One word…DEPENDS. Get it?
Actually, I suppose duct tape would work. Forget super glue. Ouch.
For the amount of water I drink a day (about two gallons) I would need to duct tape a Hot air ballon to myself.[crazy]
-ABT-
I agree with the goddess. Too much info.
Be prepared to either change your ways or endure the consequences. You will learn to restrict intake the night before a trip and to curtail your morning coffee, unless you are fond of frequent “downloads”.
LOL. Yeah, you’re right. I’ll probably sink myself otherwise.[crazy]
-ABT-
Interesting direction this thread on “moving water” has taken. I guess it “Depends” on how you interpret the words “moving water”. I agree with limiting the intake so you don’t have to move as much during the course of the day. By the way my Fat Cat has dual bladders. I’m glad I’ve only got the one personally. On the other hand you could probably store more with the dual bladders in which case you could “move” less water less frequently. “Duelling Bladders” sounds like a lot less fun than “Duelling Banjos”.
Smallmouth - You just made me pass MY COFFEE through my nose. OOOCH!
[crazy]mmmm is that how you stick the thing in that “bag” then put on the waders and leave it on all day? Kinda tight in there? I have seen those car “thing” that u just let out the horse and dump it out later but in the waders there isn’t much room… They have one for deer hunting (like the car thing) but waders, I’m a little confused here…[crazy][crazy][crazy][crazy]
LMAO!
Now this is an informative thread!
-ABT-
Informative? Yes. But ain’t it funny how adults turn into children when the discussion turns to “bodily functions”?
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.
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:
**CALLS OF NATURE: 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. **
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.
**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. **
**PREVENTION: ** [ol] - Become thoroughly familiar with the locations and access for all restroom facilities. - **Eat and drink sparingly during the hours preceding a flotation excursion. ** - Don’t consume a lot of food and drink while upon the water. What goes in must come out. - Make a final “download” stop before launching, as a preventative measure. - 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.[/ol]
REMEDIES: See PREVENTION
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A recurrent theme running through the posts of anyone who responded seems to be familiarity with the water. That indicates to me that I should float first in my kayak or canoe before attempting anything in my Fat Cat. [/reply]
I agree with that completely.
listen to your instincts and those warning bells … never your ego or the vague promise of something at possible peril.
Poor judgement and lack of common sense is an indulgence for children, not adults.
Your understanding is awesome, wise and informative.
I spent several years working as an EMT for the County Fire Dept in the water rescue division.
I came across many accidents where people didn’t care to hear advice nor heed warnings for the day.
I was happy to save the ones that I could as they finally understood. “Oh, that’s what they meant”. For others, it was too late.
I am not saying that all water is deadly but I concur with you on using common sense to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip that you can tell others about later.
Permit me to add my 2 cents worth of advise. The first time I went up to the Jackson Hole area I brought my tube along hoping to cruise the Snake around Jackson Lake. Sorry no can do was the response. Here is a quote from their regulations: “Inner tubes, air mattresses, float tubes and similar floating devices are prohibited on the river. Unreliable maneuverability make these crafts unsafe.” Duh I wondered why! Well in some areas it is nice and peaceful but around a bend can be waiting your worse night mare. Glad that I didn’t challange their directive and sneal a float any way. All you need is one mistake and it might be you last one. You gave them some excellant advise TubeDude but then again is that stove really hot?
Hey, DR, thanks for dropping in and chiming in. I have taken drift boats down that stretch of river and there are definitely spots I would not want to have to run with a float tube. Maybe a good pontoon, but not even my Super Fat Cat.
Answer: Yes, the stove is hot. My bandages come off in a couple of days.
I am picking up an old thread here I know …
In a conversation with a surgeon I suggested we have a cup of coffee.
He told me that based on his experience, he would drink tea before a long operation, but never coffee, on account of he could not take a break halfway through. He said coffee is a diahuretic (spelling?) and it speeds things up but tea (and other drinks) won’t.
Similar problem to tubing but a little more serious.
There are many vocations and avocations (like fishing) that require one to plan ahead for the little things…like calls of nature. Coffee is definitely on the list of things to avoid prior to an extended tubing trip. It is amazing how one cup of coffee can seemingly turn into a gallon of “bilge water” in such a short amount of time.
I suppose it could be considered inappropriate to leave a patient opened up on the operating table while you strolled down the hall a couple of times for “downloads”. Glad to hear that there are some medical professionals who pay attention to such details. Here in the “colonies”, the major concern of many surgeons seems to be getting through the procedure quickly enough to make their tee time.
Two things you need not worry about on this board. 1. Reactivating and old thread. 2. Spelling problems. All topics are timely into perpetuity and while we take our fishing seriously, we do not take ourselves too seriously. You will not be flamed for grammar, punctuation or spelling. But, you will be judged on content. However, as long as you include some fishing related matter in your posts, it’s all good.