The Car Wash Life

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Monday, April 26, 2010

Somebody Does Not Like Dad Part 1

"I'm calling to let you know the owner is an asshole. You let him know that at his Location B I dumped fifteen gallons of oil in one of the pits!" Pits are located at the center of each car wash bay and are where the water, soap, wax and vehicle grime go into. Generally most of the waste will flow... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, April 24, 2010

Ripped Off but a Blessing

We no longer buy Coke products through Coke anymore. I have detailed the problems with Coke, which can be seen if you click on the Recommended Reading link. The straw that ended up breaking the camel's back was that manager Michael Gellington had worked out a rebate for us. When we ended up meeting... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, April 22, 2010

Dry April

Only a handful of days have had rain this month, highly unusual for April. The old saying of, "April showers brings May flowers," has proven true in the Baltimore Metropolitan Area over the years. Now with hardly any rain to speak of business has been doing well. The pollen is lingering at high... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Attitude Adjustment

If only I could receive a dime for every time Dad has had to speak to an employee about attitude issues. God only knows how many times Dad has had to speak to employees about their interactions with him, employees and/or customers. He has had so many conversations with employees with regard to the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 20, 2010

I Never Get Tired of This

Car wash employee Harold Walger asked me if I ever get tired of counting the money. I gave him a simple, "No." I never get tired of counting the money. Well-aware I am of the fact that the money I am counting enables my family and I to have what we have. How can a person get tired of counting money... Sign in to see full entry.

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