The Car Wash Life

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Sunday, May 4, 2025

Back Windows

This time of year, the warmer weather means more people are driving with their back windows open. As a result, I’ve been catching customers with their windows down just before they enter the automatic car wash. It’s a small gesture, but one that’s often met with a grateful “thank you.” During the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, May 2, 2025

It Hit the Fan

Shit hit the proverbial fan yesterday. My words are not the most eloquent. However, they describe what happened. A little context first. Dad has a bad cold right now. It has affected his voice. He had Location B employee Lois get him some over the counter cold medication yesterday. From a distance,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, April 30, 2025

He's Been Up and Running

Here is a long overdue update. Since the end of January, Peter's business has been open at Location D. I made a mistake when I posted that the business was going to be a smoke shop and arcade. The inaccuracy stems from that he has slot gaming, something that is legal in Pennsylvania. He also has... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 29, 2025

No Token Cleaning

When we started with our vacuum tokens, Dad and I thought we would need to clean them. There is a token cleaning device that uses what its called media to clean them. However, we had not needed to use it. Over time, we lose vacuum tokens. Therefore, we always have a fresh, clean supply of tokens.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, April 27, 2025

Answering the Phone

I answer most phone calls on the car wash cellphone. Unless the phone number is flagged for spam, I assume that it is a customer calling me. Even with out of state phone numbers, people often keep their cellphone despite moving. Location D is a town that relies on a lot of out of state workers.... Sign in to see full entry.

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