What's That In Yor Shaving Kit !!
Aug 12, 1999, 9:30 pm
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What's That In Yor Shaving Kit !!
As a very frequent traveller, there has always been one thing that really gets me. It's the way almost every hotel puts a water restrictor (sp?) in the shower head. I mean, in the morning, all I want is a good strong shower. No dice.
Well; for the last 4 years, I've been packin a pliers (Home Depot; $4.99). I unscrew the shower head and pry out that puppy and get a good shower !
Call me crazy; laugh if you will; but I get a good shower no matter where I am.
Well; for the last 4 years, I've been packin a pliers (Home Depot; $4.99). I unscrew the shower head and pry out that puppy and get a good shower !
Call me crazy; laugh if you will; but I get a good shower no matter where I am.
Aug 12, 1999, 11:35 pm
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At least you should carry a water-saving shower head that gives you a good shower and saves water (they are available and they do work!) 
Wonder what the security people would think?
Wonder what the security people would think?
Aug 13, 1999, 3:38 am
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While we're on the subject of hotel showers...
Do they think that everyone is 5 feet tall? 80% of the worlds hotels put the showerhead at the height of an average man's chin. Nothing I love better than bending down to wash my hair.
Do they think that everyone is 5 feet tall? 80% of the worlds hotels put the showerhead at the height of an average man's chin. Nothing I love better than bending down to wash my hair.
Aug 13, 1999, 6:57 am
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MRLIMO: Do you work in Washington too?
Back in my (more) irresponsible youth, I was at a convention in NYC. My boss was a real .... so-and-so.
So I got his hotel key, removed the shower head, placed a bullion(sp?) cube inside and reattached the shower head.
The next day, he walked around all day smelling like chicken broth. It was hard to keep a straight face and answer "no" when he kept asking if we smelled soup.
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Back in my (more) irresponsible youth, I was at a convention in NYC. My boss was a real .... so-and-so.
So I got his hotel key, removed the shower head, placed a bullion(sp?) cube inside and reattached the shower head.
The next day, he walked around all day smelling like chicken broth. It was hard to keep a straight face and answer "no" when he kept asking if we smelled soup.
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"I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered. My life is my own."
Aug 13, 1999, 9:26 am
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Toner It must be nice to have such achievements to share with your friends. And the next guest must have really appreciated any left overs. Wonder what would have happened if "bossy" did not take a shower. We all may have pulled pranks in the past, but to be so proud as to share such an event, suggest that you still may need to grow up.
Aug 13, 1999, 11:56 am
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ranles- Such ice cold water - but you are not wrong! Perhaps Jon notified the front desk that there was a "problem" with the shower- just to be safe for the next incoming patron!
I'm not so sure I'll enjoy my next shower on the raod so easily- might have to do some checking first!
I'm not so sure I'll enjoy my next shower on the raod so easily- might have to do some checking first!
Aug 13, 1999, 6:11 pm
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Ranles and Doc:
I removed the cube (or 1/4 cube, actually) the following evening when we admitted our mischief.
I never said I was proud of it. It was just a funny story, submitted for amusement purposes only. Along the same lines of stupid pranks one pulled in college.
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"I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered. My life is my own."
[This message has been edited by Jon Toner (edited 08-13-1999).]
I removed the cube (or 1/4 cube, actually) the following evening when we admitted our mischief.
I never said I was proud of it. It was just a funny story, submitted for amusement purposes only. Along the same lines of stupid pranks one pulled in college.
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"I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered. My life is my own."
[This message has been edited by Jon Toner (edited 08-13-1999).]
Aug 14, 1999, 7:01 am
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Jon Toner,
I enjoyed a hearty laugh from reading of your youthful missdeeds. Did he go on to write "Chicken Soup for the Soles" ? You know what they say, laughter is the best medicine. Ranles, you might try more bran in the morning.
I enjoyed a hearty laugh from reading of your youthful missdeeds. Did he go on to write "Chicken Soup for the Soles" ? You know what they say, laughter is the best medicine. Ranles, you might try more bran in the morning.
Aug 16, 1999, 1:14 pm
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NJ David--in reply to your post about the showers designed for people 5' tall and under. The people who design those showers are the same ones that do interior design in airplanes--the same ones who leave enough knee room for someone 5' and under.
We tall women don't like bending over to wash our hair either, but then we're used to bending over backward to get things done. LOL.
We tall women don't like bending over to wash our hair either, but then we're used to bending over backward to get things done. LOL.
Aug 17, 1999, 8:39 am
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Those restrictor valves are a real pain to get out without tearing them up. I usually carry a (small) pair of vice grips and an old water massage shower head - then just swap them out. Usually only do this if I'll be staying for more than a couple of days.
One of these days I'll try and figure out how to visit Canada's version of Home Depot and how to bring a non-water-saving toilet back with me!
Cheers,
'toad
One of these days I'll try and figure out how to visit Canada's version of Home Depot and how to bring a non-water-saving toilet back with me!
Cheers,
'toad
Oct 14, 1999, 10:19 pm
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Good move Rick. When I was at Paris-LV late last month, my wife complained bitterly about the shower pressure.
Guess I'm going to have to get my plumbers union card, and follow in your footsteps.
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Guess I'm going to have to get my plumbers union card, and follow in your footsteps.
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