UMBRELLA
An object of amazing qualities. Umbrellas are even more adept at
detaching themselves from their owners than stationery. They also
send out subconscious thoughts to their owners. On days when it
will rain, they urge "leave me at home... it won't rain... it will
be dry..." And on days when it will be sunny and bright all day
they claim "well, it might rain. Sky looks a little cloudy... you
wouldn't want to get soaked, would you..." Many believe that
umbrellas are in league with the Weather Bureau, who for years have
contrived to cause weather harassment.
-- Daniel Bowen's TOXIC CUSTARPEDIA
AND NOW A REPORT ON THE SNAIL TOLL
The snail toll this year has risen to 382,272 more than 20,000 higher
than this time last year. Experts from the RSPCA accident research unit
and "Gardening Australia" say that if little more rain is present for the
rest of the year, the year's toll may be no higher than last year's
total....