Terrible Toilets
Canada is wonderful in most areas, but I have been meaning to write for ages now about what I think could be among the worst toilets in the world.
I have also gained agreement from my German friend Kristin, neither of us have ever seen anything like it before.
To the normal person entering a Montreal toilet, you could be fooled into thinking that they are just like other toilets yuo have experienced before in your life... however, this is definately NOT the case.
Let me explain why. Ok, there are three weird qualities to these toilets:
1. The Water Factor - ok these toilets use WAY too much water which rises almost to the top of the bowl. I think you are getting an impression.
2. The Time Factor - Then the excessively high water starts a whirlpool action. This goes on for a minute or so.... round and round and round... while you watch it, praying for the water to PLEASE start emptying so you can move on in your life. As you can imagine, this is not how you want to spend any amount of your life. Watching the toilet water swirl around, trying to imagine good thoughts and red roses.
3. The Sound Factor - Finally when the bowl empties of the water, there is a gargling noise.
It is REALLY gross. I did not really want to go public with this, but I find the whole thing so strange, and so unexpected, and soooo... whats the word, unexplainable.... that I had to make a posting about it. It has definately been one of the biggest shocks i have experienced since i arrived here....honestly.
I have also gained agreement from my German friend Kristin, neither of us have ever seen anything like it before.
To the normal person entering a Montreal toilet, you could be fooled into thinking that they are just like other toilets yuo have experienced before in your life... however, this is definately NOT the case.
Let me explain why. Ok, there are three weird qualities to these toilets:
1. The Water Factor - ok these toilets use WAY too much water which rises almost to the top of the bowl. I think you are getting an impression.
2. The Time Factor - Then the excessively high water starts a whirlpool action. This goes on for a minute or so.... round and round and round... while you watch it, praying for the water to PLEASE start emptying so you can move on in your life. As you can imagine, this is not how you want to spend any amount of your life. Watching the toilet water swirl around, trying to imagine good thoughts and red roses.
3. The Sound Factor - Finally when the bowl empties of the water, there is a gargling noise.
It is REALLY gross. I did not really want to go public with this, but I find the whole thing so strange, and so unexpected, and soooo... whats the word, unexplainable.... that I had to make a posting about it. It has definately been one of the biggest shocks i have experienced since i arrived here....honestly.
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Hey babe,
At first I was like... who is writing this long comment on my blog.. and then I realised it was YOU!!!
Thanks for the informative posting!
Love and Hugs, Mazzy xoxoxox
Sorry babe, after I posted it, I realised I should have explained. :-) I read it in the Sydney Morning Herald and had a laugh about it. I get the feeling that Canadians are laughing too. :-) As I wrote on my blog, my prediction is Guiliani versus Clinton (Senator Hilary Clinton that is) for the 2008 presidential election. I counting down to Dubya pissing off.
Prologue to Pee
That's why there is nothing more liberating than being able to perform a business meeting at any location you choose :)
I'll see you at work, and be sure to check around your desk for puddles [}:-)
Fabio
Marie,
You have not responded to any of my postings on here or emails? What is happenening???
Your mother is worried.
Dad xx
Hey Dad,
I have emailed you all! So have a look at that, and I will be home tonight for a catchup with the family.
Love and Hugs
Mazzy xoxoxo
*note : The following is posted by Audrey, not Fabio. Since the subject matter is toilets, I deemed it important to detach myself from this eminent Doctor es bodily functions and his controversial positions*
In defense of the Montreal toilets :
1. The water level is perfect. It's high enough to prevent odours from escaping, and unless the cuvette has been clogged with toilet paper, low enough to prevent overflow.
2. The high noise level provoked by the "whirlpool action" is very useful in covering random embarassing noises.
3. Aside from the notable exceptions of Concordia Hall Building first and fourth floors bathrooms, gas stations and Cora Dejeuner restaurants, most Montreal toilets are surprisingly clean. Even the Cafe Campus toilets are still decent past midnight; now, how many clubs in how many cities can claim to that?
4. Here are a few landmark public toilets worth visiting while in Montreal : the Ailes de la Mode complex bathroom, on the below ground level (which usually boasts lovely hand soap from the nearby perfurmery shop), the Sainte-Catherine-Bishop's corner McDonalds' bathroom (usually quite neat)and the Loyola Campus Oscar Peterson music Hall entrance bathrooms (so much cleaner than any bathroom on SGW!)
5. If out of town, I recommend my mother's upstairs bathroom in Coaticook, Eastern Townships, only two hours drive from downtown Montreal. I assure you, it's well worth the drive!
Audrey
Hey Audrey...
WOW.. you have put a compelling case forward I must admit, and you have motivated me to check out more toilets in Montreal before making my final judgement.
The case is still pending.....
Knus Mazzy
Knus= Hugs in Danish
I have an insight for you as to some terrible toilets in this world. I am from the US, and after my first year of college, I visited France for 2 weeks. While traveling through the Northern French countryside, if you need to use a toilet, pretty much all that is around are roadside stops. At these roadside stops, I was horrified that one has to squat (like playing crab soccer). There are stops to hold your feet and hands, and you have to hover over a hole in the ground. No water, and you had better get your aim right, and God help you if you happen to be drunk! How is that for a terrible toilet!?
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