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full bath tubs are often too needy of space
to be utilized in small bathrooms. the
answer to that, the shower, can be much
harder to relax in as a whole, adding a
sense of urgency to your routine.
imagine if you will, a transparent tube,
stretching to the ceiling. a pipe running up
the
back adds water at whatever height is
desired, and control panel in the tube
allows for water level, heat, and drain
control. toward the top of the tube there
are a number of vents, as well as a shelf
for various relaxation items, and a
partially submerged ledge that can be
rested upon.
so that the functionality of a shower is not
eliminated, a shower head can be
extended to the top of the tube for when
in a hurry.
upkeep should be fairly simple, requiring
only that the walls be sprayed down every
once in a while, and ambient light can be
provided by recessed leds mounted on the
bottom of the glass.
concept sketch of unsketchiness
http://i107.photobu...ker/uprightbath.gif
[tcarson, Sep 18 2006]
Walk-In Bathtub
http://www.wasauna....alk-in-bathtub.html
One of several brands of walk-in spa bathtubs that are especially designed to allow ease of access for those unable to bathe in a regular tub, including those with physical challenges, limited mobility or the elderly. At twice the depth of a standard tub, these are really very similar in concept to this idea, and cleverly address the small footprint and water-tight entry door issues. [jurist, Sep 19 2006]
Water saving version
Bathe_20Peristaltic..._20Cup_20of_20Water
Courtesy of [FarmerJohn]. [Shz, Sep 19 2006]
[link]
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Look up "walk-in baths" (also sometimes called "hip baths," but those also refer to something completely different). |
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well, i'm not sure about you [desertfox],
but i've never seen water that blue before. |
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Go to Yellowstone. Look, but don't swim. |
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it'll be a little claustrophobic... knocking your elbows against the walls and all. (if its wide enough not to knock your elbows, it will need too much water) |
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How... umm... how do you get into it to take a bath? |
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Does the tube raise and lower on a hydraulic system, or does it have a water-tight door? |
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Either way, I would imagine that the bath-tub experience would be slightly less enjoyable if I had to sit in there while it filled all the way. |
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I can just imagine how many people would drown in these. |
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Just like Luke Skywalker in Star Wars used. |
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//Great drawing!//
I think that was ironic. |
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//
//Great drawing!//
I think that was ironic.//
I think that was ironic because it was meant to be sarcastic. |
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The perfect gift for the Houdini on your list. |
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I just think ironic (humorously sarcastic, being one meaning) sounds nicer than a plain sarcastic. |
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I like drowning tube better, but that's just me. |
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ldischler, I see your point. Ironic implies a subtler form of mockery. It was subtle enough in this case, it seems. Unless the reply was ironic, which means that the first statement wasn't so ironic, and...it's all too complicated, never mind. |
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