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Why are they in and out of the loo?? 🧐

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Twodogsonthecouch · 18/08/2026 11:22

I’m having some work done in the house at the moment. Just some new storage units fitted so we are still in the house ourselves. We’ve had 2 different fitters coming and going in the past few days.
the first guy was only there for maybe 1hr or so taking out the existing units. He used the toilet on at least 3 occasions. He looked about mid 40s to fifty so unlikely to have prostate problems.
Second guy came this morning. Younger, maybe early 30s. Was only there about 25 minutes before I left for work and had already used the loo twice.
I don’t have any issue with workmen using the loo I know it’s non of my business but I’m intrigued.
Why are they in and out of the loo so often??

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MolkosTeenageAngst · 18/08/2026 11:25

I would guess to check their phones/ send a message etc but without it looking like they’re stopping work to do so. They probably think it’s more acceptable to stop work for 5 minutes to use the toilet than to pause it to use their phones so do it out of sight.

DeanGaffneysCumFace · 18/08/2026 11:25

Maybe they both had the shits? Or they're taking cocaine? Or most likely they are sniffing your dirty washing in the basket.

carkerpartridge · 18/08/2026 11:26

Probably went to the loo and then got distracted by their phones

Lomonald · 18/08/2026 11:27

I would suspect coke! Or maybe a vape if I wasn't being dramatic. Can you smell bubblegum blueberry ice. It whatever the "flavours " are.

PhilosophicalCheeseSandwich · 18/08/2026 11:30

MolkosTeenageAngst · 18/08/2026 11:25

I would guess to check their phones/ send a message etc but without it looking like they’re stopping work to do so. They probably think it’s more acceptable to stop work for 5 minutes to use the toilet than to pause it to use their phones so do it out of sight.

I would guess this as well.

Twodogsonthecouch · 18/08/2026 11:32

It’s the downstairs toilet so no dirty laundry at all in there to be sniffing other than hand towels 😲😉.
They hardly both had the shits. Vaping/coke did occur to me. They’re not in the same room as me, so could be checking their phone away without me noticing… going in and out to the loo is much more obvious 😂

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HotGrapefruit · 18/08/2026 11:32

Have you had them a zillion cups of tea or coffee?

When I use real ground coffee the builders spend a LONG TIME in the toilet. I quite enjoy knowing this evil outcome.

Whosthetabbynow · 18/08/2026 11:33

Lomonald · 18/08/2026 11:27

I would suspect coke! Or maybe a vape if I wasn't being dramatic. Can you smell bubblegum blueberry ice. It whatever the "flavours " are.

What?

Twodogsonthecouch · 18/08/2026 11:34

No tea/coffee at all because the first guy was only there for an hour or so and the second guy had literally just arrived this morning just before I left for work. I showed him where the kettle etc was if he wanted to get a cup during the day

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Indianajet · 18/08/2026 11:37

I obviously lead a sheltered life because I would never have jumped to the conclusion they were using coke!

StressedOutPeanut · 18/08/2026 11:37

Cocaine.

Flatlily · 18/08/2026 11:39

I think just having a moment and checking their phones. I quite often go to the loo for a moment to myself at work. Ditto going to make the tea, which is not so much an option for them.

Lomonald · 18/08/2026 11:40

Whosthetabbynow · 18/08/2026 11:33

What?

I was just asking if the op could smell vape, i was trying to be funny and it fell flat

Flatlily · 18/08/2026 11:40

I too have led a sheltered life but is anyone doing coke three times in an hour?

Monty36 · 18/08/2026 11:57

They are using the loo as a break. From doing anything.

Twodogsonthecouch · 18/08/2026 12:02

Monty36 · 18/08/2026 11:57

They are using the loo as a break. From doing anything.

Maybe but to be fair they are in and out quickly. And as I say the guy this morning hadn’t even started, he was just getting himself set up and was in and out twice. The loo is off the hall and I was in and out getting my keys, putting in the dogs etc before I left for work. I swear I wasn’t stalking him 😲😂

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Ihateboris · 18/08/2026 12:04

Cocaaine?? Bloody hell. I'd have assumed that if they were on a night out, but not during the working day?? Can you check for remnants of white stuff?? Are they sniffing a lot??

GreenCaterpillarOnALeaf · 18/08/2026 12:05

Flatlily · 18/08/2026 11:40

I too have led a sheltered life but is anyone doing coke three times in an hour?

On a night out yes, but not at work. The idea that they’re both coke heads who get on it at work is inane. One, maybe, but both cokeheads? Probably not.

OP the most likely answer is they’re having a skive and watching a few tick toks. Maybe a puff on the vape.

Ihateboris · 18/08/2026 12:05

Flatlily · 18/08/2026 11:40

I too have led a sheltered life but is anyone doing coke three times in an hour?

Must be rubbish coke 😀

fanmenow · 18/08/2026 12:08

itchy butts?

fanmenow · 18/08/2026 12:09

sending dick pics

hurryup888 · 18/08/2026 12:11

I do about 3 wees in my first hour at work. Probably the mug of tea when I get up and the coffee at work

ConfusedSoShutUp · 18/08/2026 12:33

Are you paying hourly? Jusy wondering if they are trying to tip into the next slot....

MyEasterBonnet · 18/08/2026 12:35

They’ll be checking their phones but don’t want to be caught on it.

Twodogsonthecouch · 18/08/2026 12:35

ConfusedSoShutUp · 18/08/2026 12:33

Are you paying hourly? Jusy wondering if they are trying to tip into the next slot....

No, payment agreed in advance for the completed job

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