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Nancy Young said:

Well, my tub got clogged yesterday, and believe it or not, there was still standing water in it
this morning. Well, I am not stepping into that cold water to take a shower and I have someplace
to go today.

Since all non-chemical means have failed, I decide, guess I run to the supermarket for some Drano,
whatever. While I was there I thought, you know, I think I only have a couple of rolls of toilet
paper left, lemme grab a 12 pack of that.

I leave it to your imagination the looks I got on the checkout line.

Drano and toilet paper, maybe I shouldn't stand too close to her.

nancy

ROTFLMAO. Too funny.

--
Steve

Men are from Earth. Women are from Earth. Deal with it.

Nancy Young said:

Well, my tub got clogged yesterday, and believe it or not, there was still standing water in it
this morning. Well, I am not stepping into that cold water to take a shower and I have someplace
to go today.

Quoted message said:

Since all non-chemical means have failed, I decide, guess I run to the supermarket for some Drano,
whatever. While I was there I thought, you know, I think I only have a couple of rolls of toilet
paper left, lemme grab a 12 pack of that.

Quoted message said:

I leave it to your imagination the looks I got on the checkout line.

Quoted message said:

Drano and toilet paper, maybe I shouldn't stand too close to her.

Hah! That is funny. Just be careful with that Draino; it can eat away at pipes. If the problem with
your tub's drain persists, its worth every penny to call a plumber and have him/her run a snake
through the drain to clear up the clog.

in article [email hidden], Nancy Young at
[email hidden] wrote on 12/28/03 10:21 AM:

Quoted message said:

Well, my tub got clogged yesterday, and believe it or not, there was still standing water in it
this morning. Well, I am not stepping into that cold water to take a shower and I have someplace
to go today.

Since all non-chemical means have failed, I decide, guess I run to the supermarket for some Drano,
whatever. While I was there I thought, you know, I think I only have a couple of rolls of toilet
paper left, lemme grab a 12 pack of that.

I leave it to your imagination the looks I got on the checkout line.

Drano and toilet paper, maybe I shouldn't stand too close to her.

nancy

Nancy, My old tub used to back up all the time. One of the things that worked pretty well on a
standing water clog was the Liquid Plumber in the red and black bottle....I think it was called
"Professional Strength". And then, once the water drains out, you can use Liquid Plumber Foaming
drain opener. That's the one with the dual-chambered bottle. It works as a temporary fix, but
really, like Stan said, you should get someone out there with a snake.

Once it's snaked, get some of that enzymatic drain cleaner for "sluggish" drains. It eats away at
the oils and hair that collects in the drain pipes and should keep it all moving.

Sheryl Rosen said:

Once it's snaked, get some of that enzymatic drain cleaner for "sluggish" drains. It eats away at
the oils and hair that collects in the drain pipes and should keep it all moving.

With drains, especially ones that get hair and other [censored] washed down (shower/tub, bathroom sink),
you should use preventative maintenance. Unless the drain is a foot wide it *will* clog eventually.
Wash some drain cleaner down it every month or two. Not all eat away at the pipes, but you may have
to go to a hardware store like Lowe's to get the right kind.

--
John Gaughan
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Nancy Young said:

Well, my tub got clogged yesterday, and believe it or not, there was still standing water in it
this morning. Well, I am not stepping into that cold water to take a shower and I have someplace
to go today.

Since all non-chemical means have failed,

<snip>

Did you try a plunger? It works as a temporary measure for me, but you'll have to call a roto-rooter
type plumber eventually.

Practice safe eating - always use condiments

sf said:

Nancy Young said:

Well, my tub got clogged yesterday, and believe it or not, there was still standing water in it
this morning. Well, I am not stepping into that cold water to take a shower and I have
someplace to go today.

Since all non-chemical means have failed,

<snip>

Did you try a plunger? It works as a temporary measure for me, but you'll have to call a roto-
rooter type plumber eventually.

Oh, believe me, a couple hours worth.

nancy

in article [email hidden], John Gaughan at
[email hidden] wrote on 12/28/03 3:04 PM:

Quoted message said:

Sheryl Rosen said:

Once it's snaked, get some of that enzymatic drain cleaner for "sluggish" drains. It eats away at
the oils and hair that collects in the drain pipes and should keep it all moving.

With drains, especially ones that get hair and other [censored] washed down (shower/tub, bathroom sink),
you should use preventative maintenance. Unless the drain is a foot wide it *will* clog
eventually. Wash some drain cleaner down it every month or two. Not all eat away at the pipes, but
you may have to go to a hardware store like Lowe's to get the right kind.

--
John Gaughan johngaughan.netjohngaughan.netOpen ↗ [email hidden]

Well, this enzymatic doesn't eat away at the pipes, just the organic [censored] that clogs a tub drain.
It's safe for pipes, and is meant to be used as preventive maintenance. that's why i suggested it.

Nancy Young said:

I leave it to your imagination the looks I got on the checkout line.

A few years ago when I was doing the dating thing I ran into the grocery store for rubbers and a
bottle of wine. The checker looked at me and it was obvious she was trying to keep from laughing. I
said one will lead to needing the other. I was right.

Gar

in article [email hidden], Gar at
[email hidden] wrote on 12/28/03 11:34 PM:

Quoted message said:

A few years ago when I was doing the dating thing I ran into the grocery store for rubbers and a
bottle of wine. The checker looked at me and it was obvious she was trying to keep from laughing.
I said one will lead to needing the other. I was right.

Gar

When I was a teenager, I worked in a drug store. We were open until 10pm, every day. I was working
one Sat night.....about 5 til 10pm (this was the time before 24 hour supermarkets and drug stores,
btw. We were pretty much the only store in town open), this guy runs in the exit door...."Sorry! I
just need a couple things", he yelled breathlessly. I was on the register, about to shut it down for
the night.

I shrugged and waited for him.

About 3 minutes later, he raced to my register with his purchases:

A 2 lb Whitman's Sampler A bouquet of not-so-fresh-anymore flowers A 12-pack of Trojans And an extra-
large bottle of Tylenol

I was about 17 at the time, with my date waiting impatiently in the car outside, watching the
proceedings. You know where my mind was!!!!

I smiled, rang up his purchase, took his money, placed his items in a brown paper bag (as was the
style back in 1980) and sweetly said "thank you. have a nice night!" and he just looked at me,
smiled, winked and said "thanks, I plan to!"

Nancy Young said:

Drano and toilet paper, maybe I shouldn't stand too close to her.

You could've mixed it up a bit and bought a giant bottle of ketchup to go along with it.

-j.

Sheryl Rosen said:

A 2 lb Whitman's Sampler A bouquet of not-so-fresh-anymore flowers A 12-pack of Trojans And an extra-
large bottle of Tylenol

Sister of a guy I knew in high school had a similar customer - a woman, iirc - buying a big tub of
Vaseline, condoms, and... Q-tips? I forget the third item. It was late, she was bored, so she called
for a price check of each item over the PA system.

-j.

June Oshiro said:

Sheryl Rosen said:

A 2 lb Whitman's Sampler A bouquet of not-so-fresh-anymore flowers A 12-pack of Trojans And an
extra-large bottle of Tylenol

Sister of a guy I knew in high school had a similar customer - a woman, iirc - buying a big tub of
Vaseline, condoms, and... Q-tips? I forget the third item. It was late, she was bored, so she
called for a price check of each item over the PA system.

Seems people like to embarrass young people especially. The first time I bought rubbers I was scared
to death. Back then you had to ask a pharmacist for them. I went into a little ma&pa drug store and
asked for them. There were two men and a woman behind the counter. One man took charge and asked me
what kind? I'm lost at this point. He told me my choices and I just looked at him. Then he suggested
the rainbow ones so I could cum in colors. They burst out laughing and my face was beet red. I don't
miss being a teenager.

Gar

Nancy Young <[email hidden]> wrote in message news:<[email hidden]>...

Quoted message said:

Well, my tub got clogged yesterday, and believe it or not, there was still standing water in it
this morning. Well, I am not stepping into that cold water to take a shower and I have someplace
to go today.

Since all non-chemical means have failed, I decide, guess I run to the supermarket for some Drano,
whatever. While I was there I thought, you know, I think I only have a couple of rolls of toilet
paper left, lemme grab a 12 pack of that.

I leave it to your imagination the looks I got on the checkout line.

Drano and toilet paper, maybe I shouldn't stand too close to her.

nancy

Heehee! That reminds me of an old "The Simpsons" episode, in which Homer wants to buy illegal
fireworks at a little shop...in order to work up enough nerve to ask for them, he first purchases a
ton of "embarassing" stuff - douches, lube, toilet paper, tampons, etc... He then goes home to
Marge, who is pulling these items out of the grocery bag. She looks at him and says something to the
effect of: I don't know what you had planned for tonight, Homie, but count me out!

~a

Nancy Young <[email hidden]> wrote: [snip]

Quoted message said:

Since all non-chemical means have failed, I decide, guess I run to the supermarket for some Drano,
whatever. While I was there I thought, you know, I think I only have a couple of rolls of toilet
paper left, lemme grab a 12 pack of that.

Quoted message said:

I leave it to your imagination the looks I got on the checkout line.

Quoted message said:

Drano and toilet paper, maybe I shouldn't stand too close to her.

This past Saturday, as I was heading to meet my cousin Jodi and her family for dinner at their very
isolated home (dirt road with no street name), I passed by a farm. Close to the road on this farm
was a wooden sign that said something like "meat farm". Standing right in front of that sign was a
horse who was standing their grazing. 🙂

I owe a few people an apology, I never thanked you for the advice about my clogged tub. Yes, I know
that corrosives are not the best thing for your pipes, it's a last resort type of deal. My tub, I
don't know why, every once in a while it slows down (in draining) and quickly advances to no
draining. It's not even gradual, got me.

At any rate, I could have saved myself a trip to the store, in the ten minutes I was gone it had
resolved itself. Well, I have this thing, it's a hose you attach to your sink and put down the tub
drain and turn on the water. Ridiculous, I know. Hey, it worked.

I also do use the maintenance stuff that is supposed to eat the soap scum. Still, every once in a
while, wham, the tub is backing up. Maybe once or twice a year. I need a plumber for a couple other
things around the house, so I will talk to them about it when I finally call one.

Again, I appreciated your advice and I am sorry I didn't answer.

nancy

June Oshiro said:

Sister of a guy I knew in high school had a similar customer - a woman, iirc - buying a big tub of
Vaseline, condoms, and... Q-tips? I forget the third item. It was late, she was bored, so she
called for a price check of each item over the PA system.

That's terrible. And I hope for the woman's sake she didn't use the Vaseline with the condoms.

nancy

Nancy Young said:

June Oshiro said:

Sister of a guy I knew in high school had a similar customer - a woman, iirc - buying a big tub of
Vaseline, condoms, and... Q-tips? I forget the third item. It was late, she was bored, so she
called for a price check of each item over the PA system.

That's terrible. And I hope for the woman's sake she didn't use the Vaseline with the condoms.

nancy

<spit> <choke> <sputter> <cough>... Thanks a lot Nancy. I was in mid swig of a Diet Sprite when I
read your post. I will say that the bubbles to aid in cleaning out the sinuses though... ;-)

--
Steve

Men are from Earth. Women are from Earth. Deal with it.

Gar said:

Quoted message said:

Seems people like to embarrass young people especially. The first time I bought rubbers I was
scared to death. Back then you had to ask a pharmacist for them. I went into a little ma&pa drug
store and asked for them. There were two men and a woman behind the counter. One man took charge
and asked me what kind? I'm lost at this point. He told me my choices and I just looked at him.
Then he suggested the rainbow ones so I could cum in colors. They burst out laughing and my face
was beet red. I don't miss being a teenager.

Gar

back in the days of behind-the-counter condom sales, my nutty cousin came up with a way to defuse
the situation. he would bring his girlfriend into the drugstore with him, and they would discuss the
purchase at length. ('i think we got ramses last time - how did you like them? or should we go for
ribbed latex?'😉

the pharmacist ended up the one being embarrassed.

your pal, blake