01-29-2006, 12:36 PM
[cool][#0000ff]Informative? Yes. But ain't it funny how adults turn into children when the discussion turns to "bodily functions"?[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]The truth is that life goes on and our digestive and excretory systems keep on keeping on while we are tubing. The fact that these processes are even heightened and accelerated makes them a subject of humor, if not real concern.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]That is why I included this potential problem in the chapter of my book dealing with problems on the water. In the interest of "delicacy", I did mention it, but gave it only a light treatment, compared to some of the other issues. Here is a "copy and paste" from that chapter:[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][/#0000ff]
[font "Times New Roman"]CALLS OF NATURE:[size 3] There’s something about the combination of fresh air, cold water and increased exercise of the lower half of the body that increases both the frequency and the severity of the body’s excretory functions. [/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"] [/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]No matter how “regular” you think you are, that word has no meaning when you are a couple of hundred yards offshore and you suddenly get an unexpected raging case of “grumble-gut”. And, that one small cup of coffee you allowed yourself, on the way to the lake, seemingly expands to at least a gallon, before a morning’s fishing is over.[/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"] [/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]In consideration of both personal hygiene and the environment, you should utilize the comfort stations, where provided, rather than just a secluded spot on the bank. When you have a matter of urgency, you need to know where the closest facilities are and the beaching conditions at each. [/font][/size]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]PREVENTION: [/font][/size] [ol] [li][size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Become thoroughly familiar with the locations and access for all restroom facilities.[/font][/size][/li] [li][size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Eat and drink sparingly during the hours preceding a flotation excursion. [/font][/size][/li] [li][size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Don’t consume a lot of food and drink while upon the water. What goes in must come out.[/font][/size][/li] [li][size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Make a final “download” stop before launching, as a preventative measure.[/font][/size][/li] [li][size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Prepare to “hit the beach” at the first urgings of your “bilge pumps”. It can prevent preventable unpleasantness and discomfort. Don’t wait until it’s too late.[/font][/size][/li][/ol]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]REMEDIES: See PREVENTION[/font][/size]
[signature]
[#0000ff][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]The truth is that life goes on and our digestive and excretory systems keep on keeping on while we are tubing. The fact that these processes are even heightened and accelerated makes them a subject of humor, if not real concern.[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][/#0000ff]
[#0000ff]That is why I included this potential problem in the chapter of my book dealing with problems on the water. In the interest of "delicacy", I did mention it, but gave it only a light treatment, compared to some of the other issues. Here is a "copy and paste" from that chapter:[/#0000ff]
[#0000ff][/#0000ff]
[font "Times New Roman"]CALLS OF NATURE:[size 3] There’s something about the combination of fresh air, cold water and increased exercise of the lower half of the body that increases both the frequency and the severity of the body’s excretory functions. [/size][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"] [/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]No matter how “regular” you think you are, that word has no meaning when you are a couple of hundred yards offshore and you suddenly get an unexpected raging case of “grumble-gut”. And, that one small cup of coffee you allowed yourself, on the way to the lake, seemingly expands to at least a gallon, before a morning’s fishing is over.[/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"] [/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]In consideration of both personal hygiene and the environment, you should utilize the comfort stations, where provided, rather than just a secluded spot on the bank. When you have a matter of urgency, you need to know where the closest facilities are and the beaching conditions at each. [/font][/size]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]PREVENTION: [/font][/size] [ol] [li][size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Become thoroughly familiar with the locations and access for all restroom facilities.[/font][/size][/li] [li][size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Eat and drink sparingly during the hours preceding a flotation excursion. [/font][/size][/li] [li][size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Don’t consume a lot of food and drink while upon the water. What goes in must come out.[/font][/size][/li] [li][size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Make a final “download” stop before launching, as a preventative measure.[/font][/size][/li] [li][size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Prepare to “hit the beach” at the first urgings of your “bilge pumps”. It can prevent preventable unpleasantness and discomfort. Don’t wait until it’s too late.[/font][/size][/li][/ol]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"] [/font][/size]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]REMEDIES: See PREVENTION[/font][/size]
[signature]