The Car Wash Life

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Sunday, February 7, 2016

No Visit

Some Saturday highlights. It was another busy Saturday at the car washes. Business has recovered nicely from Wednesday's downpour. Because business is booming, Dad scrapped a planned visit for today with William in prison. Not visiting William is no problem. Dad rarely tells William when he is... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, February 6, 2016

Nice Run

We received a washout on Wednesday, thus ending what was a nice five day salty run. I have a feeling there is another run or two left this winter. There is snow in Tuesday's forecast, about four to eight inches. What really strikes me about this winter is that the snow forecasts are being made a... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, February 4, 2016

Ray

After a long bout with illness, Ray Berkins passed away the other day. The successful car wash operator and gasoline dealer had six businesses. I have spent most of my life living near three of his businesses. As a kid, I loved going to the one closest to my current house. I was a kid who loved the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, February 1, 2016

A Million Dollars

I found out that the Elia Family Sub Shop had a clogged drain. Dad had Howard Booth unclog the drain. The job took about two hours. The Elia Brothers were extremely appreciative. "You'd have thought I gave them a million dollars," Dad said. Both sides do a lot for one another, so no money is... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, January 31, 2016

Now Swamped

Some Saturday highlights. Yesterday was the first swamped day of the Salty Season. We had long lines all day long. That is what we like in the car wash industry. Mechanically, things have been smooth. We have had a problem with the RFID technology where Car Wash Club members codes are showing up... Sign in to see full entry.

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