Brisbane??
Apr 15th 2015 | 9:53 am
#16
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Re: Brisbane??
If you are in the sun all day, of course you where sunscreen. How does this differ from California, Spain, Thailand, Britain (when the sun comes out)? The sun burns your skin. This is not a Brisbane thing, its a sun thing. The difference is in Brisbane you pay about a quarter of the price for sunscreen than you would in Britain. Who gives a toss about sunscreen. The problem with Brisbane is not the sun, its the humidity.
Next 3 months. OK. What happens on Friday when the clouds come back and the temps drop back to the mid teens? As I said, there's a fleeting week in April then its back to default settings until June. Southern England is cold. Anything that requires a jumper or more for 9 months of the year is cold and an unpleasant climate. And in reverse anywhere you can't walk 5 minutes without breaking into a sweat for 9 months of the year is unpleasant. And in Southern England, bizarrely you can get both at the same time.
Lets be honest here. The climate in Southern England and Brisbane are shite for the majority of the time. The difference being the type of climate, and the fact Southern England has a hell of a lot more going for it in other areas.
Next 3 months. OK. What happens on Friday when the clouds come back and the temps drop back to the mid teens? As I said, there's a fleeting week in April then its back to default settings until June. Southern England is cold. Anything that requires a jumper or more for 9 months of the year is cold and an unpleasant climate. And in reverse anywhere you can't walk 5 minutes without breaking into a sweat for 9 months of the year is unpleasant. And in Southern England, bizarrely you can get both at the same time.
Lets be honest here. The climate in Southern England and Brisbane are shite for the majority of the time. The difference being the type of climate, and the fact Southern England has a hell of a lot more going for it in other areas.
After spending this summer in Brisbane, southern England's weather looks
I had a wonderful outdoorsy childhood & youth. Pals back there are still enjoying the outdoors throughout all seasons.
Apr 15th 2015 | 12:22 pm
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Re: Brisbane??
I agree this summer in Brisbane has been particularly long and hot. However, I would say a "normal" Brisbane summer is three months of muggy heat, while the rest of the year is pretty much perfect. And you can work round the heat - at least most places are air-conditioned.
Just bear in mind that those "barbecues every night" you mentioned in post 5 will be in the dark - we don't have daylight saving in Qld and even in midsummer it is dark by about 7pm!
But seriously, Brisbane has a lot more going for it than the weather, including world-class galleries and theatres. I don't have young children but my friends who do find Brisbane a safe, healthy and stimulating place to bring up kids. Obviously only you can decide what's best for your family, but I wish you all the best wherever you end up.
Just bear in mind that those "barbecues every night" you mentioned in post 5 will be in the dark - we don't have daylight saving in Qld and even in midsummer it is dark by about 7pm!
But seriously, Brisbane has a lot more going for it than the weather, including world-class galleries and theatres. I don't have young children but my friends who do find Brisbane a safe, healthy and stimulating place to bring up kids. Obviously only you can decide what's best for your family, but I wish you all the best wherever you end up.
Apr 15th 2015 | 1:15 pm
#20
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Re: Brisbane??
Massive amount of exaggerating going on here Beoz. I lived in Brisbane for years and disliked humid mornings (travel to work days only) for about 3 months of the year. I spent a summer working in Sydney and found it worse! Humdity is higher in Sydney than Brisbane 9am and 3pm during summer (I bet the heat index isn't much different) according to the BOM stats...and I felt it!
Now would I ever go back and live there, no way, but nothing to do with the weather.
Apr 15th 2015 | 3:21 pm
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Re: Brisbane??
You make out like Brisbane is Darwin or Singapore!
Massive amount of exaggerating going on here Beoz. I lived in Brisbane for years and disliked humid mornings (travel to work days only) for about 3 months of the year. I spent a summer working in Sydney and found it worse! Humdity is higher in Sydney than Brisbane 9am and 3pm during summer (I bet the heat index isn't much different) according to the BOM stats...and I felt it!
Now would I ever go back and live there, no way, but nothing to do with the weather.
Massive amount of exaggerating going on here Beoz. I lived in Brisbane for years and disliked humid mornings (travel to work days only) for about 3 months of the year. I spent a summer working in Sydney and found it worse! Humdity is higher in Sydney than Brisbane 9am and 3pm during summer (I bet the heat index isn't much different) according to the BOM stats...and I felt it!
Now would I ever go back and live there, no way, but nothing to do with the weather.
Apr 15th 2015 | 3:58 pm
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Re: Brisbane??
Good Morning
I was hoping someone can please share some knowledge.
I lived in Perth (Fremantle) about 3 years ago for about 2 years - Loved Fremantle (small town) but not Perth in general (people / prices / distance form places etc) and will never move back there again. Back in the UK - missing the weather and live style I decided to move back again. Me, Partner and 5 month old baby. This time looking for somewhere more laid back - friendlier people - out of a city (but will travel there for work) allot of people has said Brisbane fits that criteria. My brother lives in Melbourne and says that is the place to be - but really looking for a quite laid back lifestyle and no cold weather (ha ha) Any advise on Brisbane vs Melbourne - thank you in advance
I was hoping someone can please share some knowledge.
I lived in Perth (Fremantle) about 3 years ago for about 2 years - Loved Fremantle (small town) but not Perth in general (people / prices / distance form places etc) and will never move back there again. Back in the UK - missing the weather and live style I decided to move back again. Me, Partner and 5 month old baby. This time looking for somewhere more laid back - friendlier people - out of a city (but will travel there for work) allot of people has said Brisbane fits that criteria. My brother lives in Melbourne and says that is the place to be - but really looking for a quite laid back lifestyle and no cold weather (ha ha) Any advise on Brisbane vs Melbourne - thank you in advance
Is anywhere laid back these days with the cost of everything and hours worked by many?
It depends what sort of environment you are in search of. Melbourne is the closest Australia has to an urban reality but still very sparse and sprawling.
The suburban reality for most is not too dissimilar in every city.
The go for growth is clogging up the bigger cities with insane population growth and issues around that.
Work would be a deciding factor with the economic slowdown. Where is best for you in that area?
Do you like more humidity in comparison with Perth's generally dry heat?
A few thoughts on the matter to be getting on with.
Apr 15th 2015 | 4:03 pm
#24
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Re: Brisbane??
You make out like Brisbane is Darwin or Singapore!
Massive amount of exaggerating going on here Beoz. I lived in Brisbane for years and disliked humid mornings (travel to work days only) for about 3 months of the year. I spent a summer working in Sydney and found it worse! Humdity is higher in Sydney than Brisbane 9am and 3pm during summer (I bet the heat index isn't much different) according to the BOM stats...and I felt it!
Now would I ever go back and live there, no way, but nothing to do with the weather.
Massive amount of exaggerating going on here Beoz. I lived in Brisbane for years and disliked humid mornings (travel to work days only) for about 3 months of the year. I spent a summer working in Sydney and found it worse! Humdity is higher in Sydney than Brisbane 9am and 3pm during summer (I bet the heat index isn't much different) according to the BOM stats...and I felt it!
Now would I ever go back and live there, no way, but nothing to do with the weather.
Apr 15th 2015 | 6:39 pm
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Re: Brisbane??
If you are in the sun all day, of course you wear sunscreen. How does this differ from California, Spain, Thailand, Britain (when the sun comes out)? The sun burns your skin. This is not a Brisbane thing, its a sun thing. The difference is in Brisbane you pay about a quarter of the price for sunscreen than you would in Britain. Who gives a toss about sunscreen. The problem with Brisbane is not the sun, its the humidity.
Next 3 months. OK. What happens on Friday when the clouds come back and the temps drop back to the mid teens? As I said, there's a fleeting week in April then its back to default settings until June. Southern England is cold. Anything that requires a jumper or more for 9 months of the year is cold and an unpleasant climate. And in reverse anywhere you can't walk 5 minutes without breaking into a sweat for 9 months of the year is unpleasant. And in Southern England, bizarrely you can get both at the same time.
Lets be honest here. The climate in Southern England and Brisbane are shite for the majority of the time. The difference being the type of climate, and the fact Southern England has a hell of a lot more going for it in other areas.
Next 3 months. OK. What happens on Friday when the clouds come back and the temps drop back to the mid teens? As I said, there's a fleeting week in April then its back to default settings until June. Southern England is cold. Anything that requires a jumper or more for 9 months of the year is cold and an unpleasant climate. And in reverse anywhere you can't walk 5 minutes without breaking into a sweat for 9 months of the year is unpleasant. And in Southern England, bizarrely you can get both at the same time.
Lets be honest here. The climate in Southern England and Brisbane are shite for the majority of the time. The difference being the type of climate, and the fact Southern England has a hell of a lot more going for it in other areas.
Apr 15th 2015 | 6:45 pm
#27
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Re: Brisbane??
EG. The UV in brisbane in summer is extreme, 13, 14. You are at dangerous levels by 8am.
In OZ, even Melbourne only has 4 months where the UV is negligible.
I have yet to be in UV of over 5 in the US or UK no matter how hot it is. There is a massive difference.
Apr 15th 2015 | 7:01 pm
#28
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Re: Brisbane??
Exactly. As if people don't live and enjoy the tropics. Thailand being a favourite with retirees and Darwin/FNQ inhabitants claiming they wouldn't wish to live elsewhere. Not for everyone. Just as Arctic conditions in Northern Europe are not. But plenty to do in both climatic conditions if so willing.
Apr 15th 2015 | 7:14 pm
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Re: Brisbane??
With the US being a big place and UV based largely on latitude (and having nothing to do with heat of course) then clearly there will be many places in the US that get extreme or very high UV for much of the year.
