Re: OT:el nino and Gumboots


> Could have done with a brollie, some gumbies 
>>and a cardie.
>For those of us who never hope to see Australia, or England, for that
>matter, will you please define these for us?  
>Thanks for the chuckle!
>Sharon

Brollie = umbrella (do you use these?)
Gumbies = gumboots, (rubberboots, wellingtons?Heeeelp??????)
Cardie = a cardigan (knitted button up jacket)

Does 'never hope' mean the same as 'hope never'?
It's not too bad a place, once you learn the language.

Jan

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