The Car Wash Life

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Saturday, January 30, 2016

Humming Along

With most people plowed out, and the roads mostly dry, the car washes have been humming along since Wednesday. Lots of salty vehicles are coming in. There is a correlation between increased business and more Car Wash Club memberships being sold. When I left for work, eleven members had been sold.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, January 28, 2016

Finally Back to Work

I returned to work on Tuesday afternoon. I would have arrived at Location D in the afternoon. However, there was a threat of freezing rain. Thankfully, the freezing rain never came. Having had three days off, I was well-rested for work. Going back was not difficult at all. Going from vacation mode... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, January 25, 2016

Off Again

Dad and I made the decision in the middle of yesterday afternoon for me to be off today. So I get another relaxing off day. I am loving this. Dad sent Edward Collins yesterday to dig me out rather than to plow me out himself. He used the Bobcat. He also used it on Uncle Richard and Aunt Sandra's... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, January 24, 2016

Snowspiracy

Dad made the decision on Friday morning to have Location D closed on Saturday on account of the blizzard. He had manager Michael Gellington put a sign on the door. When I got there, a seventy-something woman read the sign out loud. "Due to impending weather, we will be closed tomorrow, Saturday,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, January 23, 2016

No Surprise: I'm Off

In a development that is no surprise to anyone who has been following East Coast weather, yours truly is off today thanks to all of the snow we are receiving. I did not call Dad today to see if I was to come in. Looking outside of about a foot of snow, the answer is obvious. I will enjoy my off day.... Sign in to see full entry.

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