The Car Wash Life

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Thursday, July 31, 2025

When Dad Took Over

Dad Takes Over (1988) In 1988, the lease on the family car wash expired. Grandma, Aunt Betty, and Uncle John—the owners—had no interest in continuing the business. After Pop-Pop passed away, Aunt Betty and Uncle John had always leaned toward letting it go. While Grandma had supported Dad’s... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, July 29, 2025

The Limos Are Gone

Location A’s tunnel is built to accommodate limousines—or at least it was. Truth is, I haven’t seen a stretch limo on the property, or anywhere else, in quite some time. Ever since the Great Recession, it’s as if they vanished into thin air. These days, people opt for Ubers or simply take multiple... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, July 27, 2025

The New Sheetz

A new Sheetz convenience store has opened near Location B. I haven’t seen it yet, but Dad has—and he’s impressed by its sheer size. What stood out to him most is the two-window drive-thru for food service, something he hadn’t seen before. Sheetz locations always seem to do well, and I expect this... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, July 25, 2025

Accused of Stealing

In 1980, Dad got his own car wash: Location Z. Originally, this series was going to focus on those early years at Location Z. Writing about the family car wash was only supposed to set the stage. But once I got into it, I found myself drawn more to the story of the family business. So, for now,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Donnelly

The family car wash faced more than just mechanical issues — it also had to contend with landlord Bob Donnelly. Bob owned the motorcycle dealership in front of the wash and had long wanted to buy out the lease to expand his dealership's parking lot. Negotiations with Pop-Pop went nowhere. Pop-Pop... Sign in to see full entry.

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This is a blog about my experiences working for my father in the car wash business and the people who are a part of our work lives.

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