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The front porch? Oy. Talk about airing one's dirty laundry in public ! How do guests/mail or delivery persons/solicitors feel seeing that?
You fail to recognize the positives.
"I'm from the XXX religion. Would you care to talk with me about how we are saved from eternal damnation by ... Jeeez-us! what are THOSE!?!"
"I've been trying to reach you about your ... ... ... car's ... OMG, nevermind!"
"I'm from your HOA. We have a restriction on flying flags. What?!? Those are not flags, they are WHAT???? Let me see if we have a restriction on running those up the flagpole."
"I don't understand. You are vegan. You are with us trying to save the environment. You use your grey water to water plants. But are you now proudly suggesting that your .... don't stink?"
All of this had me chuckling. The reality is that bears go in the woods. When we were living on undeveloped land out in the boonies, the pipe from the black water tank went to a spot under a tree. The waste was GONE almost immediately. No odor, no muss, no fuss. No flies, no nasties. Waste issues are all about public health in crowded conditions. NEVER would I have done anything like that around close neighbors, but waste is organic. We are animals. Scary thoughts!
The reality is that bears go in the woods. When we were living on undeveloped land out in the boonies, the pipe from the black water tank went to a spot under a tree. The waste was GONE almost immediately. No odor, no muss, no fuss. No flies, no nasties. Waste issues are all about public health in crowded conditions. NEVER would I have done anything like that around close neighbors, but waste is organic. We are animals. Scary thoughts!
I hear you. When my buddy bought 15 acres way up north in the middle of nowhere the 1st thing we built was an outhouse... a hole in the ground then built a shed ontop of it.
It was basically me, him and his wife up there 95% of the time and after 3 yrs it was almost like the outhouse was brand new... no stink, no "filling" up.
We humans concentrate too much and like roaches it ends up a bit dirty, congested and gross :P
Most Americans don't have designated bidet, they use bidet inserts ( to install on the existing toilet). So you don't need to worry about moving from toilet to bidet.
It's all in one place and not a rocket science.
Lots of Americans show an unexplained fear and anxiety when talking about bidets. Not sure why... It doesn't bite your behind!
The most important thing to remember is to turn the water knob very slowly till the water stream feels strong but comfortable. Then remember the setting.
Some people developed hate and aversion after a (too strong) water stream hit their behind. Too strong water stream can cause pain and discomfort.
Another thing that might be an issue to some is cold water. Yes, if you don't have warm water line nearby your toilet (sink) or electrical outlet, then cold water could be an issue. In warm climates is not a problem. Water stays warm in your plumbing pipes. But there is a hack - you can connect the water line to your sink warm water line. Then you have warm water in your bidet.
Or you can buy a more expensive option that heats the water and have more nice features, incl. pre-sets, sanitation, air dryer, light, heated water, heated seat, music, even remote control...lol
Here is a very informative thread: https://www.city-data.com/forum/heal...s-instead.html
I posted video how to use it.
Most Americans don't have designated bidet, they use bidet inserts ( to install on the existing toilet). So you don't need to worry about moving from toilet to bidet.
It's all in one place and not a rocket science.
Thank you. Somehow this all seems like potty training to the uneducated.
TP is rather crude. Good quality bum-guns can bought on Amazon for $40 and you can easily install it yourself.
That's a different anal assault weapon. And you're correct that it is a much cheaper and simpler solution than installing a bidet which is a completely different appliance. If you've never been to Thailand, the "bum gun" or "ass hose" is similar to what was commonly installed at the kitchen sink beside the faucet to squirt the food residue off of the dirty dishes. Many of the restrooms in the higher-end malls have the multi-function toilets that feature the warm air and heated water functions that are becoming more common now here in the US, but you'll pay more than $40 to install one of those. Or you can modify your existing potty for something in between as mentioned above by elnina.
Thank you. Somehow this all seems like potty training to the uneducated.
How come? No university degree needed.
It's very simple - after you poop, you turn/push a knob that releases water that is very precisely aiming at your behind. After you rinse it (if you want you can use soap and wash it with your hand AFTER is rinsed off and clean), them use a designated, dry wash cloth to pat dry.
Anecdotally speaking, having not used trees for personal hygiene in over 30 years, bidets rule.
Portable, improvised, and or engineered, there's nothing better than a blast of warm water.
Haven't suffered from hemorrhoids, entrapped residues, or other related maladies.
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Of course, one cannot forget a shout out to the world's greatest bathroom nation - Japan.
That's a different anal assault weapon. And you're correct that it is a much cheaper and simpler solution than installing a bidet which is a completely different appliance. If you've never been to Thailand, the "bum gun" or "ass hose" is similar to what was commonly installed at the kitchen sink beside the faucet to squirt the food residue off of the dirty dishes. Many of the restrooms in the higher-end malls have the multi-function toilets that feature the warm air and heated water functions that are becoming more common now here in the US, but you'll pay more than $40 to install one of those. Or you can modify your existing potty for something in between as mentioned above by elnina.
I live in South East Asia.
I've been to Thailand many times and and in the country I live in nearby, almost every single toilet has a bum-gun.
And as you note, there is no need to buy and install and pay for a bidet.
Good quality bum-guns are on Amazon right now for $40.
Installing is easy as turning a nob. There are several Youtube videos on how to install them. Just plug in and turn it on.
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! How do guests/mail or delivery persons/solicitors feel seeing that?
Somehow this all seems like potty training to the uneducated.
