Well, "back in the day" the cups were not nearly as flimsy. Flimsy cups without lids equals a much better chance for spills. Fill them only 1/2 way or so? Guess that might help, but some guests may not be too happy.
You can always buy new (stupidly overpriced) clothing from Disney, and you can use the laundry facilities at the resorts (Also stupidly overpriced) if you're staying at one.
Exactly..........
Personally no problem from a container w/o a straw but some people enjoy the convenience
. I don't see this as political correctness run amok; plastic garbage is currently floating around the oceans waiting for a few lifetimes to disintegrate. Scientists have now found plastic filaments in the guts of sea creatures who live in the depths of the Great Reef. If the garbage has reached that far down what are they doing to the higher level fish we regularly eat? We can still wash clothes with the biodegradable soap that is now readily available and children will learn a valuable lesson in how to eat and drink; win-winI think we come from 2 different sets of "olden days"
. I remember much more flimsy cups from counter service places that were paper cones.
My toilet is three years old and the advertisement stated that it will flush a dozen golf balls. (I've not had the courage to try that.)Personally no problem from a container w/o a straw but some people enjoy the convenience
I think we come from 2 different sets of "olden days"
@UncleMike101 - if any plumber today is still complaining about 2 flush toilets- it's time for the homeowner to buy a new bowl since the unit is paid for but the water bill isn't.
Lower water usage commodes first became widely available in the '80's and yes the first generation version were a PITB, literally and figuratively, LOL. Problem was resolved back in the '90's unless people went for the lowest priced units not knowing that they were in for a lifetime of......downloading.
"Pennywise and pound foolish" does come to mind.
Remember, everyone, these are just straws and when they were first invented they were made of glass or metal and specifically marketed for invalids.
My toilet is three years old and the advertisement stated that it will flush a dozen golf balls. (I've not had the courage to try that.)
From my plumber.
The maximum allowed flow from a toiled is 1.6 gal.
The older toilets used 3.5 gal.
My toilet is 45 feet from the City sewer.
At the required slope angle from a residential dwelling 1.6 gal will not push effluent, (You know. The chunky stuff.) 45 ft unless it is jet propelled, gravity is insufficient unless the angle of departure is at least double the requirement.
Since the last plumbers visit we've been doing the two, sometimes three, flush routine and have had no issues.
(Edited by me)I think we come from 2 different sets of "olden days"
Remember, everyone, these are just straws and when they were first invented they were made of glass or metal and specifically marketed for invalids.
Having a medical condition is just who straws were invented for and I'm truly happy that our medical knowledge continues on so many levels as it makes life easier for all with access to it. I'm not suggesting we go back in time in how we view individuals or groups (one of my maternal uncles went from being a sturdy and witty merchant mariner to being laid to waste from neurological problems (he could still make me laugh and think then) and finally leukemia which was a death sentence when he passed) as the progression has been wonderful for all, just to think towards now and later. If something as simple as switching to reusable, or paper or bamboo straws is better for society as a whole, I'm good with minor inconveniences.I travel with someone with serious neurologic disease. Neither of us think of him as an invalid, we just use devices that make his life easier. I've learned to bring clean, sanitary straws for him. And we will continue to do that.
Honestly, we feel blessed we are still able to travel together.
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Well, paper water cones are not the same thing as paper cups, anyplace I've lived.
I travel with someone with serious neurologic disease. Neither of us think of him as an invalid, we just use devices that make his life easier. I've learned that (these days) I need to bring clean, sanitary straws for him. And we will continue to do that. It's easy enough to order a box on Amazon.
Honestly, we feel blessed we are still able to travel together.
. Ask your parents or maybe even your grandparents and they'll confirm.
