The Car Wash Life

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Problem Solved

I received a call from a customer saying one of the touch-frees damaged her car at Location B. I called Cousin Vince to get the lowdown. He said there was no way the car wash did that damage to her paint. I called Dad to let him handle it. Dad and Howard Booth met with her. Howard saw whatever it... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, March 6, 2021

New Normal - Wrap-Up...for Now

This entry is a wrap-up to the first part of New Normal. The second part will be when I write about how my predictions fared. I can see that being in another series or checking in here or there. I have not decided yet. It's not something I'm thinking about. COVID will dictate what I do. I do believe... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021

New Normal - St. Vincent de Paul

Up until churches were forced to close in March, I attended St. Vincent de Paul's Saturday evening Mass. The Ordinary Mass was a nice, intimate event with an average of 20 people in attendnace. The church has reopened but only offers a Sunday 10 a.m. Mass. I value my sleep and have opted to continue... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, February 28, 2021

I Put Two Machines Out of Service

Most of our automatic touch-free fixing is simply resetting the machine. A key is placed and turned into manual mode. I can then move the arch with a joystick and rotate it by pushing a button. Simple as that. On Friday, we had an automatic go down. Once in a while, they measure a vehicle... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 25, 2021

New Normal - Church of the Nativity

Before COVID struck, the Church of the Nativity was a happening church. Its five weekend Masses netted 4,000 parishioners. The church had a reputation for its awesome nine-piece band. The Modern Mass did a great job at capturing the essence of a mega-church. I have not been back to Nativity. Without... Sign in to see full entry.

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