Is it raining dust?

[Brian Gaff]

I don't know, even the land wants to emigrate from Africa to our country now.

Brian

[Andy Burns]

Here too (South Leics).

Isn't that what the always say?

[Bob Henson]

Too true - from the Sahara it could have been camels!

[sm_jamieson]

I thought it had come to the Midlands yesterday. My mum's drive was covered with sand. Then I looked around and it was only her drive. She had had the block paving rejointed without telling me ! Simon.

[harryagain]

All the way from North Africa. It was predicted in the weather forecast.

[Adrian]

Gosh, is that where Saharan sand comes from?

Thanks, Harry. I'd never have guessed.

[Alan J. Wylie]

[spuorgelgoog]

A surprising amount of Tuscan olive oil does not actually come from Tuscany, etc.

Owain

[Roger Mills]

Anyone tried to collect any to use for sandblasting?

[Graham.]

There is potential for a gag about missing airliners, but that would be in very bad taste.

[The Natural Philosopher]

And isn't (all) olive oil either.

Apparently the sale of olive oil is about 2-3 times the actual world production of olives..

[Andy Burns]

Shhh! You know who'll come back ...

[stuart noble]

I was wondering about him

[Huge]

He has forsworn Usenet.

[John Rumm]

[MattyF]

It may not be commonly known but New Zealand is ideal for producing top grade olive oil. There's good soil and water and sun, and lots of olive trees are being planted. People used to laugh at NZ wine, but when it started winning international awards they stopped laughing.

[stuart noble]

UK wine is also winning prizes apparently. People are still laughing though, mostly at the prices.