Friday, 28 June 2013

Dog House Blog, TP Or Not TP!


Molly The Wally & The Issue of Toilet Paper!

We dedicated this post to Mark over here who has his own issues with the Toilet paper. Remember when we popped over to Venezuela to see what was happening with regards the desperate plight of the county running out of toilet roll here. Now thousands of desperate Venezuelans have downloaded a smartphone app which helps them to find the elusive TP. Loo roll has been in short supply in the South American country in recent months, with economists blaming price controls imposed by the government. The new programme, launched last week, uses crowdsourcing technology based on Google Maps and geolocation to enable users to let each other know which supermarkets still have stocks of the tissue. Called Abasteceme - which translates as 'Supply Me' the free Android app has already been downloaded more than 12,000 times. Creator Jose Augusto Montiel said most downloads have been made by residents from the capital Caracas. The 21-year-old chemical engineering student said: 'Lots of things are in short supply, but what people are most worried about is finding toilet paper. Maybe he can create an app for me to find squirrels or foodables. What app would you ask him to create?

The Cat From Hell made us these great pix for our poll over on the right, just one click and vote....am I a devil or an angel or maybe a bit of both?

Have a fabulous Friday all.
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47 comments:

  1. Mollie28 June 2013 at 08:44

    Now ya talking, a Squirrel App :) Have a wonderful Furiday XX0XX

    Mollie and Alfie

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  2. Sketching with Dogs28 June 2013 at 10:02

    Loo roll in short supply? That must be inconvenient, haha.
    Hmm, a treat app would be just the thing for us dogs.
    Dip Bridge and Elliot x

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  3. Bella Roxy & Macdui28 June 2013 at 10:15

    do we all need to send a few rolls to Venezuela? Could be a new fund raiser....just a thought.

    XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy

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  4. Unknown28 June 2013 at 11:53

    Mom says she could think of few things worse than running out of TP

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  5. Castles Crowns and Cottages28 June 2013 at 12:27

    teeeheeee...I CAST MY VOTE,but I'm not telling which way I voted; my mum told me to never discuss politics!

    What is this world coming to when people can't find toilet paper?

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  6. tubby3pug28 June 2013 at 12:52

    oh dear ping and weasley like to eat toilet paper if allowed perhaps they have caused the the shortage

    urban hounds

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  7. CATachresis28 June 2013 at 13:22

    A toilet roll app sounds like a great idea, but is it disposable? - can't make the convenient joke now! mol You look as though you could spare some, Molly !!!!

    BTW I use either Reeder or Feeddler to read the blogs I follow, depending on which device I am using. I am sure some post updates get lost :(

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  8. MarkD6028 June 2013 at 14:06

    Not sure how pleased I am having a toilet paper post dedicated to me, as you know, I am in hiding from Charmin assassins.
    I do hope someone makes a squirrel finding app.

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  9. Anonymous28 June 2013 at 14:13

    ... and I thought TP rolls are for writing my wishlist to santa paws. I would load the squirrel app too. Have a great weekend!

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  10. Golden Woofs! SUGAR28 June 2013 at 14:28

    Golden Idea. We voted ... Happy Friday. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  11. Millie and Walter28 June 2013 at 14:59

    Do you think he could make a chipmunk finding app too. We don't have many squirrels in our neighborhood.

    Millie & Walter

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  12. TexWisGirl28 June 2013 at 15:04

    mark is just plain 'scary' with his solution. :)

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  13. Taryn28 June 2013 at 15:15

    LOL! The boys and I don't have a smart phone. We have to locate squirrels (and TP!) the old-fashioned way!

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  14. ann @ studiohyde28 June 2013 at 15:21

    I think you may be in demand Molly, with all that tp around you! lol. (this post was picked up on my list ok).

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  15. Unknown28 June 2013 at 15:43

    Molly, what a great idea - I think it's an easy jump from TP to squirrels! You looks so lovey with that pretty cape and hair bows!

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  16. Brian's Home Blog28 June 2013 at 15:43

    You look TP Purrfect Miss Molly!!!

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  17. Anonymous28 June 2013 at 16:08

    a TP app? There is definitely an app for everything!

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  18. Idaho PugRanch28 June 2013 at 16:16

    Molly, yesterday your post was not in our list but it is today!! We wondered why but we saw you joined the blog hop.
    Mom has no smart phone so I guess we would be out of luck if there was a TP shortage here
    hugs
    Bailey, Hazel & Greta

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  19. Anonymous28 June 2013 at 17:04

    Clever solution to a dirty problem. One more reason for me to continue stockpiling TP!

    Thx for the heads up on no feed from you in my reader. Feedly is acting up just as Google is fading out!!!

    Yours
    Nanina

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  20. Two French Bulldogs28 June 2013 at 17:10

    Definitely TP
    Benny & Lily

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  21. Unknown28 June 2013 at 17:42

    Ooh ooh, I have one. This would be a big hit. How do I avoid the people with their heads up their a$$eS app. That is pure genius right there. ;-)

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  22. 2browndawgs28 June 2013 at 17:54

    Very interesting! So they put price controls on TP? I remember the original post, but guess I forgot that part. Leave it to government. But the ingenuity of people can usually overcome.

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  23. Scooter28 June 2013 at 18:14

    Hey Molly!
    Wow, what a cute pix of you all rolled up! Those poor peeps. I don't know why they don't just use leaves like the wildlife does. I'd definitely love a squirrel app! Now that would be a very smart phone. BOL
    Grr and Woof,
    Sarge, COP

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  24. My Mind's Eye28 June 2013 at 18:15

    TP FOR SURE BUT SHOULD THE SHORTAGE CONTINUE THEY MIGHT WANT TO START SAVING THE NEWSPAPER....
    HUGS MADI YOUR BFFF

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  25. stellaroselong28 June 2013 at 18:43

    Maybe that would be a great way to make some extra monies!
    stella rose

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  26. GOOSE28 June 2013 at 18:59

    If it continues then they need an app for finding leaves.
    Blessings,
    Goose

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  27. Cat and DOG Chat With Caren28 June 2013 at 19:17

    Hmmmm...seems like I know of someplace where I could make TONS of money by keeping them supplied with TP!!! I'll be right there!

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  28. Jackie Bouchard28 June 2013 at 19:23

    Wow - there's an app for everything. "Need to wipe? There's an app for that!"

    Oh dear.

    Thanks again for the nice comment over on Pooch Smooches about the book. So glad you enjoyed it the whole way through! (It's rather worrisome when I hear from someone "oh, I just started your book and I'm really enjoying it." And then I never hear from them again... Not good for this fragile-writer's ego!) :)

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  29. AnnStaub28 June 2013 at 20:15

    Too bad their TP shortage is still taking place. At least now maybe they can find some TP better. Although, it is a little odd that there is not a shortage of smart phones?

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  30. Unknown28 June 2013 at 21:11

    Imagine having to walk around screaming "Me encuentran un poco de papel higienico" (Find me some toilet paper)! BOL Those poor people.
    Have a great weekend Molly.
    Oz

    P.S. Your posts are showing up in my reader, just so you know.

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  31. The Army of Four28 June 2013 at 21:35

    Oh my. My mom would NOT be happy in Venezuela!
    Camo!
    PS: Your posts are showing up in NetNewsWire!

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  32. Lakeland adventures with Lola and Milo28 June 2013 at 22:02

    Has that Labrador puppy ran off with the Andrex again.

    Sheba.

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  33. Anonymous28 June 2013 at 22:06

    We gots plenty of TP here. How about an app to get rid of stuff!

    The Mad Scots

    Pees; We got you message, yep you showed up in our reader along with about 50 junk posts from one place, See Frankie & Ernie they got it also, we just had to keep scrolling down to find you, sorry we are always like the 30th comment, but by the time we get to comment its afternoon for us.

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  34. Kat28 June 2013 at 22:30

    We have lots of TP here. My mom likes to stock up on them when they're on sale. I think we have a lifetime supply. Happy weekend!

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  35. GizmoGeodog28 June 2013 at 23:37

    Molly all of your posts are coming through in our Bloglovin' Reader :) whew! that's a relief...Momz is kind of a nutcase about TB...if she doesn't have two 12 roll packs in the closet she gets the itchies BOL! Makes no sense to me...Never use the stuff myself ;)

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  36. A Tonl29 June 2013 at 00:24

    Oh Molly you are SOOOOO totally a bit of both, MOL!!

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  37. Unknown29 June 2013 at 01:24

    Hmmm, what would mes likes to find?...?....
    Purhaps handsome older mancats who would likes to pamper an older lady cat in the manner to which she would like to become accustomed. Or purrhaps a new assistant!
    Kisses
    Nellie

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  38. ♥Mona + Prissy + Angel Weenie♥29 June 2013 at 04:06

    Hi Molly!! No problem, we been getting all your comments and love to see them every day. Have a nice weekend.

    {{{huggies}}}.....Mona

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  39. Reuben29 June 2013 at 04:09

    Toilet papers is one of those things that you never thinks about not having... but when you no has, it is a crisis! I's gonna get that app guy to makes me a app telling me where all the fresh pee in the neighborhood is. So I can go straight to it and pee over it.

    Love,
    Reuben

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  40. Ziggy Stardust29 June 2013 at 05:16

    I would like an endless cheese app.


    Loveys Sasha

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  41. SquirrelQueen29 June 2013 at 05:26

    Oh no, a shortage of toilet paper. What will those Venezuelan cats do without toilet paper to unroll and shred?
    We would like to have an app to find catnip. Mama is a little stingy with the nip at our house.

    Purrs,
    Cindi Lou & The Kitty Krew

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  42. The Furries of Whisppy29 June 2013 at 06:17

    All we can say is, we hope they don't have water supply issues!

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  43. The Lonely Dogs29 June 2013 at 07:02

    You look mighty fine in that T.P Molly!! You remind me of the girl that does the airplane toilet paper renaissance portraits! Have a great weekend!

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  44. Daisy and Cress29 June 2013 at 09:49

    A carrot app! Nom nom

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  45. Misaki @ misadventuresofMisaki29 June 2013 at 22:05

    I'd have a where to find noms app, but would need to include people who have noms on them that they'd be willing to share:-)

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  46. Little Miss Titch30 June 2013 at 07:17

    hehehe i like Misaki's idea,xx Speedy

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