Search results

  1. M

    Didn't realize I have been away for so long.

    I am pretty much out of the car wash business. (Down to one). Anyway, I am opening up a BBQ restaurant in KC. All you old time washers, shoot me an e-mail for a dry run, ie free food. :) Mike
  2. M

    Anyone here on Skype?

    I have only been on a few months, little or no problems. Just wandered if someone would be interested in live chats there.
  3. M

    Anyone here on Skype?

    We could have some nice chats, and even take laptops to video problems.
  4. M

    Vac money stolen in the KC area.

    Has it been there quite awhile Bill? The vaults no, combo locks on the security bars should work for me. I need to e-mail and get you caught up. Mike
  5. M

    Vac money stolen in the KC area.

    There no damage, scratch marks anywhere.
  6. M

    Vac money stolen in the KC area.

    They had some way to open my Master Locks that were on the security bars. Then keys to the D&S vacs. That are not Medico Locks.
  7. M

    Vac money stolen in the KC area.

    This was the second time. They have the keys to the vaults, I added a security bar and Masterlocks. Well the must have the keys to the Masterlocks. I think combination locks might prevent this.
  8. M

    Testing the air up there, raising prices.

    First of all timing is everything in my mind. My sewer rates went up 2000%. Relax, went from $42 a month unlimited water to a $600-$800 compared to last years usage. Then a nice little snow, get the salty dogs out. Go from $1.50-$2.00 for basically the same time. They see the 2000% sign up...
  9. M

    Refund issues.

    Hi Ken, Hope to be back more often. I agree. I always ask the customer, why did you keep putting more money in? I will give her the money back for the time she had the function turned to tri-foam.
  10. M

    Refund issues.

    I left out a couple details. She said she only washed her trailer, what kind I don't know. She lives in a different state and was passing threw. I emptied the bill validator and coins just an hour or so before she washed. It rained all day today, I'm going to empty them again and see how...
  11. M

    Refund issues.

    With money getting tighter and tighter, customers with little problems are asking for more and more money back. A lady "said" she spent $15 (30 minutes) in the bay washing. Complained PS didn't work and tri-foam had a hole in the hose. PS worked fine for me and the tri-foam did have a hole...
  12. M

    Test thread.

    I submit, but says I'm not logged on. Anyway, hope to get back in the game and help/contribute and learn.
  13. M

    Your 4th of July coleslaw recipe.

    So that makes my recipe bad?:(
  14. M

    Your 4th of July coleslaw recipe.

    Just get 2lbs. of the Dole shredded. 1/3 cup sugar 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 cup milk 1/2 cup Mayo 1/4 cup Buttermilk 1 1/2 tbls white vinegar 2 1/2 tbls lemon juice Might taste like KFC's ;)
  15. M

    Been away but still thinking about u guys.

    I provided him with a space and garbage. So far so good. Actually, that would be 6 in Harrisonville. I used to own the one in Southland. I keep hearing about a tunnel going in on 291.
  16. M

    Developing a new Car Wash Chain

    Congradulations, you are doing something right. But before you talk to me about my volume, get your facts straight. When you have a 5 and 1 pulling down $252K a year, shut up. I'm open 24/7.
  17. M

    Been away but still thinking about u guys.

    A combination of everything you said. He built on 3rd tier property 1/4 mile from me. 45K cars a day, 1st bank loaned him 1.2M. I heard he only had $50K of his own money in the project. He had to take ALL my business and still generate another $10K to break even. You can only turn right...
  18. M

    Developing a new Car Wash Chain

    A lot of responses, I would have been interested before $2+ gas prices. To many banks are owning and operating washes. One thing I don't understand, why is the grass always greener? Why do so many professional people (doctors, lawyers, architects) think they can do it better? If you really...
  19. M

    Been away but still thinking about u guys.

    My business is up 20% from last year. Nice snows and salt. I think people are staying home more, driving less. Got into the shaved ice business. Easy building permits for the owner of the shaved ice company, $250-$300 a month if you have the unused parking lot. Way to cheap after seeing the...
  20. M

    The Nectar of the Mushroom Gods.

    http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/mjm1000/NON%20TRADITIONAL/morel1.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/mjm1000/NON%20TRADITIONAL/morel2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v606/mjm1000/NON%20TRADITIONAL/morel3.jpg I know Galen would love this.
Top