The Car Wash Life

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Thursday, April 2, 2009

Not Coming Back

My parents have been separated since last June. Dad lives in an apartment located ten minutes from the house. On Saturday Dad told me that he informed Mom he will not be coming back. Presumably this would mean a divorce. When I asked if his next course of action would be a divorce, he said, "I don't... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Forgetful Jones

One of my favorite Sesame Street characters growing up was Forgetful Jones, whose main trait is self-explanatory. I got to be like Forgetful on Monday when I was at Location D. Dad wanted me to empty out the money, which I did, but I did it in such an order it took longer than it should have. I... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Rainy Day, Michael Gellington, Christina

Saturday was a rainy day at Location A where I spent a good chunk of the day working the tunnel and the gas. People by and large don’t wash their cars when it rains. I say by and large because I put five through the automatic tunnel. Throw in the gas being slow along with most fuel transactions... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, March 30, 2009

Great News

Last week was a week for great news. Marty Goldberg gave Dad a check that covered one month’s rent. The reimbursement was done because Dad has been struggling at Location Y though things are looking up. Marty was originally looking to reduce the rent by a third before this move. I am not sure if... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, March 28, 2009

So Long Wanda

The Wanda Sellers era at Location D is over. Dad fired Wanda, her husband Steve and Dawn Stenners on Thursday. Firing Wanda made sense. Vendors had their way at the store with either overstocking us or not giving us enough product at the convenience store. In one instance we had to go to another gas... Sign in to see full entry.

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