The Car Wash Life

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Thursday, May 17, 2012

Trash Can Drums

The thirty gallon drums that our chemicals come in make for great trash cans. Once the chemical is completely used up from the drum, the drum just needs to have its top cut off and to be rinsed out thoroughly. We save time and money by not having to go out and buy trashcans. The plastic of the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Stomach Ulcer

Dad has a stomach ulcer. The stomach ulcer was diagnosed on Monday after intense stomach nausea, chills and strange sounds coming from his stomach developed. In fact, I wrote in My Education Experieince about how he had a bout with the chills, which unbeknownst to me at the time was the result of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, May 14, 2012

The Forecast

Before The Great Recession, the weather forecast did not have any effect on business. People would keep on washing their vehicles until precipitation came. Even on days when rain was called for later in the day, customers would still wash their vehicles, often cracking, "It's definitely going to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, May 13, 2012

Mother's Day

Today I would like to wish all of the mothers out there a Happy Mother's Day! While at it I may as well connect Mother's Day to the car wash business. Mother's Day weekend is a busy weekend at the car washes if we get the right weather conditions. As a present people wash Mom and Grandma's cars.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, May 10, 2012

Volunteering

1. Kevin Middleton is planning on volunteering at a nearby volunteer fire department. 2. May has been slow thus far due to rain and lots of clouds. 3. Josh Gabber has gotten a job driving a tow truck. 4. Harold Walger's mother is still not doing well. 5. I found out that Rick, who works for the Elia... Sign in to see full entry.

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