toilet paper, part III
Of course, as many of you know, Sarah and I recently moved to a new place in the Richmond District of SF. We like it very much, even though we miss our old place (as I told you already).
One of the first things we did about a week or so ago was bring a roll of toilet paper to the new place. There are a few things that begin the territorializing process that makes a new apartment feel like home. These might include getting your phone service transferred, having some food or a beloved piece of furniture there, or putting up a picture.
But none of these -- for me, at least -- compares to the act of putting that first roll of toilet paper on the roller, which by the way I think I heard is called a "mandrell," as in Barbara Mandrell -- does anyone know if that is true?
One of the first things we did about a week or so ago was bring a roll of toilet paper to the new place. There are a few things that begin the territorializing process that makes a new apartment feel like home. These might include getting your phone service transferred, having some food or a beloved piece of furniture there, or putting up a picture.
But none of these -- for me, at least -- compares to the act of putting that first roll of toilet paper on the roller, which by the way I think I heard is called a "mandrell," as in Barbara Mandrell -- does anyone know if that is true?
posted by Mark Meritt at 11:55 AM
9 Comments:
I have no idea about the mandrell, but--YEAH! you're back...I have been missing mundaneness...
I believe it's a "mandrel" and is used more often for machinery-related descriptions. "Spindle" also works and seems to be more common vis-a-vis toilet paper rolls. And yes, I did just want to use the term "vis-a-vis" even though it wasn't totally correct.
Whatever will you do if I bring you a 12-pack of toilet paper for a housewarming gift? What a dilemma! You'd have to thank me, but you'd hate the destruction of your serial toilet paper habit. Hmmm..
Have you tried coreless toilet paper?
BTW during my search for coreless toilet paper, I came across this link. I apologize for the bad language but it was too amazing not to mention.
It was my idea to bring the toilet paper over first! Just wanting credit :-)
Our friend Paul says, "A house is not a home until it's been pooped in."
Mark:
Are you aware of...
www.nationaldayofslayer.org
?
\m/
-Adam
Mark:
Are you aware of...
www.nationaldayofslayer.org
?
\m/
-Adam
Oooh, how does coreless tp work? I've got to look up that link. Personally, I like having lots and lots of backup tp. I find it reassuring.
OH WOW. Wow. Wow. I just visited the link Deb mentioned. Anyone who has not NEEDS to, promptly. It is... wow.
In the halcyon days of college, I remember that my "christening" ritual was to make certain that the first thing I did, once all belongings were physically in the new space, was to hook up the stereo first so that there was music to accompany the rest of the unpacking process...which I mention just in case there were any lingering doubts as to my craven musicgeek-ness. Now I'm afraid other things take priority--and unpacking takes more than an hour. O, adulthood, you are a stern taskmaster.
BTW, National Day of Slayer is a hoot!
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