The Car Wash Life

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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Rainy Day, Michael Gellington, Christina

Saturday was a rainy day at Location A where I spent a good chunk of the day working the tunnel and the gas. People by and large don’t wash their cars when it rains. I say by and large because I put five through the automatic tunnel. Throw in the gas being slow along with most fuel transactions... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, March 30, 2009

Great News

Last week was a week for great news. Marty Goldberg gave Dad a check that covered one month’s rent. The reimbursement was done because Dad has been struggling at Location Y though things are looking up. Marty was originally looking to reduce the rent by a third before this move. I am not sure if... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, March 28, 2009

So Long Wanda

The Wanda Sellers era at Location D is over. Dad fired Wanda, her husband Steve and Dawn Stenners on Thursday. Firing Wanda made sense. Vendors had their way at the store with either overstocking us or not giving us enough product at the convenience store. In one instance we had to go to another gas... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, March 26, 2009

More Computers, Octane Test and Boating

Monday saw Brad come over to the house to set up networks on a laptop for the different car washes and to show Mom and I how to fix automatic touch free problems at Location D. Dad called me into duty the next day. I could not connect to the network, which lead to Dad having Brad fix the problem... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Dad's Hip Replacement

On April 13 th my father will be getting his right hip replaced. My father has a joint disease that has caused his joints to fuse together. The right hip is completely shot and needs to be done. Walking has become a struggle, as Dad has to move his own body in order to walk. He can no longer drive a... Sign in to see full entry.

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