dunroving

Weirdo alert.

pennylessinindia

If only I could have Indian winter would be great, miss them very much. Too perishing cold for me, even the dog has asked to go back

Pit Bull.

I would be happy with these temperatures in summer.

Bud the Wiser

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swHTmEXsCC4






:-)

Pit Bull.

Brilliant that mate.

lf1

I am looking forward to experiencing a British winter as it has been a long time since I lived here in all seasons.

This morning I woke up to snow on the hills and the rooftops. That didn't deter the local walking group. We did change our original route, but had a 5 1/2 hour walk in the local hills ending up on the end of the Pennine Way. As the morning grew on the sun came out to give us some wonderful views. That made walking through the slush, snow and cow dung, all worthwhile. At least it wasn't -30.

dunroving

Where are you? (Did you know you can post your location in your profile?)

It can be confusing sometimes when people say something about "here" (where they live) and you don't know where they are ... unless of course you are in your secret hideout and don't want us to know where you are.

Bud the Wiser

Changed the link to a new one as the above link seemed to get stuck 1/2 way through. Well it did on my PC.

Here's another one..........



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oosKI...eature=related

Pit Bull.

Sounds fantastic that, I suppose if I had been away for quite a long while, the actual thought of a UK winter would be appealing.

lf1

If I tell people where I am there might be an influx of incomers to this hidden gem.

I'll try to update my profile. I recently moved from Canada to the Scottish Borders.

sallysimmons

After 15+ years in New York, I've had enough hot weather to last me a lifetime! I found my first summer back home to be an absolute joy because there were no days when it was just too hot to be bothered doing anything (as opposed to 3 months of being locked inside with the AC on full blast but still failing to keep the house cool on the hottest days).

We were out every weekend and many a long evening, walking in the countryside and seeing the sights, and that to me is recharging my batteries.

I honestly wish everyone could appreciate what they have here as much as I do. It's like getting a new lease of life.

lf1

Sally, I am with you on the heat issue. During the last few weeks that we were in Calgary, it was really warm. It made the moving process even more stressful. I have heard that it remained hot for the rest of the summer, so I am glad I missed it. I know most people think I am mad when they hear me talk about the weather like that, but baking in the heat does absolutely nothing for me.

A few years ago, OH was asked to consider a posting in Oz. I said OK, as long as we are not expected to stay for more than 2 years, max 3, as the climate would drive me crazy. Thankfully, things didn't work out and we have now been able to move to Scotland instead.

dunroving

I thought you might be in Scotland - your photo looks like Skye, or a shot from the West coast somewhere - is that correct? (I also vaguely remembered you mentioning Scotland, but can't keep track of what people said sometimes).

lf1

Yes, I think some of us may see things a little differently, after we have been away for a while. Winters in Calgary could be cold, at times, but the lovely blue skies helped you through the winters. I know I will miss the Calgary winter sunshine, but hope that the days here will not be as grey as sometimes painted.

We visited Scotland during the big snowstorm a couple of years ago and we had some lovely sunny days. It was beautiful.

dunroving

I can see why some people might prefer UK weather to summers in Australia (in particular) and also many areas of the US (and of course UK winters in comparison to CN and northern US).

I must say that I didn't mind the summer heat in the US as much as you did (I was in MA, GA, TN and NC). I think the intense sunshine bothered me more than the heat per se.

I enjoy the few temperate summer days we have here in Scotland, but will move further south if I don't head back to the US because I just find the weather too "dreich" up here, for too many days each year.