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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

"Don't Break the Lock"

Late September When Dad told to tell me Jack Gabber had been missing for three days, my heart sank. I knew Jack was most likely dead. It wasn't like Jack to just disappear days on end without anyone hearing from him. With Gabbers, you're going to know where they're at all the time. Gabbers are known... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, November 13, 2021

Veterans Day

Veterans Day is not a holiday where the car washes see an uptick or a downtick in business It's close to Thanksgiving, and most people are saving the going away for Thanksgiving. Most people still work that day. There isn't a get together culture like there is for Memorial Day. Also, it isn't... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, November 12, 2021

Series All The Time?

Would I ever just write series entries in this blog? The answer is no. First off, I don't think it would be a good idea to pigeonhole myself. That would hurt my writing. Secondly, there are other things that I want to cover as they happen. My series are past based, not present based. I also feel it... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, November 11, 2021

Igaunas

Winter 2020-21 was a season during which the State of Florida dealt with freezing temperatures. As I recall, portions of Florida had a string of days that didn't get above 50 degrees, temps you wouldn't expect to ever see associated with the Sunshine State. Jack Gabber was not thrilled with the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

He Can't Be There?

About halfway through Jack Gabber's time living at Location D, the business received a letter from the Pennsylvania township that the camper couldn't be there. Dad did some digging. The camper could be there, just not hooked up to building's well water and septic. Dad got a hearing on the matter to... Sign in to see full entry.

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