-I don't know about Scotland, but we lived in London and I think the practice was quite common. My Mum was a firm believer in what the tea leaves foretold. There was a neighbor lady who read them for her all the time. A "floating" tea leaf in your cup ( before the advent of teabags!) meant you were going to have a visitor. Then we would put it on the back of the hand and give it a slap while saying the name of the day. We would keep going until the tea leaf was gone, then the last day mentioned was the day to expect this visitor. Thanks for the memories. Chris >Hi list, >Has anyone on the list ever heard about anyone in Scotland reading Tea >Leaves?? >Heard a tale about one of my ancestors who supposedly was known for her >expertise in reading Tea Leaves! She came from Edinburgh. >Thanks, Robin > > >==== SCT-EDINBURGH Mailing List ==== >Need mail list help? Contact Carol Hepburn at chepburn@uswest.net > >