View Poll Results: How important is sunshine to you?
The sun makes a HUGE difference to my life - it makes me much happier.
59
62.77%
The sun makes a little difference to my life - I am slightly happier as a result of more sunshine.
16
17.02%
The sun makes no difference to me at all.
7
7.45%
I don't mind sunny weather but I'd prefer a little less sunshine, thanks.
10
10.64%
I don't like the sunny at all - I'm only happy when it rains.
2
2.13%
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How much difference does sun REALLY make to you?
Feb 23rd 2010 | 8:00 pm
#18
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Re: How much difference does sun REALLY make to you?
Like marriage then eh? From now on if I fancy a "biscuit" I shall pop along to Woolies and stalk the aisles until I see a "biscuit" I fancy eating!
Feb 23rd 2010 | 8:07 pm
#19
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Re: How much difference does sun REALLY make to you?
Makes a huge difference for me. Being from South Africa and living in Europe the last 10 years i can definitely say i miss it! A lot! 
One of the main reasons were moving to AUS! Well that and almost 300 days a year of golf
One of the main reasons were moving to AUS! Well that and almost 300 days a year of golf
Feb 23rd 2010 | 8:14 pm
#20
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Re: How much difference does sun REALLY make to you?
The sun makes no difference to me, i am happy without it, can live without it. There are more important things in my life
Feb 23rd 2010 | 8:16 pm
#21
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Re: How much difference does sun REALLY make to you?
To be honest i dont think you can beat a good British summer with the long days, sitting in a beer garden at 9.30pm and still light. Prob is those nights are few and far between.
Feb 23rd 2010 | 8:19 pm
#22
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Re: How much difference does sun REALLY make to you?
I clicked the first option as i really do love seeing the sun and it does make me feel better for some reason, however... sometimes it does get too bloody hot and i sit in doors moaning about it, a bit like when i was in England but i was moaning about the cold!
To be honest i dont think you can beat a good British summer with the long days, sitting in a beer garden at 9.30pm and still light. Prob is those nights are few and far between.
To be honest i dont think you can beat a good British summer with the long days, sitting in a beer garden at 9.30pm and still light. Prob is those nights are few and far between.
I admit that you can get a dud summer sometimes though.
Feb 23rd 2010 | 8:49 pm
#24
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From: Perth
Re: How much difference does sun REALLY make to you?
I am not a lover of extreme heat and do tend to hibernate over 35 degrees. However I still like the sun to be shining and it does improve my mood a massive amount if it is a sunny day.
Feb 23rd 2010 | 9:03 pm
#25
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Re: How much difference does sun REALLY make to you?
I love sunshine that's why I am moving to Yuma, Arizona.
Feb 23rd 2010 | 9:12 pm
#26
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Re: How much difference does sun REALLY make to you?
Sunshine every time
I get cold watching sky news when it shows it's snowing
I get cold watching sky news when it shows it's snowing
Feb 23rd 2010 | 9:29 pm
#27
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From: Brisbane
Re: How much difference does sun REALLY make to you?
Lots to be honest.
I enjoy going to the beach, but living in Brisbane that means a 1 -1.5 hour trip so I don;t go as often as I might. However, sunny weather is much more than "going to the beach".
The result of a warm and sunny climate is all pervasive in how Australians live their lives.
It means our kids play sport; lots of sport, because it isn't raining, or cold, or the ground is hard, or frosty or muddy.
It means we have friends around or go to friends more because we can just have them sit outside in the back yard and throw something on the BBQ without the stress of planning dinner for weeks in advance.
It means you ask your friends to go camping.
It means your kids friends come round and play in the pool, and not just play on the Playstation.
It means suburban streets are "full" every morning of people of all ages taking exercise, jogging, walking with friends or walking the dog and keeping fitter than they might otherwise.
It means getting out and doing stuff outdoors and appreciating nature.
It means the beach in the summer, and bushwalks in the winter.
It means (in QLD) maximum daytime temps of about 20C (at wort) in the winter, with cloudless, bright blue, happy skies making for happy people.
It means when I am mowing my front yard (because it is sunny and it is not raining) that friends pass and toot the horn and wave. Some will stop and come in. Others will pass and return with 6 beers to share and have a yarn.
There are lots of reasons why the sun makes a difference, and few of them are about going to the beach, which I can't do when I am at work.
I enjoy going to the beach, but living in Brisbane that means a 1 -1.5 hour trip so I don;t go as often as I might. However, sunny weather is much more than "going to the beach".
The result of a warm and sunny climate is all pervasive in how Australians live their lives.
It means our kids play sport; lots of sport, because it isn't raining, or cold, or the ground is hard, or frosty or muddy.
It means we have friends around or go to friends more because we can just have them sit outside in the back yard and throw something on the BBQ without the stress of planning dinner for weeks in advance.
It means you ask your friends to go camping.
It means your kids friends come round and play in the pool, and not just play on the Playstation.
It means suburban streets are "full" every morning of people of all ages taking exercise, jogging, walking with friends or walking the dog and keeping fitter than they might otherwise.
It means getting out and doing stuff outdoors and appreciating nature.
It means the beach in the summer, and bushwalks in the winter.
It means (in QLD) maximum daytime temps of about 20C (at wort) in the winter, with cloudless, bright blue, happy skies making for happy people.
It means when I am mowing my front yard (because it is sunny and it is not raining) that friends pass and toot the horn and wave. Some will stop and come in. Others will pass and return with 6 beers to share and have a yarn.
There are lots of reasons why the sun makes a difference, and few of them are about going to the beach, which I can't do when I am at work.
We're planning to enjoy it the same.Yep sunshine every time.
Feb 23rd 2010 | 9:33 pm
#28
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Re: How much difference does sun REALLY make to you?
The fact that a recent two have been duds doesn't make that the norm.
And last year's was much better. It was 2007 and 2008 that were the duds.
And the Autumn colours in 2008 and 2009 were beautiful - so that compensates in the eyes of some. Not you clearly - but we don't all have to agree with you.
Feb 23rd 2010 | 9:38 pm
#29
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Re: How much difference does sun REALLY make to you?
Sunshine wins everytime
A:After 6 years of glorious Perth weather and 4 years back in UK i am craving consistant summers with plenty of Vit D. I just dont feel healthy stuck indoors with the heating on full throttle
A:After 6 years of glorious Perth weather and 4 years back in UK i am craving consistant summers with plenty of Vit D. I just dont feel healthy stuck indoors with the heating on full throttle
