Posted by Robin on 10/4/2009, 6:52 am, in reply to "De-sensing at Rownhams Services (nr Southampton)"

Hi all, I was Mark's companion for the de-sense session yesterday, which I really needed having not done a full session since the March follow-up workshop. I endorse everything Mark has said - it's a really good facility and although there are no dividers between the urinals, the fact that you have 3 different walls to choose from means you can start where it is quieter and move round to more challenging situations. And then if you are feeling really brave you can pop across to the other side for a go. Bizarrely, the row of 9 urinals on the northbound side have 2 little gumball machines in between urinals 3 and 4 and between 7 and 8 which almost feel like a bit of a divider when you are stood next to one, which is helpful. It was also good yesterday as it was quite busy with Easter holiday traffic, whereas I have been there before and was not as busy. We were both pleased to see so many cars in the car park when we arrived, which shows how our mindset has changed since going to a workshop - before it would have been, 'Oh no it's busy' whereas yesterday it was like, 'Excellent it's busy!' Regarding the standing closer to old men or children, I think you are right Andrew that it is a primeval thing, less threatening than a large scary looking bloke. I think I also expect old blokes to take a bit more time and so then there is less pressure for me to start within 3 seconds of getting to the urinal! Thanks again for driving Mark, Robin

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