Monday, November 23, 2009
I have been meaning to write this entry for over two months now, holding off due to more pressing topics, events and writer's block. This entry keeps nagging at me, and I wish to get it out of my system. Back during the first two weeks of September when Manager Michael Gellington was on vacation I... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Missing in Action
On Fridays I bring the paychecks to Location D in the morning. Because Dad wanted to meet me in the afternoon to go over what keys go where I decided to save a trip and bring them later in the day. What ended up happening was that Michael Gellington became worried that I did not show during the... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Incredibly Wasteful
I am amazed at how wasteful some customers are. I dump trash cans at our businesses every single day and oh the things I find. I see food and drink that has barely been touched. I see other things like toys, sports equipment and even clothing that was in fine condition until being introduced to one... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Family Tension
This month I have found myself sensing tension between my parents. I have been around the block long enough and know the characters well enough to know when things are not rosy. My parents were separated a year ago when my father left my mother with the two remaining business partners. With a mother... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Back in the Dealer Conversation
According to the grapevine the Oil Company is interested in having either Dad returning to operate Location A or me becoming a dealer. The person with this information is a guy by the name of Jim Williams. Jim is the current manager of the location, working for Ray Berkins, the new dealer. Jim also... Sign in to see full entry.