That Darned Portable Camping Toilet

by Sue
(Central New York)

That Darned Portable Camping Toilet

We were camping in the wild and set up one of those portable toilets that has folding aluminum legs and a plastic bag that holds the "you know what".

After 2 days camping, the plastic bag was getting full. I decided to use it one more time (which was a big mistake). The darned thing collapsed and left me sitting in a huge pile of "you know what". I didn't know what to do first...cry or try to get up without getting any messier than I already was. Thank goodness there was a stream nearby.

Since it was outdoors, my husband and children witnessed the event. I heard my husband tell the children "It would be best if you didn't laugh".

That was 35 years ago, and my family still talks about it. I guess I'll never live that story down!