Summer Weather at Freeland Park - Brrrr!

In summer the wind blows down Holmes Harbor from the north. In winter, it blows from the south. So I was a little confused when I drove past Freeland Park this morning and found the flag standing out southward. 

 

But I wasn't the only one. Pulling into the lot at the park to take pictures, I spied Highlands resident Nancy Little, her sister, Mac and Meg setting out for a walk on the beach. They were quite the coordinated crew in cheery red car, coats and collars. We spent a moment celebrating Sadie the Scottish Terrier's win at Westminster. 

As it happened, when it came to weather, looks were deceiving. Bright sun and a north breeze did not add up to warm. None of us lasted more than ten minutes in the icy gale.

Here are a couple of Scots sayings fit to the moment.

The Scots are steadfast - not their clime.
Thomas Crawford

To a Scot, the past clings like sand to wet feet.
Geddes MacGregor