The Car Wash Life

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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Too Close for Comfort

No one was in the right lane. I was the second car in line in the left lane at a red light when the large gray pickup truck started to back up. I thought nothing of the person's maneuver because I always stop one car length behind the vehicle in front of me. Plenty of room still existed. The next... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, January 25, 2010

Marty Wants Out

Marty Goldberg hates being back in the saddle again at Location Y. Ever since Dad officially handed the keys back to our former landlord Marty has been miserable. I can see why. Marty went from enjoying a retired life full of tennis and following politics, his two favorite hobbies, to being tied... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, January 23, 2010

Savior

"The savior has come!" Martha Gellington exclaimed in a tone that was half serious and half in jest when I arrived with the paychecks. Never before have I been referred to as "the savior." Having been designated such a distinction I do feel a sense of power. In my paws I carry the money of the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, January 21, 2010

Taking on Another Responsibility

Often in our business we have send many parts off to be rebuilt. Dad has recently handed off those duties onto me. I am glad to be taking on another responsibility. I love having things to do. Anything I can do to help ease the burden on Dad and Josh Gabber is something I wish to do. In being... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Location D Changes

Business owners have to constantly analyze their payroll to see if there are any areas that can be cut. At Location D Dad has decided to cut some major payroll. No longer will we have two people working the second shift at the gas station/ convenience store/carwash from Monday through Thursday and... Sign in to see full entry.

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