The Car Wash Life

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Monday, May 27, 2024

Sunsets at B

Location B has itself some beautiful sunsets. Our office faces out west, so I get a great view of the sun going down. I do not get the view all year due to the length of days. During the winter months, however, I get to see them, and boy, they are a pleasure to see. Recommended Reading Slow and Cuts... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, May 25, 2024

Motion Detector

An important security feature I believe all car washes should have are motion detectors for equipment rooms, lobbies and offices. Not all burglars are going to try a break-in through doors and windows. I know of one car wash operator back in the day without motion detectors. The burglars cut through... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, May 23, 2024

Recyclable Popularity

I have mentioned that when I can, I try to grab as many recyclables from the car washes as I can. What are the most to least recyclables that I find. Plastic bottles are number one. A lot of people throw away their beverages at the car washes, some not having empties them out entirely. Even if I did... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, May 21, 2024

When Daddy Sleeps

As I write this entry, Dad is taking a nap next to me at Location B. I have written about Dad being a sleeper at work and detailing different sleep-related stories. He also took a nap yesterday. He has been getting up at 6:15 a.m. this week because Jason Abner is on vacation this week in St. Croix.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, May 20, 2024

The Goose Place

The school field behind Location A is a goose haven. It's not uncommon for us to see dozens of geese, especially during and after rains. Ann has a fear of geese, so of couse, I make sure to take pictures and videos of them and send them to her. Sometimes, I'll do voiceover work as a goose who is... Sign in to see full entry.

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