The Car Wash Life

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Monday, June 5, 2017

Ever Boring?

Do I ever find work boring? Generally, no. There is always something going on, lots of tasks to complete, to where I never feel build. When one is on the go, one is not going to feel bored. When I do get bored, it is when business is super slow for a bit. Rain or bitter cold weather without snow can... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, June 3, 2017

Harry Today

Sadly, Harry James no longer lives on his own. He has resided in a nursing home since January. A couple bad falls in December cost him his mobility, confining him to a wheelchair. He was also diagnosed with Parkinson's and Dementia. He spends most of his days now sleeping and is unaware of his... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Leaving Easily

Out of the four car washes I frequent, Location D is the easiest to leave. The reason is simple: traffic. D is in a sparsely populated town. I can easily make the right turn out there with little to no wait time. I make a right out of B, but there is so much traffic there. Location C and Henry... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Erythema Elevatum Diutinum

December 2008. What kind of a title is that? Well, one year after undergoing another biopsy to figure out the cause of Harry James' swollen and nodule-marked hands, he received his answer. Erythema Elavatum Diutinum. I will call it EED in the rest of this entry. It is a form of Vasculitis, which is... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, May 29, 2017

Washing Vehicles

I cannot remember the last time I washed an Elia Family vehicle. Because they are kind enough to give us employees free food at their sub shop, Dad has their vehicles cleaned for free. What it boils down to is timing. Cousin Vince washes their vehicles. He works five days a week in the morning and... Sign in to see full entry.

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