Outside Dunny

If you didn't spend time in the bush during the middle of the last century, you wouldn't understand the significance of the 'outside dunny.' They weren't particular to Australia, however, we had the legendary variety consisting of: 1. A hole dug in the ground with a wooden bench atop, and a roughly hewn hole for sitting or squatting on, used by both sexes. Plus the mandatory five billion blow-flies to keep you company. 2. A similar building that always leaned, but more sophisticated with a door, and a bucket below needing emptying frequently. Generally at the base of the cirtus trees that grew close to the house. Revolting? Absolutely! So during my sojourn in the bush of south-west Western Australia, I preferred not to participate in this 'outside dunny' mystique. A kindly tree for # one, and a heel-hole kicked in the earth for # two became the norm.