July 28, 2007 - "Rome-ancing the Mouse Cruisers" -11 days! Part 3

[Andrew DEREK UK]

So the size is the problem? I'm breaking the rules again?

Ok, fixed, but I'm keeping the sparkles.

Hey I was only joking re paper, too big, too small, cant find any????
Sorry?

 

[JustJus]

Here is a summary of things we've discussed (most assuredly incomplete, but here goes)

I see that they've heard we'll be in Italy and are preparing the artwork just for us.

Well, lookie what I found! Must be a DISer, huh.

Too funny MJ
Great illustrated summary!
Just what anyone joining the board now needs to shape up quickly!

And I'm suspecting that the tag fairy has a sense of humor what do you think?

No, no, no.... It's someone wadding TP. Just a little TF humour.

Oooohhh- now i get it- useful AND sparkly.

DRIVING TO THE AIRPORT FOR THE CRUISE.

Are you all packed???

or is that your private tour at Naples?

Oh My - when I was last able to check out the board it was page 459 or around there. I have over 100 pages to read and catch up on.

I've been away because we have had a lot of really bad news around town these last few weeks. I've been trying to help out with flowers, cards, etc. We had a gentleman lose his life the other day in a horrible car accident. From the accident scene, which I was at just after it happened, I think he had a heart attack or something. His car went off a cliff but there was no evidence that he tried to stop.

On top of that, one of our football coaches learned he had prostate and colon cancer in April. They started exploring options and scheduled him for surgery last week, on his birthday too. The night before he got a call that they can't do surgery because it has spread to his lymphnodes. They are now talking about 'alternatives to prolong the inevitable'. This man isn't family, but it hit hard. There are so many kids in this town that he has helped, and he really wants to continue coaching this year.

So - the last few weeks have been a bit of a bummer. time to cheer myself up and see what you guys have been chatting about.

Sorry to hear that Carrie. Thanks for PM

We should invite him to our DIS meet. (rubbing hands in anticipation)

Yes!
I mean, maybe.
If you think it's a good idea.....

Oh I just realized. What's missing from the picture?

Toilet Paper!!!

Not to worry, I've got plenty all ready rolled!!!!!

Maryann

good spot. TP sensors working overtime. You can be proud!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

or is that your private tour at Naples?

!

Replace that with ..............................


PIZZA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[kyla]

Should be just dubb you Pirate TP Wipe?

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Since we are so enamored with our beloved TP, I though, as a teacher, we should read up on the facts..
Toilet paper facts <<


What is the difference between 1 ply and 2 ply?

As it states 1 ply is a single layer of tissue where 2 ply is two layers. That does not mean however, that 2 ply is twice the thickness. 1 ply is made of a 13# thickness paper versus 2 ply is made of 2 layers of 10# thickness paper. Manufacturers do not simply 'double up' the 1 ply in order to make 2 ply.

Which is cheapest, 1 or 2 ply?

1 ply is generally cheaper to use. People use about the same amount of sheets but they are actually using less paper because it's 1 ply, therefore it's cheaper to use. The price of a roll of 1 ply (1,000 sheets per roll) is usually a bit more then rolls of 2 ply (500 sheets per roll). But there is twice the amount of useful sheets on a roll of 1 ply. Also, it depends who is using it! That is why you hear, 'one ply lasts longer!'.

Is there a pre-moistened toilet paper

Yes. Kimberly-Clark announced on January 16, 2001, the launch of Cottonelle Fresh™ Rollwipes - America's first and only dispersible, pre-moistened wipe on a roll. Cottonelle Fresh Rollwipes will initially be available in early Summer 2001 to consumers in northeastern and southeastern states, representing approximately half of the U. S. population. The pre-moistened roll will require a special sealed unit dispenser to be offered in a starter pack (dispenser along with four rolls). The pre-moistened product is dispensed from a sealed unit at the top of the dispenser. Dry toilet paper is dispensed from a conventional spindle at the bottom of the dispenser. The dispenser is easily installed in a bathroom - no tools are required and it fits most toilet paper holders. Go to www.rollwipes.com to view this new innovation. >> How can you get confused when you buy toilet paper? <<

Check how many sheets are on a roll! Standard industrial rolls have 500 two ply or 1,000 one ply sheets per roll. However, some rolls have only 200 sheets. Plus, check the size of the sheets. They can vary up to 15%. A standard size is 4.5"x4.5". Some are as small as 4"x3.8".

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>> What is the best way to buy toilet paper? <<

Buy toilet paper by the case from www.ToiletPaperWorld.com and put it in a closet. We sell the industrial full-sized rolls. It is the product you just do not want to run out of. You might find that on any given day there is a special price offer on a special toilet paper at your grocery store. But be careful! How many sheets on a roll? Don't get fooled! Is it the quality you like? Get a case and tuck it away. You will be happy you did. You'll never run out.

>> What is the size of a sheet of toilet paper? <<

This is important. The size of a sheet of toilet paper may vary from one manufacturer to another. The standard size is 4.5" x 4.5". However, in the last 10 years manufacturers have come out with "cheater sheets". These can run as small as 4" x 3.8"! This means about 15% less paper. So don't be confused by the advertisement that says "our roll of toilet paper is the cheapest". It may be that theirs has less sheets and smaller size sheets.

>> How many sheets are on a roll? <<

Industrial rolls of toilet paper have 1,000 per roll of one ply and 500 per roll of two ply. Recently manufacturers are making jumbo size rolls with 2,000 sheets. These require special large dispensers and are good for public use bathrooms because they last longer. The consumer market has lots of different size rolls. This confuses you. Some rolls only have 200 sheets!. Some of the sheets are smaller than the standard industrial size of 4.5" x4.5". I've seen sheets as small as 4'x 3.8". Be careful. Small rolls have to be changed more often and generally do not cost less. Don't get fooled!.

>> Which toilet paper is the best? <<

The softest, strongest and most absorbent. New technologies are making tissue softer by blowing air into the manufacturing process and 'puffing' up the tissue. This is nice but you also need 'wet strength'. By adding chemicals to the process a tissue becomes stronger and will not just fall apart when it hits water. This is of course important but this wet strength element takes away the softness feature. So a good combination is what the manufacturer tries to achieve. You are the decision maker. I like soft. Thick is not always the softest or most absorbent..

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>> How many rolls are in a case? <<

This varies. 96 rolls are in most of the industrial size cases. Half size cases are more convenient for storage, 48 rolls per case. Sometimes there are 24 rolls per case. Today there are all sorts of bulk pack sizes available. Just be sure to look at 'how many sheets on a roll!' I've seen some toilet paper with only 200 sheets per roll! Don't get fooled.

>>> What is a jumbo roll? <<

Toilet paper is now being made on giant size rolls (1,500 sheets/roll ). This is for the industrial and public bathroom. A larger roll means less changing and less 'running out'. They require special larger dispensers. This is a very convenient way to save time and money.

>> What else is toilet paper used for? << Uh oh- dont give this crew any more ideas!!!!!

Packaging material, eyeglass wiping, nose care, hair-do's, make-up remover, toilet seat covers, industrial wipers ( tp is very absorbent ).


>> Who are the major manufacturers in the US? <<

Kimberly Clark, Georgia Pacific, Fort James, Marcal, Procter & Gamble.

>> How was toilet paper used in the Desert Storm War? <<

The military used toilet paper to camouflage their tanks in Saudi Arabia, during the Desert Storm War.

>> What is the "Toilet Paper Tax"? <<
Is this like VAT????

In 1996, President Clinton passed a law on toilet paper, taxing each roll 6 cents and increasing the price of the product to 30 cents per roll. The price of toilet paper has not been this costly since the Desert Storm War in 1990.

>> What is "tissue"? <<

Tissue is a general term indicating a class of papers of characteristic gauzy texture, in some cases, fairly transparent. Tissue papers are made on any type of paper machine, from any type of pulp, including reclaimed paper stock. They may be glazed, unglazed, or creped, and are used for a variety of purposes. Examples are primarily sanitary grades such as toilet, facial, napkin, toweling, wipes, and special sanitary papers. Desirable characteristics are softness, strength, and freedom from lint. There are also waxing, wrapping, and miscellaneous non-sanitary grades.

>> The pentagon uses…? <<

"The pentagon uses, on average, about 666 rolls of toilet paper every day."

>> How much tissue/tissue products are produced each year? <<

Approximately 5.8 million tons of tissue grades, consisting of toilet and facial tissue, paper napkins, towels, diapers, and various other sanitary products are produced in the U.S. annually. In 1992, approximately 3.5 million tons of scrap paper was used to manufacture these products. (Ame. Forest and Paper Association)


>> General Paper Facts <<

FBy Recycling 1 ton of paper you save:
F17 trees 6953 gallons of water
F463 gallons of oil
F587 pounds of air pollution
F3.06 cubic yards of landfill space
F4077 Kilowatt hours of energy

>> How much does the average roll of toilet paper weigh? << WE need this info!!

The average roll weighs 227 grams, including the cardboard core tube. This is just over half of a pound.

>> What are the measurements of a standard sheet of toilet paper? << Get your bags out and tape measure

The measurements are 4.5 inches by 4.5 inches per sheet

>> What does it mean for toilet paper to be "hypoallergenic"? <<

When toilet paper is "hypoallergenic", it means that it is unlikely that this particular product will cause an allergic reaction and contains no inks, dyes, or perfumes.

>> How is toilet paper ranked in popularity among mass merchandisers? <<

Across the food, drug and mass merchandiser outlets, bathroom tissue is ranked third among all non-food product categories. (Bathroom Tissue State of the Category)
*Mass merchandisers, in particular, have aggressively promoted larger package sizes of leading premium brands to capture a share of the $4.1 billion bath tissue category. (Bathroom Tissue State of the Category)

>> How many days does the standard roll of toilet paper last in a household bathroom? <<

The number of days a standard roll of bath tissue usually lasts in the most-used bathrooms in the house is five, according to Charmin customers.

>> What is the average number of toilet tissue sheets a person uses in one day? << Humm- let me ajust the amounts I plan to roll...

On average, consumers use 8.6 sheets per trip - a total of 57 sheets per day. That's an annual total of 20,805 sheets. (Charmin)

>> What is wet-strength? <<

Normally, paper loses most of its strength when saturated with water, and one which retains more than 15% of its dry-strength when completely saturated with water may be correctly referred to as "wet-strength paper". (Etherington & Roberts)

>> What makes toilet paper soft? <<

During the drying process, the toilet paper sheet is adhered to one large steel cylinder to dry and is then scraped (or "creped" off) by a metal blade. "Creping" imparts flexibility and stretch into the sheet, while lowering the strength and density, resulting in soft tissue products. (Georgia-Pacific)


>> How does tissue texture make a difference in cleanliness? <<

KLEENEX COTTONELLE- "cushy ripple" tissue, a product designed to enhance the clean, fresh feeling
It is said the texture is the result of the patented technology that dries the tissue during the manufacturing process without compressing or embossing it. "This method, designed to clean better, permits the tissue to hold its rippled shape when wet," it added. (Kimberly-Clark)

And you all though I was just another run -of -the- mill flasher.. what would you all do without me?? !!!!!

Yes, there will be a test on our first sea day, please bring sharpened number 2 pencils

Jimmy was right........

The poor PORTER familiy!!!!

Not the best conversation for dinner or on a eight hour private tour!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Should be just dubb you Pirate TP Wipe?

An In-convenience?

 

[kyla]

Should be just dubb you Admiral Rollwipe?

 

[JustJus]

Sallie- good info
Thanks

 

[JustJus]

Replace that with ..............................


PIZZA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

don't need asking twice....

 

[kyla]

Must be getting late in the UK

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

Should be just dubb you Admiral Rollwipe?

Sallie- good info
Thanks

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[kyla]

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

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TOO LATE

Congrats on a major pirate.

 

[JustJus]

Jimmy was right........

The poor PORTER familiy!!!!

Not the best conversation for dinner or on a eight hour private tour!

Take your mind off it with your pizza !!!!!!!!!

 

[JustJus]

 

[salliep]

Jimmy was right........

The poor PORTER familiy!!!!

Not the best conversation for dinner or on a eight hour private tour!

He was waiting for you to see what you got yourself into!!!!!! His message is- he tried to warn you, he has no sympahy for you Andrew, only for poor Mrs. Porter !!!!!!!


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Sallie- good info
Thanks

Anytime Justine, always here to lend a hand.. NOT THE LEFT ONE!!!!!!

 

[kyla]

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Don't ask me, I don't understand this whole tp conversation.

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

don't need asking twice....

PIZZA PZZA

Must be getting late in the UK

TRYING TO GET RID OF ME

Take your mind off it with your pizza !!!!!!!!!

PIZZA PIZZA!

 

[Andrew DEREK UK]

He was waiting for you to see what you got yourself into!!!!!! His message is- he tried to warn you, he has no sympahy for you Andrew, only for poor Mrs. Porter !!!!!!!


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Anytime Justine, always here to lend a hand.. NOT THE LEFT ONE!!!!!!

RULE 1/
No TP conversation @ dinner!
RULE 2/
No and I mean NO, Flashing at the Pope!

Don't ask me, I don't understand this whole tp conversation.

Who does?

 

[kyla]

TRYING TO GET RID OF ME

No,....no.... just thought you might want to close your eyes for a bit.....
But now you can wake up