The Car Wash Life

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Monday, June 3, 2019

The Gated Car Washes

Some car washes in America have become gated car washes. To gain entry, customers pay a fee to enter at which point they can stay for as long as they want. I haven't seen that type of car wash make its way to the Baltimore Area. I don't believe this is something that would work well for us.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, June 2, 2019

Where Are My Keys?

That is the question from yesterday. I'm certain they're somewhere in Location B's mechanical room, but I was unable to find them, even with the help of Don, Dad and Howard Booth. It's frustrating to lose keys. The good news is that my vehicle keys are not on that ring and that copies of keys can be... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, May 30, 2019

Another 3 Years?

Bob Kendrick's three-year lease at Location A is set to expire in July. It looks like Bob and the Oil Company have agreed to a new three-year lease. The key word is agreed. Nothing has been signed yet. Until a deal is signed, there are no guarantees that something agreed to will become a reality.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, May 29, 2019

Of All People

Having spent nearly 30 years of my life in the gasoline business, I saw plenty of instances - way too many - of people smoking while they were pumping gas. What I saw yesterday took the cake at the Sunoco I fill up at. A mechanic at the business was sweeping up at the pumps. Dangling from his mouth... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, May 27, 2019

Taking His Break

Thursday will be Jake's last day for a bit. Jake likes to take off during summers. He will be working while Dad is away on vacation in July and August. The plan is for him to come back when the weather turns cold. I'm figuring November. Howard Booth will be taking on a fifth day to cover for the... Sign in to see full entry.

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