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rzemanfl

(31,380 posts) Sat Mar 14, 2020, 09:52 AM Mar 2020

Kayso, the stores have paper towels but no toilet paper.

Do any of you deep thinkers or handymen out there have a suggestion regarding how to cut paper toweling into t.p. sized rolls?

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Kayso, the stores have paper towels but no toilet paper. (Original Post) rzemanfl Mar 2020 OP

I was in a grocery store in Tallahassee yesterday. Pacifist Patriot Mar 2020 #1

I was able to get tissues this morning. Thank you for your unresponsive reply. rzemanfl Mar 2020 #2

I apologize. Pacifist Patriot Mar 2020 #4

No apology necessary. The OP is in the nature of a thought experiment. n/t rzemanfl Mar 2020 #5

Use your hands... 2naSalit Mar 2020 #3

Wait, origami! Much more tasteful. rzemanfl Mar 2020 #6

Don't flush... 2naSalit Mar 2020 #8

I had the same thought. I also thought about composting and all the shirts I never wear. n/t rzemanfl Mar 2020 #11

My 23 year old son's suggested solution spares plumbing. Pacifist Patriot Mar 2020 #9

I don't think that would work 2naSalit Mar 2020 #15

Have any old phone books lurking around the house? greatauntoftriplets Mar 2020 #7

Thanks GAT. I think we have a pretty good supply laid in. Stay safe. n/t rzemanfl Mar 2020 #10

Same to you. greatauntoftriplets Mar 2020 #14

Don't get a sore ass. Fla Dem Mar 2020 #12

Getting the pipes roto-rooted would be irritating too. n/t rzemanfl Mar 2020 #13

Pacifist Patriot

(25,212 posts)

1. I was in a grocery store in Tallahassee yesterday.

Reply to rzemanfl (Original post)

Sat Mar 14, 2020, 09:59 AM

Mar 2020

No toilet paper, but tons of Kleenex. 🤣

rzemanfl

(31,380 posts)

2. I was able to get tissues this morning. Thank you for your unresponsive reply.

Reply to Pacifist Patriot (Reply #1)

Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:02 AM

Mar 2020

Pacifist Patriot

(25,212 posts)

4. I apologize.

Reply to rzemanfl (Reply #2)

Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:06 AM

Mar 2020

I didn't realize you were seeking a reply. I honestly don't know how I would go about converting PT to TP. Hope someone gives you a good answer.

rzemanfl

(31,380 posts)

5. No apology necessary. The OP is in the nature of a thought experiment. n/t

Reply to Pacifist Patriot (Reply #4)

Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:08 AM

Mar 2020

2naSalit

(102,803 posts)

3. Use your hands...

Reply to rzemanfl (Original post)

Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:04 AM

Mar 2020

to rip each paper towel into squares!

rzemanfl

(31,380 posts)

6. Wait, origami! Much more tasteful.

Reply to 2naSalit (Reply #3)

Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:10 AM

Mar 2020

Now please explain how the clogs in the plumbing get fixed.

2naSalit

(102,803 posts)

8. Don't flush...

Reply to rzemanfl (Reply #6)

Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:12 AM

Mar 2020

the paper towel pieces. Yikes, this makes me think outhouses may come back in style!

rzemanfl

(31,380 posts)

11. I had the same thought. I also thought about composting and all the shirts I never wear. n/t

Reply to 2naSalit (Reply #8)

Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:27 AM

Mar 2020

Pacifist Patriot

(25,212 posts)

9. My 23 year old son's suggested solution spares plumbing.

Reply to rzemanfl (Reply #6)

Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:14 AM

Mar 2020

Just use a garden hose as a bidet. The solution does not, however, spare the neighbors. LOL!

2naSalit

(102,803 posts)

15. I don't think that would work

Reply to Pacifist Patriot (Reply #9)

Sat Mar 14, 2020, 12:58 PM

Mar 2020

in the chill of winter! I mean, right now it's snowing and in the low +20sF, don't think I'd be out doing that any time soon.

greatauntoftriplets

(179,007 posts)

7. Have any old phone books lurking around the house?

Reply to rzemanfl (Original post)

Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:11 AM

Mar 2020

Dust them off and tear out the pages. Crumple or fold, as is your habit, and voila!

rzemanfl

(31,380 posts)

10. Thanks GAT. I think we have a pretty good supply laid in. Stay safe. n/t

Reply to greatauntoftriplets (Reply #7)

Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:26 AM

Mar 2020

greatauntoftriplets

(179,007 posts)

14. Same to you.

Reply to rzemanfl (Reply #10)

Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:45 AM

Mar 2020

This is scary, and you-know-who's lying about this hasn't helped.

Fla Dem

(27,633 posts)

12. Don't get a sore ass.

Reply to rzemanfl (Original post)

Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:28 AM

Mar 2020

Paper towels aren't meant to wipe asses. They are more coarse than toilet paper. Could cause irritation and become very uncomfortable.

rzemanfl

(31,380 posts)

13. Getting the pipes roto-rooted would be irritating too. n/t

Reply to Fla Dem (Reply #12)

Sat Mar 14, 2020, 10:29 AM

Mar 2020

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