What a quote to go with your “nifty bit of plumbing.”
It just occurred to me as I was about to post. π
Public building? Great picture of a sad state of affairs, Sylvia. Just before I was born, my great-grandfather completed their indoor bathroom. They lived in the city – Indianapolis, and that was less common in the city than in rural part of the state. Family reunions were always held in rural communities, and they ALL had outhouses. I’m sure they would have appreciated this fancy plumbing! A lot can change in a few years. π
As a child in England, I was used to going outside to the loo. It was just across the yard, too far to go in the night, so we had a chamber pot under the bed. It’s hard to imagine that these days. π
Your saying posted under the photo is very true. We can take for granted our blessings, sometimes. It’s seeing things like this that bring our focus back to reality. When we were in Mexico, recently, I came across a few homes that looked a bit like this. It was eye and heart opening. Nice post for WW.
Thanks so much, Issy. Yes, it does us good to realise how fortunate we really are.
But don’t you covet the plumbing artwork? π
That’s very true. π
Hee hee clever plumbers
You needed them for your kitchen. π
when they built it, YES! luckily now all the work’s been done…at all my places…no more leaky-leaky, please…
All your places? You sound like a property tycoon. π
oooooh I wish, maybe one day when I am grown up? speaking of which, your kitchen reno done?
How true. Even though I remember as a child going to the outhouse when we visited my grandparents home.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Thanks, Francine. We had an outdoor loo for many years when I was a child. I was so scared of the spiders in there. π―
I just love that plumbing! LOL π
Yes, it’s quite ingenious, but if it does the job….. π
The green seems a wee bit wider too π Agree with your note Sylvia…..counting my blessings really!
Hahaha…just a ‘wee’ bit. π Thanks for the smiles, Madhu.
I’ll go with the green door being for the ladies. It’s a bit shorter and I like the vent at the top. Your collection of photos is truly amazing. How on earth do you manage to find the appropriate ones when needed.
Oh yes, the vent is most important. In that case, I’m glad I’m not a man, having to use the one without. π The photos for challenges just seem to pop out and wave at me.
I wonder if they are his and hers!
I didn’t stop to ask, Gilly. π
Great example for this Sylvia! I don’t think words are needed.
Thanks, Phil.
I agree with you…nothing else needs to be said.
Thanks, Karen.
Love the note to self!
π
So true. I love it! Hugs Paula. Xx
Thanks so much, Paula. π Hugs back.
Well spotted β¦. some clever and creative thinking behind that.
Thanks so much, Viveka. π
i love the caption on the photo.. and yes, i agree with you.
Amen to that, sister. Sadly, we need that jolt to remind us at times. I’m guilty of that and that stinks! Thanks. Someone needs to start a ‘reminder’ challenge, so we can get jolted daily!
Great pic, ad.
Thanks, Gemma. Great idea. π
Hi AD, the colour coding is a bit odd and no sign of a label on either door π
I guess you’d just have to take a chance then; red for danger, green for go. π
Love the pic, but I especially appreciate your powerful words.
Thanks, Frank.
The green door must be the Ladies as there is a bird on the step π Ralph xox
You’re very observant, Ralph, but I guess that’s good. We ladies wouldn’t want you to make a mistake. π
At least there are separate cubicles . And doors π
That’s true, Poppy. More than some people here in Africa have.
Life’s little indulgences…
Lovely pic AD π
Thanks, 68. π
Indeed, we most certainly do take these things for granted. I love that they tried to make it look nice with the doors painted different colours.
Yes it’s so true, Susan. Those doors look very jolly. The Belizeans love bright colours. π
beautiful post my dear friend Have nice day
Thanks so much, Stefan. You too. π
love the colour coding!
They love bright colours there. π
Sylvia — My daughter’s heading to Belize for a week for work in mid June. Any tips to pass along?
So true ! // Maria
Would love to visit Belize!!
What a quote to go with your “nifty bit of plumbing.”
It just occurred to me as I was about to post. π
Public building? Great picture of a sad state of affairs, Sylvia. Just before I was born, my great-grandfather completed their indoor bathroom. They lived in the city – Indianapolis, and that was less common in the city than in rural part of the state. Family reunions were always held in rural communities, and they ALL had outhouses. I’m sure they would have appreciated this fancy plumbing! A lot can change in a few years. π
As a child in England, I was used to going outside to the loo. It was just across the yard, too far to go in the night, so we had a chamber pot under the bed. It’s hard to imagine that these days. π
Your saying posted under the photo is very true. We can take for granted our blessings, sometimes. It’s seeing things like this that bring our focus back to reality. When we were in Mexico, recently, I came across a few homes that looked a bit like this. It was eye and heart opening. Nice post for WW.
Thanks so much, Issy. Yes, it does us good to realise how fortunate we really are.
But don’t you covet the plumbing artwork? π
That’s very true. π
Hee hee clever plumbers
You needed them for your kitchen. π
when they built it, YES! luckily now all the work’s been done…at all my places…no more leaky-leaky, please…
All your places? You sound like a property tycoon. π
oooooh I wish, maybe one day when I am grown up? speaking of which, your kitchen reno done?
Yes, of course it’s finished and you missed my ‘Ta Da’ post. π
https://adinparadise.wordpress.com/2013/01/05/back-in-the-sunshine-state-and-kitchen-remodel-pics/
thank you for the link…going to check it out now…
A good note to keep. π
I believe it is. π
How true. Even though I remember as a child going to the outhouse when we visited my grandparents home.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Thanks, Francine. We had an outdoor loo for many years when I was a child. I was so scared of the spiders in there. π―
I just love that plumbing! LOL π
Yes, it’s quite ingenious, but if it does the job….. π
The green seems a wee bit wider too π Agree with your note Sylvia…..counting my blessings really!
Hahaha…just a ‘wee’ bit. π Thanks for the smiles, Madhu.
I’ll go with the green door being for the ladies. It’s a bit shorter and I like the vent at the top. Your collection of photos is truly amazing. How on earth do you manage to find the appropriate ones when needed.
Oh yes, the vent is most important. In that case, I’m glad I’m not a man, having to use the one without. π The photos for challenges just seem to pop out and wave at me.
I wonder if they are his and hers!
I didn’t stop to ask, Gilly. π
Great example for this Sylvia! I don’t think words are needed.
Thanks, Phil.
I agree with you…nothing else needs to be said.
Thanks, Karen.
Love the note to self!
π
So true. I love it! Hugs Paula. Xx
Thanks so much, Paula. π Hugs back.
Well spotted β¦. some clever and creative thinking behind that.
Thanks so much, Viveka. π
i love the caption on the photo.. and yes, i agree with you.
Thanks, Elizz. π
Superb @AD π
Thanks. Glad you liked it. π
….and I thought our en-suite was in need of a make-over!
Here is the link to making English dumplings, they are very easy.
http://blogs.food24.com/sous-chef/2011/05/23/proper-english-dumplings-with-stew/
Hehehe. Thanks so much. You’re a star, SC.
Amen to that, sister. Sadly, we need that jolt to remind us at times. I’m guilty of that and that stinks! Thanks. Someone needs to start a ‘reminder’ challenge, so we can get jolted daily!
Great pic, ad.
Thanks, Gemma. Great idea. π
Hi AD, the colour coding is a bit odd and no sign of a label on either door π
I guess you’d just have to take a chance then; red for danger, green for go. π
Love the pic, but I especially appreciate your powerful words.
Thanks, Frank.
The green door must be the Ladies as there is a bird on the step π Ralph xox
You’re very observant, Ralph, but I guess that’s good. We ladies wouldn’t want you to make a mistake. π
At least there are separate cubicles . And doors π
That’s true, Poppy. More than some people here in Africa have.
Life’s little indulgences…
Lovely pic AD π
Thanks, 68. π
Indeed, we most certainly do take these things for granted. I love that they tried to make it look nice with the doors painted different colours.
Yes it’s so true, Susan. Those doors look very jolly. The Belizeans love bright colours. π
beautiful post my dear friend Have nice day
Thanks so much, Stefan. You too. π
love the colour coding!
They love bright colours there. π
Sylvia — My daughter’s heading to Belize for a week for work in mid June. Any tips to pass along?
If she has the time, I would recommend a day trip to Lamanai.
https://adinparadise.wordpress.com/2013/01/21/beyond-the-jungle-and-up-the-temples-at-lamanai/