Sunday, June 22, 2025
Most of the technological problems I wrote about on Friday have been corrected. Location D has yet to be able to process recurring Visa payments. When Dad is away on vacation, Jake will come in on the Saturdays. Jake works for us from November through May every Saturday. I am glad that Jake comes in... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, June 20, 2025
Tech, Tech, Tech
I have returned to some tech issues. Ann alerted me last night that recurring payments for Locations C and D (same system) are not processing Visa payments and are deactivating customers. The processor was working on fixing the problem. Ann had to go through the process of reactivating and delaying.... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Expired Ahead of Time
I often frequent CarWashForum.com to stay updated on developments in the car wash industry. A few weeks ago, a particular thread caught my attention: the type of pay station we have at Location B was reportedly unable to process credit cards with expiration dates from 2029 onward. Uh oh—cards... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
I Return; Dad Is Away
I return to work from my vacation this Friday—the same day Dad heads to Myrtle Beach. How difficult is it to go from vacation back to work while the Big Cheese is away? The answer: not difficult at all. Internally, I can shift from vacation mode to work mode without much effort. Externally, it’s... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, June 15, 2025
I Had a Wonderful Birthday
I had an amazing birthday yesterday. The skybox experience was incredible, and I’m so grateful that so many people who mean so much to me were there to celebrate. It was one of those perfect days you never want to end. The baseball game was fantastic—the Orioles won 6–4—and despite a shaky forecast,... Sign in to see full entry.