Hey, if you can kneel & that works for you, GREAT. For those of us w/knee issues, however, I recommend a cheap, adjustable stool...you can wipe it down w/Lysol as needed; it doesn't take up much space in the bathroom, and, IMHO~  if it makes emptying your bag easier: It's a GREAT THING!

Underneath, near the right edge of this pad I added a small strip of a sponge - when I finish with emptying the bag, and stand up, then I step on the right edge of pad, which causes the left edge to rise. Then, I move my left foot under the pad and I lift the pad to its vertical position to be stored next to the sink stand. Such an arrangement saves me from bending and manually picking up the pad from the floor.

For emptying and rinsing the bag, I use my invention - the Long, Wide and Flat Tubing, which I always add to my pouches. I can pour (using small funnel) even 2 or 3 L of water in a few seconds - such a "shower" thoroughly rinses my protruding (prolapsing) stoma and the pouch.

I am still puzzled by total lack of interest in my Vent invention.Tried to e-mail Coloplast a few times - they did not respond. My offer to give away samples is still valid.

Regards, polgyver

Timberline is beautiful. My best friend got married up there. Did you make it to the coast?  The Oregon Coast is so nice. That is where my hubby and I got married. And we are going for a long weekend in about 9 days. It is my happy place. The sound of the waves and the ocean air. It fuels my soul. 

The zoo is fun. There is some hiking up near the zoo, at Hoyt Arberateum. Another great, though very touristy place to visit is Multnomah falls on I-84 about 30 miles east of Portland. It is a pretty easy walk to the top. My mom was in the mazamas about 20 years ago and her group hiked Mt St Helens and they started up Mt Hood another time but the weather prevented them from reaching the summit. A friend of mine just hiked Saddle Mountain over by the coast. It is a 4.5 mile out and back and they really enjoyed it. 

Bend is my other favorite place in Oregon. There is a little resort area about 15 miles south of Bend, called Sunriver.  We have been going there since college.  It is a very nice place. Lots of walking/bike paths and all the rental houses have hot tubs. And there are deer roaming around everywhere.

I’m glad you got a chance to visit our little corner of the country. 😀

Wow, that is great!!  I grew up in Portland and our family used to go camping in a campground on Mt Hood. There was a 3 mile hike around the lake and at one point there was a sign and another trail leading to the PCT. I was always curious about it, and I have read Wild. 😀

Also, if you went over Stevens Pass, did you check out Leavenworth?  It is a cool little Bavarian city. Just beautiful views through that area. I live in a Washington and there is so much beauty in both Washington and Oregon. 

I have the same problem. It used to be my favorite thing to get a big iced coffee drink when we would go on a road trip. Another thing in my life that has changed. 😂

PS: I love Pikes Place Market!! Do you live in the Seattle area?