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In Winter Garden if you don't like to eat with the dogs, you can drive 3 1/2 miles out to the new mall and eat.

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[MeMyselfandI]

•I wish handicapped restroom stalls would be clearly marked "for handicapped only." I'm tired of waiting in a wheelchair for a young woman to come out and say "Oh I like to use this because I need privacy when putting on my makeup."

Those restrooms are made accessible, not reserved. It's the one someone in a wheelchair can fit into. It's not some exclusive stall specifically reserved ONLY for people with mobility issues. If someone is in need of the stall and is in line ahead of me, of course, it's first come, first served and you go ahead in there first. But, if I get there first, I will always choose the accessible stall over any other because they usually are cleaner, have more room, and have their own sink. I don't like having to put my belongings down on a puddle filled community trough sink. I can leave them on the hook in the accessible restroom while I wash my hands.

If the bathroom is busy (like a movie theatre with a long line), and I'm ahead of you, you will wait just like everyone else and get to that restroom when it's your turn. If that stall is open and I have to go, I'm taking it.

[Dillydog]

MeMyselfandI wrote:

•I wish handicapped restroom stalls would be clearly marked "for handicapped only." I'm tired of waiting in a wheelchair for a young woman to come out and say "Oh I like to use this because I need privacy when putting on my makeup."
Those restrooms are made accessible, not reserved. It's the one someone in a wheelchair can fit into. It's not some exclusive stall specifically reserved ONLY for people with mobility issues. If someone is in need of the stall and is in line ahead of me, of course, it's first come, first served and you go ahead in there first. But, if I get there first, I will always choose the accessible stall over any other because they usually are cleaner, have more room, and have their own sink. I don't like having to put my belongings down on a puddle filled community trough sink. I can leave them on the hook in the accessible restroom while I wash my hands.
If the bathroom is busy (like a movie theatre with a long line), and I'm ahead of you, you will wait just like everyone else and get to that restroom when it's your turn. If that stall is open and I have to go, I'm taking it.

"Do unto others as you would have others do unto you."

[Gina]

I am ticked off that an American icon like Budweiser will now be in the hands of a foreign company.

[jggillette]

"I wish handicapped restroom stalls would be clearly marked "for handicapped only." I'm tired of waiting in a wheelchair for a young woman to come out and say "Oh I like to use this because I need privacy when putting on my makeup."

The point is, its handicapped "accessible", NOT handicapped only. Handicapped accessibility laws are designed to give every one equal access not to provide special treatment. The bathroom is open to everyone. Sorry you have to wait, like everyone else.

That being said, I do think it's rude to use those stalls when there are others available or just because you like privacy while putting on makeup.

[yo momma]

•I wish handicapped restroom stalls would be clearly marked "for handicapped only." I'm tired of waiting in a wheelchair for a young woman to come out and say "Oh I like to use this because I need privacy when putting on my makeup."

Well, so sorry. Those are usually where the changing tables are located too so mom's need to use them. With two small children its the only stall I can fit into and watch my kids and my stuff. I will allow you to go first if you are also waiting for a toilet but will not refrain from using it on the chance you may happen to pop in whilst I am in there.

On a side note; Who waits until they are in a public restroom to do their makeup? Gross.

[Pachacutec]

RE the handicapped stalls; OK, let's define "handicapped;" (no, I'm not trying to be funny.) Many people have handicaps that aren't so obvious as being in a wheelchair. How about someone who is suffers from a stomach/intestinal problem and when they need the bathroom, they need it NOW? They might not "look" handicapped, but they certainly have a legitimate disability. Too - while I certainly agree that people shouldn't use the "handicapped" stalls just for putting on makeup, etc., as others have posted here, these stalls are accessible, not reserved.

[Orange County blues]

•To the person who says "I couldn't care less" is correct and "I could care less" is not: They are both correct; they just mean different things. "I could care less" means you don't care. "I couldn't care less" means you do care, a lot, because two negatives make one affirmative. It just depends on what you want to say.

WRONG! If you COULD care less, that means you DO care....because you are saying you COULD care less- than you already do.

If you COULDN'T care less, that means you DON'T care- as it means that you COULDN'T care any less than you already do.

If people would just stop and LISTEN to what they are saying before attempting to correct others, they wouldn't make such FOOLS of themselves!

This is NOT a case of a double negative!

[Mew]

"We're all avoiding the obvious answer to saving energy: Drop the speed limit to 55."

Sadly, you can't drive over 55 in many cases on our major interstates and toll roads because of all the traffic. Maybe we should "encourage" employers to allow massive amounts of telecommuting so that we have less people on the roads, which means we will be using less gas, which might make the demand for gas drop and the price of gas follow?

[Orange County blues]

yo momma wrote:

•I wish handicapped restroom stalls would be clearly marked "for handicapped only." I'm tired of waiting in a wheelchair for a young woman to come out and say "Oh I like to use this because I need privacy when putting on my makeup."
Well, so sorry. Those are usually where the changing tables are located too so mom's need to use them. With two small children its the only stall I can fit into and watch my kids and my stuff. I will allow you to go first if you are also waiting for a toilet but will not refrain from using it on the chance you may happen to pop in whilst I am in there.
On a side note; Who waits until they are in a public restroom to do their makeup? Gross.

I've yet to see a handicapped stall with a diaper changing table.

I have only seen changing tables located in the area of rest rooms outside of any stalls. Having to change a diaper is not a handicap.

And you've never freshened up your make-up in a public restroom? Never combed or brushed your hair in a public restroom either?

[pat]

Since when did being handicapped mean you never have to wait your turn? Those stalls are open to everyone, first come first served. They are NOT limited to handicapped patrons. Your arrogance is the real problem.

[Sanity is Lonely]

Orange County blues wrote:

•To the person who says "I couldn't care less" is correct and "I could care less" is not: They are both correct; they just mean different things. "I could care less" means you don't care. "I couldn't care less" means you do care, a lot, because two negatives make one affirmative. It just depends on what you want to say.
WRONG! If you COULD care less, that means you DO care....because you are saying you COULD care less- than you already do.
If you COULDN'T care less, that means you DON'T care- as it means that you COULDN'T care any less than you already do.
If people would just stop and LISTEN to what they are saying before attempting to correct others, they wouldn't make such FOOLS of themselves!
This is NOT a case of a double negative!

Thank you! You made MY point for me.

[Sanity is Lonely]

Orange County blues wrote:

<quoted text>I've yet to see a handicapped stall with a diaper changing table.
I have only seen changing tables located in the area of rest rooms outside of any stalls. Having to change a diaper is not a handicap.
And you've never freshened up your make-up in a public restroom? Never combed or brushed your hair in a public restroom either?

That's weird.....I've seen diaper changing stations in many, many handicapped stalls in public restrooms. Where have you been?

[Orange County blues]

Sanity is Lonely wrote:

<quoted text>
That's weird.....I've seen diaper changing stations in many, many handicapped stalls in public restrooms. Where have you been?

Many different states and many different cities- many different restaurants, stores, etc.

I don't recall ever having seen a diaper changing table in a handicapped stall.

And frankly, it makes no sense to me that a diaper changing table would be in a stall for the handicapped.

Having to change a diaper is not a handicap!

[Orange County blues]

Sanity is Lonely wrote:

<quoted text>
Thank you! You made MY point for me.

You're welcome.

I just find it so frustrating that so many people are clueless as to the REAL meaning of "I could care less". Of course, that statement is usually said with a sarcastic tone, but still and all, if one COULD care less (than they already do), that OF COURSE, means they DO care.

But then again, I really COULDN'T care less! LOL!

[Sanity is Lonely]

Orange County blues wrote:

<quoted text>Many different states and many different cities- many different restaurants, stores, etc.
I don't recall ever having seen a diaper changing table in a handicapped stall.
And frankly, it makes no sense to me that a diaper changing table would be in a stall for the handicapped.
Having to change a diaper is not a handicap!

Hey, I'm not arguing with diaper changing not being a handicap....completely with you on that one. I'm just making the point that they do, indeed, put the changing tables - many times - in those stalls. Maybe because there's not room anywhere else in the small restrooms. Maybe to give the mothers a little privacy with their babies when changing them....heck, who knows why? The point is....they do put them in the handicapped stalls many times.

[Sanity is Lonely]

Orange County blues wrote:

<quoted text>You're welcome.
I just find it so frustrating that so many people are clueless as to the REAL meaning of "I could care less". Of course, that statement is usually said with a sarcastic tone, but still and all, if one COULD care less (than they already do), that OF COURSE, means they DO care.
But then again, I really COULDN'T care less! LOL!

:) Me either!

[Orange County blues]

Sanity is Lonely wrote:

<quoted text>
Hey, I'm not arguing with diaper changing not being a handicap....completely with you on that one. I'm just making the point that they do, indeed, put the changing tables - many times - in those stalls. Maybe because there's not room anywhere else in the small restrooms. Maybe to give the mothers a little privacy with their babies when changing them....heck, who knows why? The point is....they do put them in the handicapped stalls many times.

Well, I certainly haven't led a sheltered life and have been in many public restrooms in many different locations, and maybe I just don't remember what would have to be very few occasions that I've noticed a changing table in a handicapped stall. But then again, I've only uses handicapped stalls no more than a few times- and only when no other stall was available and no handicapped people were in the restroom....

And if a handicapped person should come in, I don't think it's right that they would have to wait because a diaper was being changed in a handicapped stall.

[smileyjoe]

Orange County blues wrote:

<quoted text>Many different states and many different cities- many different restaurants, stores, etc.
I don't recall ever having seen a diaper changing table in a handicapped stall.
And frankly, it makes no sense to me that a diaper changing table would be in a stall for the handicapped.
Having to change a diaper is not a handicap!

It may not be a handicap to change a diaper but that is the only stall in a restroom big enough to accomodate a changing table. Go to Orange County's administrative building on Rosalind and you will see one in the women's restroom handicap stall.

[Brian]

So if I need to use the restroom really badly, you are saying that I should not use the handicapped on in case there is the 1 in 10,000 chance somebody in a wheelchair comes in?
BTW...in many restrooms the handicapped stall is the only one with a toilet. Everybody has the same right to that stall as you do, it is not a special reserved VIP stall for you.
I thought handicapped people liked to be treated equal?

[Meg]

"•To the person who says "I couldn't care less" is correct and "I could care less" is not: They are both correct; they just mean different things. "I could care less" means you don't care. "I couldn't care less" means you do care, a lot, because two negatives make one affirmative. It just depends on what you want to say.

Not according to dictionary.com :

"The expression I could not care less originally meant 'it would be impossible for me to care less than I do because I do not care at all'. It was originally a British saying and came to the US in the 1950s. It is senseless to transform it into the now-common I could care less. If you could care less, that means you care at least a little. The original is quite sarcastic and the other form is clearly nonsense. The inverted form I could care less was coined in the US and is found only here, recorded in print by 1966."

http://dictionary.reference.com/help/faq/lang...