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Public Restroom at Rest Area Eastbound

 I recently had the opportunity on a trip out of town to stop at one of South Carolina's renowned interstate rest stops. This one was just off of I-26, a few miles north of Newberry, South Carolina. I have always had a soft spot in my heart for interstate rest stop bathrooms. Not only are they typically very clean, they are a breeding ground for future bathroom enthusiasts. Families will often stop at these locations for a break on long road trips, which means that you can see multiple generations of fathers, sons, mothers, daughters, and everyone in between engaging in public bathroom activities together. Nothing warms my heart quite like the sound of a father demonstrating how to use the toilet to his son in the stall next to mine. To me, the true definition of fatherhood is defecating while making eye contact with your children. My kids are teenagers now, so that time has passed for me, but I still remember those times as if they were just yesterday.

This particular bathroom was especially lovely. The floors were made of a material that was textured in such a way that made it easy to grip with my toes. This mitigated any risk of slippage while using the toilets. When it comes to toilets, safety should always be the number one priority.

I had no problems whatsoever with the quality of the water pressure and ventilation.

One of the best parts of these rest stop bathrooms is that there is always a wonderful variety of snacks in the vending machines located on site. I love enjoying a small snack while doing my business. It allows me to relax and start thinking about the next bathroom I want to visit.

My favorite part of this bathroom was the glass tiling that greeted me upon entry. It gives sort of a retro, almost dated feeling to the whole experience. Long-time readers will also recall that I believe the future of public bathrooms will be observation windows in every stall for a fully immersive experience for everyone involved.

On a lighter note, I'd like to thank all of my readers for tuning in every week because if it wasn't for all the support I've gotten from you all I probably would have hung myself by now.

God bless.

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