The Car Wash Life

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Saturday, November 7, 2009

October Stunk

October was a bad month business wise. We had so much rain. I would have to say that it was probably the rainiest October I have ever seen. We had two instances where we had four days straight of rain. On top of that the rain coincided with the weekend. All it takes is one rainy day on a weekend day... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, November 5, 2009

Nervy Nathan

In the building where our new office and storage are located Nathan Anderson owns the auto mechanical shop right to us. When I first met Nathan about a month ago I found him to be an insecure fellow. We had gotten a chemical delivery. Nathan was chatting with the delivery man and I while the two of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, November 4, 2009

No Bumming Cigarettes

On Sunday Leo called and told Dad he would be coming to the Ravens tailgate party. "That's fine," said Dad, "but you better not bum cigarettes again." According to Dad Leo defensively said he would not. He was so defensive Dad thought he might be a no show. Leo did end up showing, and to his credit... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Feed Me

Sam and Ron Elia own the subshop across the street from Location B. Dad has known them since he opened the business back in January 2002. The two brothers are great guys. Any employee that works at the Location and Dad himself does not have to pay for meals. Once an employee establishes a meal... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, November 2, 2009

Halloween Costume Contest

Dad spent his Halloween at a costume party hosted by a local bar near Location A. He decided to go as Dracula. The last time Dad dressed up for Halloween was back in the early 1970s. Because of the long time of not dressing up and wanting to do something different he went all the way with his... Sign in to see full entry.

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