Yep to the toilet seat tales for the most part except for when my wife wants to conserve water by not flushing every time; then I put the lid down, lol.
No, No, No! Why should or would you change the story just because you were a bit prescient. Seems to me it would only make it more valuable to any would-be agent/publisher if you have a ready to go novel to fit the publicity. Anyway, reality has a way to mimic fiction; it needs to change, not your story.
I'm leaving in the morning for a week of golfing and karaoke -- not at the same time -- in Williamsburg, Va. Hope you get that writing bug to the picnic table. Good to hear your voice. Take care. Vern