The Car Wash Life

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Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Food Poisoning Again

I found myself experiencing another bout with food poisoning late last night. The festivity took place around midnight. This time I am not sure what food or beverage item precipitated this bout. Today, I am feeling better, although a bit tired. I was off work, anyway, today, so I am resting up. I... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Two in a Row

Dad made the call on Sunday. He gave me off on Monday. We were expected freezing rain sometime yesterday afternoon. Rather than to run the risk of stranding me, or putting me out on the roads while the roads froze up, Dad decided to give me an off day. It was very nice to have two off days in a row.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, January 6, 2018

Only Ones Open

Right now, our car washes are the only ones open in their respective area. Dad has a lot of experience keeping a car wash going in bitter cold weather. That experience is paying off because we are able to meet massive amounts of demand at each car wash. Part of that experience includes being closed... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, January 5, 2018

A Matter of Safety

I am going to write about safety precautions that of which we take at the car washes. For those of us who fill chemicals, we wear aprons, face shields and rubber gloves. Some of the chemical we use can irritate the skin. Therefore, one needs to protect oneself against it. For employees who do work... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, January 3, 2018

This Cold Weather

"God decided water was going to freeze at 32 degrees. I decided it wasn't." - Dad Arctic air has gripped most of America. Even Florida is not immune with the possibility tonight and tomorrow morning of snow in the northern part. The bitter temperatures have been a major news topic and conversation... Sign in to see full entry.

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