The Car Wash Life

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Monday, August 11, 2025

143 Pounds

My goal was to collect at least 100 pounds of aluminum cans for the scrapyard, since they pay a better rate once you hit that mark. I started last June, grabbing every can I could from the car washes. Fast forward to Friday—I figured I had enough. At the scrapyard, I kept an eye on the scale as they... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, August 9, 2025

Palmer Perry

Palmer Perry Next to Location A sits a vacant lot. Years ago, it held a house that was used for commercial purposes. For the longest time, it operated as a hair salon, then later as a nail salon. But since 2008, no business has occupied it. At one point, Dad leased the property, thinking the extra... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, August 7, 2025

Family Car Wash Wrap-Up

When I set out to write about the family car wash, I didn’t expect to go as deep as I did. My original plan was to give a brief background—just enough to lead into the story of Dad acquiring Location Z, his first business. But once I started writing, the story took on a life of its own. I find it... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Short on Help

We’re running a little short on help this week. Robbie is away on vacation, splitting his time between Ocean City, Maryland, and Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. Brad has been out sick but hopes to be back later in the week. Fortunately, even with two people out, we’re managing to keep things running... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, August 4, 2025

Car Wash Mode

Today's modern vehicles have a car wash mode. What necessitated car wash mode is because those vehicles have automatic braking when there is a sense of trouble. Danger was sensed because of other vehicles in the tunnel and/or brushes. Vehicles would also reject rollers trying to take them through... Sign in to see full entry.

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