Why would I need Wellingtons in California??

[lizbud]

Originally posted by zippy-kat
Good thing you don't have d-o-g-s ... can't imagine all the muddy pawprints!

That's the first thing I thought of too.
Wow, is this Southern Cal, or all of California? My son lives in
San Jose. Maybe I should call him to see if his place is floating
yet.

[flamepony12]

Originally posted by popcornbird
What are wellingtons? ~~

rubber boots

Oh my gawsh, I thought it was muddy in MY backyard!!

[sirrahbed]

Originally posted by popcornbird
What are wellingtons? ~~

I actually had to look it up I mean, I knew it meant rubber boots but was not sure if it was a *brand* or just a generic word. (Like Buckstove for any wood burning stove - *Buck*stove is a BRAND)

Here is what I found:

Wellington boot

NOUN: 1. A boot extending to the top of the knee in front but cut low in back. 2. Chiefly British A waterproof boot of rubber or sometimes leather reaching to below the knee and worn in wet or muddy conditions.
ETYMOLOGY: After First Duke of Wellington

from this website.

Whatever - it sounds like they must be selling well in California where it never rains

[popcornbird]

Originally posted by BCBlondie



And no, not everyone has a pool in Cali, ... unless you're a millionaire or billionaire, then maybe..

LOL!!! Ditto. I laughed when I read that, because almost no one has a pool at home here. Its very rare. Most homes have no pool in their backyards. Its another misconception. He he he.

And Flamepony! Silly! I know what wellingtons are. I was just being sarcastic.

[flamepony12]

originally posted by popcornbird
And Flamepony! Silly! I know what wellingtons are. I was just being sarcastic.

lol.... I kind of figured you knew, I just said it just in case rofl

[gini]

Sara my attempt is for humor here..............



Gosh - it NEVER rained like this until you moved here! What did you do, bring it in from Chicago? The sun was always out - don't bother with a sweater..........wear your shorts.........

Seriously, since I have lived in California this is the third time in many many years that it has rained this hard.........all at once.
This last time was the worst I have ever experienced.

We tend to forget......because we go months without any rain.

I just hope your home was alright.

[Suki Wingy]

I my LOVE Wellies!!!! They are pink- orange- and red stipped! I Love them then it snows and ESPECIALLY when all that snow melts and you are left with MUD!!!(AHHHH!!!! I will never accept mud. Boy how I love to fell that frozen groung in the wintertime!)