The Car Wash Life

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Friday, May 17, 2019

Washwell Mess

Recently, Washwell, who we buy most of our parts and some chemicals from, was brought out. It seems that the buyout has negatively impacted the chemical department. Two weeks ago, I ordered chemical and asked for a call back. The call back never came nor did the chemical. That wasn't a problem,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, May 14, 2019

"Do They Know What They're Doing?"

Thanksgiving Eve 2003. Josh Gabber took three-year-old Brian Gabber to Location A while the former worked. Josh had to go fix something, so Dad manned the cash register. Brian saw a bobcat being used. "I want to drive that," he told Dad. "Can I?" "You're too little," Dad said. "Please," Brian... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, May 13, 2019

The Rainy Mays

May has quickly turned itself into a rainy month, keeping up with a trend car wash owners do not like: Mays being rainy since 2016. That means we haven't been getting the heart of pollen season for a while. I can at least write that pollen was decent in April. When it comes to weather, I just look... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, May 10, 2019

Electrician Hassles

October, November, December 2003. Dad had figured on having Location A's renovations completed by early November. Electricians ended up undermining that plan. BGE, which is the electric company that services Baltimore, was required to do some electrical work. They should have been taking at most... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, May 9, 2019

The Time to Eat Lunch

I can eat my lunch anywhere from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It all depends on how the day goes. If there are some tasks that need my immediate attention, the lunch is going or be later. If not, it's going to be earlier. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. is a good time to eat lunch for me because they are far enough away... Sign in to see full entry.

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