The Car Wash Life

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Friday, June 24, 2022

Prepping

Back in the old days of Location A, wewould prep vehicles. That meant scrubbing the fronts and backs of cars. Depending on the era, and the weather, that meant either brushing tires or spraying them. Prepping was an important process. It could eliminate some trouble areas that wouldn't have gotten... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

Barbara

Barbara is Paul the landlord's wife. When Dad acquired Location C, he paid $1 for the equipment. Somehow, it was to Paul's tax advantage to do that. However, Dad wanted new vacuums. So he replaced them. Dad asked Paul if he could check around to see if anyone wanted to buy the old vacuums. Paul was... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Fats

Fats was the only employee who worked at Location C when Dad took over on December 24, 2004. Dad chose to keep Fats on. Fats was named so because in his younger years, he was fat. Well into his 70s by the time Dad acquired C, he had lost the weight. Fats' role was basic. He cleaned, reported any... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, June 18, 2022

No Serious Roadwork

At times, there has been roadwork at Locations A and B when I have been there. Never have I come across serious roadwork at Locations C or D. For me, serious roadwork means it's not possible for customers to get into or out of the businesses. I guess it must be luck. I'm at C three times a week in... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, June 17, 2022

Being Recorded

Admittedly, I've had times where I've lost my temper with customers over the phone. By and large, however, I am good at not doing that. Today's times means there is a possibility a phone call is being recorded. The last thing I want to do is have my temper end up going viral. Recommended Reading The... Sign in to see full entry.

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