Humidty
 

We've got tropical humidity over Melbourne at present. In fact it's spread down as far as Tasmania which is very unusual. It's not surprising given the circumstances up in Queensland.

What I would like to know is how people are coping with this. Everyone I speak to really hates it. Upsets the sleeping patterns no end. So how on earth do you people up North cope ? Do you honestly really like sweating and chaffing all the time ? We've had our aircon on 24/7 for the last 48 hours.

Just in case anyone doesnt get the gist this is supposed to be a slightly tongue in cheek thread to lighten the mood. Also a probe into the minds of the strange people that like humidity.



I'd also like to do a very simple poll....

Re: Humidty
 

its like working in a sauna at the moment so boooo

Re: Humidty
 

Don't like it, takes me by surprise every year.

The only aircon we have is in the car and sometimes a long drive is very handy ... we also acquired a pool this year which is a blessing.

The recent rain has kept temps down which helps also. Starting to get steamy again though.

It actually doesn't seem as bad this year for me, the occasional ice pole and I get through. Then again I am not having to commute through it at the moment, which is nice.

Half the cricket season has been washed out so the fun of 8 hours playing sport in it has also been cruelly denied. Lord knows when the season will resume, I assume Marchant Park is a quagmire.

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A bit humid in Adelaide at the moment even though its raining. I find an overcast and muggy day can be a bit of a relief after days on end of dry heat.

Re: Humidty
 

I don't mind humidity as long as I don't have to do anything. Problem is humidity tends to be high in the morning, and if it's warm / hot too, you have to wear business clothes and catch public transport...it can be pretty hideous. This is a lasting memory of Brisbane summer.

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I have to confess I don't mind humidity, BUT on the basis I live in a dry state, in one of the driest parts - it's a rarity so I don't have to tolerate it too much.

Re: Humidty
 

Love it. :D Much prefer it to dry heat, can't stand that. However in answer to your question, you get used to it (sorry, I get used to it ;)) Don't even notice it most of the time unless someone mentions it.

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I am hating it. Having to work on a construction site, in full safety gear is not fun. It's so humid my hard hat is stuck to my head, and my safety glasses are making my nose sweat! :sneaky:

Re: Humidty
 

Most don't like it we just know how to properly live around it ...for example most don't live in those little brown brick hot boxes stuck to the ground like you do ;) ...we also cope because we get 8 months of non-humid dry sunny warm weather through the rest of the year to look forward to - tbh not sure how you cope with the few months of it you get in summer :rofl::p

Would never give up the humid summer to replace it with a cold winter :(

Re: Humidty
 

How many new builds in Brisbane are raised and wooden construction?

Actually I'd be interested in how many houses are brick full stop, because there are still a lot!

Re: Humidty
 

We don't usually get a few months of it in summer. This current humidity (combined with warmth) is unusual for this local. I've probably experienced more hot humid days this year than in the last 7 years. Down here warm weather usually comes with low humidity. Which is nice!

Re: Humidty
 

Knew you'd be along soon with your facts :rofl: Almost all of proper Brisbane is wooden on stumps....those new estates outside Brisbane City Council area don't count...we just built them for all the Victorians and British who think brick houses on the ground are the bees nees....takes em a few years to realise ;) :rofl:

Re: Humidty
 

I meant how do you cope with just a few months of non-humid warm sunny weather :D We agree it is the best kind - we get 8 months of it up here :rofl:

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Erm, when I bought a house in Brisbane it was weatherboard and raised...and I'm even British, so there! :p :D

Plenty of brick homes in the BCC area, I'm sure they're not all occupied by Brits and Victorians! I know plenty of Qld'ers who live in 'em!

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Yeah sure the odd smarter bod turns up who knows whats what straight away...but you just check those Qld'ers who live in those brick homes....most will have a parent from wales or an uncle in victoria...it's a well known fact up here...just ask them :lol: