It is obvious that Mr. Squirrel wants running water, rather than to run for his water.  mcneely

---- David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> wrote:
> At 07:18 PM 8/20/2013, Rocket J Squirrel wrote:
> >from the "shore." Current's strong, too. There isn't a place to stand
> >and dip water. Would need to immerse myself, then somehow haul myself
> >and the bucket up the steep bank. Then do it a few more times. Thus the
> >pump and hose I will toss in the water.
>
> We sailor types invented a substance some time ago for handling
> situations like this.  We call it "rope"; or when in thin pieces,
> "small stuff" or "light line".  Quarter-inch 'd be about right.
>
> There's also a bit of technique involved -- you cast your bucket so
> that it enters the water ahead of your progress, on its side, such
> that it has just time to fill and sink by the time it is directly
> below you.  As it comes level you haul it up to you.  Should you fail
> in this you'll find that the bucket is taking a trip astern and would
> like you to join it.  Surprising how much pull an open bucket can exert.
>
> Whether you loop the lanyard around your wrist is a choice, depending
> on whether you'd rather lose the bucket or take a swim.
>
> Yours,
> David
> ps - if a regular ten-quart galvanized bucket doesn't find a place in
> your stowage it's possible to find folding canvas ones.  But the
> regular ones are handier, don't mildew, and are big enough to steam a
> few lobsters in if you put a plate over top.

--
David McNeely