bullfrog wrote:This is just another fascinating subject that I have brought up. I'm waiting for Bartender to chime in here.
Careful there, Darlin. Wouldn't want ya to throw your arm out from all that patting youself on the back!
If I'd had one of these issued to me at work, I would NEVER have gotten a break in the last 10 years!! (I know, I still haven't posted a bio yet, but...) I used to dispatch my hospital's medical helicopter. Our office is a small afterthought of a broom closet, and totally ergonomically challenged. The closest restroom was down the hall.
When I sent my flight crew on a mission, I was tethered to the phones and radio until they returned, or I had "qualified" relief. One mission could last anywhere from one hour to several, or occasionally even all day.
It is a wonder that I only passed a kidney stone once over the years, and that my innards (organs for you city folks, LOL)even work at all any more. I had to learn to limit my intake since it is usually directly proportional to my output.
I had heard stories of a couple of guys who had worked there before who would whip it out and use a cup or something. OHHHHH, but HELLLLLLL NOOOOO!! Not this ol' girl!!
Many a time there were jokes made about a catheter and a leg bag, or some Depends!