The Car Wash Life

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Saturday, May 18, 2024

Tuch-Free

1998. This was the year the automatic touch-free was being installed at Location A. The automatic touch-free was the first touch-free Dad ever installed. Anyway, Josh Gabber was handling the painting of the sign. Dad wrote what he wanted Josh to paint on the sign. Dad is not the best speller in the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, May 17, 2024

No, Car Club There

Over the last month, Dad has been talking about starting a car wash club on the automatic touch-free at Location A. The brush tunnel has one. I have written many laudatory posts about the car wash club. It might be a surprise to you then that I am against putting the car wash club at Location A.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, May 14, 2024

The Ann Impact

What will the impact be of Ann working full-time on the car washes? By and large, I would say not much. Most of Ann's work is done at home. Her work is not the kind of work that needs to be done right now. So she'll find the time to do it. I do have times where I might call Ann for some assistance,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, May 13, 2024

Not Everything Can Be Done Remotely

A benefit of the car wash cell phone is that it enables to handle most customer problems remotely. There are times when I cannot. If a bill changer or a self-service bay eats money, I don't have a way to get them their money back (unless the customer is able and willing to go through the automatic).... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, May 11, 2024

She Got the Job

Ann got the part-time deli job at Safeway. She is so happy, and I am happy for her. She had her orientation yesterday. On Tuesday, she starts with the training. She is ready and excited. I am looking forward to hearing how the different steps along the way go for her. Recommended Reading Ann and the... Sign in to see full entry.

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