G'day IggyFolk, Mick, Sorcha and Jerry,

I know it looks depressing to see all those aptly titled BS threads ... but, as often is said - you don't have to read them!

Conversely, I decided to throw up a thread about the underlying Germanic links in the expression - and related song - "Waltzing Matilda. I addressed it to Wolgang - after considering simply PMing him on the subject - then deciding; "No ... let's see what the other 'Catters may have!

What happened? Despite Wolgang himself actually being away for the weekend, a lot of other 'Catters popped straight in and provided links, personal recollections and linguistic observations ... and my thank you, posted just now, brought the thread to 17 postings (all helpful!) in 4 or 5 days.

How can I complain that the MudCat is not working ... marvellously?

Regards,

Bob Bolton