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jond Jan 28th 2009 10:37 pm

Re: Current Temperatures in Melbourne
 

Originally Posted by Hutch (Post 7225183)
http://i42.tinypic.com/2m6k86r.jpg

My son has pretty strong feelings on the subject. :lol:









I think he looks a lot happier in the UK photo:D:lol:

moneypenny20 Jan 28th 2009 10:55 pm

Re: Current Temperatures in Melbourne
 

Originally Posted by jond (Post 7225190)
I think he looks a lot happier in the UK photo:D:lol:

That's cos you can't see his face in the other one :lol: He's doing a cartwheel with a stroppy expression ;)

ozzieeagle Jan 28th 2009 11:01 pm

Re: Current Temperatures in Melbourne
 

Originally Posted by pumpkin blossom (Post 7224963)
Funny, most people I know always say it is easier to cool down than warm up. Once you are properly cold extra clothing and heating doesn't do a thing.

I definitely dont agree with that. How do you cool down when your an outside worker ?

Re your other post re raining in Melbourne, every time you've been here. 80 pct of the time we get Adelaides weather around 30 hours afterwards, its the direction the weather travels here.

So if you had been in Adelaide 30 hours before your visit, there is an 80 pct chance it would have been raining there.


I personally would prefer 4 days of -1 than 4 days of plus 40. There again I've had to work outdoors for 21 years of my time here.

Grayling Jan 28th 2009 11:11 pm

Re: Current Temperatures in Melbourne
 

Originally Posted by Pommy Dan (Post 7224884)

is it easier to warm up or cool down?

Far easier to warm up.

Sherro Jan 28th 2009 11:39 pm

Re: Current Temperatures in Melbourne
 
I think you will find most Australian's would rather it were not 40 plus for 5 days on't trot. but they put up with it as it passes by in a few weeks. In the Uk you get that uncertainty you could be in a cold, grey, gloomy period for 4 months.

Each to their own, id rather rug up and endure -9 than have to deal with anything over 35 degrees, its too hot for me...

i stupidly rented a place last year with a 1970's rattly air con that coughed and spluttered at 30 degrees, let alone 40 in Highett.

hevs Jan 28th 2009 11:44 pm

Re: Current Temperatures in Melbourne
 

Originally Posted by ozzieeagle (Post 7225278)
I definitely dont agree with that. How do you cool down when your an outside worker ?

Re your other post re raining in Melbourne, every time you've been here. 80 pct of the time we get Adelaides weather around 30 hours afterwards, its the direction the weather travels here.

So if you had been in Adelaide 30 hours before your visit, there is an 80 pct chance it would have been raining there.


I personally would prefer 4 days of -1 than 4 days of plus 40. There again I've had to work outdoors for 21 years of my time here.

I couldn't agree more. That said I love living here:thumbsup:
I also think Adlaide has more anual rainfall but can't substatiate that and can't be arsed to either:lol:

bigAPE Jan 29th 2009 7:42 am

Re: Current Temperatures in Melbourne
 
Yes, Melbourne is hot right now. It was about this hot this time last year. It may well be this hot again next year. Buy a fan or some Air Con. This isn't England. Move along.


Originally Posted by camponotus (Post 7224720)
I CAN'T HELP BUT POINT OUT that aren't the current, ridiculously, insanely, dangerously, cancerously hot temperatures in Melbourne RIGHT NOW something of a retort to all those who endlessly protest that Australia is better than England/Scotland/Wales "cos it has a 'better' climate"?!

God, you whingers would complain about a gold plated pizza wouldn't you."Wah! Wah! It's too hot. Me want wain and muds" :rofl:

asprilla Jan 29th 2009 10:33 am

Re: Current Temperatures in Melbourne
 

Originally Posted by Hutch (Post 7225183)

My son has pretty strong feelings on the subject. :lol:

:D

sr71 Jan 29th 2009 11:08 am

Re: Current Temperatures in Melbourne
 

Originally Posted by ABCDiamond (Post 7224817)
I though the average Brit was more intelligent than that.

The average Brit is pretty thick, as is the average Aussie, Kiwi, or American.

Winston Chirchill even had a saying about them, something along the lines of "the greatest argument against democracy is a 5 minute conversation with an average person"

Geelong Gent Jan 29th 2009 11:36 am

Re: Current Temperatures in Melbourne
 

Originally Posted by sr71 (Post 7227673)
The average Brit is pretty thick, as is the average Aussie, Kiwi, or American.

Winston Chirchill even had a saying about them, something along the lines of "the greatest argument against democracy is a 5 minute conversation with an average person"

Thats why the biggest insult is being called "average":)

kporte Jan 29th 2009 2:12 pm

Re: Current Temperatures in Melbourne
 

Originally Posted by camponotus (Post 7224850)

We either have to assimilate with the locals or feel alienated and foreign all the time in our everyday lives.

they are not the Borg you know, merely fellow humans

hevs Jan 29th 2009 3:32 pm

Re: Current Temperatures in Melbourne
 
:thumbup:Its officially the hottest three consecutive days (and nights I believe) on record EVER!

Burbage Jan 29th 2009 3:41 pm

Re: Current Temperatures in Melbourne
 

Originally Posted by hevs (Post 7228189)
:thumbup:Its officially the hottest three consecutive days (and nights I believe) on record EVER!

I think it's amusing that it's 20 degrees hotter in Melbourne than it is here.

hevs Jan 29th 2009 3:52 pm

Re: Current Temperatures in Melbourne
 

Originally Posted by Burbage (Post 7228199)
I think it's amusing that it's 20 degrees hotter in Melbourne than it is here.

Yeah hilarious :rolleyes: But remember the weathers the same as the UK in Melly;)

sr71 Jan 29th 2009 4:11 pm

Re: Current Temperatures in Melbourne
 

Originally Posted by hevs (Post 7228217)
Yeah hilarious :rolleyes: But remember the weathers the same as the UK in Melly;)

I've heard several people say that and can only assume they have come for a short holiday in the middle of July.

I arrived in September 2008 and can't really recall a day without blue skies. (as well as living here before for a few years in the late nineties)


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