As many of you know, Dorothy and I just returned from a 33 day visit to Scandinavia. Yes, 33 days. It was a long time to be away from the comforts of home. We were fortunate to be able to stay in some of the best hotels in the world but even with that, they are not our home. Little things, like the toilet, are things you get used to. A couple of years ago we refurbished our home and we replaced our toilets with the ones that are designed for old people. They are a bit taller and easier to get up and down on. A little thing but something you notice when your are sitting on a toilet that has you doubled up like a 12 year old gymnastics student. Yes, there is a telephone right there on the wall but who wants to be the one to call the front desk and tell them to send someone up to help you up off the potty. We stayed at several hotels where our bathroom had a magnificent view of the port or the city or the park nearby. I can only assume that if I am sitting there contemplating the world’s troubles and can watch a cruise ship sail by, then there is a fair chance that an observant tourist could just as easy be watching me contemplating. A small thing but one that can cause one some second thoughts. These particular bathrooms had not drapes for the windows by the toilet so I have a feeling they may have been charging for the show.
Well, I havent seen any photos of myself appearing on the news or on facebook so think maybe I was lucky. Photos could have gone viral.
Gary (marco polo) Cowan
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Of all the wonderful things we saw and did, pottys are the first thing my weird and crazy husband of 51+years decides to start his vacation blogs on?!! Well I know he has a different slant on things so guess I’m just along for the ride to see where he takes us, cause don’t think it is the same dream trip I was on…at least it will be an interesting view and sure it will provide a few snickers!!
Well I had a friend in our class of ’61 who made a toilet paper collection on her trip through Europe! Some was like our wax paper, some like fine stationary, and some resembled our cheapest paper towels. She even wrote me a letter on some! So if Gary wants to talk potties, he should compare with Sandra Powell Price! Glad you got to make such a great trip, Dorothy!
Oh, Gary–what a great trip. Jim and I have laughed all evening. Love, to you and (Dorothy) she will always be Dottie to me. You, Gary are quite a writer. Mrs. Shepard must have gotten you started.
Gary, know what you mean about the toilets. When Raym & I returned from our mission trip to Venezula the 3 things we had new appreciation for were; potties that flush, hot water, and showers that lasted more than 2 minutes. Did have thick hair though; until I washed the salt out.