We’re supposed to be shearing sheep today but I’m writing this from my sitting room, as the rain has just started.
It’s a miserable day here, with the wind probably 40+mph. We started gathering the sheep at 8am and had them all in the fank by 9.30.
The rain started at approximately 9.40, as expected!
Awaiting the phonecall from the contractor, but I don’t see much getting done today – and I don’t fancy hanging about all day to see if it dries up!
Air an Lot 
What is the dye on their backs for?
It’s to be able to identify each crofter’s sheep. We all have a different mark. The sheep graze together in communal village parks.