The Car Wash Life

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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Donald, Christy and Forbearance

So much has happened the past few days since my last entry. Last Saturday Dad I emptied out the money at Location C while Dad was there. The trash cans were full and some bays were dirty. In the interest of saving time Dad had Donald come from Location B to clean the place up. For the most part I... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, June 18, 2009

Another Rejection and Possible Alternatives

On Tuesday a second bank held a board meeting about whether to let us refinance with them. Like the first bank we were rejected. Our big problem is Dad's credit card debt along with the fact 2008 was so bad on account of bad weather. When rejected both banks said that if 2009 ends up being a good... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, June 16, 2009

So Long Christy

Six days from now Christy will lose her job at Location D. Michael Gellington told Dad it would be for the best. Dad told Michael he supports his suggestion and will fire her Monday. The problem with Christy has been her attitude with customers and her getting along with employees. She had issues... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, June 11, 2009

Last Year in Annapolis

So far things have been running smoothly while Dad has been vacationing in Annapolis, Maryland with only two minor problems. The only problem I had was that the automatic touch free wash at Location D was not accepting money. I toiled in the heat to no avail. Steve Redder was able to fix the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, June 9, 2009

More Cuts

Another round of cuts is to be expected when Dad returns from his Annapolis, Maryland vacation on Thursday. I imagine the cuts will be in effect by next week. Right now we are hurting for cash and waiting for a bank to rescue us and refinance. We do have some interested banks, one of which has a... Sign in to see full entry.

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