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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 1:19 am
by Pickle
Joshie wrote:RickG wrote:I like the bidet at Kismet, it tingles.
That reminds of the high-end "cleansing" toilets in the Far East.
Have you ever used one of them?
After you finish your business, you simply push a button.
A stainless steel water nozzle extends out from under the rim and sprays your poo hole with a surprisingly vigorous jet of heated, perfumed water.
The nozzle goes back and forth for about 10 seconds, during which, I discovered, it's wise to keep your thighs pressed tightly together. It does a very thorough job.
Then, the spray nozzle retracts, and a hot air dryer fires up to dry you off.
After about 45 seconds, you can just stand, pull up your pants, and leave. Absolutely no need to touch a sheet of TP.
At the Hilton Hotel in Tokyo, they had a super deluxe model (at least on the higher exec floors). It had a heated seat, a choice of scents, and allowed you to adjust the temp of the water and the blow dryer.
My first night there, it kind of freaked me out. But, by the time I checked out, I really dug it.
Maybe they'll put one of these in at Skinny's.
-j
In Japan, those toilets are called "washlets". There are varieties of them from basic to high end. Even the budget business hotel where we stay in Tokyo has a heated-seat washlet in every room. But I've never experienced scented water ones!
As for Skinny's bathrooms, I've used ones that are far worse. Still, when I have to use it at Skinny's, I try to hold my breath as much as I can. Then I forget about it and move on - until the next time I hold my breath there. Considering the kind of business they are in, it does make me wonder if that's really close to the best they can do with their bathrooms or they don't really care. Either way, we won't give up going there (and I will use their bathroom if I need to) - and that's coming from someone who is not so hyped up for the place. I confess that I am rather verminophobic (you can ask my husband about it!) but am trying to cope with it the best I can
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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 6:51 am
by RickG
From another Forum, Big Hugo said:
"For lunch, Skinny Legs was our favorite, in part due to the casual nature and friendly people, and proximity to Eastern beaches."
Cheers, RickG
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 7:28 am
by djmom
How bout that Beach Bar bathroom? While we're on the topic.
I'll keep going to these places (Skinnys and Beach Bar) but really, it is 2009 and I think the thing that gets me a little annoyed is that these are restaurants. Food served.
Not rest stops or gas stations.
It's not charming.
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 7:57 am
by DaveS007
Nobody's askin', but if you were, I'd say ur a bunch of sissy's.
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:27 am
by djmom
or you are a.....?
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:28 am
by Wakey
Someone start an online petition, circulate it between the forums and email it to Moe.
He's a really nice guy, I don't see how he'd have a problem putting a couple grand into the bathroom.
http://www.petitiononline.com/
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:32 am
by Agent99
Joshie.......during which, I discovered, it's wise to keep your thighs pressed tightly together. It does a very thorough job.
PRICELESS!!!
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:46 am
by pipanale
Joshie wrote:Maybe they'll put one of these in at Skinny's.
They tried it once, but the sight of a slightly burnt-out hippie holding a garden hose, a fan and one of those little creme brule torches kinda freaked people out a little bit. (Especially since the hippie would need either 3 arms or a monkey tail to hold all 3)
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 8:58 am
by Joshie
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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:11 am
by liamsaunt
This topic is so funny. I have to say that in all my visits to St. John (9), and all the places I have eaten out and gone for drinks(everyplace!), the only bathrooms I have visited are Tage (when it was there--very nice), and Island Blues (basic but just fine). I guess I am like Flip, bladder of steel!
I don't even know where the bathroom is at Skinny Legs. Sounds like I should remain ignorant!
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:44 am
by LysaC
as much as these bathrooms stink (pun intended), as a homeowner with a septic system, i can understand that it must be a nightmare to maintain the septic systems on island- especially at the bars & restaurants. these systems are old and were never meant to handle the amount of, um, "traffic" that they handle now. to overhaul a septic system in NH it'll cost a pile of dough plus the huge inconvenience of having a large crater scraped out of the ground while everyhting is put back in. even then, the septic system itself is still sort of a mystery as to how it actually does and does not work so there is no guarantee that an overhaul will fix any issues.
during this time of the year (melt, freeze, melt, freeze, melt, rain, rain rain), hubby and i have to be ultra conservative about how much we contribute to the system- shower or laundry? dishes or shower? and of course:
in the land on fireworks & guns, we do not flush for number 1 
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wait a second- i know too much about septic systems. someone get me a drink.
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 10:11 am
by Joshie
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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 10:12 am
by LysaC
hahahahaha HAHAHAHAHA hahaha... oh my god. this forum's funny again and I LOVE IT!
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 10:51 am
by Lulu76
This is cracking me up. And I'm glad that someone else mentioned the Beach Bar. They fancied that bathroom all up, and it still smells like pee.
I have the world's weakest bladder, and I am pretty sure I have gone to the bathroom everywhere in the world, and St. John's got nothing on a lot of other places. And, as long as I'm drinking, I can pretty much go anywhere.
Frankly, I am most frightened by Woody's bathroom. I think it's because I think people watch me through the window. And since Vicki's story, I may have to start holding it there.
Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 10:53 am
by lazylane
for all the sissies...buy toilet seat covers for travel and hand sanitizer!! BTW, the Beach Bar bathroom was recently updated per on-stjohn blog topic.