The Car Wash Life

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Saturday, February 7, 2026

Closed

All of the automatic car washes are closed today. With wind chills around two degrees, it would be too risky to keep that equipment running. We’re still able to operate the self-service bays, and—believe it or not—we’ve had a few people use them today. For now, I’m hanging out at Location B. It’s a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 5, 2026

The AppWash End Game

The goal of switching our car wash club systems to AppWash is simple: to make the most money possible in the easiest way. I do have a more nuanced view of how AppWash can help us do that. Think of this as my vision for the end game of making the switch. I’ve written many times over the past decade... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, February 3, 2026

The Cone Means Closed

It’s a universal sign: when a cone is placed in front of something, it means don’t go there. We use cones to block off our automatic touch-free washes when they’re closed. Lately, we’ve been closing them every night because of the frigid temperatures. Even so, some people ignore the message.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, February 2, 2026

My Strep Mistake

I made a mistake in how I handled my strep throat. Being proactive wasn’t the issue. When I woke up Wednesday morning with that dull, glassy pain, I went straight to Patient First. The diagnosis was confirmed, and I was prescribed antibiotics. The mistake came afterward. Once I was home, I figured... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Ready for AppWash

We’re ready to move forward with a deal with AppWash. I emailed Stu to let him know we’re prepared to proceed and provided the information he needs for the grandfathered totals at Locations A and B. As agreed in principle, Locations C and D will not be grandfathered. With that addressed, the... Sign in to see full entry.

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