The Car Wash Life

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Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Mom Update

Mom was able to get an appointment for yesterday with the orthopedist for her knee issues instead of Thursday as originally scheduled. She received a cortisone shot in the left knee. She is doing a lot better. She is able to go up to the second floor of her house and is able to drive. She will go... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, May 18, 2025

The Prodigal Dave Returns

I showed up Location A, where much to my surprise, Dave is already back working for Jason. My surprise is not that Dave returned; I expected that. The surprise lies in how quickly he returned. I figured that with detox and rehab that Dave would be at least a month before returning. I do not know if... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, May 16, 2025

Mom's Knees

Mom needs her right knee replaced. Her kneecap is practically upside down, making her knock-kneed. However, she will not replace the knee out of fear of the surgery. A concern I have had is her right leg completely going out and/or the left knee deteriorating to where she cannot walk. Now I see her... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

55 Instead of 5

About a decade ago. The chemicals we order come in different sizes of 5 gallons, 30 gallons and 55 gallons. We order our tire cleaner in five gallons. All together the car washes use up 20 gallons per year. Therefore, it does not make sense to hold onto any barrels because it goes down slowly. I... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Good Eye

I used our third and final coin counter. The first has to be force fed the quarters while the second will not power on. Quarters were now going through the third one just fine. When I finished the bag of $1000 in quarters, I noticed that the quarters were well above the fill line. I put 12 quarters... Sign in to see full entry.

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