On the dawn of the storm gathering we awoke on the east coast of Skye. The distant mountains of Scotland were dark silhouettes against the pre-dawn sky.
"Red sky in the morning: shepherd's warning."
The Stornoway Storm Gathering lived up to this forecast with force five winds and big swell and surf conditions.
Here in the States, I have heard the saying as:
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Red Skies In Morning Sailors Take Warning"
that's what we say here, in Newfoundland, also. But I grew up with 'Shepherd' - nice to see it again.
ReplyDeleteNah! Red sky in the morning- shepherd's hoose is on fire.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great trip Douglas- sorry I missed it. I did manage a very quick run at Kirroughtree (1.5 hours in the damp)- with bob. Wiped out 3 times- one of which was spectacular. Cheers Tony
Hello Peter, Alison and Tony, the old saying held true, it blew and blew! I wonder if it is the same in the southern hemisphere or whether it is the other way about? Afterall, their water twists the otherway round the plug hole! :o)
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