RE: [Paddlewise] The call of nature?

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> From: 	Anne Burton[SMTP:aburton1_at_maine.rr.com]
> 
> Another option is presented at:  http://www.freshette.com
> consisting basically of a funnel and a length of tubing which I 
> assume you can customize.  I have not yet had occasion to try 
> this, either, but would like to know if it works reasonably well 
> and isn't way more trouble than it's worth.  Has anyone tried 
> this type of thing?
> 
******* NOTICE:  The following is moderately graphic *********************

	Yes, I previously have owned and operated a freshette & buddy
system.  Note that I phrased this in the past tense!  It is something that
takes a considerable amount of practice.  It is somewhat possible but not
with any degree of comfort or cleanliness.  It definately requires rafting
up (with a close friend), popping the skirt, lifting the hips enough to drop
your drawers (dropping them far enough to position the equipment), scooting
the hips to the edge of the seat so the funnel can be positioned (it
basically points down), positioning the funnel, hose (the hose can only be
bent to a certain degree before the apparatise begins to leak significantly
at the top) and bottle (all 3 have to pretty much be held or braced through
the process), relaxing enough to do it and then performing the reverse of
all of the above.  Needless to say, if you are in need of immediate relief,
this is not the process for you.

	One of these days I hope to get the courage to try a diaper although
I can't imagine sitting in it for the rest of the day.  Has anyone tried
this (and is willing to admit it?)?

	Debbie Reeves
	Sandy Hook, NJ


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