The Car Wash Life

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Tuesday, August 1, 2017

#6: Dennis

Ask Dad or any of his employees about Dennis, and they would tell you how nice of a guy he is before saying that he did not have the aptitude for the car wash business. Dennis is a customer at Location B. He is a really nice guy. I always enjoy talking to him. I know every other employee feels the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, July 31, 2017

Save the Ta-tas

There was once a woman who texted the car wash cellphone while Dad was asleep. "Hi, I think one of my car magnets blew off. Can you let me know if it's there?" I texted back, "Can you let me know what the magnet says?" I did not hear back from her. When Dad awakened him, I gave him the phone. About... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, July 29, 2017

#7: Teddy

April 1995. Curt is the word that best describes former employee Teddy. He was curt with Dad. He was curt with employees. He was curt with customers. He was curt with eight-year-old me. While working at Location A's tunnel, he would act like no one was around. I was not offended by Teddy's attitude.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, July 26, 2017

The Scents

Not only are there regular waxes and soaps, there are scented waxes and soaps. I do not order scented soaps nor do I use a scented drying agent. I am going to go with what is best. The scented supplies we do use are the best cleaners. The scented soaps and drying agents clean as well. However, they... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, July 25, 2017

#8: Ron

Winter 2008 Ron was a part of the original Location D staff. Dad hired him when he reopened the business after having bought it from its prior owner. Ron would end up going down as the first Location D employee ever to be fired by Dad. He was hired to work the convenience store register, stock the... Sign in to see full entry.

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