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to wonder how long it will take before my bladder explodes?

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LovestFromest · 03/02/2015 14:32

I'm at the library and it costs 20p to use the loos here.

Fine, but I don't have a penny on me. I usually pay for things with my card.

There's no free loo within a 20-minute walk of here. I could probably find a cash machine walking with my legs squeezed together but I can't pay for the loos with a tenner! It would hardly be worth coming back here anyway.

The longer I wait, the worse the problem is going to get, but I can't think of a solution!

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nannynannynannynanny · 03/02/2015 14:33

Ask someone if they have 20p you can lend?

dingit · 03/02/2015 14:35

Surely a member of staff would help you, rather than a puddle on the floor?Smile

jendot2 · 03/02/2015 14:41

plead with the library to let you use the loo for free.....

Find a nice kind looking person if you can have 20p for the loo, I would happily oblige if someone asked me.

Or threaten to make a puddle on library floor... I bet they let you use the loo.

shovetheholly · 03/02/2015 14:43

Go to a pub, and ask them nicely if you can use the loo explaining that you're starting to feel unwell. Most publicans are awesome about this.

Then go back one night when you do have some cash and have a few drinks there!

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LovestFromest · 03/02/2015 14:43

I am sooo unsure. Main library of major city with big begging/drug problems, I don't like my chances!

Going to try my luck. They are not very nice here Blush

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piggychops · 03/02/2015 14:47

Is it a turnstile thing? Can you hop over?

26Point2Miles · 03/02/2015 15:15

One way to find out!

Davsmum · 03/02/2015 15:25

Tell them you are pregnant - I don't think they are supposed to refuse a pregnant lady!

MrsRayOfSunshine · 03/02/2015 15:36

Did you get to use it? I'm in suspense here op!

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nannynannynannynanny · 03/02/2015 16:14

I hope they let you use it, I almost wet myself in London the other day so I sympathise!

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LovestFromest · 03/02/2015 16:15

Update: I sneaked in when the attendant was mopping the floor Blush

Will pay double next time.

Not risking that again! From now on I'll make sure I have a stash of 20ps for every library visit.

They are hardcore here. I went in with a 3yo not long ago and they only let her in for nothing if I promised not to pee too!! Hmm

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PixieofCatan · 03/02/2015 16:21

Shock They charge for loos in library's, what's next?! I can't remember where I was but I do remember needing the loo and the disabled toilet (accessible by radar key type) was behind a pay barrier. I thought that they weren't allowed to do that?

MrsRayOfSunshine · 03/02/2015 16:34

Wow, are you sure it was a library? That's crazy

silveroldie2 · 03/02/2015 16:40

I'm trying to get my head around the fact that you would leave your house with absolutely no cash in your purse. How can you do that?

MrsRayOfSunshine · 03/02/2015 16:46

I rarely have cash in my purse, I use my card for everything

Jux · 03/02/2015 17:03

That's shocking. I thought it was bad enough they charge the earth to pee at stations, but libraries???! And they need us to use libraries or they'll all end up closed.

ConferencePear · 03/02/2015 17:25

In the library I use you have to ask the librarian for a key. They too had had drug problems

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LovestFromest · 03/02/2015 18:27

silveroldie I had a few coins but I put them into a charity collection box in a shop a few days back. Normally I have a bit of change in my purse, but like MrsRay I use my card for just about everything. I only get cash from the cash machine if I'm planning to visit a market/car boot or something similar which doesn't take cards.

I don't get charged for using my card and it feels a lot safer than carrying cash around. However it has its down side as I have learned today!

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PiperIsTerrysChoclateOrange · 03/02/2015 18:53

Is it even legal for them to charge.

It's a public building run by the taxes we all pay.

20p is a lot for some people.

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LovestFromest · 03/02/2015 18:57

Don't get me started! I didn't appreciate it when I was pregnant and running to the loo every 10 minutes slight exaggeration but only slight I can tell you!

I think the money goes to the attendant who keeps it clean and tidy.

The attached cafe used to be very very cheap and full of people who were clearly on a low income and enjoyed a cuppa and a bit of company for not much money. It has now been taken over by a for-profit org and is full of young trendy types. All well and good but what happened to the others?

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kathryng90 · 03/02/2015 19:12

20p for a wee! I hope the loo seat was warmed for you and the loo paper lovely and thick. Not forgetting loads of hot water and complimentary soap and moisturiser and proper individual towels for hand drying!

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LovestFromest · 03/02/2015 19:45

kathryn normally the attendant stands there with the loo roll ready for you. For an extra 30p she'll even wipe your arse.

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