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They are if you go orienteering !

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Tell a dream before breakfast and it will come true... Or is it tell a dream before breakfast and it will NOT come true?

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Never say a wish out loud or it won't come true.

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Ah, that's a good way to remember it, thankyou ST's Grandma.

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"Never cast a clout till May is out" my mother used to say - meaning don't be fooled into taking off your thermals till May is out.
However I used to give her a bit of cheek and say "ooh, good, that means I can't get a wallop till the end of May". (That's in the days when parents could still give us "a thick ear")

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If you muddle up your words, don't rephrase as it will bring bad luck.

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If your nose itches you are going to have a fight... or kiss a fool.. Maybe both.

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When my joints hurt I know the humidity is high.

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Ah now here, if you get an itchy nose it means you're going to get a surprise.

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Arthur matey, if your joints hurt it either IS raining or freezing cold, or it will be one or other or both very shortly.