Mini tornado hits Lewis (Updated)
As the tornado raced up Matheson Road causing devastation across the route from Shell Street to Goathill, I turned to my better half and said "It sounds a bit blowy out there!"
Apart from the power flicking off twice in quick succession I thought nothing more of it until I saw the news this morning.
Daughter, however, must have been more aware of what was going on as she rumbled and called for us. But minutes later she was sound asleep again.
Update 30/7/09: Front page of the Scottish Sun today (groan).
Apart from the power flicking off twice in quick succession I thought nothing more of it until I saw the news this morning.
Daughter, however, must have been more aware of what was going on as she rumbled and called for us. But minutes later she was sound asleep again.
Update 30/7/09: Front page of the Scottish Sun today (groan).
5 comments:
What happens now?
1. A fundamentalist who knows he will be widely quoted will say it is "The Wrath Of God for Sunday ferries starting - and lo! The tornado started at the ferry terminal - what more proof is needed?"
2. Journalists will gleefully scribble that down and write it up, as they like that kind of stuff.
3. It gets into print. The world sniggers. Sensible locals - who form the vast majority of the population of Lewis - groan inwardly. And councillors still scratch their heads and wonder why families seem so reluctant to move to the islands ...
"Mini tornado hits Lewis ". When I read that I though Charlie Nichiolson had been on the e-numbers again.
If you read The Sun article, there are no named quotes from anyone saying it was The Wrath Of Khan sorry God. "One islander said..." is just journalist speak for "We made up this quote because it sounds fun and adds continuity to the story"
Did you really expect an objective and balanced report after contributing to that load of trash??
Did notice that John "Letters Page" MacLeod had managed to incorporate a subtle dig at his latest enemies, the Free Church, in his account of the tornado.
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