In article >,
Lou Decruss > wrote:

> On Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:16:33 GMT, blake murphy
> > wrote:

> >another google hit says 'In Alaska, the word washeteria is still routinely
> >used; however it has come to mean a laundromat with shower facilities.'
>
> Sounds like a truck stop.

I've seen these in campgrounds. Makes sense, since you need the same
kind of utilities for both. I believe the showers took quarters,
although I don't remember if that was to open the shower door or to get
a ration of hot water.

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Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA