What'll They Think Of Next?

As some of you know, in my retiring years I have taken a position of "Showroom Consultant" in a plumbing sales establishment. In the two years that I have been here I have seen many advancements in the plumbing industry.

As a "Showroom Consultant" I feel it is my duty and perhaps one of my missions in life to make my customers and you aware of innovations in plumbing fixtures.

All of you have been in commercial enterprises where the restrooms are equipped with touchless lavatory faucets and commodes that flush themselves. There are faucets on the market that rise up out of counters and then go back after use. Some bathtubs have both air and water jets, remote controls, mood lights and seating for two. There is really no limit to what is coming down the plumbing pike.

But Thursday I was visited by a toilet seat rep, and I was completely blown away. She showed me an incredible new toilet seat that is beyond ones wildest dreams. It is a first, and I don't understand why someone hasn't thought about it before.

The unit consists of a regular seat with a soft-close lid, a charcoal filter, a pleasant-scent dispenser and two "D" batteries. It is probably going to retail for around $129.00 and probably cheaper when bought in quantities.

This ingenious concept is that the device sucks up undesirable odors, passing them through the charcoal and releasing them though the dispenser as "vanilla essence" or one of three other "flavors." This is absolutely incredible and should be a required fixture in every WalMart, restaurant, service state and any other public restroom in the country.

Imagine how an unplesant experience becomes enjoyable and instead of delaying some bodily function until you can rush home, you'll have no apprehension of going public.

Have a great weekend.