[theorem painter]

We had a Century Link installer at our home yesterday. When he finished instead of asking to use our restroom he asked us where the closest pool was so he could use the restroom there. I offered ours but he declined. The installer told me that he used to ask to use the restroom from the homeowner but so many refused that he just stopped asking and now uses the one at the pool. I was a little surprised, to say the least.

[Uptown Girl]

Originally Posted by gomoho

Actually Happinow does raise a good point? How do they use these restrooms when they are in the gated area? Guess another Villager is letting them in? Don't have a problem with it just wondering. Isn't it sad we have to explain ourselves to not get beat up at times?

Tamarind Grove neighborhood pool has a gate, but it is not a gate that requires a pass to open. It has a simple lift-latch. I believe all neighborhood pools have them. The bathroom(s) there are one person at a time facilities. If no one was there, perhaps one guy used the ladies' room rather than wait.

The country club pools (open to those with priority subscriptions) have an attendant and those entering must present their Villages ID for scanning. The bathrooms there have multiple stalls.

The sport pool I attend for aerobics classes (Laurel Manor) has a gate and an attendant, but the bathroom/shower areas are accessible without entering the pool. It was there I passed a guy exiting with his dripping dog. I suspect he washed his (large) dog in the women's shower.
The arrogance of that annoyed me. A worker using the loo is not a problem…. but someone leaving a 'filthy' mess behind is a different issue.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by theorem painter

We had a Century Link installer at our home yesterday. When he finished instead of asking to use our restroom he asked us where the closest pool was so he could use the restroom there. I offered ours but he declined. The installer told me that he used to ask to use the restroom from the homeowner but so many refused that he just stopped asking and now uses the one at the pool. I was a little surprised, to say the least.

Amazing that some people would feel so far above another person that they would refuse him the use of their restroom. I mean, what makes them so "special"? It's okay to work in my house, but don't use my bathroom? What is this, a caste system? I hope karma evens things out.

[kcrazorbackfan]

theorem painter, you'll really be surprised when someone you offer to let use you bathroom robs you without you knowing it. I'm retired law enforcement, my wife is a SSA with DOJ and my son is KCPD Swat; service people that come in our homes are let in, watched while they do the job and then escorted out - no time for small talk means no time to look your home over.

[skip0358]

Yes they can and do use the rec center bathrooms. Where pray tell would you like them to go?

[missypie]

Originally Posted by theorem painter

We had a Century Link installer at our home yesterday. When he finished instead of asking to use our restroom he asked us where the closest pool was so he could use the restroom there. I offered ours but he declined. The installer told me that he used to ask to use the restroom from the homeowner but so many refused that he just stopped asking and now uses the one at the pool. I was a little surprised, to say the least.

Same thing happened to me when a worker came into my house. It reminded me of the segregated bathrooms in the south. I didn't understand the whole thing while we were vacationing. My parents explained it to me and they didn't understand why either but said that's how it was down there.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Miles42

Why are men using the ladies room? Rig the rest rooms so they open with a owners card.

Do you play golf?

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Miles42

Why are men using the ladies room? Rig the rest rooms so they open with a owners card.

Don't use my amenity fees to put some silly card system on restroom doors.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan

theorem painter, you'll really be surprised when someone you offer to let use you bathroom robs you without you knowing it. I'm retired law enforcement, my wife is a SSA with DOJ and my son is KCPD Swat; service people that come in our homes are let in, watched while they do the job and then escorted out - no time for small talk means no time to look your home over.

I would hate to live my life being so suspicious of people. We assume the people we have work in our home are honest, because we deal with reputable companies. To treat them like they are all potential criminals "casing out our bathroom" is absurd.

[perrjojo]

Originally Posted by CFrance

I would hate to live my life being so suspicious of people. We assume the people we have work in our home are honest, because we deal with reputable companies. To treat them like they a ire all potential criminals "casing out our bathroom" is absurd.

I had always assumed that too until an air conditioning repairman used my bathroom and left with my jewelry. Workers can still use my restroom but I first go in and make certain I have left nothing of value in there.

[zonerboy]

Just had new laminate flooring installed in our CYV. The guy doing all the work is a Village home owner.
I have no problem with various workmen ( or work women) using the restrooms at the pools. Just as long as they don't actually jump in the water without showering first.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by perrjojo

I had always assumed that too until an air conditioning repairman used my bathroom and left with my jewelry. Workers can still use my restroom but I first go in and make certain I have left nothing of value in there.

Well, of course there are certain precautions to take.

[jimmy D]

I AGREE with you. You swim and here they come. They do mess up the restrooms and I think if you have to go. then go but not at the pools.

[KathieI]

In MY bathroom, there would be nothing to steal but toilet paper, lol.

Within the past few months, with 2 houses having work done on them, I've had quite a few asking to use my facility and I would never dream of saying no... this way they will work longer and harder and not take breaks... LOL. there's a method to my madness.

[sunnyatlast]

Even gas stations and truck stops lock the restrooms so people can't hide out in there and do drugs or have sex, and they require restroom users to ask for a key.

I think it's risky business and highly offensive to allow transient construction workers to use a neighborhood family pool bathroom where little girls and boys go in to use the potty. They could be molested, kidnapped, etc.by some weirdo waiting in there.

And the filth that was left was probably mud made by workboots caked with dirt that mixed with dripped pool water from swimmers.

These are not public toilets. We pay amenities fees for them to use and to have them clean and safe.