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Friday, January 16, 2026

Bob Years Wrap-Up

The time has come to wrap up Bob’s Years. Bob Kendrick is an interesting character, and I’ve enjoyed writing about him in this series. I feel I’ve captured the essence of Bob well. Overall, he has been a help to us, though left unchecked he could have become a major hindrance. Dad and Jason still... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, January 13, 2026

In the Family

A couple of months ago, Peter talked to me about working some Tuesdays and Fridays at Location D to give himself a break. I was on board, but I hadn’t heard anything since. When I arrived at Location D today, I found out that Peter had hired his brother, Solomon, to work there. For me, it’s no big... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, January 12, 2026

Bob's Ribs

Fall 2003. Bob Kendrick’s son, Taylor, attended a rural high school, where he played wide receiver on the football team. Even then, Bob still had to be the center of attention. In high school football, the sidelines are typically reserved for people affiliated with the team—players, coaches,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, January 10, 2026

Tens of Thousands

When I empty the machines, I don’t examine every quarter. Over the course of a year, I handle tens of thousands of dollars’ worth of quarters. If I went through every single one, I’d never get anything done. If I do spot a non-quarter coin, debris, or a small screw, I’ll pull it out, of course.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, January 9, 2026

Crazy Bob

A few weeks ago, Bruce noticed an air problem in Location A’s tunnel. Dad told him to shut the tunnel down. Jason Abner was out golfing, so Dad would be the one handling it. When Dad arrived, Bob Kendrick just happened to be there. He was visiting his son Taylor, who was working for Jason that day.... Sign in to see full entry.

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