The Car Wash Life

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Tuesday, October 6, 2026

CTS Success

Dad had Carpal Tunnel Surgery on his right hand yesterday. The CTS went well. The recovery is two weeks. Our employees (including me) will be chauffeuring him around in the meantime. The man loves being around work. Recommended Reading "A Surgery Delay and a Bruce Incident " Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, October 3, 2026

Strep Week

It was one week ago today when I came down with strep throat. Despite the early antibiotic intervention, it's been a battle with fevers, rigors, vomiting and general malaise. Wednesday was when I started to turn the corner and have been rebuilding my strength ever since. My plan is to return to work... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

Stressed Over Bruce and Val

Dad is stressed. Dad cares. The current situation with Bruce and Valerie is getting to Dad. Bruce has dealt with three strokes that he has not fully recovered from. Now he is recovering from surgery after falling and breaking all the bones in his face. Neither Val nor Bruce can make a go of it on... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, September 21, 2026

Bruce Hurts Himself Badly

Bruce was hospitalized three weeks ago because of erratic behavior. He went outside naked to go grocery shopping. The hospital determined that he had experienced three strokes. Bruce was told that he needed a month of stroke rehabilitation. He did not want to hear it, although he eventually agreed... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, September 18, 2026

Full-Time Mark

Things happen quickly. Yesterday afternoon, Dad told me that Mark will be starting full-time at Location A on November 1. Mark had been covering Mondays, Thursdays, and Sunday evenings. He will be giving notice at his other part-time job, Bob Kendrick’s part-time junk-removal business. Mark had been... Sign in to see full entry.

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