The Car Wash Life

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Monday, July 20, 2026

Ethan

I look at Ethan as a sort of shooting star who landed at Location A. He showed up there looking for work. He is 21 and is a recovery guy living in a sober house. With Bruce's health challenges causing him to no longer be able to work for us, Dad hired Ethan. Ethan has worked out well. He learns... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, July 17, 2026

Ann's New Job

Howard Booth was released from the hospital on Wednesday afternoon three days after suffering a heart attack. There was no blockage, so he did not require any surgeries or procedures. However, there is fluid in his lungs, and he has appointments lined up with a cardiologist and pulmonologist to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Health Updates Galore

Howard Booth had a heart attack on Sunday. As you might recall, he has congestive heart failure, and there is concern for a blockage. Fortunately, he got to the hospital, which admitted him. I'm wishing Howard a speedy recovery. Then there is Bruce. Dad took him to the cardiologist. The cardiologist... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, July 11, 2026

The Power Concern

July 4th's storm evening partially knocked out the power at Location C. The lights and the vacuums worked. What did not work were the touch-frees and the self-service bays. We turned off the bill changer so that nobody would use it. Corns were a decoration. We were told by BGE that business would be... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, July 8, 2026

A Surgery Delay and a Bruce Incident

When Dad called me Monday morning, I thought he was going to tell me he had a successful Carpal Tunnel surgery. Instead, he told me he postponed it due to the lack of help. I would have liked Dad to have gotten the surgery. I know he is in pain. # I was at Location A when I decided to give Bruce a... Sign in to see full entry.

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