The Car Wash Life

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Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Manually Flipping

We have been busy after a light Friday snow. We are not swamped, but we are steady and making money. One of Location B's touch-frees is closed due to the dryer not working. Another one is having a water problem that requires manually flipping the valve on as need be. I am thankful there is a way to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, December 7, 2025

Santa Dad

With his white hair and beard, plus his belly, I feel that Dad would make a great Santa Claus. For the longest time, I have wanted him to dress up as Santa as a promotional tactic for the car wash. Nope, he will not do it. I have offered to dress as an elf. No dice. I have told him that I would put... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, December 5, 2025

Bob's Negotiation

Spring 2016. Dad and I were on our way to Dallas, Texas for WrestleMania. When I was doing the driving, Dad was on with Bob. Bob's lease was coming due at Location A. Dad was telling him how to negotiate with the Oil Company. Dad told Bob to be patient. The Oil Company was not going to have steady... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

"Can You Talk to Bob?"

2015ish. Once in a while, Dad would fill up at Location A to see how things were going. Dad would go inside and chat with Bruce. One of the times Dad walked in, Bruce said, "Can you talk to Bob? He's letting the place go." The Hawaiin decorations were fading away. Mechanical issues with the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Not a Wintry Day

I’m looking out my office window at nothing but rain. This time yesterday, I was staring at an overcast sky, wondering if I’d even be going to work. The forecast had called for some kind of wintry concoction, but we ended up getting nothing where I am. When I went to Location B in the morning, it... Sign in to see full entry.

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