Richard Bartrop Posted March 31, 2020 Posted March 31, 2020 ...that in some not too distant future, people will look at the world around them, maybe examine their own lives and finally say: "You know, maybe I do have enough toilet paper..."
Snake45 Posted March 31, 2020 Posted March 31, 2020 After three weeks of not seeing ANYTHING in any TP aisle at any local store, I gave up and bought a case from Amazon. Cost me a little over twice what I usually pay, but the peace of mind....priceless! When it came I celebrated with a plate of burritos for dinner. Now I'm working on a new song. Tell me how you like what I've got so far: I've got a case of toilet paper and a .45, Country Boy will survive!
DonW Posted March 31, 2020 Posted March 31, 2020 Toilet paper is pretty useful but not needed. When I was travelling in India and Nepal there were places I went where there was none, it was customary to eat with your right hand and wash with your left - if you ate with your left people would be shocked. Washing is cleaner than wiping, once you get your head around it.
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 31, 2020 Posted March 31, 2020 12 minutes ago, Snake45 said: ...Now I'm working on a new song. Tell me how you like what I've got so far: I've got a case of toilet paper and a .45, Country Boy will survive! I'm workin' on a little rap ditty... I got a roll a TP and a sawed-off You gonna hafta keep yo damm pawsoff...
DonW Posted March 31, 2020 Posted March 31, 2020 BTW Snake - I like the song idea, I imagine it done by Dr Hook (and the medicine show)!
DonW Posted March 31, 2020 Posted March 31, 2020 4 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said: I'm workin' on a little rap ditty... I got a roll a TP and a sawed-off You gonna hafta keep yo damm pawsoff... Cos I'm on da pan An I'm da man...
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 31, 2020 Posted March 31, 2020 Gotta last until dis panik be called off...
Rodent Posted March 31, 2020 Posted March 31, 2020 1 hour ago, DonW said: Toilet paper is pretty useful but not needed. When I was travelling in India and Nepal there were places I went where there was none, it was customary to eat with your right hand and wash with your left - if you ate with your left people would be shocked. Washing is cleaner than wiping, once you get your head around it. I visited India twice on business. My left handed boss had been there many times before and was quite aware of the custom. Still, it was fun to watch him rewire his brain at every meal as to not offend anyone. I do prefer the Japanese method of hydraulic cleansing to the Indian one though.
Snake45 Posted March 31, 2020 Posted March 31, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, DonW said: BTW Snake - I like the song idea, I imagine it done by Dr Hook (and the medicine show)! Naw, it's strictly a Hank Junior joint. Although, come to think of it, I could hear Trace Adkins or Blake Shelton doing it. Edited March 31, 2020 by Snake45
Bills72sj Posted March 31, 2020 Posted March 31, 2020 Songs about toilet paper. Is it me or is it getting a little strange around here....
iamsuperdan Posted April 1, 2020 Posted April 1, 2020 I could write a song about TP, but it wouldn't have the angst or emotion a song needs, because everywhere here has TP on the shelf. The idiots panicked and hoarded earlier this month, then once they hunkered down, the rest of us normal people could actually go and shop like we always do, without drama or fights or needing five shopping carts, or three dozen of any one thing.
Snake45 Posted April 1, 2020 Posted April 1, 2020 21 minutes ago, iamsuperdan said: I could write a song about TP, but it wouldn't have the angst or emotion a song needs, because everywhere here has TP on the shelf. The idiots panicked and hoarded earlier this month, then once they hunkered down, the rest of us normal people could actually go and shop like we always do, without drama or fights or needing five shopping carts, or three dozen of any one thing. Every time I go to Walmart, except for toilet paper of course, they have everything I want/need except one random item. One week it was hot dogs. One week it was eggs. One week it was any kind of frozen pizza I like. Who knows what it will be this week?
Rodent Posted April 1, 2020 Posted April 1, 2020 25 minutes ago, iamsuperdan said: I could write a song about TP, but it wouldn't have the angst or emotion a song needs, because everywhere here has TP on the shelf. The idiots panicked and hoarded earlier this month, then once they hunkered down, the rest of us normal people could actually go and shop like we always do, without drama or fights or needing five shopping carts, or three dozen of any one thing. EDMONTON HAS TOILET PAPER! MUST INVADE CANADA!
Rodent Posted April 1, 2020 Posted April 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, Snake45 said: Every time I go to Walmart, except for toilet paper of course, they have everything I want/need except one random item. One week it was hot dogs. One week it was eggs. One week it was any kind of frozen pizza I like. Who knows what it will be this week? Color Place primer.
Snake45 Posted April 1, 2020 Posted April 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, Rodent said: Color Place primer. Mine hasn't carried that in over a year, but a while back I was able to lay in a good supply via their website. Now it's even gone from there. But I recently discovered Touch N Tone white, gray, and black primers, available at a couple local hardware stores. It's so similar to the Color Place it might be the same thing. Costs three times as much as at Walmart, but STILL well worth the price.
Rodent Posted April 1, 2020 Posted April 1, 2020 27 minutes ago, Snake45 said: Mine hasn't carried that in over a year, but a while back I was able to lay in a good supply via their website. Now it's even gone from there. But I recently discovered Touch N Tone white, gray, and black primers, available at a couple local hardware stores. It's so similar to the Color Place it might be the same thing. Costs three times as much as at Walmart, but STILL well worth the price. Don't know what your Walmart at the other end of US 50 carries, but mine has this "Hardware Store Paint" that HPIGUY uses. This is amazing aluminum paint, and I am sad that my Walmart doesn't carry any of the other metallics.
Ju Ju Posted April 1, 2020 Posted April 1, 2020 I've been using my roommate's socks for over two weeks now , luckily it's sandal weather here and he hasn't noticed .
DonW Posted April 1, 2020 Posted April 1, 2020 4 hours ago, Ju Ju said: I've been using my roommate's socks for over two weeks now , luckily it's sandal weather here and he hasn't noticed . Not in place of toilet paper I hope!
Mike999 Posted April 1, 2020 Posted April 1, 2020 Went to the closest Food Lion a few days ago, then again yesterday. What a difference! The store has installed big, clear plastic "sneeze shields" in front of every checkout. Also warning signs, something like: "To Maintain Distancing, Wait Until Belt Is Empty Before Placing Your Items On It." The paper products aisle was completely empty. No TP or paper towels. Even though the store restricts purchases to 2 per customer. I was lucky and got to the (almost empty) meat aisle, just as an employee wheeled out a cart full of low-fat ground beef. I've been craving home-made burgers. But last week the store had no ground beef at all. Then to the (nearly empty) bread aisle for sesame-seed hamburger buns. They were sold out, and only had the store-brand regular buns. But if that's all I have to complain about, I'm way ahead...
espo Posted April 1, 2020 Posted April 1, 2020 18 hours ago, Snake45 said: After three weeks of not seeing ANYTHING in any TP aisle at any local store, I gave up and bought a case from Amazon. Cost me a little over twice what I usually pay, but the peace of mind....priceless! When it came I celebrated with a plate of burritos for dinner. Now I'm working on a new song. Tell me how you like what I've got so far: I've got a case of toilet paper and a .45, Country Boy will survive! I saw where Amazon is being investigated for "price gauging" on household items like TP and others. Keep aneye out on the subject and you might be able to get a refund.
Snake45 Posted April 1, 2020 Posted April 1, 2020 1 hour ago, espo said: I saw where Amazon is being investigated for "price gauging" on household items like TP and others. Keep aneye out on the subject and you might be able to get a refund. I'm not that worried about it. The stuff I usually buy is lower line stuff, at Walmart prices, and this is name-brand stuff (As Seen on TV! ) and a large part of the cost was shipping. As I said, the peace of mind was worth what I paid. I'm just thankful I was ABLE to pay the price.
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 1, 2020 Posted April 1, 2020 I guess the corn left standing in the fields all winter around here was a blessing in disguise. Just in case! Steve
StevenGuthmiller Posted April 1, 2020 Posted April 1, 2020 17 hours ago, Snake45 said: Every time I go to Walmart, except for toilet paper of course, they have everything I want/need except one random item. One week it was hot dogs. One week it was eggs. One week it was any kind of frozen pizza I like. Who knows what it will be this week? I couldn't beg, borrow or steal a can of anchovies last week! Figure that one out! Steve
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