I believe they do originate over here, much as our hurricanes tend to form up
off the coast of Africa. Piers told me about some impressive winds last winter
along the road from Ullapool to Inverness. I wonder if this year's storms have
topped those. Just a few days ago I was exchanging emails with the fellow who
runs the B&B we like in Fionnphort, and he testified to the strength of the
storms this winter. I believe that video was shot along the B8035(?) between
Salen and Bunessan.
Sent from my iPhone 6s Plus. This is a perfect mobile device. Any perceived
errors in spelling, grammar, or logic are figments of your imagination.
> On Feb 6, 2016, at 1:28 AM, ChrisB <ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> I wondered whether you had, Bob.
>
> And those winds were sent over from the East Coast of the US, weren’t they?
> You didn’t want them but they had to go somewhere . . .
>
> Chris
>
>> On 5 Feb 16, at 17:11, Bob Whitmire <fujixbob@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> Seen that very thing, and I believe in that very spot, in September 2013. We
>> went to Mull instead of Lewis because of a ripping big storm that was
>> forecast. Figured Inner Hebrides rather than Outer might be more clement.
>> Winds were raging. We barely could walk from the Columba Centre in
>> Fionnphort to the ferry landing for Iona. Didn't make it. Cal-Mac couldn't
>> guarantee to get us back from the island. I may have some pics tucked away
>> somewhere. (Not sure the reversal was complete, but it was spectacular.)
>
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