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CONTENTS Snap Shot .................................................... 8 Q&A with Bob Cavalieri Note to Self BY DEBRA GORGOS, EDITOR Hot Diggity Dollar$ ............................ 16 Tricks of the Trade ............................. 24 For Your Information .......................... 32 Oh No ... It’s OSHA News Quick Tips ............................................... 36 Looking Back ....................................... 38 Spring 2008 Industry Dirt .......................................... 42 Extra! Extra! ........................................... 48 Innovations ............................................. 50 Fun & Games ........................................ 54 Association Calendar & News ....... 56 Prices from Coast to Coast .............. 59 Cwguy.com’s ’ ....................................... 60 How self serves can learn from the express serve model Fill in the Blank .................................... 62 Cover Story ............................................. 64 Honky Tonk ICA Darwin at the Carwash ...................... 75 VOL. 46, NO. 3, SUMMER 2019 Publisher Jackson Vahaly Editor Debra Gorgos Design Katy Barret-Alley Editor Emeritus Jarret J. Jakubowski Editor Posthumous Joseph J. Campbell Editor Posthumous Julia E. Campbell Self Serve Carwash News is published 4 times per year and is independently owned by Jackson Vahaly. Web address is www.sscwn.com. All inquiries should be directed to: Self Serve Car Wash News 110 Childs Ln., Franklin, TN 37067 jacksonv@sscwn.com It is never easy, meeting other self serve operators and not blushing at the fact that you allow me into your headspace each season with a new issue of Self Serve Car Wash News. I am truly humbled by your support and readership. Upon meeting so many of you at the recent Car Wash Show in Nashville, I was once again in awe of your pavement-pounding quest for knowledge, tips and fellowship. I was enamored with the two self serve forums I was able to attend, including Reinvigorating Your Self-Serve Carwash, hosted by Dale L. Reynolds, president of Carolina Pride Carwash and the Peer Power Hour: Self Serve Wash Panel Discussion, hosted by Jerry Nix of Speedi Car Was, Scott Thomas of Clean Sport Car Wash and Sydney King of The Good Spray Car Wash. Both sessions were packed with attendees, both hosted dedicated self serve owners with questions for the moderators and answers and solutions for others and it was clear, at least from my vantage point, that the self serve industry is still a mighty powerhouse in the car washing stratosphere. That is not to say that Nashville didn’t offer up memorable tidbits all on its own. The city definitely offered up its own unique atmosphere—music symbolism was everywhere: And, I was bemused to find this quote etched into the foundations of one of Nashville’s many music-based monuments: “Country songs are the dreams of the working man” -- Merle Haggard Every dog has his wash I enjoyed learning more about pet washes and the many benefits to not just the car wash owner, but also the owner of the dog. I think I have mentioned previously that I own a golden doodle named Miles and his fur attracts dirt and muck like a fly to honey. His grooming bills are starting to add up and I have to say, I don’t appreciate the inconvenient hours. Plus, you get a stern look from the groomer if you’re late (have you ever tried corralling a 60-pound dog into a dog for a trip to the groomer’s? They know… somehow, they always know…) or if there are questionable items stuck in your dog’s fur. Yes, I admit, our beloved pooch had a lollipop stuck in his undercarriage. Yes, I admit we didn’t know. Yes, I am sure he was uncomfortable. I admit all of these things, and the shame that went along with finding these things out did not also need a boost of tsk tsk from the groomer. We cover lots of other valuable information in this issue. From prices per state to OSHA news to even how to pronounce car wash in Latin. The only tweak I would do that quotation if dedicated to all of you would be to add in a word: Country songs are the dreams of the hard-working man.” I even got to sing some karaoke with some detailing industry altos and sopranos at the famous Ms. Kelli’s karaoke bar on Printer’s Aly. Sadly, there wasn’t a self serve car wash owner in site. San Antonio is the next stop for the Car Wash Show in 2020 and I see there are about 10 karaoke bars near the convention center. There must be some self serve operators willing to belt out a tune or two. Who’s with me? And, without further ado it is my pleasure to present to you another issue of Self Serve Car Wash News. Full of great information, profiles and even some fun to hopefully bring a smile to your face—I know how hard all of you work, I hope these pages vide some pro- respite. One more thing And, before I go, I wanted to lament that I so happy to be profiling Bob Cavalieri of Clearwater Car Wash. Bob is one of those people I have always seen at the Car Wash Show and, although he is extremely busy, I got to steal a few minutes of his time. Also, have you checked out the new Carwashforum.com? It’s fantastic and I see so many self serve operators on there. Are you? If not, what are you waiting for? Thank you so much everyone and don’t forget to support our advertisers! Until next time, Debra Copyright 2019. 2 Dollar Enterprises/<strong>SSCWN</strong>. All Rights Reserved SUMMER 2019 • 5
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