Okay, I need to ask about an unpleasant subject. I am referring to what
some call "dropping the kids off at the pool," or "delivering a package."

Under normal camping circumstances, I wander -- sometimes hurriedly -- to
the loo provided by the campground. Vault toilet, outhouse, whatever. In
more primitive camping environments, where appropriate, I dig a cat hole
far from camp and water and take care of business whilst taking in the
view. It helps to whistle a jaunty tune to warn off others who might also
be out for a morning "constitutional."

I have never considered packing a commode in the Westy (though I know
others do) mainly out of consideration for the missus. I rise earlier than
her and I'd not want to assault her slumber with the dark, nefarious
goings-on and sound effects which invariably result during my tussle with
Ma Nature. Nor with the lingering after-effects. That would just be wrong.

But with this broken foot, getting to the campground facilities in a
timely and safe manner is no Swiss picnic.

So this weekend I'm going camping by myself while Mrs Squirrel visits with
girlfriends in SoCal, and I'm picking up one of those commode seat things
that sits atop a 5-gallon paint bucket.

I reckon that plastic bags and some kitty litter to help keep things under
control in the bags should work okay. I would appreciate hearing tips from
others who may have already sorted out techniques for dealing with bucket
drops.

Those who own and use fancier, swankier, commodes can start their own
thread, this one's mine and I'm not letting go.

--
Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano
Bend, OR
KG6RCR