[Rhodes22-list] Porta Potty

[Blanche DeFord]

Al,

Thanks for clearing that up.  Sounds like a very good idea,

Sincerely,
Blanche DeFord

--- On Sun, 2/22/09, Alan Robertson <bigal_61 at msn.com> wrote:
From: Alan Robertson <bigal_61 at msn.com>
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Porta Potty
To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Date: Sunday, February 22, 2009, 7:05 PM

The "Little Johns are all  plastic and have tightly fitting screw tops.
Have to be careful that threads are not "crossed" when tightening.
When tightened all the way, will not leak even when inverted.
Yes, we do put all soiled toilet paper in a closeable plastic bag, but
so-called marine head paper is quite thin. All porta-potty models are flushable,
but those with a bellows need a couple of good squeezes to be effective.
Good luck and have an enjoyable trip. We can't get "In" until May
15 when our marina dock rental starts, so we envy you to be able to get out on
the water this time of year!

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Blanche DeFord<mailto:bdford5 at yahoo.com> 
  To: The Rhodes 22 Email List<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> 
  Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 1:39 PM
  Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Porta Potty


  Thank you, Alan and Barbara Robinson, for the pointers.

  A clarification, if you please? How do you keep the overnight "Little
Johns" from spilling during the night?

  Thanks for the warning about the vault splashing - it looks as if a bit of
coordination is needed.

  I'll take along my own TP and some wet wipes and a double bag for them to
keep from overusing the portapotty. Awkward question: Do you put ALL the TP in
the bag?

  Thanks again,
  Blanche DeFord

  --- On Sat, 2/21/09, Alan Robertson
<bigal_61 at msn.com<mailto:bigal_61 at msn.com>> wrote:

  From: Alan Robertson <bigal_61 at msn.com<mailto:bigal_61 at msn.com>>
  Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Porta Potty
  To: "The Rhodes 22 Email List"
<rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org<mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>>
  Date: Saturday, February 21, 2009, 7:52 PM

  I'm not one of the girls, but this it what my wife and I do after 25
years of Rhodes Lake Sailing - camping:

   First of all we use a couple of West Marine plastic urinals with the female
adapter(she), and dump the liquid in the porta-potty. With the cockpit hatch
cover up and the top hatch slid back it's easier and gives much more privacy
and you can stand up. Don't forget to slide the porta-potty hatch (pull out
handle in the front) at the last minute if boat is pitching or rocking to avoid
vault liquids from splashing up before you empty the urinals which I think West
Marine calls the "Little John" For overnights we have 2 of the above
apiece and empty them in the morning. Closing the slide out is something you
don't want to forget

  For big jobs , again with hatches up as above, we adjust clothing before
trying to sit on the porta- potty to avoid back strain and neck cramps. We also
do final clean ups with Toddler Wet Wipes, CVS or Rite-Aid house brand and store
used ones and also used toilet paper in plastic bags with tops secured instead
of flushing down into the porta - potty. A good spritz of Glade Vanilla Spray
takes care of odors in the plastic bag and in the porty-potty area of the boat.
This method doesn't waste water after the big job is flushed and trying to
get toilet paper into the potty vault, and it makes emptying the vault easier.
We just take it home and empty it into a house facility when our camping sail is
over. Yes we have sewers and not septic tanks.

  Hope the above helps!

  alan & Barbara Robertson -"Thor IV"
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Blanche
DeFord<mailto:bdford5 at yahoo.com<mailto:bdford5 at yahoo.com>> 
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  Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 7:52 PM
  Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Porta Potty


  Help me out here, girls -

  A gentleman (really) friend has offered me a chance 
  to go on a week's trip with him. To avoid questions - 
  my SO has no heartburn with this, and I forsee no 
  problems either. It's an ideal opportunity to learn 
  about sailing. On to the real issue.

  What's good, bad, and ugly about porta potties? I 
  don't want to embarrass myself or the gentleman with 
  ignorant mistakes, and I need to know how to use and
  take care of the potty - to do my share of the dirty work.

  Issues:
  Cleanliness - Mine and the potty's?
  Odor - How much and what kind?
  Safety - Splash? Spills?
  Maintenance - What do I need to know?

  In general, how easy is it for a woman to maintain 
  herself over a week while using this sort of facility?
  I can handle rough camping - cat holes, etc. - but
  this is a new on on me. Seems somewhat the 
  same though.

  Advice?

  Sincerely,
  Blanche DeFord



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