The Car Wash Life

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Saturday, August 21, 2021

The Popularity of Bottled Water

The most frequent amount of trash I see are water bottles at the car washes. Bottled water is a major seller in the grocery store and conveience store industries. Who would have ever thought decades ago we would be paying for something that was so cheap via the tap? Anyway, car wash customers love... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, August 20, 2021

Full-Service Lobbies

Full-service car washes have lobby space. It makes sense because people need to wait somewhere for their car. Not everyone is going to want to be outside during the cold and heat. They also may want to sit down. Enter the lobby. Chairs and Wi-Fi are a must these days. Then there are those... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, August 19, 2021

Property Taxes and Brad

2018 and 2019. Something that is of no surprise to anyone who has read this series is that Brad hasn't exhibited financial prudency. During those years, Brad did not pay his mother's property taxes. Keep in mind he lives with her and that's what he's expected to contribute. A third party bought the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

When Dad Got Mad at Brad

I have been critical of Dad in this series about Brad. It's not like Dad, though, has been oblivious to Brad's ways. He does complain about Brad's laziness. He does say he'd like to get rid of him before quickly adding that we need him. This complaining happens not in the presence of Brad. I have... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, August 14, 2021

Pump It Over

I like pumping over chemicals. Most of our chemicals come in 30-gallon or 55-gallong drums. Pumping them out is a good workout. Also pumping them out gives me an idea of what we need. You know truly how much spare chemical you have. I love the challenge that comes with ordering, figuring out how... Sign in to see full entry.

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