Sochad Storm

[jimsuth]

Hi Folks, Can anybody help with the meaning of Shochad storm? My understanding is that its a snow storm that happens in spring while the birds are nesting......is this true?

I'm very keen to find other Caithness expressions (as opposed to single words) can you help?

[Kenn]

I thought a shochad was a peewit/lapwing and would therefore think that a "Shochad storm," would refer to the large flocks of these birds that often gather.
I will be interested to find out what the expression means.

[riggerboy]

shochad storm is the first storm of the spring, from what i`m told but this may not be fact, but it came from harry and he is usually pretty good at this sort of thing

[gleeber]

Aye Shochad storms is usually unsettled weather experienced in early spring. It doesnt invlove snow but wind and rain. They can last for 3 months.
Theyre usually followed by the May gobs.

[riggerboy]

ahhhh the may gobs now theres a thing





what are the may gobs ???????

[Scunner]

Aye Shochad storms is usually unsettled weather experienced in early spring. It doesnt invlove snow but wind and rain. They can last for 3 months.
Theyre usually followed by the May gobs.

Then the lupin gale

[cat]

apparently its early april just before the lapwing lays eggs.then theres the lambing storm and to end it all theres the may gobs.think this can happen any time in may(in like lion out like a lamb,or vice versa)and it just means storm(gob).well thats what it means on stroma anyway!

[Shabbychic]

Aye Shochad storms is usually unsettled weather experienced in early spring. It doesnt invlove snow but wind and rain. They can last for 3 months.
Theyre usually followed by the May gobs.

May Gobs sounds like a good idea to get rid of all the phlegm build up, caused by the April showers.

[northener]

May Gobs is traditionally a period of strong (normally Easterly) weather in May. I know a few lads who won't bother putting out creels until after the May Gobs have passed.

[riggerboy]

May Gobs is traditionally a period of strong (normally Easterly) weather in May. I know a few lads who won't bother putting out creels until after the May Gobs have passed.

i know a few lads that wont put out creels at all

but then again when i give it some thought they arent fishermen, they work in a store,

[northener]

i know a few lads that wont put out creels at all

but then again when i give it some thought they arent fishermen, they work in a store,

They could put boxes out instead, though?

[riggerboy]

They could put boxes out instead, though?

ahh but not before the May gobs have passed or all the hard work would be blowed away

[northener]

ahh but not before the May gobs have passed or all the hard work would be blowed away

Well, there you go. Who'd have thought that being at the creels had so much in common with store keeping.

[peedie man]

After the May gobs you get the June gale

[riggerboy]

Well, there you go. Who'd have thought that being at the creels had so much in common with store keeping.

lol that made me chuckle your a funny sort you are lol

[gleeber]

May Gobs is traditionally a period of strong (normally Easterly) weather in May. I know a few lads who won't bother putting out creels until after the May Gobs have passed.

Ive worked outside all my life and those easterlys are legendry. It can last for 4 weeks. Mind you Ive seen easterlies in June lasting a week or 10 days.

[jimsuth]

Thanks guys, this is really helpful, I remembered this phrase from childhood and am thinking of naming a new piece of music Shochad Storm so its good to have confirmation of it's meaning......The expression has stuck with me through my life. This piece will be performed by The 'True North Orchestra' which I put together for the Gathering 2009...http://www.myspace.com/truenorthorchestra