Convenience Stores When Traveling

[HFCS]

I haven’t ate at mcds in 15 years but will use their restroom because they are everywhere and it’s less of a hassle to use them than some gas and convenience stores.

 

[IASTATE07]

Facilities are for paying customers. I rarely stop anywhere just to use the bathroom, but if I do then I purchase something.

 

[motorcy90]

Just another excuse to buy my addiction (Diet Mt Dew)...which sets up an endless cycle of stopping at another convenience store to use the restroom...in which I buy another Diet Mt Dew...

 

[stormchaser2014]

No gas no squeegee.

 

[CYDJ]

If you are traveling and need to use a convenience store restroom instead of a rest area, do you typically buy something as well?

ALWAYS.

I have taken to topping off the tank instead of buying ANOTHER candy bar though. I can always use the gas. I don't NEED another candy bar. ha!

 

[cycloner29]

I grew up on farm, so when nature calls when I'm on the road, and if it is like an 911 type for 1 or 2, I find the nearest gravel road, and corn field or field entrance. I know I am not the only one that has done this but empty bottle or coffee cup (with lid) has come in handy a couple of times.

 

[Farnsworth]

I'm a sucker for snacking while driving, so I usually end up buying something even though I don't really need/want anything. Unless I already have snacks in the car.

A soda or a pack of sunflowers seeds usually.

 

[Cyinthenorth]

I'm a sucker for snacking while driving, so I usually end up buying something even though I don't really need/want anything. Unless I already have snacks in the car.

A soda or a pack of sunflowers seeds usually.

Sun flower seeds and pistachios are the best car snack.

 

[MeanDean]

It's usually dependent if I need a drink or not. I try and use rest areas as much as possible, but if I'm unable to make it to one, or there isn't one available, I'll use a convivence store without buying something.

Not to derail the thread but this reminded me of something.

I have a buddy and we frequently travel together. He pretty much insists on stopping only at interstate rest areas to go.

I always sort of preferred to roll the dice with a commercial establishment as far as cleanliness and lack of grossness. (Not a hard fast rule, just a preference)

My opinion may have been influenced by history when there were those short little stall dividers and someone had poked or drilled holes in the divider walls in those public toilets.

Do you have a preference in general? Or it doesn't make much difference to you?

 

[carvers4math]

Ever wonder why some sows will eat their piglets? I don't.

The Barney kid also walked into a convenience store when he was six and loudly announced, “My Dad almost just killed all of us.” Husband kept insisting on driving in an ice storm after his father’s funeral and barely evaded a pickup spinning out on the interstate. Luckily the college kid behind the counter was paying too little attention to ponder calling DHS.

 

[Nelcyn]

What about explosive #2 and the women's bathroom is free and men's is locked? Do you swallow your pride and go in your pants or do you go in the women's?

 

[SCNCY]

Not to derail the thread but this reminded me of something.

I have a buddy and we frequently travel together. He pretty much insists on stopping only at interstate rest areas to go.

I always sort of preferred to roll the dice with a commercial establishment as far as cleanliness and lack of grossness. (Not a hard fast rule, just a preference)

My opinion may have been influenced by history when there were those short little stall dividers and someone had poked or drilled holes in the divider walls in those public toilets.

Do you have a preference in general? Or it doesn't make much difference to you?

I think for me, I don’t want to use a commercial restroom without paying for something unless I have to. I’m not afraid to do it, but I lean on the public vs private establishments.

 

[carvers4math]

Not to derail the thread but this reminded me of something.

I have a buddy and we frequently travel together. He pretty much insists on stopping only at interstate rest areas to go.

I always sort of preferred to roll the dice with a commercial establishment as far as cleanliness and lack of grossness. (Not a hard fast rule, just a preference)

My opinion may have been influenced by history when there were those short little stall dividers and someone had poked or drilled holes in the divider walls in those public toilets.

Do you have a preference in general? Or it doesn't make much difference to you?

I tend to prefer public restrooms in many states. Some of them are incredibly nice and educational about the area. Some have play areas and dog walks. Some states haven’t seemed to update or clean theirs in years however. Our dog really likes the walking area at the MO welcome center on I-35.