The Car Wash Life

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Monday, January 20, 2025

Baby, It's Cold

We are in quite the cold snap right now. Today is the balmiest day with a high of 23 and a low of 10. The next two days' highs are 18 with Tuesday's low at a 7 and Wednesday's at a 5. There are definitely going to be some short car wash days over the next few days. Recommended Reading Combating Cold... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, January 18, 2025

Relearning to Wash

When we go through a slow spell, like the one we were in during November and December, it is not uncommon for things not to immediately pick up, even when the weather is good. People fall out of the habit and need something to get them back in. The recent snows and ensuing saltings we have... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, January 16, 2025

Sale-Leaseback?

Dad is considering doing a sale-leaseback for either Location A or Location B. He is going to be meeting Mark Keenan at the Little Bank a week from today to talk about that. The way a sale-leaseback works that the owner of the property sells the property with the understanding that the business will... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, January 14, 2025

The Gas Years Wrap-Up

The time has come to wrap up the series, The Gas Years. I enjoyed taking you on a 1990s journey on what as a special time at Location A. The 1990s were my formative years, and I was in awe of what Location A's gasoline did. I have discussed what has happened to Location A since those Gas Years. I... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, January 13, 2025

We Know People

For the longest time, my driver's side door cannot raise up the other windows. If I accidentally put one down, I have to use that specific door. Well, today I accidentally put down one and could not get it back up. Thankfully, Bob Kendrick's glass business was able to help me with it. Thank God Dad... Sign in to see full entry.

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