I just want to point out that what with Africa being a continent as opposed to one monolithic country w/ only one common language (;)) it is thought by some that gumbo comes from the Swahili word, ngombo. And yes, in some parts of the New World, gumbo still means okra.
Me? I'd eat the American stew dish with or w/o okra with total glee.
DeanRlowa, your finished product looks like good eats and I'm sure there was little if any left:).
Speaking of "Good Eats", I've tried AB's method, Big Katuna, and enjoyed it except for having to wear clumsy forearm covering oven mitts throughout the stirring process. Going to try the browned flour in a skillet version next time just to see what it's about.