Day 35 (400) – February 4, 2019
Reach – VJ’s Weekly Challenge / Anchored – Manic Monday 3-Way / Eclectic – FOWC / Skedaddle – RDP / Admire – WODC
After 2 weeks of rain, ice, cold, and snow, temperatures were in the lower 60’s. And after said 2 weeks, the amount of salt layered on the car changed the color from crystal blue to dirty gray. As I drove home tonight, I caught myself admiring the shine of freshly washed cars. The decision was made to head to the local car wash with an eclectic selection of options. As this was the cars first ever wash, I wanted to make sure the options I chose were ones that would highlight the car the best. As I drove to the wash a line of vehicles and their drivers, obviously had the same idea as I. Not willing to wait in a line that was at least 8 cars deep, I turned around and skedaddled on out of there. I decided to head home and try washing it myself. My biggest concern was whether the hose was froze shut preventing the rinse process of the wash. After turning the water back on (it is shut off during the winter months to prevent the pipes from freezing, which, unfortunately, has happened in the very recent past), I connected the hose to the spigot, turned it on, and was greeted by a little trickle. An obvious sign that whatever water was left in the hose, had froze and with temps just today climbing up, not enough time had been given for proper thawing. But then I remembered that I had connected two hoses together in order to reach the far regions of the yard, and wondered what the possibility of it being frozen only in the one and not the other. It was worth the shot. And I am glad I took it because after disconnecting the two and twisting the sprayer on the end, I turned the handle and, you guessed it, old faithful erupted from its frozen abyss. With a bucket of hot suds, I went to work. When I stepped in the snow pile behind me, I thought it would be fun to do a shot of the process with a mound of snow in the frame, just in case anyone would think I took this in the fall. After soaping it up and rinsing it free of all the road salt, the car’s original shine returned to its glory. Which just so happened to match the color of my hands after being sprayed by the frigid well water produced from the hose. At least I got them warmed up and functioning in time to finish the post! Lucky me. 🥶🥴
This is my response to the Manic Monday 3-way prompt “anchored”. I haven’t shared a musical theatre song in awhile, and this song happened to be one of the first to come to mind as an allegory when I thought about the word. The song is from the musical “Finding Neverland” adapted from the Johnny Depp movie of the same name. Enjoy.
Proscenium 
Washing while snow is outside. Why? It is waste of time.
Bernhard
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The salt really messes with the paint if not removed after awhile. And we have at least 4 days of mild weather and since it’s warm enough out to do it, I went for it! 😬
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I was listening to this song and thinking how it could be my theme song. I seemed to have gotten lost in it and forgot to hit the line button. Lol 💕
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It’s a little mellow but since I’ve seen the show a couple times , I can see it and that’s where the magic really is 😊it’s still a good song without the visuals 💕
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Had to read it again to find the ‘reaching’ element. You did it! Lol. Can’t believe it was warm enough for a car wash today.
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I went very subtle with it. I really hoped you got it.
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Oh, I got it – you made me reach for the ‘reaching’ lol.
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yes, yes I did 😛
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Oh, you’re part of the blue Suburu crew….I just like to say it.
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I don’t think I ever heard the phrase. Got a nice ring to it.
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I thought about washing my blue car today, but didn’t have enough time after work.
Is that a PA license plate?
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Why yes it is! 😬 No comment on the musical selection? 😛
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We’re neighbors! We’re neighbors! Maybe we’ve zoomed by each other on PA highways. 🙂
I was not familiar with the song as I’ve not seen that particular show, but I was stunned by the PA license plate so that explains my non-comment a bit, too. Also! Your title instantly put the k.d. lang song of the same name — Wash Me Clean — in my head. One of my favorites. Do you know it? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8X4UgzmeW40
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That’s where the title came from. It’s kinda my thing. All of my posts are titles 😉😬
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Well, thanks for the suggestion… that title had me find the song and put it on repeat for a few.
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I do know the song. I really enjoy her voice!
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Me, too.
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Also, that was very industrious of you to make the car wash happen.
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Right? Very pleasantly surprised. and relieved
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I’m tempted to Google but I want to keep my conscious clear. 🙂
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I went with this one because I thought it more likely that you may know this artist then my other choice
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Other choice being?
Don’t go easy on me bro!
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Wash Away Those Years
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Off to Google! It won’t be cheating since this wasn’t the main song.
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Well how else would you figure them out if you don’t know them?
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The main title, if I don’t know it, I just confess it.
But the other one, since nothing was on the line, it felt like Google wouldn’t be wrong. 🙂
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You do look for them if you don’t know don’t you?
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Yes, but for the ones I don’t know, I acknowledged that in essence you won that round and after my declaration I’ll usually always look it up then, or wait for your reply.
I try and listen to them also.
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That is awesome! I need to start choosing songs with more depth/ or a better connection!
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Don’t let it become a chore!
I so loved the Queensrÿche song.
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It’s not a chore if you enjoy doing it! 😬
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