The Car Wash Life

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Monday, December 19, 2011

Meant a Lot to Them

The other week I sent my Christmas cards. Two of the went to the Elia Family Sub Shop across the street from Location B. Sam and Patti Elia received a card as did co-owner Dave. A few days later I went to the sub shop to see if any of them wanted their vehicles washed. "Thanks for the card!" Dave... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, December 18, 2011

Snow Flurries

I woke up today to see that we were in the midst of a snow flurry. I decided that I may as well discuss what the impact of snow flurries are on business. The simple answer is that snow flurries do not impact business. Since the snow does not stick there is no need for road salt. Now people do not... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, December 15, 2011

Slow Season

The slow season is underway at Location D's convenience store and gas station. Once the time changes and the temperatures get cooler Location D's convenience store business slows down. People are no longer thirsty enough to buy as many drinks. Construction workers do not come through the area since... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

A Christmas Eve By Myself

When I last left off, it was Christmas Eve 2004. Dad had plans to join me at Location A in the afternoon on a day that we were swamped but ended up changing those plans when Location B had some major mechanical problems, leading to Dad spending the afternoon there helping manager Josh Gabber. In... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, December 12, 2011

Short on Help and a New Car Wash

Dad woke up on Christmas Eve 2004 knowing that he was going to be short on help at Locations A and B. Josh Gabber was to open A at 7 a.m. I would relieve Josh at 8 a.m. where he would go to Location B. In the morning Dad was to sign a lease for a new business he had acquired, Location C. The lease... Sign in to see full entry.

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