Quoll Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 I walked into town today and had to take my light cardigan off, it was too hot - and my track pants, lightly fleecy were too hot I would have ripped them off if I’d have had some shorts to replace them with! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tea4too Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 The UK has a temperate climate and unpredictable weather. How much that affects you on a day to day basis is down to the individual I guess, so maybe the UK weather system does cause some posters to hibernate for up to 7 months of the year. I think it a bit sad though as it seems to be a personal choice rather than a necessity. Most people I know are pretty happy to just get on with things. It may require a different outfit, taking the car rather than walking, devising a Plan B incase Plan A goes pear shaped….but very rarely does it mean a boring life with nothing to do other than argue about who will turn up the central heating thermostat ! Tx 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmo Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 20 degrees today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthbum Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 2 hours ago, tea4too said: The UK has a temperate climate and unpredictable weather. How much that affects you on a day to day basis is down to the individual I guess, so maybe the UK weather system does cause some posters to hibernate for up to 7 months of the year. I think it a bit sad though as it seems to be a personal choice rather than a necessity. Most people I know are pretty happy to just get on with things. It may require a different outfit, taking the car rather than walking, devising a Plan B incase Plan A goes pear shaped….but very rarely does it mean a boring life with nothing to do other than argue about who will turn up the central heating thermostat ! Tx Scandinavian countries always top the lists of happy people...go figure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthbum Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 3 hours ago, Quoll said: I walked into town today and had to take my light cardigan off, it was too hot - and my track pants, lightly fleecy were too hot I would have ripped them off if I’d have had some shorts to replace them with! Actual people in shorts around Stratford today....mental weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 18 hours ago, ScottieGirl said: I miss the sun but not the heat or the rain. I am a runner so the UK climate is much better for that. Had to run in a gym in Sydney as it was too hot but here I can run outside which is much nicer. That's strange. I've spent lots of time working in Sydney at all times of the year and have never found it too hot to run. We used to stay in Potts Point and I used to do the run through the botanic gardens to the Opera House and back. In winter it can be pretty cool and windy. Another great run is the coastal track from Bondi towards Tamarama. Some fantastic scenery for running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Cold is not really an issue for going out as you can rug up. If it is drizzling rain for months on end that can get a bit depressing if you never see the sun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyraceway Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Dont agree, after living in south africa and oz, I found oz has very hot weather that could become unbearable and getting worse as time goes on, oz has a lot of rain more than most english cities. I love the 4 seasons in the UK and temperate climate, never to hot or to cold....I meet people from oz in my job and they all seem to love the British weather and say I wish it was this nice back home.Just remind us how many months you lived in Perth for, PB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmo Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 1 hour ago, jonnyraceway said: Just remind us how many months you lived in Perth for, PB? He got bored and left. Loads do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzly111 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 The UK weather ain't the best but that all depends on your definition and needs of course. I can factually say, though, that at least the sun in the UK has much less chance of killing you than in Australia! Especially QLD, which has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world. As an owner of multiple covertibles over the years - which have been extremely enjoyable I might add - my next car will certainly be a fixed roof. Also, many appear not to know that incidence of pterygiums is high in Australia as well (again, esp QLD). If you are wondering what a pterygium is, it's basically flesh that forms over the eye as the body's natural response to protect it from constant, excessive UV exposure. You may have noticed people with this condition especially in areas of the world that are exposed to high UV indexes and where people tend to work/spend time outside. It needs to be surgically removed in those affected by an opthamologist. I really urge people to remember to use sunscreen (and use it properly!) & cover up where possible when enjoying the fantastic (generally) weather in Australia. For me personally: Winter vs winter - Australia definitely superior. Summer vs summer - England is more enjoyable. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmo Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Fair post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottieGirl Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 6 hours ago, Paul1Perth said: That's strange. I've spent lots of time working in Sydney at all times of the year and have never found it too hot to run. We used to stay in Potts Point and I used to do the run through the botanic gardens to the Opera House and back. In winter it can be pretty cool and windy. Another great run is the coastal track from Bondi towards Tamarama. Some fantastic scenery for running. Not a morning person and by 10 am it was often 25c plus. Love the Bondi coastal path and Taronga to Manly and Manly to Palm Beach are also awesome coastal paths all of which I walked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthbum Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 6 hours ago, Parley said: Cold is not really an issue for going out as you can rug up. If it is drizzling rain for months on end that can get a bit depressing if you never see the sun. Thank god it never does......beautiful blue skies again today, even wearing my shorts again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 6 hours ago, Parley said: Cold is not really an issue for going out as you can rug up. If it is drizzling rain for months on end that can get a bit depressing if you never see the sun. I agree, personally I wouldn't live somewhere with weather like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight7 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 As a bit of a side track, how do those Northern Scandinavians cope with almost 24 hour darkness in winter? We went over there in Summer and it never got dark which was very weird ( a good experience but not sure I could live with it every year) One of my daughters lived in the north of Norway for a while and she said they all drank like fishes in winter but seemed happy enough in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottieGirl Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, starlight7 said: As a bit of a side track, how do those Northern Scandinavians cope with almost 24 hour darkness in winter? We went over there in Summer and it never got dark which was very weird ( a good experience but not sure I could live with it every year) One of my daughters lived in the north of Norway for a while and she said they all drank like fishes in winter but seemed happy enough in general. Vodka as far as I can work out and saunas. They are common place in Finnish houses. Edited October 25, 2017 by ScottieGirl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 It's about 18c, beautiful blue sky and I'm still in shorts and t-shirt, oh and it's almost November. I hate this horrible weather ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 1 hour ago, starlight7 said: As a bit of a side track, how do those Northern Scandinavians cope with almost 24 hour darkness in winter? We went over there in Summer and it never got dark which was very weird ( a good experience but not sure I could live with it every year) One of my daughters lived in the north of Norway for a while and she said they all drank like fishes in winter but seemed happy enough in general. A couple of years ago I was working in Sweden 150km north of the arctic circle. It wasn't constant darkness when I arrived, but we only had an hour or two of light. The people generally preferred winter to summer. In winter, they can do the winter sports they love, while summer means mosquitos. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottieGirl Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 8 minutes ago, VERYSTORMY said: A couple of years ago I was working in Sweden 150km north of the arctic circle. It wasn't constant darkness when I arrived, but we only had an hour or two of light. The people generally preferred winter to summer. In winter, they can do the winter sports they love, while summer means mosquitos. Err what sports? Ice hockey? It's too flat to ski isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 3 hours ago, ScottieGirl said: Err what sports? Ice hockey? It's too flat to ski isn't it? Cross country and the mine in Kiruna built an artificial mountain for skiing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunbury61 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 8 hours ago, Perthbum said: Thank god it never does......beautiful blue skies again today, even wearing my shorts again. yeah , not bad ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthbum Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 1 hour ago, bunbury61 said: yeah , not bad ? NICE GARDEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunbury61 Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 31 minutes ago, Perthbum said: NICE GARDEN 31 minutes ago, Perthbum said: NICE GARDEN I wish ...it ain't my garden ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmo Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 so warm! sat here with paddy o'doors and window open. Apparently a big chill coming the w/e (12-15) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKC Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 This was taken on my morning walk yesterday. It was about 12 or 13 degrees, but beautiful . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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