Sandgroper Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 On 12/01/2018 at 20:40, bunbury61 said: ??...its actually early morning fog lifting ...but you carry on if it makes you happy? fog doesn’t cause pollution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandgroper Posted January 13, 2018 Share Posted January 13, 2018 12 hours ago, Toots said: Lovely photo of the low sun over Rannoch Moor, Scotland taken last Sunday. Absolutely Stunning! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scousers1 Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 On 23/10/2017 at 21:39, bristolman said: That's exactly my point, the weather is far from dire, not even close to dire. I'm not saying the weather is one of its positive attributes, I'm saying it's not close to as bad as some would say. I love hot weather here dont get me wrong but i have to say the lifestyle in the UK means you spend more time walking to get to places. Since living in OZ i have put on 30kg and never ever spend time outside. I long for the UK so i can walk and actually have a garden i could enjoy. I was there in Nov and it wasnt bad at all expected far worse! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 The view from behind my oldest friend's house near Gatehouse of Fleet, Scotland (our home town) - photo taken yesterday. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandgroper Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 On 14/01/2018 at 16:11, Scousers1 said: I love hot weather here dont get me wrong but i have to say the lifestyle in the UK means you spend more time walking to get to places. Since living in OZ i have put on 30kg and never ever spend time outside. I long for the UK so i can walk and actually have a garden i could enjoy. I was there in Nov and it wasnt bad at all expected far worse! I guess you are not in Perth we spend so much more time outdoors here due to the fantastic climate Perth has. Used to hate the UK weather always found it hindered those that enjoyed spending time outdoors. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 On Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 17:11, Scousers1 said: I love hot weather here dont get me wrong but i have to say the lifestyle in the UK means you spend more time walking to get to places. Since living in OZ i have put on 30kg and never ever spend time outside. I long for the UK so i can walk and actually have a garden i could enjoy. I was there in Nov and it wasnt bad at all expected far worse! You love hot weather but don't go out??? We are out here loads more than we used to be in the UK and we have a garden. Not a massive gardner myself but it's lovely to sit out under the pergola. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 My village taken this afternoon. My wife has said the road in is only now passable by tractor and we are expecting 3 more days of heavy snow. Me getting home on Friday is going to be interesting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 10 hours ago, VERYSTORMY said: My village taken this afternoon. My wife has said the road in is only now passable by tractor and we are expecting 3 more days of heavy snow. Me getting home on Friday is going to be interesting. Should move to Bristol or Stratford on Heaven VS. Apparently the weather is gorgeous there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKC Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 14 hours ago, VERYSTORMY said: My village taken this afternoon. My wife has said the road in is only now passable by tractor and we are expecting 3 more days of heavy snow. Me getting home on Friday is going to be interesting. It's the same in our village. The main road has been gritted and is mostly okay, but the road where we live is going to be a tricky drive. OH had to help dig a neighbours car out yesterday evening, because he'd got stuck on the hill coming up to the houses. We collected the kids from school early yesterday, and I'm kind of hoping the school is closed today so I don't have to go out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 1 hour ago, LKC said: It's the same in our village. The main road has been gritted and is mostly okay, but the road where we live is going to be a tricky drive. OH had to help dig a neighbours car out yesterday evening, because he'd got stuck on the hill coming up to the houses. We collected the kids from school early yesterday, and I'm kind of hoping the school is closed today so I don't have to go out. Apparently even some of the main roads are bad. Just listening to radio 2 and people calling in saying they have been stuck on the M74 all night. Lots more snow forecast tonight as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 5 hours ago, Paul1Perth said: Should move to Bristol or Stratford on Heaven VS. Apparently the weather is gorgeous there. For me, this is gorgeous though. Just a shame I am missing it as stuck at work in Whitley Bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumbeat Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 1 hour ago, VERYSTORMY said: For me, this is gorgeous though. Just a shame I am missing it as stuck at work in Whitley Bay Nothing wrong with Whitley Bay I spent many a happy afternoon on the beach there when we were kids. My oldest friend still lives there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LKC Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 School was open, and actually the roads weren't too bad. Our road is a narrow, steep-ish lane, but I took it steady and got out onto the main road without any trouble. I have to take a kitchen sink over to our new house at some point, so I might brave it later on, although that lane is steeper. This is on the walk to school, from where I park the car. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunbury61 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 45 minutes ago, LKC said: School was open, and actually the roads weren't too bad. Our road is a narrow, steep-ish lane, but I took it steady and got out onto the main road without any trouble. I have to take a kitchen sink over to our new house at some point, so I might brave it later on, although that lane is steeper. This is on the walk to school, from where I park the car. Tuesday morning ,near Stratford upon heaven ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthbum Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 On 16/01/2018 at 05:26, Sandgroper said: I guess you are not in Perth we spend so much more time outdoors here due to the fantastic climate Perth has. Used to hate the UK weather always found it hindered those that enjoyed spending time outdoors. seriously, much easier to go for a walk or a run or a cycle ride in the UK than in Oz, played a lot of golf last year and only had to put my waterproofs on about 3 times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthbum Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, bunbury61 said: Tuesday morning ,near Stratford upon heaven ? wooton wawen? looks like the shops on the left after you go over the river from stratford....looking again I dont think it is, pub on the right. Edited January 17, 2018 by Perthbum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunbury61 Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 16 minutes ago, Perthbum said: wooton wawen? looks like the shops on the left after you go over the river from stratford....looking again I dont think it is, pub on the right. hampton in arden on the way to meriden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alscotoz Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Thread was going gangbusters until the bloke from bristol stopped giving us updates on what he was wearing to cover his nether regions. You wearing the shorts today or what? Daily updates required, if you don't mind. Actually, bloke from bristol, are you sure you're not one of the 4 yorkshiremen? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandgroper Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 12 hours ago, Perthbum said: seriously, much easier to go for a walk or a run or a cycle ride in the UK than in Oz, played a lot of golf last year and only had to put my waterproofs on about 3 times. haha bloody fair weather golfers, I’m not talking about Oz in general but Perth in particular has weather which suits those that enjoy the outdoors, much better climate than the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbye grey sky Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 12 hours ago, Perthbum said: seriously, much easier to go for a walk or a run or a cycle ride in the UK than in Oz, played a lot of golf last year and only had to put my waterproofs on about 3 times. I play golf every single week here in Queensland. Personally would never have done so in the UK winter. Not just because it is cold but the courses were in poorer condition with temporary greens and tees often in use. I personally do not cycle here in the summer months though enthusiasts do (starting early in the morning) but tend to take the kayak out instead. Many here enjoy a range of acquatic activities throughout the year but particularly in the warmer months. I no longer jog but if I did would either have to get out at 5am from December to March as many do, or use the gym. In reality I used to mainly use the gym when younger in the UK from November to March mainly because I hated running in the dark as well as in the cold. I also like being inactive outdoors, dozing in the hammock, enjoying a coffee or having breakfast on our covered deck. Only possible in comfort occasionally in the UK. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 12 hours ago, Perthbum said: seriously, much easier to go for a walk or a run or a cycle ride in the UK than in Oz, played a lot of golf last year and only had to put my waterproofs on about 3 times. Yes PB that is where you live. Try doing that in Scotland just now. Just as the weather in the UK is so different from one area to another so it is here too. It can be over 40 degrees in Sydney and 23 degrees where I live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith and Linda Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Next Wednesday looks a bit of a bummer! better batten down the hatch's and get the supplies in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 We’ve had to batten down our hatches here in Cambridgeshire this morning- the wind woke me up (and that’s unusual) one of my apps said 60kph. I wouldn’t know but I’d not be surprised to see trees and branches down. No rain though (yet). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul1Perth Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 5 hours ago, Sandgroper said: haha bloody fair weather golfers, I’m not talking about Oz in general but Perth in particular has weather which suits those that enjoy the outdoors, much better climate than the UK. It's affordable too. Golf courses all over the place. Only taken it up recently as my son started playing a lot. Didn't realise it was so reasonable to play. Even that glorious Cambridge course wasn't too expensive. We only had one golf course near where I grew up in Chesterfield (Tapton) and didn't know anyone that played. I think you had to talk with a nice accent and have a management title. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjez Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Bit stormy today down south. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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