tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post3041524967496074136..comments2008-06-03T22:13:58.335-04:00Crabby McSlackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-28461288105961180382008-06-03T22:13:00.000-04:002008-06-03T22:13:00.000-04:00Too funny . . . now where's the bathroom, you made me laugh so hard I've gotta go NOW!Briannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04641147724155240676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-26714583856003922152008-06-03T01:33:00.000-04:002008-06-03T01:33:00.000-04:00Yes, the trail has two directions issue, plus if you are in a more open environment (a dry river bed) there you are shielded on one side but fully exposed on the other.<BR/>I guess I'm at that age where I look for cover but ya know, if you gotta go, and do, the hike is so much more fun. <BR/><BR/>And on hot days you do sweat out more and should keep drinking water and stay hydrated. I have actually had to go, gotten hot and done a lot of sweating, and apparently sucked the fluid back up and out my pores, LOL!<BR/><BR/>#2, always dig a hole first, it needs to be buried down a ways. It's not often, but we do wilderness camping now and then, and there is NOTHING, no porta potties, no water, no cell phone reception, nada. Carry tissues or you will need to find grass and wad it up. And the hand gel. <BR/><BR/>FUNNNY POST!!! And great comments, everyone!TKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15747390418220178858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-81971225345880422892008-06-03T01:16:00.000-04:002008-06-03T01:16:00.000-04:00I have traumatic childhood memories of wet socks. Well maybe not traumatic.. but it's enough to make me avoid peeing outdoors if I can. I'm more of a potty animal. ;)Hilaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-46200170933607859822008-06-02T23:10:00.000-04:002008-06-02T23:10:00.000-04:00Thank you! We're heading off to NC for a week of hiking with the whole family. I'm going to keep your list in mind as I try to explain the whole tinkling on the trail process to my prissy little girl. If I can keep her focused on the the rules, kleenex and ziploc baggy, maybe she'll get over her horror at behaving like an animal. By animals, I mean her older brothers, who are always thrilled to wiz behind a tree or rock.mappchikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11121801381931009888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-55411058659863589592008-06-02T22:38:00.000-04:002008-06-02T22:38:00.000-04:00I wasn't able to use "nature's bathroom" until I got into cycling. You learn really quick under those conditions! When there's a line for a nasty, smelly port-a-can vs go right now behind some bushes, you learn to use the bushes, trees, a handy ditch, or whatever.<BR/><BR/>I created a portable bathroom/changing contraption that consists of an old sheet with a drawstring. Get in, tie around your neck, then do whatever you need to do. It's great for changing clothes or...er...watering nature, if you're someplace where you can't take cover.bunnygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04938134750150653386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-21713369368127961702008-06-02T19:57:00.000-04:002008-06-02T19:57:00.000-04:00Yes, Hoop! The tree-clinging technique is great for aging knees.<BR/>"Treehugger--I do not think that word means what you think it means." :-)<BR/><BR/>Mary Anne in Kentucky, where I learned to pee in the bushes about a year after I learned to walkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-28905895039976932692008-06-02T19:47:00.000-04:002008-06-02T19:47:00.000-04:00I love hiking too. My personal solution is to "hold it" for the duration of the hike. Oh, it doesn't matter how long the hike is; it could be 2 miles or 10. The solution doesn't waver. <BR/><BR/>I HAVE used nature as my toilet in the past, and I find it helpful to check for any spiders or bugs. If said insects are in close proximity to my person, I resort to "holding it." Also, carrying along hand sanitizer keeps hands relatively clean after using the portable bathroom tissue. :)Susanhttp://nutritionfitnesslife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-74632369747255573742008-06-02T16:54:00.000-04:002008-06-02T16:54:00.000-04:00And REALLY beware of ground-nesting bees and wasps! That happened to somebody I was hiking with once. There are spots where you really don't want bee stings.<BR/><BR/>As a city kid who got late into the outdoor thing, this book was a life saver:<BR/>"How to shit in the woods" by Kathleen Meyer. <BR/>I am serious.<BR/><BR/>monikaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-80440401218341988682008-06-02T16:27:00.000-04:002008-06-02T16:27:00.000-04:00Very funny post. We've done our share of peeing on bushes and hubby has been known to leave a cycling glove on the side of a mountain for "intestinal meltdown" while riding.rachelwww.fitnessformommies.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-20639040831421288592008-06-02T16:03:00.000-04:002008-06-02T16:03:00.000-04:00Love this post! As a leader for the outdoor club at my college, I definitely did my fair share of this. One of the best techniques I've found for avoiding knee pain is to find a small tree (something you can wrap your hands around) and hold onto it while leaning backwards--a lot of your weight will be on your arms, which makes it easier. Yep, this whole issue is something we leaders spent a lot of time talking about....we were a special bunch! Can't wait for the follow-up on troweling!Hoophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632578165618425880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-41056966854674727572008-06-02T15:48:00.000-04:002008-06-02T15:48:00.000-04:00Dude this post is awesome. I'm a pro at peeing outdoors. I love hiking but I've got a miniscule bladder. I'll pee just about anywhere... I once had a wonderful pee on the edge of a cliff in Big Bend overlooking miles of mountains. I've also done my share of late-night urban "hiking" that's required the need for outdoor peeing talent, usually required to do the vast quantities of booze that led to my being outdoors and full of urine at 3 in the morning.<BR/><BR/>Peeing outside is easy. I'd like to hear some tips on #2. =)monicahttp://www.smarterfitter.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-28199869648877196062008-06-02T15:36:00.000-04:002008-06-02T15:36:00.000-04:00Hi Crabby,<BR/><BR/>Amendment to #16, carry a small plastic sandwich bag for used tissue. ;)<BR/><BR/>TerrieTerrie Farley Moranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04980849018232866773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-41424972463796728582008-06-02T15:27:00.000-04:002008-06-02T15:27:00.000-04:00Very funny post Crabby! I hate peeing out doors! I've always had bad knees so the squat position is agony for me. I guess I will have to get one of those aids if I go on a long hike.Rebhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05318594769530526005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-66108356876686378232008-06-02T14:49:00.000-04:002008-06-02T14:49:00.000-04:00For your next post you need to tackle how to do a #2 in the outdoors:) I do all right with the peeing (downhill) but well, let's just say I need help.Charlottehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04339643338071382257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-66159154723442117622008-06-02T14:08:00.001-04:002008-06-02T14:08:00.001-04:00Ah yes, the big toilet worries! When I was training for the Avon walk, that was one thing we always checked on the trail first - where the toilets were! On the actual walk they have porta potties set up every two-three miles. Smart folks, those Avon walk planners!Missicathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03547671118679036352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-26912692255151173142008-06-02T14:08:00.000-04:002008-06-02T14:08:00.000-04:00Ha Ha !! Very good stuff, Crabby!!<BR/><BR/>I'll save it for when I come back next life as a woman!<BR/><BR/>I plan on writing about my doing 10 hour operations without a break in a "Dr's secrets post."<BR/><BR/>:-)<BR/><BR/>Dr. JAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-14872261543131620412008-06-02T13:57:00.000-04:002008-06-02T13:57:00.000-04:00The whole toilet issue is one of many reasons I detest hiking and camping. (Along with lack of hot showers and electric coffee pots.) If I die and go to Hell, I will be on a never-ending hiking and camping trip.naomi w.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13586472866640318921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-35118816100118394332008-06-02T13:23:00.000-04:002008-06-02T13:23:00.000-04:00Way too funny! Reminded me of all the times we traveled in Kenya while living there and looking for those private places. Believe me, in a country with one of the highest population growth rates in the world, that ain't easy!Shilingi-Mojahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07251531486621495599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-14762619588972823972008-06-02T12:17:00.000-04:002008-06-02T12:17:00.000-04:00When I'z gotsta pee, I'z gotsta pee. whether against tree, rock or merely a squat in the field. My biggest problem tends to be my 2 dogs who must stick their noses in and investigate the operation. <BR/><BR/>What makes things easier is to wear a skirt. A nice flowing elastic waist skirt with pockets. Nothing to pull down, everything hidden. Consider a good hiking skirt. They are cooler than shorts in the summer.<BR/><BR/>ofcourse when I peed in a "hole in the floor" toilet through the wooden deck of a rocking ship in Singapore harbor I was much more concerned about keeping the dress up around my waist (clean and dry) than anything else.Debrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07504185070473121551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-23607610080688889682008-06-02T11:43:00.000-04:002008-06-02T11:43:00.000-04:00On this one canoe trip, we had to spend the whole week peeing in the bush. On the last day, we were lucky enough to camp at a place that had an outhouse. However, on closer inspection, the outhouse was so disgusting that we were all PREFERRING the bush! Funny how your standards change in those situations...Sagan Morrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18285850895862247408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-996963566710466162008-06-02T11:42:00.000-04:002008-06-02T11:42:00.000-04:00LOL! This post is too funny and so true! I have had this experience many times while hiking! It always seems like I have to go to the bathroom MORE times when its most inconvienient!Angiehttp://www.womensdietandfitness.com/WDFnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-578140641880698542008-06-02T11:40:00.000-04:002008-06-02T11:40:00.000-04:00I remember seeing a device at REI that allows us girls to pee like a man. I think it involved a funnel-type device. And it looked slightly less comfy than an athletic cup (although, having never worn an athletic cup, I can't say for sure).<BR/><BR/>I went camping in Yosemite while pregnant with our second. Our first was 2. Sleeping in a tent, on the ground, with two other people while pregnant? Not good. Add to that, the nearest restroom was 1/4 mile away, in the woods.<BR/>I did a lot of watering the ground on that trip,lol!azusmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08833120044345423052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-52199112862282833002008-06-02T11:09:00.000-04:002008-06-02T11:09:00.000-04:00Kleenex, ziploc bag and handgel and all is well on a hike.<BR/>I grew up with a dad who told us that if we had to go, just find a hedge and go, and if people were rude enough to stare, you should smile and wave and they'd be WAY more embarrased than me. I rarely run into people when hiking so it's never come up. I do have friends who have issues with it though...and it makes me envy guys in the wilderness. But you make do. When you gotta go you gotta go...:)Geosominhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15729167937433295927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-50567292269251437782008-06-02T11:06:00.000-04:002008-06-02T11:06:00.000-04:00Hahahaha! <BR/>My hiking around the Grand Canyon North Rim a couple of weeks ago, WHILE carrying a little person in my stomach who seems to tap dance right ON my bladder... Epic, I kid you not.Alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00425148037615520256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-1697534681916817252008-06-02T10:53:00.000-04:002008-06-02T10:53:00.000-04:00I don't much like the peeing outside thing myself. But compared to a recent experience, this is practically desirable! I just got back from Cairo (woohoo!), and my very first day there, I went for a camel ride at the pyramids. I figured I should go to the bathroom before a couple hours on a camel. So I go to the bathroom and it's one of those hole in the floor things. Only it's covered with bathroom nastiness and about 100 flies are buzzing around it. Um, no thanks, I don't really have to go that badly.<BR/><BR/>Peeing out in the woods sounds positively heavenly in comparison.<BR/><BR/>(and, btw, that wasn't the norm in Cairo, but it was my very first day there so it had a BIG impact)The Lethological Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08728934244935813026noreply@blogger.com