I was scrubbing my filthy car just a while ago. I always wash my own car. Prefer it to taking thru a car wash. I enjoy doing it myself, even in cold weather( I imagine I was strange looking bundled up in sweats and a stocking hat to passers-by).
I was reminded of a fund raising car wash I worked at as a senior. Money for Daytona Beach senior trip, I think. We had 3 wash stations at the school. I was working with a couple other people at one. Let me just say no one had ever taught these people how to was a car. I was my usual self, pointing out this part or that part that was not done correctly-in other words, not CLEAN. One person got fed up and left but the other guy just continued with his job. I was working hard myself, too, trying to earn a good donation for the job. A short story long- he signed my year book with a reference to the car wash and my "intensity", pointing out I had it made as a car wash attendant if I ever wanted to pursue it.
My brother showed me how to wash a car, his '69 Galaxy 500 primarily. When he was in high school and after he graduated, I always washed his car before a date on the weekend. He'd pay me $2.50 for it. I detailed it inside as well. He was pretty much always satisfied with the job I did.
I began washing my parents car then and detailing it inside. Then I moved away. I inherited my brother's Galaxy. It couldn't bear anyone else touching it in such a personal way.
I was reminded of a fund raising car wash I worked at as a senior. Money for Daytona Beach senior trip, I think. We had 3 wash stations at the school. I was working with a couple other people at one. Let me just say no one had ever taught these people how to was a car. I was my usual self, pointing out this part or that part that was not done correctly-in other words, not CLEAN. One person got fed up and left but the other guy just continued with his job. I was working hard myself, too, trying to earn a good donation for the job. A short story long- he signed my year book with a reference to the car wash and my "intensity", pointing out I had it made as a car wash attendant if I ever wanted to pursue it.
My brother showed me how to wash a car, his '69 Galaxy 500 primarily. When he was in high school and after he graduated, I always washed his car before a date on the weekend. He'd pay me $2.50 for it. I detailed it inside as well. He was pretty much always satisfied with the job I did.
I began washing my parents car then and detailing it inside. Then I moved away. I inherited my brother's Galaxy. It couldn't bear anyone else touching it in such a personal way.
posted by Unknown at 12:26 PM
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I think The Child's class will be doing some car washes next year for their 8th grade trip. Will you come give them lessons?
Wow. I washed my car a few weeks ago.
I think that was the 4th or 5th time...or once every two years.
Lorraine, only if I have complete and total quality control. Do you think 8th graders will be interested? heehee
Iamnot, you don't have a lot of bug juice, dust, dirt, and road grime out there, do you? We here have large quantities of those and on a white car, ick. Besides, many of the low lifes in town have my style and even color of car. Keeping my car clean and shiney is a way of setting myself apart from them. Well.. that and my sparkling personality and spotless reputation.
"workin' at the car wash, girl"
Complete control? You betcha. I'll buy you the cattle prod and cat-o-nine-tails.
Oooh, my sister worked at a carwash when we were teenagers. We always got our cars buffed for free.
Thanks for your post. Sorry I haven't been around or writing. I need to get it in gear again. I'm just about 5 months preggo and the sickies are finally easing off a bit. I was getting sick 5-8 times a day. Now it's just once in the morning and once at night. I've missed writing and checking in on blogs.
69 Ford Galaxy? That's my dream car! LOL
AM, you are very talented! Thanks for stopping by..
Lorraine, I never thought of weapons.
Lisa p, a car wash job would be fantastic for a teenager's job. Good times, good times. Good to hear from you too. I was worried. Hope you can feel better soon.
SM, I still want a galaxy and look
for them on the road. Maybe when I make a few hundred thou, I'll spring for one. Wouldn't mind having a rag top. Thanks for stopping by!
lol I havent washed a car in years... thats sad! I too did the fundraisers in high school. It was always a lot of fun. Just really fast and cheap to take it through carwash at the gas station!
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