tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post1685750960227671811..comments2023-11-29T09:27:11.895-08:00Comments on at home with the farmer's wife: A Ramble and Public BathroomsSuzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06475380451527801666noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-80335427480317660502009-07-03T18:37:34.147-07:002009-07-03T18:37:34.147-07:00Inspirational post--except for the bathroom jockst...Inspirational post--except for the bathroom jockstrap. EEEEWWW!<br /><br />I love the way you think. I wish more would think like you. One of my major goals in life is to take care of myself as best as possible and face reality so I can be a GREAT parent to my adult children, not a constant source of stress.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00984115229811752666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-74553159302553793282009-07-02T22:25:39.372-07:002009-07-02T22:25:39.372-07:00"If you don't take responsibility for you..."If you don't take responsibility for your life and your situation, you will force your children to make decisions you should be making for yourself".<br /><br />That is so true in the case of my sister and me at the passing of our mother. Grief was compounded and a bad situation with our brother ensued. Such good advice always, thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-61942607493566281852009-07-02T16:13:10.613-07:002009-07-02T16:13:10.613-07:00So funny -- plumbing bra is what popped into my he...So funny -- plumbing bra is what popped into my head when I saw that sight under the sink! I also check out bathrooms alot - probably cause I use them so much.I have travelled to alot of places around the globe and for me Germany and Switzerland win the most pristine bathroom awards ... without fail -- even the grungiest gas stations had super clean bathrooms. Really enjoyed my first visit to your blog.Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15254709835001092835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-21671944064589058162009-07-02T06:30:22.697-07:002009-07-02T06:30:22.697-07:00Argh! That picture is disgusting. But on a happier...Argh! That picture is disgusting. But on a happier note...all of you with bad DMVs with long lines should send your public officials to the PA DMV for a field trip. It is organized and fast. You take a number, and different windows service licenses, registration, plates and title transfer. I have never spent more than 15 minutes doing whatever had to be done.Mary Rexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-9858204195164288162009-07-01T21:04:51.062-07:002009-07-01T21:04:51.062-07:00Don't know about where you are, but in Califor...Don't know about where you are, but in California where we previously lived, those padded wrappings on the sink traps were required to prevent the chance of any wheelchair bound person using the sink being burned by contact with the hot water pipes. And you're right, they are a pain to keep clean, so most places don't./sewprimitivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04390402722409755365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-77668456895488913992009-07-01T17:14:42.376-07:002009-07-01T17:14:42.376-07:00OMG!! I laughed SO hard at plumbing jock strap.......OMG!! I laughed SO hard at plumbing jock strap.... <br />As for mental adjustments... I am in need of one. :) Hope you are well - have missed you!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16327157455249207495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-35818995385993913582009-07-01T16:12:33.300-07:002009-07-01T16:12:33.300-07:00Your post today hit home with me--again! There are...Your post today hit home with me--again! There are very few elderly people that are able to live independantly until they die. Hooray for those who do! But, leaving all the details to your children, when they are getting older and starting to slow down, seems a little unfair. My husband and I are making an effort to think about this now (in our 50's) and not put it off until we can't manage decisions and our children have to pick up the slack. It's not that I mind helping out an elderly parent--and I have that responsibility now--but not making any plans for your old age and thinking you'll always be able to make rational decisions is a mistake! A strong will and striving to maintain independance is admirable, but will alone cannot keep a person independant. Live for today but make plans for your future, people!<br /><br />Bathroom comment: I will "hold it" before I will use some bathrooms. That looks like one of them...Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18369077646106761670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-28831507611374122222009-07-01T15:52:29.090-07:002009-07-01T15:52:29.090-07:00Hello Suzanne; I have been in some very bad bathr...Hello Suzanne; I have been in some very bad bathrooms that should have been blown up.... I would not even go into them. What a awful thing for a business to have such a yucky bath room.... I also agree with your comment on taking care when we are getting older, I never want that for my children to have to handle, I had to with my daddy and it was awful.<br /><br /> Hugs;<br />AlauraCottage Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13232333807529818159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-15262213911513914482009-07-01T15:22:54.065-07:002009-07-01T15:22:54.065-07:00My first thought was also jock strap!
And the pers...My first thought was also jock strap!<br />And the person that asked about taking a camera into the bathroom was me.<br />Thank you for bringing up a touchy subject, we all need to think about this one.life in red shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04062702155081478369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-55282817883642967342009-07-01T14:19:55.645-07:002009-07-01T14:19:55.645-07:00Loved your post...but that picture of the bathroom...Loved your post...but that picture of the bathroom makes ya want to vomit. Ughhhhhh....<br />Not been able to read your blog daily (Dad w/ cancer) but really enjoyed the post today<br />Thanks for sharing<br />CindyCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15452031548453511866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-39983634418659769932009-07-01T13:32:05.522-07:002009-07-01T13:32:05.522-07:00Wow... weird bathroom! But on another note, your ...Wow... weird bathroom! But on another note, your post hit home with me today. We've been in the throes of eldercare, trying to find the right place for my FIL. We thought we'd had a good place for him, in a smaller assisted living place, but he peed into their piano and got kicked out for bad behavior. Dementia is a sad thing. Watching my FIL, I am reminded to make the most of the health I have now, and to care for myself as responsibly as I can ....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-35300294905039712022009-07-01T12:48:37.394-07:002009-07-01T12:48:37.394-07:00I've never seen a blog post about this topic. ...I've never seen a blog post about this topic. I think your post is excellent and should be required reading material. <br /><br />That bathroom contraption...ugh. Are you sending the photo to the governor?Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-51957940763053539922009-07-01T12:11:19.315-07:002009-07-01T12:11:19.315-07:00Hi Suzanne!
:) I have some catching up to do! I ag...Hi Suzanne!<br />:) I have some catching up to do! I agree full heartedly about the impact of the elderly and how they need to adjust as they age. With my MIL still living with us, it speaks volumes. She says that in 4 years (when her license comes due again) she won't drive anymore. Well, that's fine and dandy, but with her here all day who <i>is</i> going to drive her? :) and yes, public restrooms are most definitely interesting. Perhaps you could photograph them from around the country and create a book for restrooms with images of other restrooms in it? Kind of like Kramer's coffee table book about coffee tables? (Seinfeld)<br />Take Care! ;)<br />xoxo~<br />AbbieAbbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07389665568781422147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-26249792694777600772009-07-01T11:44:28.306-07:002009-07-01T11:44:28.306-07:00Thanks for mentioning Henry and I in your post a c...Thanks for mentioning Henry and I in your post a couple of days ago, and for doing the tag thing! I've been busy packing to go camping, and getting ready for our chickens to get caught tonight, and I haven't been able to get online! When Lance and I first got married, thanks to my Public Relations degree, I thought that I would work with the public. Where was that place?? The DMV. I worked there for a year. The sad thing is that the bathrooms were probably the room I enjoyed the most because it was the only place I could get a break from customers yelling at me, cussing at me, and making me just feel plain stupid. I hated it there.Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18423029433065907454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-22097026496749353602009-07-01T09:56:16.614-07:002009-07-01T09:56:16.614-07:00EEEWWWWWW that's NASTYEEEWWWWWW that's NASTYKaren Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05892103639142471595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-78814377642363655572009-07-01T09:26:56.019-07:002009-07-01T09:26:56.019-07:00Suzanne....I am laughing out loud at the jock stra...Suzanne....I am laughing out loud at the jock strap. Looooove it! I personally determined a pet peeve of mine on this trip we are on this week. Why do the women who stand up to pee in the public restroom, shower the commode seat and then don't clean up after themselves and leave the peed on ring for the next person! I could scream. Clean it up and then wash your hands, people!!!!!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14082295990536140884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-66796095217552222142009-07-01T08:25:27.367-07:002009-07-01T08:25:27.367-07:00Ohhh I hate going to the DMV because down here tha...Ohhh I hate going to the DMV because down here that line in your photo is considered a short line. I have seen people here waiting in line for two or three hours before the DMV even opens! I'm dreading it this year because I have to renew my license. I am SO HOPING that I can do it by mail! <br /><br />Anyway, I wanted to tell you that my reaction when I saw the bathroom photo (before reading what you typed) was also: WHAT THE HECK IS THAT??? And of course, I thought the same thing, jock strap for plumbing...but...huh?? Weeeird!m But funny the second time you look.Marfa (formula for a life)http://www.formulaforalife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-8051976216557578472009-07-01T07:22:23.148-07:002009-07-01T07:22:23.148-07:00I think it is to prevent major flooding should a p...I think it is to prevent major flooding should a pipe break or get jarred. The "strap" is just enough that the leak will be noticed before getting really bad. Don't know why the hot/cold shut offs are covered too. Maybe it is in a cold area of the building and insulation?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-46895939833241294172009-07-01T07:04:36.214-07:002009-07-01T07:04:36.214-07:00I immediately thought sink jock strap. How funny!I immediately thought sink jock strap. How funny!Bella Dellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03287127945623070898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-10970399668462725502009-07-01T06:56:39.526-07:002009-07-01T06:56:39.526-07:00That nasty looking thing on the pipes is to protec...That nasty looking thing on the pipes is to protect people that would happen to bump up against the pipes.daranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-6129884881351222712009-07-01T06:47:55.774-07:002009-07-01T06:47:55.774-07:00Interesting "fix" someone came up with.....Interesting "fix" someone came up with...<br /><br />As for the DMV I want to be a contractor for the government who overhauls the atmosphere and appearance of all public buildings like these. <br /><br />I just know they could be happier places...really!Becky K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-17210258977616472632009-07-01T06:28:40.963-07:002009-07-01T06:28:40.963-07:00First, amen on the independence situation!
The pu...First, amen on the independence situation!<br /><br />The public bathroom makes me laugh. My sister and I laugh at my niece because there's not a public bathroom that she's near that she misses an chance to visit. She's so the opposite of me, I avoid them at all costs.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11838146973410802875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-51665300198300816512009-07-01T06:28:19.664-07:002009-07-01T06:28:19.664-07:00Hmmm, you are right.. what is that and why is it n...Hmmm, you are right.. what is that and why is it necessary? Oddest looking thing I have ever seen in a public restroom. <br /><br />DI<br />The Blue Ridge GalAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1160371074353452445.post-70567945653061819822009-07-01T06:20:34.283-07:002009-07-01T06:20:34.283-07:00Right on Suzanne. Public bathrooms are not a favo...Right on Suzanne. Public bathrooms are not a favorite of mine. With a 3000 mile trip ahead of me this month, you can imagine the fun I will be having. Just might have to take a picture for you of a "good" one.Schnitzel and the Trouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074542460030763545noreply@blogger.com