tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post9162992054602544181..comments2024-03-18T17:15:39.964+00:00Comments on Life on (nearly) a Small Island: The Merry DancersSianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13827449325297069660noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-81971605181401349512012-12-14T23:39:32.184+00:002012-12-14T23:39:32.184+00:00thanks very much for your input! i'll be in ki...thanks very much for your input! i'll be in kirkwall and sanday in a week's time. hoping for the best! chewie™https://www.blogger.com/profile/03005550393552098455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-39383414987398485582012-10-14T21:46:38.322+01:002012-10-14T21:46:38.322+01:00Thanks Perpetua. Yes I'm feeling much better n...Thanks Perpetua. Yes I'm feeling much better now thanks. A relaxing weekend has helped too!Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-90147495926343888922012-10-14T21:46:11.799+01:002012-10-14T21:46:11.799+01:00The naked eye doesn't seem them quite like tha...The naked eye doesn't seem them quite like that - but still lovely to see. The first year I was in Orkney they were magnificent with glorious reds and greens hanging like curtains. I've not seen them quite as well as that since.Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-73442263227180447512012-10-14T21:45:16.350+01:002012-10-14T21:45:16.350+01:00It's impossible to predict. This winter there ...It's impossible to predict. This winter there is forecast to be more activity than in recent years which have been quieter. But it's really hard to say when they will appear or if you can see them (depends on cloud cover). You could send an enquiry via the form on this site (it's run by John Vetterlein who lives on the island of Rousay). He might be able to give you more help than I can!<br />http://www.spanglefish.com/northernskies/index.asp?pageid=270131Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-24928661187145923452012-10-14T21:40:44.305+01:002012-10-14T21:40:44.305+01:00Thanks Bonnie. I'm feeling much better now. Ye...Thanks Bonnie. I'm feeling much better now. Yes this photo, among others went "viral" as they say.Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-73624749888880566902012-10-14T21:40:17.881+01:002012-10-14T21:40:17.881+01:00Isn't it gorgeous? The photographer did a grea...Isn't it gorgeous? The photographer did a great job with that one.Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-26700230912964803822012-10-14T21:39:51.734+01:002012-10-14T21:39:51.734+01:00Oh they are beautiful. And yes that is a very spec...Oh they are beautiful. And yes that is a very special photo. Keep meaning to mention that I gather you met up with Bev in SF this summer. Saw the picture. Hope WE get to meet sometime soon :-)Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-67310403020760861042012-10-14T21:38:57.751+01:002012-10-14T21:38:57.751+01:00I know I AM really lucky. I try and NOT take them ...I know I AM really lucky. I try and NOT take them for granted and make the effort to go out and see them. There's a certain amount of light pollution from Stromness across the water so I don't always get the best view. But at least I can see them!Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-68545204430069677642012-10-14T21:38:05.346+01:002012-10-14T21:38:05.346+01:00Thanks Shirlwin. OOoh Southern Lights - fantastic!...Thanks Shirlwin. OOoh Southern Lights - fantastic! I love seeing our "Merry Dancers" - Orkney Facebook friends often put online when they see them so I can just pop outside. It's mostly farmers and folk out seeing to stock late at night that spot them. And thanks for the get well wishes. I'm feeling much better now. Though it's taken some time for my energy to return.Sianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086990153239265950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-24927315239525542202012-10-12T14:23:28.661+01:002012-10-12T14:23:28.661+01:00A fantastic photo, Sian. I would love to see the N...A fantastic photo, Sian. I would love to see the Northern Lights. <br /><br />Hope you're starting to feel better now.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-16361049299186753182012-10-12T01:15:20.999+01:002012-10-12T01:15:20.999+01:00Lovely photo. I've seen them a few times, but...Lovely photo. I've seen them a few times, but never that brilliant. <br /><br />Hope you feel better soon.Sybilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944601364218561984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-38780628263951461082012-10-12T01:01:22.827+01:002012-10-12T01:01:22.827+01:00hello, im from glasgow and planning a trip to orkn...hello, im from glasgow and planning a trip to orkney this december, for the merry dancers! but i'm wondering whats the best way to know if the odds are good. and since now you have seen the aurora, in october, does it affect the chances of seeing it again in december??chewie™https://www.blogger.com/profile/03005550393552098455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-28340223706662590702012-10-11T20:57:27.221+01:002012-10-11T20:57:27.221+01:00Feel better soon. I think I saw the pic on faceboo...Feel better soon. I think I saw the pic on facebook.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05250212496391989223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-34552033492123788742012-10-11T19:55:54.126+01:002012-10-11T19:55:54.126+01:00the picture is fabulous ! :)the picture is fabulous ! :)Babzy.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08726884546505964576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-26214346808174810272012-10-11T14:59:56.012+01:002012-10-11T14:59:56.012+01:00Since we live in the US south, we only see the aur...Since we live in the US south, we only see the aurora when we travel. And still have seen those wonderful lights only a few times. So spectular! And how special to see them over the Italian Chapel.<br /><br />I hope you're feeling better soon. Mary Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14986934534719487604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-72618805565739329552012-10-11T14:30:17.550+01:002012-10-11T14:30:17.550+01:00It has been 40 years or more since I have seen the...It has been 40 years or more since I have seen the Aurora. I was living in New Hampshire , but I remember seeing them for the last time on a frigid night in Stafford, Vermont. You are so lucky to be able to look into the night sky and see them!betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777978398680764604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-496522256748038434.post-38782715385591788572012-10-11T12:52:36.997+01:002012-10-11T12:52:36.997+01:00Wow! Years ago when the children were young we ha...Wow! Years ago when the children were young we hauled them out of their beds and a deep sleep to see the Southern Lights ... such spectacular views are only visible closer to the Poles. A vision once seen, never forgotten!<br />Get well soon:) Shirlwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02582037340209866437noreply@blogger.com