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BNF
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Kind of a weird question about the border.
My wife and I are heading down on Thanksgiving for a non traditional
lobster dinner in Baja and are planning to cross back over on Sunday. I assume because of the Holiday weekend that the border is going to be a mess.
Last time we got sent to Otay Mesa to cross, and as I was sitting there for 3 hours I had this question. What do I do if I have to go to the
bathroom?I didn't this time but.... Does anyone know about restroom facilities at the crossings? I didnt see anyone getting out of their cars. Thanks!
[Edited on 11-16-2006 by BNF]
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QuePasaBaja
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Take a container. For the most part there is no place to go. And no way to get there. You could leave your wife to drive while you take the walk, and
then let her go, but if you dont want to leave her alone, take a container. they guys at the booths are used to seeing it.
Have a Baja Day
QuePasaBaja
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El Camote
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Some years ago this was discussed on this or the amigos board, don't remember which. As I recall, "M" had the most creative solution - hopefully
she'll chime in.
If you use a container, make sure it's LARGER than you'd think you'd need, SEALS tightly and doesn't get mistaken for a WATER BOTTLE.
P.S. A plastic bike water bottle is not a good option!! 
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DanO
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Large Gatorade bottle.
\"Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.\" -- Frank Zappa
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DENNIS
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Santo Tomas vino tinto, gallon size. Be sure you pour out the pee that came with the bottle.
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DanO
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Dennis strikes again! I find the wider mouth of the Gatorade bottle to be more, uh, accomodating.
\"Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.\" -- Frank Zappa
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DENNIS
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Im speechless........
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bancoduo
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Drill a hole in the floorboard and install a tube and funnel.
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stevodadevo
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bancoduo
Drill a hole in the floorboard and install a tube and funnel.
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We have a winner!!!
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MrBillM
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Containers
Back in my Bad, Old days when I was still working and had to endure the long Sunday Night lines at the Garita in Downtown Mexicali, I used to buy the
"Tupperware" type Juice containers at the Market for around 99 cents and, when filled, I enjoyed tossing them over the International fence into the
U.S. Somehow, it gave me great pleasure to pay the U.S. Customs back a little for the wait. Of Course, I guess it was the Muni workers in Calexico
who had to deal with it, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
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toneart
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I had this problem waiting 2 1/2 hours at the San Ysidro crossing a couple of years ago. At the time I had a Mini-Winnie on a toyota truck chassis.
Well, you get the picture....it sits lower than most vehicles offering a clear view to most adjacent or passing vehicles. The only container I had was
a small bottle of water. Until now I had never particularly been concerned with the following cliche...but,uh, all I can say is that size does
matter. No, no, no....I'm talking about the bottle. Ahem, lets move on, shall we?
Here I am, driving with one hand. The line does keep moving and you can't just sit there and not drive forward. With the other hand I am trying to
unbutton. Trust me, this is not easy. Oh God....they are all looking at me. So I wrestle with my shirt. I had to take it off and then nonchalantly,
but quickly, and I mean quickly...the urgency is unbearable at this point, I throw the shirt over my lap. I tell myself, "Don't make eye contact with
anyone." (casting my eyes upward and whistling helps) By this time, I'm positive that all the onlookers must think I'm a pervert.
I'm going to end the story here because the rest was not pretty. The only thing I will say is that it is logistically impossible to pee into a small
bottle, while driving without having to open the door afterward and empty out your shoes.
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Mexitron
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I've always thought it amazing they didn't have at least some outhouses for the border-crossers.
The funnel and tubing idea is perfect! We've used that setup before, eh, but not at the border.
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woody with a view
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in the tj line at the last bridge at the pedestrian crossing area there is a pay toilet. +/- $.50 nice and clean. ask the vendors. too bad it's almost
in the U. S.!!!
wiating in line on the way to the otay x-ing there is a baseball field where there are usually little league games on the weekends. ask the parking
attendant or just walk towards the middle of the fields while your vehicle moves 150 feet in 20 minutes. by the concession stand there is a funky
bathroom. bring your own "wipe 'em".
[Edited on 11-17-2006 by woody in ob]
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DavidT
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A few years ago my boss and his buddies bought a big ceramic Tweety Bird from a vendor and knocked his head off. I don't remember if Tweety made it
across the border.
David
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FARASHA
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| Quote: | Originally posted by stevodadevo
| Quote: | Originally posted by bancoduo
Drill a hole in the floorboard and install a tube and funnel.
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We have a winner!!! |
HM, not yet - this might work for you guys, WHAT about us females??
What I do if I KNOW it's gonna be LOOOOOOOONG before getting a chance for a private moment - I stop drinking 1 hour before, make sure I use last
chance to go to a loo. Usuallly that worked out well, even when it was VERY hot, and we had to drink.
During the time out period- I was then just sipping little amounts of stuff that wouldn't enforce my kidneys filtersystem ( nothing toooo sweet, no
Caffein, or alcoholic beverages). ie Gatorade/ Mineralwater is good. Keeps you hydrated without creating urgent needs soon.
my 2cents.
[Edited on 17-11-2006 by FARASHA]
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DENNIS
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Well Farasha, I guess you could replace the drivers seat with a toilet, water-saver type, of course. Get the padded seat for long distance comfort.
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thebajarunner
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Actually, this solution is 30+ years old
| Quote: | Originally posted by bancoduo
Drill a hole in the floorboard and install a tube and funnel.
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The inimitable Mickey Thompson installed just such a pair of 'mechanisms' in his Chevy Baja race truck so that he and son Danny would not have to
climb out during the races.
(Too bad Mickey always broke down before he got to try it out)
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FARASHA
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
Well Farasha, I guess you could replace the drivers seat with a toilet, water-saver type, of course. Get the padded seat for long distance comfort.
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 NOW THAT WOULD BE THE BEST SOLUTION!!
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Paula
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I'll keep my car seat thank you
I'm hoping that M will post her solution mentioned above.
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FARASHA
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 I've been waiting for it - it's good fun when she comes up with something
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