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   If the wild geese fly north it is a sign of soft weather.

   If the wind whistles it is a sign of rain.

   If the sky has streaks of red it is the sign of storm.

   If the floor is damp it is the sign of soft wet weather.

   If big numbers of small flies fly around it is a sign of rain

   Hoar frost is sure to be followed by rain.

   

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   When there is white fog well down in the mountains in the summer it is a sign of heat.

   When the midges torment it is a sign of rain.

   

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   If the crows swoop low and fall like stones it is a sign of rain. When the walls weep (are damp) it is a sign of rain. When the walls weep (are damp) it is a sign of rain. When the floor sweats (is damp) it is the sign of foggy heavy weather When the salt gets soft it is the sign of rain. If the sea-gulls fly inland it is a sign of fog. When the rays of the sun glitter on the sea or shine (vividly) on the mountain slats especially in the evening it is a sure sign of rain. Large flocks of Barnacle Goose wildly cackling is a sign of frost and snow.

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   Mr Patrick O Sullivan

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