We woke to 60 mph South Westerly winds whipping up the waves and crashing them onto the rocks at Ardvasar Bay. The forecast was grim. Storm Aiden was in control and would fury unabated for the next two days.
We had originally planned to level and stabalise the static as our first job, necessary before we could connect up the electricity, water and gas bottles. But there was no way that we could safely work under or around the caravan in this wind.
We’d purchased railway sleepers to create a stable platform for the static, and they needed to be cut to size, a job that we managed to do inside the shell of the house so that we could avoid the driving rain and wind.
For now, we need to wait for the weather to abate. And make sure that we’ve always got a Plan B and C in our back pockets so that everything doesn’t stop when we get a storm.
Just heard that England is going back into full lockdown from Thursday. Even though we’re not set up properly yet, I’m glad that we’re here rather than London for this one…
Ravencroft Skye 
I thought of you when I heard about the lockdown! I also showed my husband the photos from yesterday, it’s so beautiful.
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Thank you. We escaped just before the English lockdown took effect, and are so glad that we did. 👍
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It’s fierce isn’t it!
If I was you, I would be camping inside the shell and nowhere near the caravan that could grow wings in this weather!
It’s just England going into lockdown- the other countries are devolved and have their own systems at play, so at least you won’t be in lockdown here!
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Ah, thanks. The caravan is tethered to four huge 400 kg bags of hardcore with lorry straps, so we’re hoping that this will be enough to keep it on the ground.. Although even with that it was rocking a lot in today’s storm winds. Are you guys still up here working away?
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Glad you have arrived safely. Now that you are part of the Skye community note that the UK has not gone into lockdown – it is England.
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Thanks, just noted that. Which is a relief!
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Great timing too in that you were able to get to the Isle of Skye before travel restrictions in England were enforced.
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Absolutely. I’m so glad that we made it on time. It’s easier to isolate and stay safe on our croft than in busy London too 👍
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Well, that is a challenging start to your adventure! Well done on finding a plan B, it can be hard to be flexible when you have a goal in your sights (ask me how I know). At least you aren’t cooped up in a house dreaming about wide, open spaces this time.
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Something always happens! Well, to us at least. Being flexible when you’re focused on a specific outcome Is Tough, but it’s the only way. How do you know? 😊
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Ha ha ha. I had a vision of building permanent structures only when we bought our block. It took me ages to come to terms with temporary dwellings.
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We adapt. We survive. And we thrive 😘
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Nothing like a good blow to welcome you to the reality of life in the islands. The weather dictates daily activities, so you quickly learn to become a flexible master planner prepared for all contingencies. I’m not sure how sheltered you are, but here in the “wild west” the week starts with consulting the weather maps and each day begins with the shipping forecast. take care and enjoy your adventures!
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We’re not at all sheltered – we’re on the top of a hill facing the full force of the south westerlies across the Sound of Sleat, so yes, that resonates! We’ve started each day so far with the met office forecasts! Thankyou 😊
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