Umbrella vs. Raincoat
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You mean... she isn't? :wtf: Somehow I find it difficult to imagine Anna (or for that matter, anybody) stepping out of the house on a rainy day carrying an umbrella and wearing a bikini. :~ Cheers, Vikram.
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How many of you use raincoats over umbrellas on a rainy day? I have seen more people using umbrellas but it doesn't protect well if the weather is very bad. It is also more troublesome to carry around than a raincoat. To me, i still prefer using an umbrella probably because raincoats has always been a childhoood thing/memory to me. Are raincoats only for kids? :~ Weiye Chen Life is hard, yet we are made of flesh...
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Surely a clear PVC raincoat wouldn't hide anything? :-D -- Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit! Buzzwords!
Clear PVC? How tacky!! If I ever get into PVC believe me it will be black. With 4" healed boots to match.... :-D Anna :rose: Riverblade Ltd - Software Consultancy Services Anna's Place | Tears and Laughter "Be yourself - not what others think you should be" - Marcia Graesch "Anna's just a sexy-looking lesbian tart" - A friend, trying to wind me up. It didn't work.
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How many of you use raincoats over umbrellas on a rainy day? I have seen more people using umbrellas but it doesn't protect well if the weather is very bad. It is also more troublesome to carry around than a raincoat. To me, i still prefer using an umbrella probably because raincoats has always been a childhoood thing/memory to me. Are raincoats only for kids? :~ Weiye Chen Life is hard, yet we are made of flesh...
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I don't melt. My clothes don't waterspot. I don't wear anything thin enough to go transparent when wet. Why bother with either.
Because clients don't appreciate you sitting in their chairs with wet pants. Nither is it fun sitting in a cinema for two hours with wet pants. And you won't get a bank loan if you meet your bank manager in wet pants. regards, Paul Watson South Africa Colib and WebTwoZero. K(arl) wrote: oh, and BTW, CHRISTIAN ISN'T A PARADOX, HE IS A TASMANIAN!
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How many of you use raincoats over umbrellas on a rainy day? I have seen more people using umbrellas but it doesn't protect well if the weather is very bad. It is also more troublesome to carry around than a raincoat. To me, i still prefer using an umbrella probably because raincoats has always been a childhoood thing/memory to me. Are raincoats only for kids? :~ Weiye Chen Life is hard, yet we are made of flesh...
I have an umbrella in the car, under my desk, and at the house. I very rarely use any of them, but it good to know they're there. It's much easier to for me to carry an umbrella if I need it, than keep a raincoat around. Especially considering I'm not in the rain very long if it is raining. BW
Meanwhile, behind the facade of this innocent looking bookstore...
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Because clients don't appreciate you sitting in their chairs with wet pants. Nither is it fun sitting in a cinema for two hours with wet pants. And you won't get a bank loan if you meet your bank manager in wet pants. regards, Paul Watson South Africa Colib and WebTwoZero. K(arl) wrote: oh, and BTW, CHRISTIAN ISN'T A PARADOX, HE IS A TASMANIAN!
Paul Watson wrote: Nither is it fun sitting in a cinema for two hours with wet pants. I always thought that was extra evaporative cooling. I guess when it is 100f outside after the rain you take any way you can to get cool. But then, I go to the cinema more often as an excuse to get cool at that point. The other two I agree completely. I love rain and get somewhat childish in the rain (on my time), but when I know I am seeing the General or a Customer that day, I take a lot more precautions over gettign rained on. Plus offering an umbrella to a Customer is never a bad thing. Generally they don't pack umbrellas to visit New Mexico, and they are too often shocked to wake up to a clear sky warm temps, and end the day with black skies, lightning, thunder and localized downpours that will soak you rapidly. Or confused that they can see the rain soaking half a building and hurry in the dry side to safety as the curtain of rain slowly walks across the landscape. _________________________ Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau. Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb)
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How many of you use raincoats over umbrellas on a rainy day? I have seen more people using umbrellas but it doesn't protect well if the weather is very bad. It is also more troublesome to carry around than a raincoat. To me, i still prefer using an umbrella probably because raincoats has always been a childhoood thing/memory to me. Are raincoats only for kids? :~ Weiye Chen Life is hard, yet we are made of flesh...
When I was a kid, it was a raincoat. I think my parents were worried we'd play swordfight with the umbrellas (which of course we would). As a grownup - I always misplace my umbrellas so more often than not, I'm getting wet.
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How many of you use raincoats over umbrellas on a rainy day? I have seen more people using umbrellas but it doesn't protect well if the weather is very bad. It is also more troublesome to carry around than a raincoat. To me, i still prefer using an umbrella probably because raincoats has always been a childhoood thing/memory to me. Are raincoats only for kids? :~ Weiye Chen Life is hard, yet we are made of flesh...
...but if you really need to be out walking, a good raincoat is essential. Umbrellas are for stowing in the glove box of your car, so as to keep you more or less dry while you're walking into whatever building you drove to.
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How many of you use raincoats over umbrellas on a rainy day? I have seen more people using umbrellas but it doesn't protect well if the weather is very bad. It is also more troublesome to carry around than a raincoat. To me, i still prefer using an umbrella probably because raincoats has always been a childhoood thing/memory to me. Are raincoats only for kids? :~ Weiye Chen Life is hard, yet we are made of flesh...
I use both for better effect.
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How many of you use raincoats over umbrellas on a rainy day? I have seen more people using umbrellas but it doesn't protect well if the weather is very bad. It is also more troublesome to carry around than a raincoat. To me, i still prefer using an umbrella probably because raincoats has always been a childhoood thing/memory to me. Are raincoats only for kids? :~ Weiye Chen Life is hard, yet we are made of flesh...
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How many of you use raincoats over umbrellas on a rainy day? I have seen more people using umbrellas but it doesn't protect well if the weather is very bad. It is also more troublesome to carry around than a raincoat. To me, i still prefer using an umbrella probably because raincoats has always been a childhoood thing/memory to me. Are raincoats only for kids? :~ Weiye Chen Life is hard, yet we are made of flesh...
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Could be, could be. Not much under those kilts anyway. regards, Paul Watson South Africa Colib and WebTwoZero. K(arl) wrote: oh, and BTW, CHRISTIAN ISN'T A PARADOX, HE IS A TASMANIAN!
Paul Watson wrote: Not much under those kilts anyway From Yahoo: The traditional answers to this question are "their socks and shoes" or "naught but what God gave 'em." And our extensive research reaffirms that most Scotsmen keep it simple under their kilts. The Straight Dope states that kilts don't require undergarments, though Wikipedia disagrees. It claims going commando under a kilt is a myth started by "part-time kilt wearers." Less adventuresome Scots wear tartan boxer shorts. The pleated, skirt-like garment so beloved by those of Scottish descent dates back to about the 16th century. This was well before the invention of boxers or briefs, and men simply wore long shirts underneath their belted plaids for an extra layer around their privates. When the British military started forming highland regiments, it's believed that the kilted soldiers were required not to wear anything under their kilts. This led to the term "regimental." Revealing photos found on the Net show this military tradition lives on. However, kilted gents in Highland step dancing and athletic Highland games often do wear undergarments. Wouldn't want to offend someone when that tartan twirls.
"One must learn from the bite of the fire to leave it alone." - Native American Proverb
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Surely a clear PVC raincoat wouldn't hide anything? :-D -- Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit! Buzzwords!
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Paul Watson wrote: Not much under those kilts anyway From Yahoo: The traditional answers to this question are "their socks and shoes" or "naught but what God gave 'em." And our extensive research reaffirms that most Scotsmen keep it simple under their kilts. The Straight Dope states that kilts don't require undergarments, though Wikipedia disagrees. It claims going commando under a kilt is a myth started by "part-time kilt wearers." Less adventuresome Scots wear tartan boxer shorts. The pleated, skirt-like garment so beloved by those of Scottish descent dates back to about the 16th century. This was well before the invention of boxers or briefs, and men simply wore long shirts underneath their belted plaids for an extra layer around their privates. When the British military started forming highland regiments, it's believed that the kilted soldiers were required not to wear anything under their kilts. This led to the term "regimental." Revealing photos found on the Net show this military tradition lives on. However, kilted gents in Highland step dancing and athletic Highland games often do wear undergarments. Wouldn't want to offend someone when that tartan twirls.
"One must learn from the bite of the fire to leave it alone." - Native American Proverb
Colin and I were standing up near Edinburgh's Folly several months ago when a wee Scot came jogging past us in his kilt. He came to a halt a few feet from us and joined in admiring the sunset lit vista that was Edinburgh. Quite breathtaking I assure you. Now I must add that it was a windy evening and quite chilly too, though warm by Scottish standards I am told. As he stood there, with me openly admiring his kilt, the wind lifted it up and lo and behold I thought he was wearing naught but what god gave him. I quickly averted my eyes, coughed and pointed towards a large spire that Colin was swift in naming (Colin knows his stuff.) So I thought I had solved the question, that the myth was not a myth. Though the thought did enter my mind that the wee Scot was a bit of a perv and out of the ordinary, flashing his valuables as some men seem to fancy doing on deserted lookout points. Awhile later though he came past again and as luck would have it the wind did its thing again and like a deer caught in the headlights I had to look. Well, it turned out he was wearing a pair of very tight fitting flesh coloured undies. So I cannot say with any certainty what Scottish men wear under their kilts. Though tight, flesh coloured undies are a strange way to go. regards, Paul Watson South Africa Colib and WebTwoZero. K(arl) wrote: oh, and BTW, CHRISTIAN ISN'T A PARADOX, HE IS A TASMANIAN! -- modified at 11:18 Thursday 22nd September, 2005
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Clear PVC? How tacky!! If I ever get into PVC believe me it will be black. With 4" healed boots to match.... :-D Anna :rose: Riverblade Ltd - Software Consultancy Services Anna's Place | Tears and Laughter "Be yourself - not what others think you should be" - Marcia Graesch "Anna's just a sexy-looking lesbian tart" - A friend, trying to wind me up. It didn't work.
Anna-Jayne Metcalfe wrote: If I ever get into PVC believe me it will be black. With 4" healed boots to match.... Whoa!:omg: Someone's kid sister just bolted past me screaming. I was too busy tallying my 500's to see who it was though. {Humor}
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Anna-Jayne Metcalfe wrote: If I ever get into PVC believe me it will be black. With 4" healed boots to match.... Whoa!:omg: Someone's kid sister just bolted past me screaming. I was too busy tallying my 500's to see who it was though. {Humor}
Some assembly required. Code-frog System Architects, Inc.
code-frog wrote: Whoa! Someone's kid sister just bolted past me screaming Now did I mention whips and other instruments of torture even once? :rolleyes: Anna :rose: Riverblade Ltd - Software Consultancy Services Anna's Place | Tears and Laughter "Be yourself - not what others think you should be" - Marcia Graesch "Anna's just a sexy-looking lesbian tart" - A friend, trying to wind me up. It didn't work.
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Colin and I were standing up near Edinburgh's Folly several months ago when a wee Scot came jogging past us in his kilt. He came to a halt a few feet from us and joined in admiring the sunset lit vista that was Edinburgh. Quite breathtaking I assure you. Now I must add that it was a windy evening and quite chilly too, though warm by Scottish standards I am told. As he stood there, with me openly admiring his kilt, the wind lifted it up and lo and behold I thought he was wearing naught but what god gave him. I quickly averted my eyes, coughed and pointed towards a large spire that Colin was swift in naming (Colin knows his stuff.) So I thought I had solved the question, that the myth was not a myth. Though the thought did enter my mind that the wee Scot was a bit of a perv and out of the ordinary, flashing his valuables as some men seem to fancy doing on deserted lookout points. Awhile later though he came past again and as luck would have it the wind did its thing again and like a deer caught in the headlights I had to look. Well, it turned out he was wearing a pair of very tight fitting flesh coloured undies. So I cannot say with any certainty what Scottish men wear under their kilts. Though tight, flesh coloured undies are a strange way to go. regards, Paul Watson South Africa Colib and WebTwoZero. K(arl) wrote: oh, and BTW, CHRISTIAN ISN'T A PARADOX, HE IS A TASMANIAN! -- modified at 11:18 Thursday 22nd September, 2005
Paul Watson wrote: near Edinburgh's Folly Yup, this photo is near Edinburgh's Folly[^] ;P Paul Watson wrote: flashing his valuables as some men seem to fancy doing on deserted lookout points Well, I did warn you that it was a popular gay meeting place. Didn't I? :-O Paul Watson wrote: Well, it turned out he was wearing a pair of very tight fitting flesh coloured undies. He was just being a tease. :laugh: Just to end the debate - Nothing is worn under the kilt, it is all in perfect working order. :-D
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Paul Watson wrote: Nither is it fun sitting in a cinema for two hours with wet pants. I always thought that was extra evaporative cooling. I guess when it is 100f outside after the rain you take any way you can to get cool. But then, I go to the cinema more often as an excuse to get cool at that point. The other two I agree completely. I love rain and get somewhat childish in the rain (on my time), but when I know I am seeing the General or a Customer that day, I take a lot more precautions over gettign rained on. Plus offering an umbrella to a Customer is never a bad thing. Generally they don't pack umbrellas to visit New Mexico, and they are too often shocked to wake up to a clear sky warm temps, and end the day with black skies, lightning, thunder and localized downpours that will soak you rapidly. Or confused that they can see the rain soaking half a building and hurry in the dry side to safety as the curtain of rain slowly walks across the landscape. _________________________ Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau. Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb)
Jeffry J. Brickley wrote: Or confused that they can see the rain soaking half a building and hurry in the dry side to safety as the curtain of rain slowly walks across the landscape. Wow! That is something I have to see. What time of year is best?
My: Blog | Photos "Man who stand on hill with mouth open will wait long time for roast duck to drop in." -- Confucious
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great movie...bad hair day for Daryl Hannah though :sigh: Steve
