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johnslat · Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2010 5:40 pm Post subject:

Dear Vertical,

"BRING YOUR OWN TOILET PAPER"

What?? You mean they've stopped stocking toilet paper in every supermarket and corner store?

Regards,
John

Vertical · Joined: 10 Oct 2010 Posts: 34 Location: Saudi Arabia

Hi Johnslat,

the corner cafe does stock packs of 10 rolls. But when you arrive at 4am, they're not open yet.
My point though, is that there is a distinct absence of toilet paper in the toilets wherever you go here.
Strange thing though Confused

, every toilet has a shower and some even have a whole bath. (Even my flat doesn't have a bath! Mad

)
Don't tell me what that shower is for!! I think I'd rather remain ignorant for fear of the picture an explanation might conjure up. Shocked

Vert

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

Most of the world lives without toilet paper. That is why running water is provided in toilets in KSA. It is for washing your ****** after you have a *****.

In other words, it is for cleansing the rectum after a bowel movement.

Bebsi · Joined: 07 Feb 2005 Posts: 958

Oh, for the hell of it, I will tell you anyway what that shower thingie is for:

It's for washing the seat of all the semi-dried-up, sticky pee that will have accumulated there. It's also for washing the dried up pieces of toilet paper that have clung to the inside of the bowl.

Oh, someone said it was originally designed for cleansing the anal region, as Scot has pointed out. The problem I've always had is this: when your trousers are around your ankles (and you're already struggling to keep them off the wet floor), it becomes logistically challenging trying to aim and spray at the intended area, without wetting and/or soiling one's legs or one's garments, and then trying to dry off afterwards.

I can be more graphic if you wish Laughing

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 9:23 pm Post subject:

I installed one in my 'merican vacation home and now I rock-n-roll all day and night long! Laughing

Since I don't perform ablutions in the "hurt locker", I have NO tactical problems...

NCTBA

trapezius · Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2010 11:37 pm Post subject:

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

Are you talking about the sprayer itself? We use them in kitchen sinks in the US.

VS

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 1:58 am Post subject:

When I 'splained what we were going to use the parts for to the lady at Lowe's...can you imagine the look that she had on her face? Laughing

NCTBA

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

Most American think a bidet is for washing your feet. Cool

Sigh...

But just to show that we are not the only ones, a Canadian woman teacher thought it was a urinal... Cool

VS

johnslat · Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 2:59 am Post subject:

Dear NCTBA,

"When I 'splained what we were going to use the parts for to the lady at Lowe's...can you imagine the look that she had on her face?"

Oh my - that was a Lowe's blow.

Regards,
John

cmp45 · Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 1475 Location: KSA

Bebsi · Joined: 07 Feb 2005 Posts: 958

cmp45 · Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 1475 Location: KSA

This probably needn't be said, but wtf, if no toilet paper, do not fret your cotton underwear will absorb the moisture Embarassed

...it's only water. After a good spray there's nothing to wipe.

Perhaps a tad too much info... Razz

Vertical · Joined: 10 Oct 2010 Posts: 34 Location: Saudi Arabia

Well, of all the things we've mentioned in this thread, this innocent looking little water sprayer has certainly aroused some interesting comments from the veterans.
I still think newbies should be warned to carry paper or tissues at all times.
Also, to be prepared for the distinct lack of an actual seat to sit on. (With all this petroleum around, the obvious lack of the plastic byproduct is surprising.)
Then, of course, as was mentioned above, the constant pool of water all over the floor takes some getting used to.
At home, I would install a shower cubicle or at least a curtain to restrain the water, but not here?? (Strange!)

Besides the ablutions, the KSA is an amazing place.
I'm now in Khobar and thoroughly enjoying the humidity and the variety of cultures.
I can now speak 7 Arabic words (none of them swear words).
The locals are friendly and helpful, despite our mutual inability to communicate effectively. (Which has often resulted in unexpected food orders and long walks in the wrong direction.)

Since I arrived, I have been feeding on Shuwarmas and packets of potato crisps, but last night I stumbled across a genuine beef steak reastaurant. To the delight of my stomach which requires a healthy daily intake of red meat. I just need to encourage them to stock coca-cola instead of pepsi (flat coke) and their meals will be perfect.

Anyway, we (I) digress from the intended topic of this thread.
Thanks for all the comments everyone, I'll try to restrain myself from more talk in this thread. (Although I am desperately trying to earn my avatar...)

Vert Very Happy

veiledsentiments · Joined: 20 Feb 2003 Posts: 17644 Location: USA

Only 89 posts until you get that avatar. Laughing

VS