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Rolling out the TP rules...

Has this ever happened to you?????

Five approaches to TP maintenance:

You could start with a basic visual aid...

2. Or perhaps appeal to their sense of patriotism...

3. Or go with a not-so-veiled threat...

4. Of course, you could just let your backside do the talking...

5. But remember to cite your sources...

Posted by Cecily Parks on 03/04/2009 05:46 PM

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55 Comments on Rolling out the TP rules...

MAR

Come on there is easily enough on that 1st roll to complete the mission:)

Another sick and wrong post from you....But we expected nothing less!!!

Please close the lights and leave the seat up on your way out!!!

Nothing like an empty TP roll to make one question one's priorities! Or the person who writes about one! (last sentence an after thought!0

Very funny! I love the patriotic spin! And continuing that thought.. maybe it should be named "watercloset" paper since the other word was shunned for a while as in .... Fries! Thanks!

I hate when that happens, so I googled it...

http://www.ehow.com/how_2112926_change-empty-toilet-paper-roll.html

Cecily, that is not a big deal, a little device you can wear so doesn't happen to you.

Coooooolll.......................

~ Life is Good

Ha! that's pretty funny Cecily. Somehow I feel that I've become the office toilet paper roll manager and it's quite frustrating at times. Here are my two favorites.

1. People who leave ONE square left on the roll and think that means they aren't responsible for changing it.

2. People who get out a new roll, unwrap it and then sit it on top of the onld empty roll instead of taking the 10 extra seconds to change it!

It's so refreshing to read posts with a sense of humor!

Bill: It's guys like you who make a post like this necessary. Please read this post again and follow the instructions....ha!

Craig: I am sick and wrong...thank you, thank you very much...the seat goes DOWN! Why is that so hard to understand???? P.S. Thanks for the editing help on the last roll. Photo shop is a wonderful thing, isn't it?

Gary: It is all priorities, isn't it. You have to wonder about people who comment on posts like these...oops! That last sentence was an afterthought...haha!

Silvia:Water closet roll...hmmm. I like it!!! In this day and age we must strive to be politically correct.

Laura: Leave it to you to follow the instructions...thanks for the link! Bill, pay attention, Laura is helping you out here..

Cecily..I see I have totally gotten away with leaving the seat up (Sweat!!)..this was actually slight -of-hand, focus on the TP. Victory is mine!!

Cecily - Need anything else Photoshopped? Want a thinner waist? Bigger boo....!!! Oh, forget it!!! You're welcome. I'm happy to help!

That's funny! I hate changing the roll, but do it when necessary. I hate it even more when my husband leaves it unchanged. It makes me want to scream! I just don't like touching the cardboard.

Cecily - This is priceless! Thanks for the smile.

this is perfect! Not only am I the one that changes it at home...but at the office too!

For creative minds, it really does not matter what the topic is. :-) I look forward to a novel out of this topic.

Cecily, It figures Bill would think there was enough paper on the roll! BTW, who was the guilty party?

Roy: Where can I order this item??? It looks a winner to me!! I need approximately 3 dozen for all the abusers on my list. Can't you see it now...a real estate office full of TP heads...hee. Thanks, Roy!

April: TP Management is a very important job and I'm sure you do it well. Kudos to you, girl!!!

As to number 1: The answer is...Bill Gassett

As to Number 2: the answer is...Craig Rutman

Marilyn: Yep. That's me...refreshing as all get out!!! Haha!

Steve: What is your phone number? I think your wife and I need to talk about your confession...hee.

Craig: Thanks for the offer but why mess with perfection..LOL!

Donna: There is no screaming on ActiveRain. As for the cardboard phobia....seek help..haha!

That's cute. In a house full of girls this is a usual site here.

Lynn

ha ha!

I needed the laugh tonight!

Cecily, I sure like Roy's solution! You are both very, very funny. So, it's come down to this, huh, to make those AR points? :)

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Cecily...

Just when I think that I've seen it all! lol

Tom: You are so very welcome!!! Smiling is a good thing...

Cindy: Exhausting, I know...but necessary. Blame Bill...hee...hee.

Huiting: Working on the novel right now...I'm writing it long hand on toilet paper rolls so it's going to be a while. It's my new idea: disposable books...you read, wipe and then flush..ha!

Barb: My husband, who else?? Oh, and about 20 of my work mates.

Lynn: You would think women would have more sense....send them to the Google site for a refresher course.

JoAnna: You don't need me to make you laugh....you are always smiling! See you on Mafia Wars. BTW...you are doing very well! Don Parks sends his regards...

Renee: I'm a funny girl...and, sadly, yes....it has come to this. But it's not about the points, girl. Okay, maybe it is...hee.

Richard: You ain't seen nuthin' yet, Louie!

Can you spare a square? I need to wipe the tears from laughing so hard.

Cecily - There is nothing like running out of TP. Thanks for the great humor.

Nothing like being in a public restroom and having to borrow under the wall. Always look before you sit down.

Hey Cecily,

At last, someone with the moxie to bring up such a topic....you're the girl!!

I'm still laughing!

MAR

You may laugh, but the frustration is real! Thanks for the funny post.

Empty roll...What Would Macgyver Do?

WWMD?

Cecily - you kill me! Anything goes on Cecily's blog - love it.

Apparently my husband lives with you too. It amazes me that a full grown human that is normally capable of rather complex functions, cant manage this small and simple task. Thanks for the giggle this morning!!

;)

Cecily, They are GREAT! Thanks for sharing them! I will have to use a few of them on the kids next time!

Nelson: "Spare a square".....hee...I love it! Glad I could make you laugh.

Robert: I totally agree! I'm stockpiling just in case of a major world wide shortage..ha!

Sean: Some of the greatest friendships in the world were born between the stalls....okay, maybe that was too much....I have a solution for that problem. See Roy's contraption. Wear that into all public restrooms and you should never have that issue again. Of course, people will point and stare, but what he heck!!!

Tony: I am chock full of Moxie!!!

Lydia: Too funny! I miss Macguyver...sigh. You have to admire a guy that can fashion a bomb out of potato skins, paper clips and cat litter.

Okay, I needed that laugh this morning! my day feels complete :)

Cecily - this is funny stuff. A few years back we had a problem with this at the office. Brenda was the on always coming out the restroom complaining about the roll being empty. So for 3 weeks we saved every empty roll we could find and filled her desk with them. That year at our Christmas party someone got us a small sign in we hung up in the restroom hall. It says, "changing the toilet paper roll does not cause brain damage!

Cecily, that is just hilarious! I might have to start carrying a Sharpie.

Cecily - I have this issue in my house.. but not because of ME. Anyway, perhaps I'll leave some messages like this and see what happens.

Virginia: Love, love, love your comment! Thanks for stopping in! Come back anytime!

Betina: OMG!!! I thought there was someone randomly roaming around my bathroom....now I know who. Haha! Yes, isn't it amazing that people can hold down complex challenging jobs but still can't master the art of TP maintenance....shocking!

Robert: They are kids....give it up, buddy...it's not going to happen.

Nathan: Woo Hoo!!! I complete you.....how special is that. Somehow I feel like Mini-Me on Austin Powers.

Leslie: LMAO! Too funny! Poor Brenda....but then she did bring it on herself. P.S. don't tell her I said that, okay? Great idea about the sign. I will have to try that one out.

Lara: Absolutely!!! Buy a case and make it your mission to visit every bathroom in every house that you show and write a message.....how funny would that be???!!!

MAR

John: Call Lara and ask her to send you one of her Sharpie's. Also, you can try locking up the toilet paper. That way only you have access and the family will have to come to you for a refill. That way you will know who the abuser is!

I'll try locking it up and see what happens. LOL

MAR

Cecily, I have a great idea for your next post. A thesis on how which way you load the TP reveals insite into your character.

By that I mean, if the paper hangs over the front your a solid standup kinda person. If the paper falls to the back you are some kind of Al Qaeda operative or dope smoking out of work pinko!

just an idea

John: Hide the hacksaws and bolt cutter's...desperate people do desperate things..hee...hee!

Scott: Fabulous idea! P.S. I'm a standard stand up kinda Girl! You crack me up!

MAR

How the heck did I miss this !!!!

This is priceless -- now I am going to start winding all the TP off the roll, just so I can write notes to my wife on the cardboard !!! LOVE IT !!!

Cheers Ce !

... Great Post !!!!

Girl, do you have cameras in my house? My almost 19 year old still hasn't figure it out.

MAR

Sheldon: Thanks for stoppin' in...I thought you forgot me...sniff.

Laura: I don't need cameras in your house, I've been there, remember?? And I didn't see one empty roll anywhere...ha!

Never !!! ...I couldnt forget you :o)

... plus I love the new background !! Awesome photo !

I missed this one. Thanks for clearing things up.

MAR

Cecily - And the problem is???? Obviously, it is your fault. If you had done a better job of training, this would not be happening. Of course it took my wife about 30 years to get me trained. Now, with just me, I still put the seat down and replace the roll. Keep working on it, another 15 year or so and you might have him perfected. :-))

Sheldon: Thanks buddy! I don't know where the new background came from...I do know my "see inside" sticker on the side that links to he Windermere site has vanished since the changes....hmmmm. Am I being punished for something by the AR Gods? Have I been bad and not been blogging enough???

Jim: Two knuckle raps up the side of the head for you next time we do an inspection...hee...hee!

Fred: Why is it always my fault???? Waaahhhhhhh!!!! why does everyone pick on me...sniff. Okay, I feel better now that I got that off my chest! H!

OMG, this is totally my husband! He never does it, never! Like never turns off lights. I hate it, hate it, hate it. Here. Now I feel better.

MAR

Cecily,

How are you? Im the guy who opens the new roll and leaves it on top of the old one. I need TPA Toilet paper anonymous

MAR

Hey Friend. Long time no blogging (by me). Anyway...cute post. So I take it you don't care which direction the TP unrolls?

Olena: I'm with you, with you, with you!!!

Chet: So that's you who does that???? Now it's all clear...hee.

Kevin: I've missed your smiling face! FYI...The roll only goes one way...over. There are no "under rolls" at my house.

APR

Clearly you have issues and need to seek medical help! (ROFL) It was really nice meeting you and certainly are going to have to get together as a group again as we really aren't that far apart.

MAY

So funny!!!

Man, I'm behind the times.......I'm still working on "hit the pot w/ your p".......toiltet paper comes next........haha

JUN

OK Cecily, its been some time now since you posted this masterpiece...is this it for you? Was this your "Leave on a High-note?"

Miss ya

JUL

Cool! But, I have to ask...wouldn't it have been easier just to replace the roll than to write the message? Still...funny as hell... I had to google it; this is what I found (#1 on the list):

Step 1: Take the empty toilet paper roll off the toilet paper holder, this takes about a split second.
Step 2: Place a new roll of toilet paper on the (now) empty toilet paper holder, this takes about another split second. The image shows how not to replace the toilet paper. After doing all this, you should still have time left to do whatever it was you were and needed to get back too.

It gave this further advice for the person who is complaining that nobody else in the house replaces the paper:

Have extra toilet paper close by so that you don't have to hear the excuse:"I couldn't find any more paper, or I thought we ran out".
If that doesn't work, just take all the extra toilet paper out of the bathroom and bring a roll in with you as you need it and take it back out with you when you leave. And remember to leave the empty toilet paper roll right where he/she left it, maybe even write something on the empty roll. Mornings would be a good time for this step.

Thanks for the blog Cecily...now if you could just solve the "Over or Under" mystery for us...

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