[Twinkletoes]

I live in a state of confusion, and yesterday was no exception.

As I drove back to my motel after the GTG, I made a wrong turn that took me in the opposite direction. I was on the phone with DH, who was on the computer in our motel room, trying to help me get back on track. (Moi had actually given me an escort for several miles when I discovered that my GPS no longer worked).

All I could think was I HAVE TO GO TO THE BATHROOM!!! I'll bet the driver behind me wondered what music I was bouncing to, lol. I mean, it was like I was 9 months pregnant all over again. I HAD TO GO!!!

Gas station bathrooms scare me, so I pulled into a friendly looking CVS Pharmacy. Was greeted at the door by a nice young man, then whizzed past him to the back of the store. I was a desperate woman, so good thing he didn't get in my way!

I found the door labeled RESTROOMS, no problem. Could NOT open the thing because it required a CODE! Say What? A code to go to the bathroom? I made a quick stop at the pharmacy and learned the secret combination *cue 007 music* and (happily) it worked.


The last time I had to go that bad I actually was pregnant. 30 years ago we stopped somewhere near Lake Tahoe at a restaurant and I had to wait in line to talk with the lady at the counter to inquire where the bathroom was. She said I had to buy a can of soda first. So I paid $2 for a 35 cent can of Coke (I would have glady paid $10 at the time).

She pressed a hidden button and the door marked "Conference Room" magically opened to reveal a nice, clean single stall bathroom. Ahhhhhhh



How about you? Had any close calls?

[Kitty]

I told you to go before you left the restaurant.....

[ewizabeth]

Been there, done that Twinks. You just can't imagine some gas station restrooms...

I've had my whole lower regions twisting, cramping, etc... trying to make it to the next rest stop...

[tkrik]

Twink - I have been there many a time. Glad you made it in time.

This is the reason I carry a empty coffee container in my car (as well as a sheet to create a makeshift bathroom). DDs think I'm nuts but they understand as we have had to make many urgent stops running around town. I know where most public restrooms are and which ones are the cleanest. LOL AND, when traveling long distances that coffee container is a must!

[soxmom]

Hey Twink....Im sorry I missed talking to you yesterday, I was so looking
foreward to it.

As for the pee thing. Sunday I had to bring my oldest DS19 back to
college. A four hour round trip turned into a 9 hour one. We were
on the mass turnpike with bump[er to bumper traffic It took 4 hours
to go 32 miles.

I had to go sooooo bad it hurt. I kept telling my son(who kept making
urination jokes, yeah funny right?) that I was gonna pull over and pee
in my big tall iced tea cup. You shoulda seen his face OMG..Im gonna
remember this threat and use it appropriately at some point.lol. Im
not sure I could have done that in the back seat with him in the front.lol
Im sure I woulda had stage fright.

As luck would have it we came to a McD's. I had a hard time walking
but made it. whew!! I feel your pain Twinks!!

[ewizabeth]

Originally Posted by tkrik

This is the reason I carry a empty coffee container in my car (as well as a sheet to create a makeshift bathroom). DDs think I'm nuts but they understand as we have had to make many urgent stops running around town. I know where most public restrooms are and which ones are the cleanest. LOL AND, when traveling long distances that coffee container is a must!

Now, THAT'S a good idea!!!

[Bets]

Guys have it so easy, it's not fair.

[Aarcyn]

my favorite bathroom story was when I was 7 months pregnant and at the Grammy's. One can only go in and out during commercial breaks. When I get into the lobby, the girls' line is very long.

I hear a voice and see all the women in front of me staring at my huge belly.

A woman in front says, "I remember what it was like to be pregnant. Honey, you get to go to the front of the line!"

[watsonsh]

Are you kidding me I have close calls all the time. I swear I know where every decent bathrom in LA is.

[kicker]

The minute I enter anywhere, I make sure I know where the bathroom is.