The Car Wash Life

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Friday, September 4, 2026

A Dangerous Scene

"That looks dangerous," I said to Jason Abner yesterday. The dangerous scene I saw through Location A's tunnel out to the road was a man. This man was casually seated on an open-air trailer with no rails. I could not see what was tied down on the trailer nor did I see its vehicle. I have no idea if... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026

The Best Advice

When I decided I was going to do an entry on the best car wash advice I have received, I did not have to think long about it. When I started working reguarily part-time for Dad in May 2002, Eric Redman said to me, "If you don't know something, there's no shame in asking." Therefore, I do not feel... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, August 29, 2026

Bruce Back in the Hospital

Moments after posting yesterday's entry "Looking for a Reason," Dad called to inform me he just found out Bruce has been in the hospital since Wednesday. He is Bruce's emergency contact. Due to HIPAA, the hospital would not provide details as to what led to him going there other than to say that... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, August 28, 2026

Looking for a Reason

I feel Dad is looking for a reason to bring Bruce back. Doing so would come at Ethan’s expense. Now, I believe Dad has his reason. Ethan was supposed to work yesterday evening. He texted Dad the morning before to say he could not cover the shift. Going with the theory that the simplest explanation... Sign in to see full entry.

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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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