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Title: weather proverbs
Post by: mumofstig on February 27, 2021, 21:55

I hope this one is correct

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Post by: Growster... on February 28, 2021, 06:26

Thene there was February fill-dyke...!

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Post by: AndyRVTR on February 28, 2021, 07:41

Divent cast a clout, til Mays out!

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Post by: Blewit on February 28, 2021, 08:05

Referring to tree leaves emerging in spring - Oak before Ash we're in for a splash, Ash before Oak we're in for a soak.

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Post by: jezza on February 28, 2021, 11:14

If cows are lying down it's going to rain,red sky at night shepherds delight red sky in the morning sailors warning     jezza

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Post by: Christine on February 28, 2021, 12:09

When the wind is in the east it's good for neither man nor beast.

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Post by: jezza on February 28, 2021, 15:50

Hello  when theres a storm brewing  ,its black at back of Bill's  mothers     jezza

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Post by: rowlandwells on February 28, 2021, 17:36

yes i always think of the late Ray Moor who was a radio two presenter some years ago he was always quoting that weather proverb with a distinctive Liverpool accent :D :D

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Post by: wighty on February 28, 2021, 19:14

I've always had 'red sky at night, shepherds delight, red sky in the morning, shepherds warning'. Plus when the weather dosn't look  nice we say 'it's a bit black over Wilf's Mother.' We've had this discussion before as to whose 'Auntie' it is.