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tiredofdoctors Enthusiast
tiredofdoctors
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Dave and I are sitting here laughing at the posts -- Saw your name, Karen, and I said, UH-OH -- It's Karen . . . And she's off . . . . . "(Think Kentucky Derby Call to the Post)!!!!! We both started laughing, then read your post. Do I Lie? I think NOT!!!! :lol::lol::lol:

And I quite agree . . . they owe you a HUGE debt of gratitude! I'm sure their sales SKYROCKETED because of you . . . . . . Perhaps STOCK?????

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elye Community Regular
elye
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Is Wally Schirra still around? He's the former astronaut that did the Sudafed (nasal decongestant) commercials in the states back in the 70's and 80's...He would be my choice as pitchman. He has "experience" as both a pitchman and as an astronaut in diapers.

Wally Shirra...Wally Shirra...doesn't ring a bell. I'm thinking more of a talk-show host type, floating around and smiling confidently...Howie Mandell? Regis Philbin?

CarlaB Enthusiast
CarlaB
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When we went to Russia to get our son, the orphanage's public restroom (it was also a public health care facility), had old magazine pages for TP. We eventually found the employee rest room that had somewhat more familiar looking TP even though it would never sell here due to the texture. We had heard this, so we brought two rolls from home. Our 10 year old and 8 year old went with us. Our 8 year old dropped one roll in the toilet!!! :o He had to use Russian TP for the rest of the trip!!! :lol: Maybe we should mail all our old instructions over there! They'll find good use for the envelope, too!

Mango04 Enthusiast
Mango04
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When we went to Russia to get our son, the orphanage's public restroom (it was also a public health care facility), had old magazine pages for TP. We eventually found the employee rest room that had somewhat more familiar looking TP even though it would never sell here due to the texture. We had heard this, so we brought two rolls from home. Our 10 year old and 8 year old went with us. Our 8 year old dropped one roll in the toilet!!! :o He had to use Russian TP for the rest of the trip!!! :lol: Maybe we should mail all our old instructions over there! They'll find good use for the envelope, too!

Wow, magazine pages?...and Ive been complaining because it's been two months since I've seen a toilet seat cover (I really miss toilet seat covers...)

VydorScope Proficient
VydorScope
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I think I singlehandedly put the Altoids company on the Fortune 500 list..... :lol:

:rolleyes: You realy have a one track mind dont you :lol::lol::lol:

(at least its a good track!)

tiredofdoctors Enthusiast
tiredofdoctors
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Vincent, Vincent, Vincent . . . . at least it's a good track??? You sound like my husband . . . . . . .

gfp Enthusiast
gfp
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When we went to Russia to get our son, the orphanage's public restroom (it was also a public health care facility), had old magazine pages for TP. We eventually found the employee rest room that had somewhat more familiar looking TP even though it would never sell here due to the texture. We had heard this, so we brought two rolls from home. Our 10 year old and 8 year old went with us. Our 8 year old dropped one roll in the toilet!!! :o He had to use Russian TP for the rest of the trip!!! :lol: Maybe we should mail all our old instructions over there! They'll find good use for the envelope, too!

This is rather easily explained..... normal TP in Russia is used for official documents (I kid you not) ....

Ive spent a long time reading older Russian papers and the best quality you usually get is best described as TP....

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TriticusToxicum Explorer
TriticusToxicum
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I think I singlehandedly put the Altoids company on the Fortune 500 list..... :lol:

Now there is a set up that I'm not even going to touch!

tiredofdoctors Enthusiast
tiredofdoctors
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Hey -- it's true . . . . I don't know if she did it PERSONALLY -- meaning through personal sales, but if you see a picture of her husband, he looks VERY HAPPY. I do know, however, that through the threads in which she has enlightened many a celiac, a new-found interest in Altoids was certainly begun. For the record: I NEVER participated in, nor condoned these posts!!! :lol::lol::lol::P:P:P:P:P:P Gotcha, Karen!!

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TriticusToxicum
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When we went to Russia to get our son, the orphanage's public restroom (it was also a public health care facility), had old magazine pages for TP. We eventually found the employee rest room that had somewhat more familiar looking TP even though it would never sell here due to the texture. We had heard this, so we brought two rolls from home. Our 10 year old and 8 year old went with us. Our 8 year old dropped one roll in the toilet!!! :o He had to use Russian TP for the rest of the trip!!! :lol: Maybe we should mail all our old instructions over there! They'll find good use for the envelope, too!

Magazine pages :huh::blink:

Maybe telephone directory pages, but I would stear clear of those heavy glossy pages - no paper cuts for me - thank you very much! :o

tiredofdoctors Enthusiast
tiredofdoctors
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I thought about that whole issue of paper cuts, myself. . . . especially when Envelopes were mentioned. OUCH. It hurts when you get a paper-cut on your tongue sealing the envelope (although now I don't lick the envelopes because of possible gluten in the glue). A paper cut anywhere else from an envelope, particularly in the "nether-regions" -- well, that would just be awful.

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TriticusToxicum
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I think I singlehandedly put the Altoids company on the Fortune 500 list..... :lol:

This post has the potential to get me in soooooo much trouble... you don't understand, I think i have bitten clear through my tongue...must...not...post :ph34r:

tiredofdoctors Enthusiast
tiredofdoctors
Posted

Talk to Karen . . . it's all her fault!!!

CarlaB Enthusiast
CarlaB
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This is rather easily explained..... normal TP in Russia is used for official documents (I kid you not) ....

Ive spent a long time reading older Russian papers and the best quality you usually get is best described as TP....

Well, you ought to start buying Russian made products so that the instructions are made from the right kind of paper for you. :lol:

Wow, magazine pages?...and Ive been complaining because it's been two months since I've seen a toilet seat cover (I really miss toilet seat covers...)

I always use the tp ...

I actually was so excited to get to the American Embassy to use a real toilet. The Russian toilets have a little shelf out of the water where the business sits till you flush ... no wonder Communism fell ... they just wanted real toilets with water to cover the stinky stuff!!

Now there is a set up that I'm not even going to touch!

Yea, notice, the only two people who commented on this were both men ... looks like you did "touch" the setup.

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
Posted

Years ago, I went to Austria, and their toilets were the same way! No water until it flushed--I had forgotten all about that :D

As I remember, the toilet paper was fine, though.

VydorScope Proficient
VydorScope
Posted
Yea, notice, the only two people who commented on this were both men ... looks like you did "touch" the setup.

NOT true :P Unless your calling "tiredofdoctors!!! " a man :P

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
Posted

What is it about this subject that seems to attract everybody :lol::o:ph34r:

tiredofdoctors Enthusiast
tiredofdoctors
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Well, I am tall, but not to get graphic, but all my parts are original "lady parts" :lol::lol::lol:

THANKS A LOT, CARLA. :angry::lol::lol::lol::lol:

TriticusToxicum Explorer
TriticusToxicum
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What is it about this subject that seems to attract everybody :lol::o:ph34r:

Which subject?

I can only imagine what the "lurkers" think! :huh:

tiredofdoctors Enthusiast
tiredofdoctors
Posted

If they're "lurkers", then they need to get gutsy like us and actually get a user name . . . . . .

If we're willing to put it out there, they need to 'fess up that they're reading it!!

CarlaB Enthusiast
CarlaB
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NOT true :P Unless your calling "tiredofdoctors!!! " a man :P

Her comment was not in the same spirit that the men's comments were ... hers was that Karen did help their stock ... the men had a completely different thing on their mind. Don't worry about the lurkers, they're clueless and won't ask!!

tiredofdoctors Enthusiast
tiredofdoctors
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I agree completely, Carla. . . . and the men? They're only thought, "If I bring home a new tin tonight, could I possibly talk the Mrs. . . . . . . . . . . . " :lol::lol::lol::lol::ph34r:

TriticusToxicum Explorer
TriticusToxicum
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I agree completely, Carla. . . . and the men? They're only thought, "If I bring home a new tin tonight, could I possibly talk the Mrs. . . . . . . . . . . . " :lol::lol::lol::lol::ph34r:

:ph34r:

VydorScope Proficient
VydorScope
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I agree completely, Carla. . . . and the men? They're only thought, "If I bring home a new tin tonight, could I possibly talk the Mrs. . . . . . . . . . . . " :lol::lol::lol::lol::ph34r:

:lol::lol:

Y'all just jealous cause , UNLIKE KAREN most of you are to embarrased to admit you thought about it more hten once...

(though your wrong in this case, cause "Mrs" and I will be apart to night take care of different responsilbities.)

TriticusToxicum Explorer
TriticusToxicum
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Now I've got to admit that i heard the Altoid "legend" prior to getting here, but the way I heard it, the parties involved had exchanged responsibilities... :ph34r:

Now who's looking for a tin?

Oh hey, look at the time, I gotta run!

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