Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
Jan 17th 2006, 10:40 pm
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Re: Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
Originally Posted by Luke I Amyofath
If faced with the real posibility of freezing to death I think I may come through it having completed several survival courses during my flight training, including sleeping in the rough, no tents, sleeping bags etc. In eastern canada in winter. Had to drink the dirtiest water you could ever imagine, black bog water, smelled and tasted like shi*.
Jan 17th 2006, 10:40 pm
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Re: Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
Originally Posted by martinw01908
I'm after finding out how hot the summer will be in Australia. And which bit to head to as some bits are hotter than others. (I don't like it too hot) And yes I have googled! It looks like Melbourne has an average high of 26C in Jan and Feb, which doesn't sound too hot for me. But thats an average, so how hot does it actually get in practice?
I don't like the heatwaves that we have in the UK nowadays where it hits 28-33C in the summer for a month or so. Its not the temp outside thats the problem, its sleeping inside and working in it. The UK isn't geared up for hot weather. Not many places have aircon. Whereas I imagine Aus is very well prepared.
The other issue is mozzies. Where is Aus are there less of them about ? - because I get bitten like mad if I go to Spain etc Hate them,
It might sound like Aus is not the place for me to live, if you think thats the case please say! Because thats what I am trying to do - decide about going. Any help gratefully recieved.
I don't like the heatwaves that we have in the UK nowadays where it hits 28-33C in the summer for a month or so. Its not the temp outside thats the problem, its sleeping inside and working in it. The UK isn't geared up for hot weather. Not many places have aircon. Whereas I imagine Aus is very well prepared.
The other issue is mozzies. Where is Aus are there less of them about ? - because I get bitten like mad if I go to Spain etc Hate them,
It might sound like Aus is not the place for me to live, if you think thats the case please say! Because thats what I am trying to do - decide about going. Any help gratefully recieved.
Please don't read too much into the AVERAGE temperature lol, Melbourne can go into the 40's some days.
But if you don't like it hot why move to the driest continent on the planet????? Why not look at Canada or New Zealand????? The world maybe your oyster
Jan 17th 2006, 11:08 pm
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Re: Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
I would rather put up with Australian summer heat than London Summer heat! I lived 20 mins away from the coast, so come 3-4pm a nice sea breeze would come in. Also, having air conditioning in Australia helped big time, but for the first 13 years in Australia we never had it, so I got used to sleeping with a fan on.
The heat can be stifling at times, but the trick is to learn how to cope with it.
I sleep better in hot weather, with fan or air cond, than I do at any other time!!
Susan
The heat can be stifling at times, but the trick is to learn how to cope with it.
I sleep better in hot weather, with fan or air cond, than I do at any other time!!
Susan
Jan 17th 2006, 11:25 pm
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Re: Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
Do you get all those flies that like to sit on your face down there ? I would hate that !
I read that they do that in the drier areas, as they are looking for liquid to drink, ie: the sweat of your face. The wetter areas don't have as much of a problem.
I read that they do that in the drier areas, as they are looking for liquid to drink, ie: the sweat of your face. The wetter areas don't have as much of a problem.
and the fluctuating weather thrown in... AAARRGG..its really annoying! sorry just ranting!
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Jan 17th 2006, 11:37 pm
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Re: Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
Originally Posted by Sye
they just dont leave you alone, in your ears, eyes, up your nose, in your mouth! and not too mention that if you stand still long enough, you'll have a swarm on your back!! no Kiddin... its really gettin me down now!!!!
Jan 19th 2006, 10:34 am
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Re: Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
That's just put me right off your area !! I'm staying put right here, you can keep your flies
I just know i'm going to be in for some interesting times,
I don't like the heat so much, love the cold, but i know i'll adjust and tend to take things as they are
the missus................unless she's in a room thats exactly 27.8576765734 degrees she's too hot or too cold, the moo moans about every bloody thing :-(, .........too cold, stick the heating on 80F..........ten min later, too hot, open all the windows...........:-( ah well, you just can't explain the concept of a thermostatically controlled heating system to some people, just because the radiators aren't on, doesnt mean the room's freezing :-(
Jan 20th 2006, 8:30 pm
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Re: Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
Originally Posted by martinw01908
I'm after finding out how hot the summer will be in Australia. And which bit to head to as some bits are hotter than others. (I don't like it too hot) And yes I have googled! It looks like Melbourne has an average high of 26C in Jan and Feb, which doesn't sound too hot for me. But thats an average, so how hot does it actually get in practice?
I don't like the heatwaves that we have in the UK nowadays where it hits 28-33C in the summer for a month or so. Its not the temp outside thats the problem, its sleeping inside and working in it. The UK isn't geared up for hot weather. Not many places have aircon. Whereas I imagine Aus is very well prepared.
The other issue is mozzies. Where is Aus are there less of them about ? - because I get bitten like mad if I go to Spain etc Hate them,
It might sound like Aus is not the place for me to live, if you think thats the case please say! Because thats what I am trying to do - decide about going. Any help gratefully recieved.
I don't like the heatwaves that we have in the UK nowadays where it hits 28-33C in the summer for a month or so. Its not the temp outside thats the problem, its sleeping inside and working in it. The UK isn't geared up for hot weather. Not many places have aircon. Whereas I imagine Aus is very well prepared.
The other issue is mozzies. Where is Aus are there less of them about ? - because I get bitten like mad if I go to Spain etc Hate them,
It might sound like Aus is not the place for me to live, if you think thats the case please say! Because thats what I am trying to do - decide about going. Any help gratefully recieved.
Hmmmmm..
Been back in the UK for one week, while in Sydney it reached 44.2c...hot!
Up on Brissy it was 36c and steamy...... I sweat filling a kettle and am not good with the heat!
After one week of cold, dank,dark miserable rainy Manchester.....I would sooner be in Sydney whinging about the heat than Manchester moaing about the cold!
The answer is you react to the condiction...hot..turn the AC to max chill!
T shirt, shorts, fill the cold box with Tooheys and think of of the cold in the UK.
Jan 23rd 2006, 12:33 am
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Re: Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
Thanks for all your replies. Blimey I didn't think this would be such a long thread! Thats great. It looks like Melbourne then if anything. Whats the fly/mozzie situation like there??
Jan 23rd 2006, 1:12 am
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Re: Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
Originally Posted by martinw01908
Thanks for all your replies. Blimey I didn't think this would be such a long thread! Thats great. It looks like Melbourne then if anything. Whats the fly/mozzie situation like there??
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but this weekend in Melbourne was a shocker...41 on Saturday and 43 on Sunday. It's sounds as though you are alot like my husband, which is part of the reason we came to Melbourne in the first place. The good news though is that these days are usually few and far between, most of summer is pleasant and hovers somewhere between 20 and 30 degrees. The flies are horrible but again, they are only really around for two or three months. The mozzies are nothing compared to the flies.
Jan 23rd 2006, 1:16 am
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Re: Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
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Jan 23rd 2006, 4:11 am
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Re: Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
Originally Posted by Vinny van Gogh
Hmmmmm..
Been back in the UK for one week, while in Sydney it reached 44.2c...hot!
Up on Brissy it was 36c and steamy...... I sweat filling a kettle and am not good with the heat!
After one week of cold, dank,dark miserable rainy Manchester.....I would sooner be in Sydney whinging about the heat than Manchester moaing about the cold!
The answer is you react to the condiction...hot..turn the AC to max chill!
T shirt, shorts, fill the cold box with Tooheys and think of of the cold in the UK.
Been back in the UK for one week, while in Sydney it reached 44.2c...hot!
Up on Brissy it was 36c and steamy...... I sweat filling a kettle and am not good with the heat!
After one week of cold, dank,dark miserable rainy Manchester.....I would sooner be in Sydney whinging about the heat than Manchester moaing about the cold!
The answer is you react to the condiction...hot..turn the AC to max chill!
T shirt, shorts, fill the cold box with Tooheys and think of of the cold in the UK.
In terms of climate (and everything else, in fact!), if I could chose again, the only place in Australia that I would even consider living long-term is Melbourne.
Jan 23rd 2006, 4:31 am
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Re: Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
We are in WA-Port Kennedy.
I too was worried about the heat and flies. It has been quite hot some days, too hot to be outside, but then I felt that way in U.K. sometimes. I'd rather be stuck inside with pleasant blue skies showing outside than the variety of weather that kept me stuck inside in the U.K. And because of the big alfresco areas you can often sit out in pleasant shade whether it is hot or raining. The good thing here is that you always get the breeze in the afternoon...called the Freemantle Doctor....cos it makes you feel better!
The flies here were a problem when they first started, but they tend to last a few weeks then many disappear...I'm told even they can only stand the heat for a while!
All in all live here is much pleasanter than U.K. Anywhere you go there will be aspects you would rather not have but they haven't built paradise yet. I know where I'm happiest!
I too was worried about the heat and flies. It has been quite hot some days, too hot to be outside, but then I felt that way in U.K. sometimes. I'd rather be stuck inside with pleasant blue skies showing outside than the variety of weather that kept me stuck inside in the U.K. And because of the big alfresco areas you can often sit out in pleasant shade whether it is hot or raining. The good thing here is that you always get the breeze in the afternoon...called the Freemantle Doctor....cos it makes you feel better!
The flies here were a problem when they first started, but they tend to last a few weeks then many disappear...I'm told even they can only stand the heat for a while!
All in all live here is much pleasanter than U.K. Anywhere you go there will be aspects you would rather not have but they haven't built paradise yet. I know where I'm happiest!
Jan 23rd 2006, 4:40 am
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Re: Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
Originally Posted by ShozInOz
Most homes in Sydney don't have A/C.
From my experience, I would say that Most houses in Sydney DO have air con.
However, there are bound to be some that don't
Jan 23rd 2006, 6:17 am
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Re: Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
Originally Posted by ShozInOz
Most homes in Sydney don't have A/C. On New year's day, the Westfield shopping centre at Bondi Junction was full of people, even though the shops weren't open! People were just sitting around for the A/C apparently!
We only have it because I had some money I HAD to spend on a work-related expense (so - A/C in my home office).
We always used to go to the movies on hot days - always freezing in there.
Jan 23rd 2006, 7:59 am
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Re: Will I be able to stand the HOT weather?
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
I lived in Sydney for a total of 12 years , and every house I had was air conditioned, and just about every friends house I visited also had air con.
From my experience, I would say that Most houses in Sydney DO have air con.
However, there are bound to be some that don't
From my experience, I would say that Most houses in Sydney DO have air con.
However, there are bound to be some that don't