How much toilet paper should we be putting in our long term storage?

[frustratedearthmother]

That was priceless - thanks for sharing!

 

[Hinotori]

That is a hilarious story.

 

[Denim Deb]

We're a hard bunch to offend by that kind of story.

And, if we do need it for barter, it would give a whole new meaning to paper money.

 

[Icu4dzs]

I'm hoping no one gets offended by this... This thread just brought a saying to mind my Grandpa taught all us kids. And a story about my ex.

You have to keep in mind we were poor and never had indoor plumbing when I was growing up. We had a hand dug well for water on the back porch and an outhouse about 75' or so behind the house for... ummm.. "that". We never had toilet paper. We used the Sears & Roebuck catalog (We all got mad when they switched to glossy paper) and corn cobs. When in the woods or away from home working the fields we used leaves. You might not know which leaves worked the best, but you learned quick which ones not to use!

Anyway, for those who don't know there are two colors of field corn cobs. Red and white. When we would shell corn out of the corn crib we kept a bucket there for the cobs. About once a week or so we'd take the bucket to the outhouse and switch it with the one there so there was always a full bucket in the outhouse. Pa always told us "Use a red cob first, then use a white cob to see if you need another red cob". :/

When my ex moved in with me, the very first time we went shopping together nearly led to a divorce. We were walking along putting things in the cart and when we got to the toilet paper I pitched a couple of packs of the cheapest brand into the cart. She looked horrified and pulled them out and got a more expensive kind. She said "We can't use that kind". I thought she was crazy. We argued a bit about it because to me toilet paper is toilet paper. She finally blushed and whispered angrily at me "The cheap stuff is too rough.. it makes my butt raw". I started giggling and she got madder and madder. Then I started laughing. I laughed until I had tears running down my cheeks. It wasn't funny in a way, but in another way it was hilarious to me.
She got mad and went to the truck, I bought the expensive kind and eventually she forgave me for laughing.

All I could think at the time though was this - When you grow up using corn cobs... there IS no rough toilet paper.




Sorry, back to our regularly scheduled programming...

 

[~gd]

I'm hoping no one gets offended by this... This thread just brought a saying to mind my Grandpa taught all us kids. And a story about my ex.

You have to keep in mind we were poor and never had indoor plumbing when I was growing up. We had a hand dug well for water on the back porch and an outhouse about 75' or so behind the house for... ummm.. "that". We never had toilet paper. We used the Sears & Roebuck catalog (We all got mad when they switched to glossy paper) and corn cobs. When in the woods or away from home working the fields we used leaves. You might not know which leaves worked the best, but you learned quick which ones not to use!

Anyway, for those who don't know there are two colors of field corn cobs. Red and white. When we would shell corn out of the corn crib we kept a bucket there for the cobs. About once a week or so we'd take the bucket to the outhouse and switch it with the one there so there was always a full bucket in the outhouse. Pa always told us "Use a red cob first, then use a white cob to see if you need another red cob". :/

When my ex moved in with me, the very first time we went shopping together nearly led to a divorce. We were walking along putting things in the cart and when we got to the toilet paper I pitched a couple of packs of the cheapest brand into the cart. She looked horrified and pulled them out and got a more expensive kind. She said "We can't use that kind". I thought she was crazy. We argued a bit about it because to me toilet paper is toilet paper. She finally blushed and whispered angrily at me "The cheap stuff is too rough.. it makes my butt raw". I started giggling and she got madder and madder. Then I started laughing. I laughed until I had tears running down my cheeks. It wasn't funny in a way, but in another way it was hilarious to me.
She got mad and went to the truck, I bought the expensive kind and eventually she forgave me for laughing.

All I could think at the time though was this - When you grow up using corn cobs... there IS no rough toilet paper.




Sorry, back to our regularly scheduled programming...

I often wondered where the term 'Harda$$' came from! Now I think I know. Has anyone mentioned the practice of rubbing cobs together while siting waiting for 'results' it avoids painful suprises.

 

[frustratedearthmother]

Good safety tip, gd!

 

[CountryKat]

Wow that was a funny story thanks for sharing!!!!!!!! It also helps put things in perspective real fast doesnt it. I have managed to figure how much we are using per week. Now that I have that it shouldnt be hard to figure out the math for a year. Just have to work it on paper.....LOL!!! Sorry I couldnt resist.

 

[Dawn419]

I know that this is a serious conversation but I couldn't help but !

Thanks for sharing that story on yourself, mfb! I'm right there with your ex on buying/using the "good stuff". We grew up using the cheapest you could buy and to me, you have to use more to accomplish what using less of the more expensive stuff does. Will have to run a comparison with my mom, for actual data to back up my theory, though.

Even though it's just the 2 of us here, we buy the biggest packs we can get (and preferrably the mega-rolls) and I always try to keep one huge un-opened pack on hand.

At the same time, I'm working on seeding mullein all over the place out here. Not only is it nice to use in place of tp , if the need arises, it also has medicinal value. Can't go wrong with dual purpose!

 

[Denim Deb]

Only problem w/using mullein is I've heard of people who develop a sensitivity to it after a bit.

 

[Mattemma]

Great story!

I buy the Scotts when it is on sale,and I just keep on buying as much as I can.Maybe lambs ear would work as well as the mullien.
My kids would just die if they had to use a corn cob.LOL, the luxuries of today.