US family tries life without toilet paper

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7000991.stm ^

[basil]

Of course you do-—be my guest. Have at it!

[unibabe9107]

If they shut off the power, doesn’t that mean they don’t have hot water? So , when they wash their bodies, hands, dishes, clothes etc. its all with cold water?

I don’t think so...and we won’t even think about the ewww in no toilet paper!

yuck!

[-=SoylentSquirrel=-]

"...It's not about "saving the planet", it's about being acknowledged that you are "saving the planet"..."

It's not about doing good works, it's all about being perceived by others as doing good works.

[Col Freeper]

The simple act of turning off the electricity for three days can be a great learning and growth experience for a family.

Hmmmm, well, I guess we're ready, since we went without electricity for about 7 days after Katrina.

Of course, it can get expensive since a lot of the food in the deep freezer went bad before it could be eaten.

[ansel12]

“”Of course, it can get expensive since a lot of the food in the deep freezer went bad before it could be eaten.””

In my case I have the means to can and or dry foods, including meats. If my gas is intact it would not be such a chore, but if I have to use my outdoor stoves it would be more of a hassle, but either way I have about three days to think about it and prepare to do it.

[Tarpon]

A mind is a terrible thing to waste, unless of course it’s a liberal, then throw it away, save the planet.

[ChildOfThe60s]

Somehow, this seems extraordinarily appropriate here....

[ansel12]

""The Amish are also very frugal.""

[ichabod1]

8 gallons of water per day

I'm reminded of the punch line of a joke my father told me many years ago about life in the good old days: Flush the toilet, company's here!

[ichabod1]

I read recently that some think the reason for the population explosion was the discovery of antibiotics. When we get a few more superbugs, the GR should regain the upper hand.

[gathersnomoss]

...”guilty liberal who finally snaps”....Now who is it that says Liberalism is a Mental Illness?

[ichabod1]

Salt would seem to be a good option. Course I don’t know if a good liberal could bring himself to use it. Salt... baaad.

[Alouette]

[linn37]

You just could’nt help yourself could you.

[shibumi]

"Ewww...wouldn’t want to play Scrabble with them. Imagine what is cultured on those tiles..."

Then again, if you're playing Scrabble in the dark, you could make up any words or scores - how would the others know? .......unless you "smell-coded" each tile..... You were right - Ewww!

[television is just wrong]

my dad grew up on the farm in Michigan. they took baths in a large tub in the middle of the kitchen. They had an outhouse. These guys still are clueless. I am greatful for modern conveniences.

BUILD MORE POWER PLANTS. STOP IMPORTING POVERTY. PROVIDE FOR THE POPULATION YOU HAVE. THAT IS GOVT’S JOB.

stay out of my healt care and start building power plants and pumping oil.

[television is just wrong]

my dad grew up on the farm in Michigan. they took baths in a large tub in the middle of the kitchen. They had an outhouse. These guys still are clueless. I am greatful for modern conveniences.

BUILD MORE POWER PLANTS. STOP IMPORTING POVERTY. PROVIDE FOR THE POPULATION YOU HAVE. THAT IS GOVT’S JOB.

stay out of my healt care and start building power plants and pumping oil.

[ansel12]

“Salt would seem to be a good option. Course I don’t know if a good liberal could bring himself to use it. Salt... baaad.”

To me salt is one of those preparedness freebies, dirt cheap, no shelf life, and useful as all get out.

You have to have directions on preserving before the electricity goes out though.

I even keep a Morton’s lite salt, sugar, baking soda mix recipe in my car and emergency pack.

[Dianna]

"In essence, the project has really slowed down time, which is pretty amazing considering how fast time has become, and especially with us living in New York - you come home to a quiet, soothing cocoon."

Slowed down time and everything? Wonder why her laundry doesn't get done?

No honey, time isn't slowed down. A day feels like forever because your husband is a moron and you're stupid enough to go along with his idiocy.

[television is just wrong]

hey, they make tamales with that...wonder if the tamales are made after used for that? ick. gross.