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 24th 2010 | 9:48 am
#47
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Re: How much difference does sun REALLY make to you?
Sorry to sound a bit of an idiot but i'm from Scotland and I am currently in the process of selling my house to move across. My question is this.... What is this thing you call "sunshine" or "Sun" it sounds like the devils work to me 
and temperatures of 42c??????? not natural 
and temperatures of 42c??????? not natural 
Only in the country - and the night sky is great in the country in the UK too. My parents live in a rural area of the UK and the night sky there is spectacular.
That's not really a feature of Australia as such.
Very few stars visible from Melbourne itself, which I would fully expect would apply to most of the other city/urban areas of Australia also.
That's not really a feature of Australia as such.
Very few stars visible from Melbourne itself, which I would fully expect would apply to most of the other city/urban areas of Australia also.
Feb 24th 2010 | 10:04 am
#48
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Re: How much difference does sun REALLY make to you?
40kms outside of Brisbane and you are still in the 'inner city'!
(Sorry, I am a town planner couldn't resist a joke about Brisbane's urban sprawl).
Feb 24th 2010 | 10:10 am
#49
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Re: How much difference does sun REALLY make to you?
Feb 24th 2010 | 10:12 am
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Re: How much difference does sun REALLY make to you?
We walk everyday and love the British countryside (in fact I would miss it more than most things living close to the Peak District). However, I wasn't refering to not being able to go out because the weather is unpleasant. In fact we usually do most of our walking in the winter. We have a 3 year old who has been in a back-pack since she was a baby and we have a dog too.
As you say, even in our "heatwaves", it is'nt pleasant to walk in the sun. However, she was just a more vibrant, healthly, energetic child. I believe it was because she had more natural sunlight. After all it is a recognised health issue.
As you say, even in our "heatwaves", it is'nt pleasant to walk in the sun. However, she was just a more vibrant, healthly, energetic child. I believe it was because she had more natural sunlight. After all it is a recognised health issue.
Feb 24th 2010 | 11:05 am
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Re: How much difference does sun REALLY make to you?
I was simply saying that in country areas of the UK, on a clear night, it is still quite a display. People will be daft though and compare the sky at night in Croydon to the sky at night out in the bush in Australia which is obviously not a fair comparison.
Feb 24th 2010 | 11:36 am
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Re: How much difference does sun REALLY make to you?
It is likely even more spectacular in parts of Australia cos you can obviously get further from urban areas more easily.
I was simply saying that in country areas of the UK, on a clear night, it is still quite a display. People will be daft though and compare the sky at night in Croydon to the sky at night out in the bush in Australia which is obviously not a fair comparison.
I was simply saying that in country areas of the UK, on a clear night, it is still quite a display. People will be daft though and compare the sky at night in Croydon to the sky at night out in the bush in Australia which is obviously not a fair comparison.
I love it here but if I had to go back it wouldn't be too hard on me.
Feb 24th 2010 | 11:51 am
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Re: How much difference does sun REALLY make to you?
I remember staying on Iona before leaving for Aus. The night sky was the most spectacular I have seen in my life. I left Scotland with the most wonderful memory of how beautiful it truly is. A night in the Mishnish in Tobermory completed my goodbye. Cold, crisp winter days and a roaring fire in the pub!!
I love it here but if I had to go back it wouldn't be too hard on me.
I love it here but if I had to go back it wouldn't be too hard on me.
Feb 24th 2010 | 11:52 am
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Re: How much difference does sun REALLY make to you?
It is likely even more spectacular in parts of Australia cos you can obviously get further from urban areas more easily.
I was simply saying that in country areas of the UK, on a clear night, it is still quite a display. People will be daft though and compare the sky at night in Croydon to the sky at night out in the bush in Australia which is obviously not a fair comparison.
I was simply saying that in country areas of the UK, on a clear night, it is still quite a display. People will be daft though and compare the sky at night in Croydon to the sky at night out in the bush in Australia which is obviously not a fair comparison.
Feb 24th 2010 | 1:17 pm
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Re: How much difference does sun REALLY make to you?
Feb 24th 2010 | 1:19 pm
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Re: How much difference does sun REALLY make to you?
Sorry to sound a bit of an idiot but i'm from Scotland and I am currently in the process of selling my house to move across. My question is this.... What is this thing you call "sunshine" or "Sun" it sounds like the devils work to me and temperatures of 42c??????? not natural
and temperatures of 42c??????? not natural But with the normal summer maximums of about 32c, it seems pretty OK here.
We do get the odd few days where it is not comfortable, and all those so far seem to have been in February !
Feb 24th 2010 | 1:52 pm
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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.
What jayar said - except we're in WA plus it is stinky hot today (to get to 42) and the same for a couple of days. I don't particularly like that.
Feb 24th 2010 | 3:44 pm
#60
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Re: How much difference does sun REALLY make to you?
'sometimes' ?!?!
Vast majority of summers in the Uk are crap.
Go to Cornwall on holiday and get 1 week of sun and its a major talking point when you get back to work.Thats the reason most people bugger off abroad...to find sunshine.
Vast majority of summers in the Uk are crap.
Go to Cornwall on holiday and get 1 week of sun and its a major talking point when you get back to work.Thats the reason most people bugger off abroad...to find sunshine.
