> There is a phrase called "bring a plate", which means precisely that
> to Australians, but someone has already asked me what should be on the
> plate, and oddly, they aren't even on the spectrum.  (!)

> Perhaps they have just been hanging around with us too long.

> Also, bring whatever else you feel you need be comfortable (and that's
> also portable).  There's a Milk Bar up the road, but it's a long walk
> to the nearest Coles.

> John.