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Very windy...

So, yesterday it started getting really windy, so bad that it almost gets me off balance when I'm out with Tara. Today we decided to go pick up some meat and then go in to Kirkwall and have lunch and do a quick shopping before gong back home. So, we got to the first barrier which was quiet, got to the second barrier and had to count in between the waves and drive across just after the wave has crashed over the barrier and before the next one hits. The third barrier was ok, but as we turned right towards Tankerness there is a beach right after the turn, and the waves were so strong they were throwing rocks and seaweed over the road...amazing...we've taken some pictures, but some are a bit fuzzy...I think you can see what they show anyway:)








It may not look that bad, but believe me it is really strong winds. If it gets me off balance it is BAD!!! After we got home we went down to the beach - hubby to find some mussels and me to walk the dog - and down by the beach it is not that bad, but when you get up on the road it is BAD, and with the rain hitting you like little rocks...it HURTS...and right now it is black outside, and I can hear the rain against the window and the wind howling through the chimney...nice to be in the house nice and warm:)

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