fact, the way I saw it, the friendship was over. From Josh's perspective, things became strong again after the two had "made up." However, Dad did not look at Josh as is friend... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, May 4, 2015

Sleeping Beauty

One time, Howard Booth entered Location B's office while Dad was sleeping in La-Z-Boy. He needed to talk to Dad about something business related. "Sleeping Beauty," I said to Dad. "That's me," said Dad, his eyes still closed. "Howard's here," I said. Dad opened his eyes and set the chair upright.... Sign in to see full entry.

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