The Car Wash Life

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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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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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