The Car Wash Life

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Sunday, October 19, 2014

The Brush Revolution

Foamer brushes made their way to self-service car washes in the early 1980s, The Brush Revolution as I will call it. As someone born in 1985, I cannot imagine what life was like before The Brush Revolution. Foamer have become such an integral part to self-service washes. To me, it is like trying to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, October 18, 2014

It's October, Right?

October has not been feeling like itself. The month has been rainy. The rare non-rainy days have been warm. Yesterday in particular was an incredibly beautiful day. The shorter days are my reminder that it is October, not April. On Tuesday, Location A dealer Bob Kendrick stopped into Location B to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, October 16, 2014

Clams

Dad, Harold Walger, Harry James and I were at the diner we frequent every Wednesday night. The timing was Winter 2013. Harold ordered fried shrimp. When the food was being served by Johnny the Server, Harold said in an alarmed tone, "I didn't order clams. I don't like clams. I ordered fried shrimp."... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, October 13, 2014

Birthday Boy

I forgot to mention that yesterday was Uncle Richard's 61st birthday. Happy birthday, Uncle Richard! Josh Gabber will be receiving his colostomy bag on November 21st. I continue to wish Josh all the best. My Baltimore Orioles are not doing well in the American League Championship Series. They are... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, October 12, 2014

Odds and Ends...September/October 2014

September was the slowest car wash month thus far this year. That fact is not alarming to me. I am well aware that Baltimore-based car washes typically see business decrease each month from June through October. Dad is prepared for it. The rent check Dad receives from Location A and Location D's... Sign in to see full entry.

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