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Originally posted by augusta:
Good to clarify that one so we don't picture underwear in the rain.

Actually, I thought it was rather a pity to throw cold water on the vision, as it were

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Originally posted by Mallee:

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Originally posted by augusta:
Good to clarify that one so we don't picture underwear in the rain.

Actually, I thought it was rather a pity to throw cold water on the vision, as it were

Depends who's in the vision

Wet cobblestones are treacherous - be sure to bring waterproof shoes with a good tread - forget fashion - you'll be glad you did. Also, if the weather is hot, the last thing you need is a poncho to put you in an instant sauna bath.

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Originally posted by Mallee:
"...you just wear flip-flops."

They have always been thongs to me and everyone I know.
I'd like to use bare feet but the feet are too tender now so if it rains thongs it is.

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Originally posted by Roxy:
Wet cobblestones are treacherous - be sure to bring waterproof shoes with a good tread - forget fashion - you'll be glad you did. Also, if the weather is hot, the last thing you need is a poncho to put you in an instant sauna bath.

Good point about the poncho.

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Originally posted by Meggs:
Good to see everyone getting their priorities right umbrellas and rain coats but what about the most important part shoes.
If my feet get wet that's it for me I'm miserable. Where I live athletic shoes are the normal foorware with mesh to breathe due to the hot and humid weather. If it rains you just wear thongs. We were lucky with our tours in that we got away with athletic types of shoes as to buy waterproof shoes was big dollars for one trip.

You are so right about shoes, my feet got drenched in Vancouver one day and I had on leather shoes, (which are now moulded to the shape of my feet). I always carry two pair of walking shoes. Wet feet can make for a miserable day even in beautiful Vancouver.

I have a terrific poncho, small umbrella, jacket with a hood and I also keep a small towel in my carry-on bag that I leave on the bus. I've also learned that if the digital camera gets wet I shut it down and let it dry out before trying to turn it on again.

I took a trip to Greece that has wonderful photos taken with one hand on the camera and the other holding the umbrella. After a thorough soaking in southern Italy I learned that the jacket needs to be almost knee-length so when I'm back on the bus I can remove it and most of me that was underneath it will be dry (not sitting on a wet "seat" is much more comfortable). My camera bag has a rain cover as well because it's no use storing a camera in a wet case.

Now, with all that equipment I can be guaranteed of good weather. Aren't you wishing you were booked on the same tour I'm travelling?

Put on your bathingsuit with a raincoat over it.Men speedos pretty please.Terrible about the floods in North-Ireland.

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Originally posted by Mallee:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Meggs:
...If it rains you just wear thongs. ...

After reading this, I had to have a lie-down in a darkened room, with a cold compress on my forehead!!

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Originally posted by Rex:
Put on your bathingsuit with a raincoat over it.Men speedos pretty please.Terrible about the floods in North-Ireland.

The good old budgie smuggler or nuts&bolts bathers!

Poor Birdman, hope you recover by morning You'd better not read Rex's tale of Ireland, you may need to take a day off

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I thought budgie smugglers were banned

Going back to tips for rainy weather. I have one of those chamois towels, it is about the size of a large dish cloth. They are fantastic for getting you dry quickly if you have been caught in the rain. I wouldn't go anywhere without it. Mine is Speedo brand, and was given to me by my daughter-in-law as a Christmas present. Didn't think much of it until I took it and used it on my last trip. Got caught in a couple of sudden rain showers. I didn't have a problem using an umbrella. I suppose it depends where you are when you use it. If you were in a crowd they could become leathal. Most of the tour guides use them so you can keep sight of them.

Birdman, I wear thongs all the time. I'm an Australian now

JDee

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Originally posted by Birdman:

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Originally posted by Mallee:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Meggs:
...If it rains you just wear thongs. ...

After reading this, I had to have a lie-down in a darkened room, with a cold compress on my forehead!!

You poms are so easy to shock.

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Originally posted by JDee:

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Originally posted by Birdman:
Hi aussie sue,
like Caitie and her countrymen/women, we brits don't allow the weather to impede us in any way - if we did, we would get nowt done!!
It must be said however, that we are experiencing the most miserable August for years, but, being the UK, this can change in an instant - four seasons in one day!!
No-one should EVER tour the UK without a brolly/plastic mac - at ANY time of year!

Four seasons in one day - sounds like a Crowded House song!!

I know it, I grew up in the North West of England, I am surprised though that this is the weather in August. I remember my summer holidays were July and August and the weather was blissful as we dawdled along the promenade at Blackpool.

I will bring some sunshine when I arrive on September 3!!

JDee

What you both say is very interesting.
I lived in England years ago and in my memory August was always bad, cold and rainy. The children weren't out of school until mid-July and the nicest weather was always before they got out. My mother came to visit twice from the U.S. and she always said that she was to England twice in August and was never warm the whole time she was there.

The comment about "four seasons in one day" is really accurate though. One time more recently I was there for a visit and we started off on the hop-on/off bus on a beautiful sunny day (late August) and after about an hour the clouds came and then the drizzle. We had to go back to the hotel for jackets. So always be ready for changing weather during the day.

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Originally posted by Missie:

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Originally posted by Birdman:

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Originally posted by Mallee:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by Meggs:
...If it rains you just wear thongs. ...

After reading this, I had to have a lie-down in a darkened room, with a cold compress on my forehead!!

You poms are so easy to shock.

Aren't they ever !!

But hey I am one too, though (I am now a naturalised Aussie). I do like to rib my fellow country people, specially the blokes.

I can still remember being aghast when asked to order some durex from stationery supplies in my first job in Australia, let alone some of the other more innocent terms that my fellow Englishmen use. Where would we be without a sense of humour!!!