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#165075 - 11/09/08 03:11 PM Re: LOL... at least, for travel, or in a pinch.... [Re: Edelweiss2]
Dotsie Offline
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EW, I had no idea it was like that in China. Gee, you learn something new everyday.

What did your friend do when he was there, raise his leg on a tree? Sounds horrific.


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#165094 - 11/09/08 08:00 PM Re: LOL... at least, for travel, or in a pinch.... [Re: Dotsie]
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There are western toilets...thank goodness..my daughter has her stories.when using a stable type where all users are visable from the shoulders upward.Toilet paper put in a pail.
My son leaves on friday to visit China Cambodia Vietnam again...he does not share his experiences..but I suspect he will seek out a western facility.
The childrens clothing with open gusset...saw an antique silk all in one...that still bore evidence of what you would expect..
my friends taught there and had many items of general interest.
we have a quilt made in patchwork the shapes are butterflies and frogs and all from offcuts used so cleverly.
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#165106 - 11/09/08 09:52 PM Re: LOL... at least, for travel, or in a pinch.... [Re: ]
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Registered: 11/13/07
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A little off-topic, but I can't remember if this was posted on this site or not, but I still find it . . . unsettling.

A public toilet in Basel, Switzerland, mirrored on the outside, clear on the inside. It reminds me of nightmares I used to have.


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#165110 - 11/09/08 10:40 PM Re: LOL... at least, for travel, or in a pinch.... [Re: Mij]
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This would freak me out too; indeed, the stuff of those dreams that you have JUST before you wake up JUST in time to run to the real bathroom (the bathroom that you can never find in your dreams).

Er, blush, am I the only one who has those dreams? Too much information?
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#165111 - 11/09/08 10:41 PM Re: LOL... at least, for travel, or in a pinch.... [Re: Eagle Heart]
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I wonder how many people using this toilet have had to sit there and watch people do weird things in the mirror, like floss their teeth or straighten their bra (or other clothing)...
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#165127 - 11/10/08 01:01 AM Re: LOL... at least, for travel, or in a pinch.... [Re: Eagle Heart]
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Um, yes, many of those dreams. A lot of people I know have them.

I never thought about what people would be doing in the mirrors - how funny. smile

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#165148 - 11/10/08 04:02 AM Re: LOL... at least, for travel, or in a pinch.... [Re: Eagle Heart]
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Registered: 09/09/08
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What did your friend do when he was there, raise his leg on a tree? Sounds horrific.
Ha ha Dotsie. I got to ask him that.
That's a thought Eagle. Wouldn't want to see anyone flossing while I am sitting on the john, that's for sure. lol

He stayed in an exclusive hotel in Peking, but travelled in the outskirts, from there. I don’t know exactly where he saw this…but if you google Chinese toilets, you will see more than you care to.

MIj… I think we had the same nightmares.
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#165155 - 11/10/08 02:18 PM Re: LOL... at least, for travel, or in a pinch.... [Re: Edelweiss2]
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Registered: 08/22/07
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This thread is so funny! Hey Mij, I sure take exception to some dude or dudette that would name a female urinal the Lady J!!! Hmmm....I, too, would love an invention of a way to potty in the car. When I was doing visiting nursing I knew every restroom within my travel area. It seems the problem is worsening with age for me. Thank God for advanced immodium and detrol!!
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#165159 - 11/10/08 02:39 PM Re: LOL... at least, for travel, or in a pinch.... [Re: ladyjane]
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Can you imagine sitting on the toilet and watching the world go by? That's hysterical. After looking at the first picture, I thought... not so bad, but then I saw the second one and roared. Eww, I don't think I could use it.

Off to Google Chinese toilets.
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#165169 - 11/10/08 03:28 PM Re: LOL... at least, for travel, or in a pinch.... [Re: Dotsie]
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Registered: 08/22/07
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I'm guessing that most of you won't want to see these toilets but I dealt with them for 6 weeks while in Russia...ewwwwwwww
okay now I'll go do some housework....


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