The Car Wash Life

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Thursday, June 4, 2015

Soap On

With temperatures hovering in the upper fifties, I am in the mood to post a winter-related entry. "The foamer brushes are running," Cousin Vince said to me. "Josh was here just before you arrived. He said it's normal." I forget where I had arrived at Location B from on a winter day. The timing was... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, June 1, 2015

All that Junk Mail

Locations B and C mostly receive junk mail. I imagine Location D does as well. Manager Michael Gellington is the one who gives it to Mom. Anyway, most of the junk mail is from cable and satellite companies. The cable companies also throw in their phone and Internet deals. Then there are those... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, May 31, 2015

Time Management

I find that when I have lots of free time at work, I tend to manage my time poorly. When I have a lot to do at work, my focus is great. I accomplish the task at hand. Then it is onward to the next task. When I have lots of free time, I find myself spending a little too long on the computer, watching... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, May 30, 2015

Pay the Winners

Lottery retailers, like Location D, are reimbursed for the winnings they pay out by receiving a credit on the following week's lottery order. One might be wondering, What happens if the winnings consistently exceed the order? The answer is that it does not happen. Winning lottery tickets are a small... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, May 28, 2015

24/7

The car washes are open 24/7. Being 24/7 enables Dad to make money at all hours of the night. Insomniacs looking for something to do can wash their cars to pass the time. Those whose schedules have them up late at night and/or in the wee hours of the morning can wash their vehicles when they might... Sign in to see full entry.

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