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1. Signs of Good Weather (continued)

   

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   25. The wind blowing from the North.
   26. A good draught.
   27. Sea-gulls coming from the sea.
   28. Rain before seven fair before eleven.
   29 The sky a blue colour without many white clouds.
   30. A red sunrise.

   

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2. Signs of Frost, Storm, Wind and Thunder

   

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   Frost 1. Stars twinkling sharply is a sign of frost. 2. When blackbirds come and eat the meat given to the hens. 3. A bright night with very little wind. 4. When the wrens go into the thatch for the night. 5. A red sky in the Winter time. 6. A red sunrise in Winter. Storm 7. The cat sitting with her back to the fire. 8. A blue flame in the fire. 9. A ring round the moon. 10. When stars fall. 11. Red clouds in the sky. 12. Tame ducks flying.

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