The Car Wash Life

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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

No Helmet

I work in both Maryland and Pennsylvania. The car washes do get motorcycle customers availing themselves to the self-service bays. Whenever I see a motorcycle rider in Pennsylvania, I am thrown off, thinking they are breaking the law, for they are not wearing a helmet. Then I remind myself... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, August 22, 2026

Elvis and the Car Wash

Imagine the scene. Location A's two-acre lot is packed with rabid concert goers. They are all talking casually with their friends. A hush falls over the crowd when they see the helicopter. Then cheers erupt. The helicopter lands on top of Location A's back building. Out comes an Elvis impersonator... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

William, Robbie, Eric

Here are some quick updates. William has been talking to Dad more via phone. He still wants to work for Dad. There is no start date. William still has to get some matters sorted out before he starts working. I know one of them is the getting his driver's license. Despite her hospital stay, Robbie's... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, August 16, 2026

I Did It

I was at Location D Friday, when I saw the automatic touch-free's low pressure sprays were not working. I know D has been having problems with its compressor. I called Dad and asked him if there was anything I could do. He told me he would have Howard Booth call me to explain what to do. In a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, August 13, 2026

White-Collar Car Washes

It used to happen all the time. White-collar professionals would buy car washes, expecting to absentee run them while the money printed. They didn't account for the mechanial hassles that occur. Employees would often steal from them. When winter came, it was a major mess. One such owner was Henry... Sign in to see full entry.

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