Re: [Paddlewise] End of "the groover"?

On Mon, 19 Oct 1998 JCMARTIN43_at_aol.com wrote:

> For those who've done extended runs on remote rivers, the sight of  the much-
> beloved "groover", the well-used ammo can, strapped to the side of the support
> raft, may be a thing of the past.  Technology moves us ahead.
> 
> A recent copy of the International Autosport catalog --- an interesting
> compendium of expensive and virtually useless car-toys --- out ot
> Charlottesville, Virginia, has, on page 39, a wondrous new device called an
> "Inflate-a-Potty".  Shown in color photos deflated in a small, hand-held stuff
> sack and in its inflated form --- vaguely resembing three, horseshoe-shaped
> inflated inner tubes stacked on top of one another, this "... convenient and
> sanitary solution when restrooms are not available" comes with three standard
> 13-gallon trash bags.  What a concept!
> 
> Based on the workmanship apparent in the photograph, however, it might be
> advisable to keep the Inflate-a-Potty away from sharp-edged scree and,
> possibly, pine needles, less one have a deflating, "let-down" experience at a
> particularly critical time! Unsuitable for deployment on the afterdecks of
> Nordkapps and other skinny boats.  Suitable for operation in Spectrums and
> possibly Coasters.
> 
> Thought all PaddleWise-asses should know about this important, uplifting
> development in outdoor living through chemistry!
> 
> Jack Martin
many places no long allow the ammo-can style potty, with its trash bag
recepticle. many places require something that connects to the RV dump.
an example is ruby/horsethief canyons on the colorado. the park ranger
there inspects all groups for two things: "groover" and firepan. i even
saw him turn one group back for that very thing, all they had was the
ammo can trash bag system...

mark


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