Bird's Nest Knits

Restroom Gripe Retraction

Ok... so a few weeks ago I posted a rather lengthy diatribe describing all of my various hang ups when it comes to using public toilets.

Well - I've changed my mind.  Never again will I be whining about people talking in the bathroom, using the handicapped stall, or leaving a stray pube on the toilet seat.  No sir...eee...bobbie. 

I am thankful for:

1. A toilet seat
2. A private stall with a lock
3. Toilet paper that is free (and usually there)
4. Flushing water where everything just goes swooosh and disappears
5. Not having to be concerned about peeing on my ankles
6. Not having to squat over a hole
7. Not having to use a bucket of water to swish away the evidence
8. Automatic flushers - just the fact that we have them - even if sometimes my butt gets splashed.
9. Toilet seat covers - just the thought of having these in Vietnam was beyond novel

Ya'll that want to talk in the bathroom - be my guest!  Talk all damn day, heck - hold meetings and setup a powerpoint presentation in there with a few overseas conference calls on speakerphone.  Be THANKFUL for what you have - you might find yourself presented with this...

I think the ridges along the sides were for traction but there was nothing to hold onto to keep from tipping over in the squat and peeing all over yourself.

That is all.

P.S - I guess thats not all.  For the record I did not use the above style amenities.  I decided to hold it till I got back to the hotel.  Why yes, I am a  snob - how did you know?  I've got needs.  And they include flush toilets.

Before I forget...

Photos from Vietnam!

Saigon
Hue
Hanoi
Ha Long

Jason's

P.S. - Look at Jason's last so that mine don't look like they suck.

Home and tired

I'll have a post tomorrow - until then here are some photos of my trip.

1 day and counting...

... until I head to Vietnam.  I'll be there for 10 days so there will be some blog silence unless I find an internet cafe or something.  There are 26 of us going - my parents, aunts and uncles, cousins, just a gang load of people, which should be a blast.  Its a 20 hour flight from San Francisco to Hong Kong,  then another couple hours to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon to some of us).    I have 5 knitting projects packed for the flight - Wyvern socks, Silk Corset top, Bea Ellis Traditional Hat, Madli's Shawl, and two extra pairs of undecided socks.    So even the short attention span that I have will be appeased.  Note the conspicuous absense of my Clapotis?  I didnt want to lug a lapful of wool to Vietnam with me.  And what is the weather like you might ask?  87 degrees with 100% humidity :)  Armpit stains here I come!

I had to babysit my mom's Maltese - Benny (Short for Benito.. Benito Mussolini)  over night because he's going to be borded with my Boxer Lila.  He is a weird little dog.  Runs off when you come close but follows you around when you walk away.    But if you get a hold of him he'll nestle into your lap and be quiet.  Anti-social little bugger.  I dropped them off at the Animal Keeper in Oceanside aka Ritz for the Furry.  They get day camp to play with other dogs every day as well.  Considering what we are paying for it, its nearly as much as our hotel in Vietnam is. 

I also got my hair cut, sorely needed, at Adora Salon in Oceanside, and am quite pleased with the result.  Still quite long but less limp, not quite so thin and flat looking.  The hairstylist even convinced me to come back for highlights later this month.

Have a great couple of weeks!