True civilisation

Now this is my nomination for the greatest development in modern civilisation - the wellie boot.

Imagine living without the humble wellie. Dry cosy feet in the worst weather and muddiest terrain, for me forget the jet engine, the railway train, the telephone, it's the wellie that wind hands down. Green of course.

I can still feel those sore red rings, round the back of your leg, you used to get when you
were wee, after playing in the snow with them on. ...orrible!