The Car Wash Life

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026

No Squeegees

When we were in the gasoline business, we did not have squeegees. The reason was rather simple. Dad did not want people to clean their vehicles for free - he wanted them to clean their cars at the car wash portion of the business. Looking at the busy days of Location A's gas (the business did over... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, June 22, 2026

Donation Requests

We get a fair amount of non-profit requests. What they want is us to donate washes or memberships for their raffles and auctions. I always try to oblige. I like to keep our name out there. Recommended Reading Gift Cards Working https://www.blogit.com/Blogs/Blog.aspx/FormerStudentIntern/940314 Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, June 20, 2026

The Sell

When trying to sell car wash club memberships, if I notice something I feel can be of benefit to making the sell, I will try to use it. For instance, one of the customers who came into Location A yesterday had the Lyft sticker. When I mentioned the club, I said we have no problem with members who... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, June 18, 2026

Postponing a Surgery?

Dad has scheduled right hand surgery for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome on July 6th. He says his hand has been hurting pretty badly. For a guy who will often downplay his pain, if he is saying it hurts, it hurts. Dad and I were in my hot tub yesterday, when he told me he was thinking about postponing the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Bruce and the Doctor

Yesterday, Dad and Bruce met with the latter's new primary care doctor. Dad was impressed with the doctor; he met with Bruce for 45 minutes. The doctor adjusted Bruce's blood pressure medication. He also wants Bruce to go to a cardiologist. The doctor will see Bruce in another month. That's the... Sign in to see full entry.

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