The Loos

If anybody has the loos are a major concern they should be grateful Paris didn't get the games. I have travelled extensively in the developing world, but many of my worst loo experiences have definitely been in France.
 
Swirlymurphy said:
I'm not offended in the slightest :D although I might have to change my username now ....

And yes it would be lovely not to have to queue but that is a tad unrealistic I feel. Given the cost of putting these events on (and I'm talking about ALL equestrian events not just the events at Greenwich) providing sufficient loos for there to be no queues would be prohibitive.

I think it's fair to say that the loos will be fine, the wearing of wellies on the tube, the homemade ham and lettuce sandwiches, etc will all fade in importance when the event starts - the atmosphere is already amazing and will be stratospheric by XC day. Bring it on!
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Nice to see you Alec.

The length and time of queuing can become a lasting memory.

So may be, if you don't have to queue, it is possible that the Loo-Persivant-in-chief has read this thread and we can all be flushed with achievement. :D
 
Judgemental said:
Nice to see you Alec.

The length and time of queuing can become a lasting memory.

So may be, if you don't have to queue, it is possible that the Loo-Persivant-in-chief has read this thread and we can all be flushed with achievement. :D
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Boom boom!

:D

Btw, are you anticipating a report back on the state of the loos after the event? We could nominate someone as Official Loo Reporter? Perhaps no photos though....
 
Swirlymurphy said:
Boom boom!

:D

Btw, are you anticipating a report back on the state of the loos after the event? We could nominate someone as Official Loo Reporter? Perhaps no photos though....
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But of course.

It is the most effective way of ensuring that the Loo-Persivent-In-Chief makes sure you have a satisfactory experience, to report. :cool:
 
Sadly not in hospitality at the Olympics, though delighted i do have some tickets. Coped with loos of varying forms across the world. That said, could only get within 20 metres of some public loos on the outskirts of Kiev.

Can confirm that both Hickstead and Blenheim have the posh loos for hospitality!
 
hairycob said:
If anybody has the loos are a major concern they should be grateful Paris didn't get the games. I have travelled extensively in the developing world, but many of my worst loo experiences have definitely been in France.
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Have you ever flown with Arab airlines? The longer the flight, the progressively worse the conditions become. :eek: Perhaps our diet doesn't suit them, I don't know, but they are grim, at the very least.

I have visions of this thread turning into a schoolboy-esque competition to see who knows of the worst loos, and the subsequent lavatorial humour to follow!!

Alec.
 
I lived in Paris for a year, and can second that comment about the loos!

I also work for a british airline, and our toilets can give the egyptian ones a run for their money at the end of a long haul flight!:eek:

If the Olympics had to come to London, then its right that the events should be there, or as near as can be. Its not the British olympics, its London - remember Manchester was knocked back twice with their bids..

Ps.
Edited to say no pun intended in the run for their money bit with reference to the loos..., as unfortunately it is true!
 
According to Tallante (a post or two above or below this), Lord Coe has suggested that everyone wears wellies. He's obviously read this thread. ;)

Alec.
 
Alec Swan said:
According to Tallante (a post or two above or below this), Lord Coe has suggested that everyone wears wellies. He's obviously read this thread. ;)

Alec.
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Perhaps a medal might be awarded for forward thinking initiative:D

But seriously all one is doing is highlighting probs that can be avoided with a little thought. Bearing in mind the security fiasco, there is no knowing what might have been overlooked.

Good loos and wellies could make all the difference.

The old saying, always buy a good pair of shoes because you are a long time in them, might be very appropriate. (It also goes on to include the same for beds but that is not relevant, unless a fellow poster thinks otherwise?)
 
Clearly new standards are being set with state of the art posh loos at the New Forest Show on yesterday, today and to morrow.

Fragrant, hot and cold running water, soft paper towels, soap dispensers that work and no queues.

Well done New Forest you have done the most excellent job

Of course it should not be overlooked that HM The Queen is attending the show today.:)
 
Marvellous poc concert in Wellington Country park apparently had no hand sanitizer in the disabled toilets - imagine the thought of it -trying to get some poor person out of a wheelchair and onto a loo etc then not being able to clean up...
 
4x4 said:
Marvellous poc concert in Wellington Country park apparently had no hand sanitizer in the disabled toilets - imagine the thought of it -trying to get some poor person out of a wheelchair and onto a loo etc then not being able to clean up...
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That really is very poor.

I hope show organisers read these posts and realise that folk expect very high standards.

Perhaps there is room for a Directory of Equine and Horse Shows along the lines of the Good Pub or Restaurant guide.

The author turns up rather like Undercover Boss and writes a report then to be published in the directory.:cool:
 
Initial reports indicate that there are adequate loos and no queuing

However I gather the same cannot be said for the water fountains, which are mere dribbles with long queues and those anxious for water having to wait in the queue for up to an hour.

Similarly there are problems concerning the supply of food with folk going to the events without food and expecting to sustain themselves. Only to find the 'chow wagon' had run out of chow half way through the day.

Plainly the Loo-Persivant-in-Chief read our original posts.

Hopefully his/her counterparts Water-Persivant-in-chief and Chow-Persoivant-in-Chief will ensure that matters are remedied by Monday.
 
Judgemental - like you way of thinking, a good loo guide is essential. Went to Abingdon Air Show a few years back on a really hot day. So few loos you didn't dare to drink enough to keep hydrated as queuing for the fairly digusting and very few loos meant you missed stuff. Have not gone back to that Air Show since.

Sorry this is off Olympic thread but we are off to Greenwich so Olymplic loos are of interest.
 
According to the BD forum thread, those who have been yesterday and today are reporting lengthy queing, and no toilet paper. Several posters on the BD forum recommend taking your own.
 
I used the disabled loos today and can report that there didn't seem to be a lightswitch. Wee-ed by the light of my phone!
 
This is the Olympic games and the organisers should see to it there is enough Loo Paper and lights etc.

They are happy to dish out thousands of free tickets to over paid, dodgy bankers and the like, under the heading of 'Corporate Hospitality' and yet many of the seats are plainly not being taken.

Simple necessities of loo paper and drinking water seem to be in short supply.

This is indicative of what this country is lacking, down to earth basic common sense, instead of all this airy-fairy never-never land, of management, living with their heads in the clouds.
 
I used the toilets several times during the day today, I only had to queue once and that was for maybe 5 minutes. There wasnt much loo roll but luckily I had some tissue in my bag.


The water situation was a bit silly - someone said three taps for the whole site! BUT a steward told me that the water in the loos is drinking water so i just used that and told as many people as i could!
 
DG you could not make it up if you tried! :confused:

These are real pictures with real soldiers being paid to seat in empty seats, it's beyond belief.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-seats-venues-soldiers-teachers-students.html
Send in the soldiers (to fill the empty seats): Extraordinary new Olympic ticket farce as troops are drafted in to venues left half-empty after sponsors fail to show

London 2012 chairman Lord Coe reveals students and teachers are also being called in at the last minute
Large areas of empty seats seen in stadia for the second day running
Fans could have their tickets upgraded to fill more expensive areas reserved for Olympic VIPs, Lord Coe reveals
Some tickets also being recycled and re-sold as spectators leave - as happens at the Wimbledon tennis championships
Organisers Locog have begun an investigation into the ticketing fiasco


Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...soldiers-teachers-students.html#ixzz223AmMeum


"Send in the soldiers (to fill the empty seats): Extraordinary new Olympic ticket farce as troops are drafted in to venues left half empty after sponsors fail to show Pointing out the gaps: Soldiers like these, pictured at the gymnastics, are being drafted in to fill empty seats held by the Olympic family. Teachers and students are also being invited (The picture from The Daily Mail does not copy and paste http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...-seats-venues-soldiers-teachers-students.html

London 2012 chairman Lord Coe revealed that servicemen, students and teachers are being brought in at the last minute to fill the gaps in stadia. The desperate measure was announced as photographs showed large swathes of empty seats at Earl's Court for the volleyball, and the North Greenwich arena for the gymnastics (pictured). Lord Coe said fans with tickets could have them upgraded so they can sit in more expensive areas reserved for VIP members of the 'Olympic family'."
 
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Jo_x said:
I used the toilets several times during the day today, I only had to queue once and that was for maybe 5 minutes. There wasnt much loo roll but luckily I had some tissue in my bag.


The water situation was a bit silly - someone said three taps for the whole site! BUT a steward told me that the water in the loos is drinking water so i just used that and told as many people as i could!
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Drinking water in the loos, no way, what about health and safety, did you run a risk assessment?
 
I was there yesterday - I didn't queue once for the loos, just slipped out before the last rider in a couple of the sessions - i.e. just before the break. they were spotless, plenty of paper.

to the haters and moaners - the stadium was brilliant, the setting amazing and unique, we see Belenheim every year, this was so special, with the sailing boats on one side, the observatory on the other, views over to the shard and the gherkin. And the loos at the stadium were a million times better than Badminton - felt like 'proper' loos.
 
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