It is with sadness in my heart that I have to tell you of the passing of my beloved and faithful companion of 33 years. On Sunday afternoon, suddenly and without warning, my all-time favorite car wash hose passed away. One minute I was washing the van and when I looked around there was my companion, writhing on the driveway with a leak shooting into the sky. Upon further examination I knew it was terminal.
I purchased this hose in 1976 shortly after arriving in Wisconsin for my first job after college. I loved its suppleness and flexibility. Over the years I have tried other hoses but none could ever take its place. Visitation was Sunday afternoon and burial will be Monday morning with the trash pick-up.
And though I’ve lost a close and dear companion to that giant car wash in the sky, don’t shed a tear for me as I happen to have the back-up hose cousin hanging in the garage. I’ve had the back-up hose for 25 years and it’s just like new, only being used about a dozen times. I don’t really remember why I bought this one but I’m game to see if it can measure up to my trusted and good friend.
Goodbye old friend, I’m sure someday we will meet again.
Mike A.
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