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[glb613]

On 3/7/2014 Jannabelle said: I get not putting a purse on the floor of a restroom, but do you put it in the child seat of a grocery cart?

I have a cross body purse so it stays with me. I also use the sani-wipes on the handle and the child seat.

[NoelSeven]

On 3/7/2014 Tyak said:

I wouldn't think of putting my purse on the floor of a toilet stall or even on the floor by the table in a restaurant. It goes on a hook in the stall or around my neck and over the back of the chair in a restaurant and then my jacket over that. Heck, I've been in a toilet stall and seen women in the next stall put their coat on the floor. Now, I would just love to think of wearing that after it's cleaned the floor of a toilet stall!

The back of the chair is really dangerous, even with a jacket. Police and even some restaurants worn against that because of theft.

[serenity4ever]

On 3/7/2014 NoelSeven said:

On 3/7/2014 serenity4ever said:

On 3/7/2014 NoelSeven said:

On 3/7/2014 serenity4ever said:

The problem with holding it is that it is a real contributor to bladder infections in women.... And cutting down on fluids is a great way to become dehydrated.

I agree, but luckily, I'm not in a hot area and it's not that easy to become dehydrated in the fog.

If I'm going somewhere where I really don't want to use the bathroom, like a doctor appointment, I'll have a large cup of tea earlier on and I won't drink more until after the appointment. I do the same when I get my hair done. Being out all day is a different story, but for sure it's not going to kill me not to drink as much as usual until after those occasions.

Hi, Noel. I was just mimicking what my urologist told me about cystitis in women. Unfortunately, I have IC so I know where every rest stop is in any state of I have been in. I envy anyone who doesn't have to make frequent stops to public restrooms...

Hi serenity I'm sorry to hear you have IC. I've always said I have a small bladder so I'm always aware of trying to control the situation.

There's a wonderful small restaurant on the coast that we love, and friends always want to go there. They have a small restroom with only one seat for women, one next door for men, and there's always a line. The wait in line is about 10 minutes, so by the time you think you have to go, it's almost too late

Hi Noel....I read about your vision problems the other day on another thread and left you a small note. I hope you are doing a lot better today.As far as the IC is concerned, I have learned to live with it but there are times it can be just easier to stay home during a flare...

I am familiar with those small type of bathrooms. A lot of the restaurants in the Village have the same accommodations and it can be a pretty uncomfortable wait.

[Jannabelle]

On 3/7/2014 glb613 said:

On 3/7/2014 Jannabelle said: I get not putting a purse on the floor of a restroom, but do you put it in the child seat of a grocery cart?

I have a cross body purse so it stays with me. I also use the sani-wipes on the handle and the child seat.

Me too, I love a cross body bag.

[serenity4ever]

On 3/7/2014 Jannabelle said: I get not putting a purse on the floor of a restroom, but do you put it in the child seat of a grocery cart?

Good point.... I usually keep my purse on my shoulder or carry it because I once left it in one of those child seats and some man walked over to me with it because I was completely distracted....Anyone could have picked it up and walked off with it.

[NoelSeven]

On 3/7/2014 Jannabelle said: I get not putting a purse on the floor of a restroom, but do you put it in the child seat of a grocery cart?

I do. Again, when I go grocery shopping I use an inexpensive bag and wipe it off when I get home. I have several cute bags from Target that I only use for cart shopping.

[Jannabelle]

On 3/7/2014 serenity4ever said:

On 3/7/2014 Jannabelle said: I get not putting a purse on the floor of a restroom, but do you put it in the child seat of a grocery cart?

Good point.... I usually keep my purse on my shoulder or carry it because I once left it in one of those child seats and some man walked over to me with it because I was completely distracted....Anyone could have picked it up and walked off with it.

Right.....and they are dirty, which I guess everything is! LolL

[brii]

On 3/7/2014 Jannabelle said: I get not putting a purse on the floor of a restroom, but do you put it in the child seat of a grocery cart?

No - I can't believe how many people keep their purse there wide open.

I've seen someone get their purse stolen right out of the cart.

[NoelSeven]

On 3/7/2014 serenity4ever said:

Hi Noel....I read about your vision problems the other day on another thread and left you a small note. I hope you are doing a lot better today.As far as the IC is concerned, I have learned to live with it but there are times it can be just easier to stay home during a flare...

I am familiar with those small type of bathrooms. A lot of the restaurants in the Village have the same accommodations and it can be a pretty uncomfortable wait.

Oh, thank you! I'll have to go back and look for your note It's not a good day today, they said that particular lupus flare was so strong, it will take at least six months to get past.

[Sooner]

My mother is scared silly of public places. It's just part of the world to me. My purse goes on the floor when and where it needs to. I am not going to hold it in my teeth or put it around my neck. I always carry wipes, so I can swab it off if need be. Every weekend I clean it out and wipe it down. I do not fondle or lick the bottom of it, actually probably never even touch the bottom, so I'm not too worried about it. It sits usually in the floor of the back hallway next to the shoes that find themselves there. I open doors in restrooms with a wipe in my hand.

At home the purse goes on the floor, never on the table or counter. We used to have dogs and cats and I figure if you live with animals, not much else should phase you.