Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:06:13 -0500
Reply-To: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject: Re: Morning Gnarliness: how to deal with
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No matter how hard one tries - on occasion one is forced to deal with
the morning gnarlies within the confines of the van - it is an odious
proposition at best and a total gagging (there is that "G" again) at
worst. So, a good box of ol' time matches with the big heads is
definitely in order for the trip - just in case. And if you have to
light one off (match that is) be sure you have your fire extinguisher
within reach.
Happy Camping.
John Rodgers
88 GL Driver
Rocket J Squirrel wrote:
> Okay, I need to ask about an unpleasant subject. I am referring to what
> some call "dropping the kids off at the pool," or "delivering a package."
>
> Under normal camping circumstances, I wander -- sometimes hurriedly -- to
> the loo provided by the campground. Vault toilet, outhouse, whatever. In
> more primitive camping environments, where appropriate, I dig a cat hole
> far from camp and water and take care of business whilst taking in the
> view. It helps to whistle a jaunty tune to warn off others who might also
> be out for a morning "constitutional."
>
> I have never considered packing a commode in the Westy (though I know
> others do) mainly out of consideration for the missus. I rise earlier
> than
> her and I'd not want to assault her slumber with the dark, nefarious
> goings-on and sound effects which invariably result during my tussle with
> Ma Nature. Nor with the lingering after-effects. That would just be
> wrong.
>
> But with this broken foot, getting to the campground facilities in a
> timely and safe manner is no Swiss picnic.
>
> So this weekend I'm going camping by myself while Mrs Squirrel visits
> with
> girlfriends in SoCal, and I'm picking up one of those commode seat things
> that sits atop a 5-gallon paint bucket.
>
> I reckon that plastic bags and some kitty litter to help keep things
> under
> control in the bags should work okay. I would appreciate hearing tips
> from
> others who may have already sorted out techniques for dealing with bucket
> drops.
>
> Those who own and use fancier, swankier, commodes can start their own
> thread, this one's mine and I'm not letting go.
>
> --
> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
> 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
> 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano
> Bend, OR
> KG6RCR
>
>
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