The Car Wash Life

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Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Busy, Busy, Busy

Whew. Today is my first off day in one week. Let me tell you. I need it. There have been times where I have eschewed off days for business reasons. However, this is the most intense stretch that of which I have ever experienced of working hard. This winter run is by far our best winter run of the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, January 23, 2025

Very Busy

The car washes are swamped right now. Therefore, I am too busy to do a substantive post and read and comment. I will return when I have the time. Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Closed for Two Days

The car washes are closed today and tomorrow. The lone exception is Location A's tunnel, which has hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the frigid temperatures. That means I have myself two days off. Tuesday is a work day of mine. Wednesday is an off day of mine. I have been resting hence today's post... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, January 20, 2025

Baby, It's Cold

We are in quite the cold snap right now. Today is the balmiest day with a high of 23 and a low of 10. The next two days' highs are 18 with Tuesday's low at a 7 and Wednesday's at a 5. There are definitely going to be some short car wash days over the next few days. Recommended Reading Combating Cold... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, January 18, 2025

Relearning to Wash

When we go through a slow spell, like the one we were in during November and December, it is not uncommon for things not to immediately pick up, even when the weather is good. People fall out of the habit and need something to get them back in. The recent snows and ensuing saltings we have... Sign in to see full entry.

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