View Full Version : Disabled bog - why not?
Blue_SV650S
24-08-07, 11:29 PM
Ok I was at the cinema tonight, the boys bogs were a bit full, my film was about to start in the next few mins … so I went back out and went into the vacant disabled loo next door …
Whilst I was mid-flow, the door was opened (didn’t realise I hadn’t locked it properly) … there I was with my donger out with the whole of the entrance lobby looking in … you know kids buying sweets … 14yr old girls buying popcorn etc etc … :oops: … :D
Anyhoo, they closed the door again, I finished up and did the mandatory 3-shakes :D … washed my hands, (checked my makeup :D) and left … outside there was a person in a wheelchair (obviously the person who started the Blue_ peepshow) ..… I kinda said ‘oops soz’ … they and their assistant kinda tutted and looked displeased …
I kinda felt a bit guilty … I then thought about it a bit more … thankfully I am not currently disabled, but WHY SHOULDN’T I USE A DISABLED LOO??? It was free when I got there …
Because you wern't wearing your orange badge, silly. :smt018
Otherwise, no reason. After all, they are free to use normal ones if they wish and are able to. Same with parking spaces. I mean, if all they disabled parking spots are full do they drive round and round and round? Or just nab the closest other one? :D
on yer bike
24-08-07, 11:41 PM
I'd say they are ok in an emegency, but what if a disabled person had an accident because they were waiting for mr jo blogs to pop one out. remember there are many disabilities, incontenance being one of them. how embarrased would you be then?
Im not getting at you, I'm only saying this as I felt really embarassed when I came out a disabled toilet in the pub to find that exact thing had happened.
MiniMatt
24-08-07, 11:52 PM
I use public toilets
And I pi$$ on the seat
I walk around in the summer time sayin', "How about this heat?"
I'm an a$$hole
(he's an a$$hole, what an a$$hole)
I'm an a$$hole
(he's the worlds biggest a$$hole)
Sometimes I park in the handicapped spaces
While handicapped people
Make handicapped faces
- Denis Leary, A$$hole Song
(sorry just came to mind :D) otherwise, I'm kinda with on yer bike on this one, emergencies fine, but just because it's the only one free, not so sure. I doubt you'll go to hell over it, and I doubt you (or I) will lose much sleep over it, so no biggy :D
I've used a disabled loo before. I was desparate and it was the only one free. Obviously if there'd been a disabled person waiting to use it, I'd have just pee'd myself.:p
furrybean
25-08-07, 06:17 AM
If there were no parking spaces free would you use a disabled space because they were free? I'm kinda agreeing with On yer Bike
- Denis Leary, A$$hole Song
:D
class:p
i think if you were just havinig a pi$$ its not much of a problem as you were only a few mins.
& just cos you were not in a wheelchair, how did the disabled guy know that you wer'nt intitled to use the toilet?
women use the mens bogs all the time in the pubs round here, as there is always a massive que for the ladies.............. but, i dont think they would be too pleased if men were to use their toilets
women use the mens bogs all the time in the pubs round here, as there is always a massive que for the ladies.............. but, i dont think they would be too pleased if men were to use their toilets
I've seen a bloke (actully quite a few blokes) use the girls' loos, it was at an AC/DC concert though.
I've seen a bloke (actully quite a few blokes) use the girls' loos, it was at an AC/DC concert though.
ha-ha
i did that in a slayer gig in newport centre........... but i had long hair at the time (as did every other bloke)
the_runt69
25-08-07, 07:42 AM
A disabled Toilet is what it states it is a toilet,
Only that its been adjusted so people of limited mobility ( not allowed to use disabled at work) can use it as well. Anyone can use a disabled toilet as its purpose is for people to go to the loo, I dont see why they should tut at you blue for using it.
I've used a disabled loo before.
Why was it disabled? I'd much rather use one that was working properly.
;)
Blue_SV650S
25-08-07, 08:22 AM
A disabled Toilet is what it states it is a toilet,
Only that its been adjusted so people of limited mobility ( not allowed to use disabled at work) can use it as well. Anyone can use a disabled toilet as its purpose is for people to go to the loo, I dont see why they should tut at you blue for using it.
That was exactly my rationale when I thought about it ... why shouldn’t a disabled person have to wait? (even an incontinent one).
I shall be purposely using disabled bogs all the time now!! :)
Its nicer in there anyway ... it doesn't smell as much ... plenty of room and you don't have to stand next to some strange bloke who seems incapable of abiding by the 'eyes front - head down discipline'!! :D ---- you must lock the door unless you want the whole world to see you at 'work' mind :oops: :D
Oh and whilst I am on this tack, why do ‘mother and child’ spots have to be in prime position in carparks? (usually next to disabled spots)???
That really piddles me off … :mad: :D
I mean WHY?
Oh and whilst I am on this tack, why do ‘mother and child’ spots have to be in prime position in carparks? (usually next to disabled spots)???
That really piddles me off … :mad: :D
Kinda obvious, innit? :confused:
timwilky
25-08-07, 08:36 AM
Kinda obvious, innit? :confused:
No it ain't. Why can fathers not use them with their child, or grand parents etc. sexist and ageist if you ask me
No it ain't. Why can fathers not use them with their child, or grand parents etc. sexist and ageist if you ask me
Ah... I see where you're coming from (said the actress to the Bishop).
I was commenting upon the gripe about the "prime location" rather than the sexist, ageist and legal-guardianist label.
Thank you for the opportunity to clarify ;)
Does anyone get annoyed when cars park in motorbike parking areas/spaces?
Blue_SV650S
25-08-07, 08:47 AM
No it ain't. Why can fathers not use them with their child, or grand parents etc. sexist and ageist if you ask me
That is one thing that gets me, but more than that ... agreed its a good idea to have wider spots for people with prams etc ... rather that than have my car bashed buy a mum/dad with too few arms :D ... but why right outside the shop???? Can mothers not walk??? :smt012
Does anyone get annoyed when cars park in motorbike parking areas/spaces?
Not really ever seen that happen, but I do get annoyed when I see bikes in car spaces!!! :toss:
but why right outside the shop???? Can mothers not walk??? :smt012
Parents often have two or more young kids with them and controlling them can be difficult even for the most well-behaved kids and most competant of parents.
Supermarket car-parks are dangerous places, drivers concentrating on looking for a space rather than looking for and anticipating hazards, especially those that they cannot see anyway, kids being of lower height than most cars.
Safest thing to do is minimise the chances of young children (who will not be aware of the dangers) coming into contact with moving vehicles, hence the location.
C'mon Blue, be honest...... you just don't like walking ;)
You know the answer....... get reproducing :thumbsup: I'm sure the gene-pool won't be damaged too much ;-)
I do get annoyed when I see bikes in car spaces!!! :toss:
Why?
What if, like the disabled loo thing that started this thread, all the bike spaces were full?
Blue_SV650S
25-08-07, 09:04 AM
Parents often have two or more young kids with them and controlling them can be difficult even for the most well-behaved kids and most competant of parents.
Supermarket car-parks are dangerous places, drivers concentrating on looking for a space rather than looking for and anticipating hazards, especially those that they cannot see anyway, kids being of lower height than most cars.
Safest thing to do is minimise the chances of young children (who will not be aware of the dangers) coming into contact with moving vehicles, hence the location.
C'mon Blue, be honest...... you just don't like walking ;)
You know the answer....... get reproducing :thumbsup: I'm sure the gene-pool won't be damaged too much ;-)
Er, what about parents that walk their kids to the shops? Would you have them a special pavement further away from the road?? Perhaps kid barriers???
If a parent wants more room to 'safely' do their thing, why don't they park way way out the back of the carparks ... you know the bit that is in the far back corner where noone goes as it is the furthest point from the shop ...
You never know the small walk might prevent their kids from becoming the phat fecks at 6yrs old that are all so common these days!! ... a bit of exercise might dispel some of that energy and quieten them down a bit too!!! ;)
Or these parent areas put at the back of the carpark anyway where there is less natural 'flow'???
Why?
What if, like the disabled loo thing that started this thread, all the bike spaces were full?
Bikes can park in any nook and cranny. There are bound to be cases of exception, but I do hate to see bikes in car spaces when they could so easily been put somewhere more considerate!! :rambo:
It's patently obvious that you are not a parent!! ;)
It is perfectly acceptable to you a disabled toilet facility or to use the correct format - a toilet suitable for use by people with disabilities.
it is simply common coutesy to ensure a person with a disability isn't disadvantaged further cos you used it which is not likely unless a queue of abled bodied forms!!
Smaller places will only provide a single WC which is designed for all.
You will also see many places now which provide male and female toilets both with toilets for people with disabilities and baby changing. That brings me to the comment regarding mother and child parking. Its a generalised term as it is generally mums on their own with kids that they are catering for but IMO that includes Dads in similar circumstances. ther purpose is obvious if you ever visited a supermarket and seen the muppets trying to park!
People with disabilities are human too and will react just like the rest of us. We all get grumpy if things aren't how we would like thm subject to our mood or circumstances.
IMHO its all about respect for each other something that sadly this world seems to be losing. If its a loo for peeps ith a disability you will be aware of that and act as you have said - perfectly acceptable. :D
Does anyone get annoyed when cars park in motorbike parking areas/spaces?
if you can get a car in a motorbike space........well done:p
if you can get a car in a motorbike space........well done:p
Maybe Sarah has a Smart car? :p
Anyone own one of those, btw? If so, is it possible to a "stoppie" in them?
ArtyLady
25-08-07, 10:40 AM
I use disabled loos if none other available, often if there is only one loo, it is adapted anyway. Also many peeps have hidden disability so no-one should be tutting - same as if someone has a blue badge but appears to walk with no problems, they may have a hidden disability.
Re parent and child parking = wider spaces for ease of putting child into buggy etc. Many moons ago, before the phenemon of parent and child spaces, we were frequently blocked in and couldnt get our kids in and out the child seats. :rolleyes: :)
Blue_SV650S
25-08-07, 11:06 AM
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Re parent and child parking = wider spaces for ease of putting child into buggy etc. Many moons ago, before the phenemon of parent and child spaces, we were frequently blocked in and couldnt get our kids in and out the child seats. :rolleyes: :)
No problem with wider spaces for parents with their kids, but why do they have to be in pole position?? :smt065
Keith1983
25-08-07, 11:18 AM
Just to go off on a bit of a tangent. How many carparks have a rule saying that disabled badge holders don't have to pay? What is that all about. Now my grandfather is disabled and displays a disabled badge in the car. However he is most definitely not financially disabled! Are the people who make these rules presuming that disabled people are in a worse financial situation?
Does anyone get annoyed when cars park in motorbike parking areas/spaces?
Maybe Sarah has a Smart car? :p
close;)
fizzwheel
25-08-07, 11:53 AM
Not really ever seen that happen, but I do get annoyed when I see bikes in car spaces!!! :toss:
I do that at work, my company wont provide dedicated bike parking and sent out a sh*tty email asking us bikers to stop using "Car spaces"
I pointed out that nowhere does it specifically say that the spaces are for use by cars only and if I was provided with a suitable place to park my bike, I'd use it, but they havent so I park in the car space so my bike doesnt get knocked over, ( I've had 1 bike get knocked over at work already )
I've never heard a peep out of them about it since, we still havent got motorbike parking, so I still park in the car spaces.
I wouldnt do it in a supermarket carpark though...
the thing is with the spaces that they mark out so that mums can get kids in and out of cars easier, if they made the normal spaces bigger in the first place it wouldnt be such a squeeze, I'm glad we havent got a big car...
timwilky
25-08-07, 12:27 PM
when I used to use our knutsford office there was a bike parking area, behind the hedge, where nobody can see them. There are 4 of us who had allocated parking bays that also happen to be bikers. Finance director, Quality Director, Engineering manager and me. It used to really P off the others when we would park our bikes in our allocated car bays right in line with the cameras etc. A new facilities manager did initially question why bikes were being parked in the secure senior managers car parking spaces. But was told to sort out proper bike parking for those who had to use the plebs
Pedro68
25-08-07, 12:51 PM
I've never heard a peep out of them about it since, we still havent got motorbike parking, so I still park in the car spaces.
I wouldnt do it in a supermarket carpark though...
Well the Tescos in Bidston (nr Birkenhead) has a dedicated motorcycle parking area :D
However, it's shoved behind a row of car parking bays, and the intended access route into the motorcycle parking area is usually stuffed full of trolleys (lazy tw*ts! the trolley BAYS are only another 20 yards away!) :smt013. Which means that you have to ride over the pedestrian/zebra crossing, up onto the pavement, right where customers are trying to get trolleys from ... all to people giving you disgruntled looks :o
I've only ever seen 2 motorbikes parked in that area at any one time, as I think most bikes pull up outside the entrance and park on the pavement there :) Ha!
Oooh, how many minority boxes can I tick -
Disabled Badge Holder = check
Biker = check
Parent = Um, does my dog count?! ;)
At my nearest Tescos and Morrisons the Parent/Child spaces are closer to the main door than the crippo spots - so if there's one free I'll park there to be honest.
I can understand the practicality of P/C spaces - but yeah - I do wonder about the placing of some of them.
As for free crippo spots - it's actually up to the car park 'provider', some do still charge regardless, some don't.
If it's the council I'm not sure, but I think they get to decide too.
As for people walking away from crippo cars with no apparent disability - chances are they may well not actually be disabled.
The critera is set by indiviual councils rather than nationally - but generally you do have to be 'mobility restricted', either physically or mentally.
If you aren't capable of driving a car then a carer can apply for a badge, but it should only be used when transporting the crippo about. Sadly many abuse the system.
I've never had the nerve to park my bike in a crippo spot and leave by blue badge on it yet though. ;)
YoungMan
25-08-07, 03:28 PM
Ex-girlfriend always used to park in the disabled slots - or in the Mother and Child ones. Maybe just to embarass me...
All in favour of disabled toilets myself. Room for two and all those bars to hang on to ...:rambo:
Blue_SV650S
25-08-07, 07:53 PM
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K, the term 'cripo' could be deemed offensive! [-(
Disabled is different to crippled ... there might be disabled people on the .org that find being called a 'crip' demeaning and offense??? :smt014
Tell you what, if you will let me freely refer to girls as b1tches, then alls fair and therefore good!! :D
Tell you what, if you will let me freely refer to girls as b1tches, then alls fair and therefore good!! :D
Hmmm, 'disabled' (nah, I'm perfectly able, just can't walk), 'mobility challenged' (pah, PC nonsense)... I'm a crippo and call it as I live it.;)
But if you were a girl then I'd say OK - but you're not, so I won't.:p
In all seriousness, the point of the Blue Badge shceme and parking concessions is to enable greater mobility and access for those who have their mobility restricted... or crippled, in some way.
Personally I take ownership of my state of being and don't wish to submit to the PC pussy footing about.
Blue_SV650S
26-08-07, 09:56 AM
Hmmm, 'disabled' (nah, I'm perfectly able, just can't walk), 'mobility challenged' (pah, PC nonsense)... I'm a crippo and call it as I live it.;)
But if you were a girl then I'd say OK - but you're not, so I won't.:p
In all seriousness, the point of the Blue Badge shceme and parking concessions is to enable greater mobility and access for those who have their mobility restricted... or crippled, in some way.
Personally I take ownership of my state of being and don't wish to submit to the PC pussy footing about.
I was female for a short time before I was born ... so does that mean I can refer to females of the species as b1tches as I knida was one for a short while*?!!?? :smt045
* ... but then got better - when my body came to its senses and assigned me as a boy?!?!!??!!?? :D
Vickster
26-08-07, 10:36 AM
Kinda obvious, innit? :confused:
[quote=Blue_SV650S;1270780]That is one thing that gets me, but more than that ... agreed its a good idea to have wider spots for people with prams etc ... rather that than have my car bashed buy a mum/dad with too few arms :D ... but why right outside the shop???? Can mothers not walk???
Surely with the amount of benefit they get from the Government, they can afford to get their shopping delivered.....
markmoto
26-08-07, 11:19 AM
Im always using the Disabled toilets they are nice and spacious usualy with somewhere conveinient to hang your helmet (crashhelmet) Filthy sods! plus they tend to be alot cleaner :-) nowt wrong with it i say if you get caught just adopt a limp and say you have got a wooden leg :-)
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