Early in our marriage, Kara and I had very few disagreements. The few I can recall, however, were over weighty matters such as backgammon rules. Another one we had was the correct ending to the following saying:
Red sky in the morning, sailor's warning
Red sky at night,
We actually had words over this. As if we were such a sea-faring couple relying on ancient meteorology couplets to ensure our safety. Sheesh. (A little scary that I even remember this, but I think it is because we never settled the argument, AND I know I was right! Also we’re thinking about taking the Sloop John B. out today for a spin. A sail? A whirl? Ahoy!)
Today I actually researched it and I found this website well-written and interesting. It explains why this adage makes sense.
6 comments:
I totally thought it was "Sailors take flight." Shows how much I know.
(Why have I ever even heard this saying? Maybe it was Shakespeare.)
I haven't looked yet but I think it is 'Sailors delight' and I think I know because Stephen has explained why it makes sense before. Now I'll check. I'm going to be in trouble if I'm wrong.
Now that I checked it confirms to me that my husband has freakish knowledge. That is exactly the explanation he gave me.
Before Reading the site, my vote is for "Sailors Delight"
So ... who of you and your wife was correct?
So ... who of you and your wife was correct?
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