A layer of salt

Force 9 S'Easterly

Gusts of 60 to 70mph

Barriers closed


Kids home early

Their Dad on the far side of the barrier

No point in trying to get back

A good excuse for an hour or so in a cosy pub

Waiting for the tide to turn


Meanwhile

Fire on

Tea in the oven and DVD at the ready

And watch the salt spray conceal the worst of the weather

Soon all we will notice is the sound of dark nights drawing in.