Is it raining anywhere?
#16
Re: Is it raining anywhere?
Typical English talking about the weather
It's raining in Norwich but very mild at the mo. Please save me some summer for when I arrive in Feb.
Alison
It's raining in Norwich but very mild at the mo. Please save me some summer for when I arrive in Feb.
Alison
#17
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Re: Is it raining anywhere?
Funa is here. She arrived last night after much fanfare of wind and cloud yesterday afternoon (she's about 12 hours late).
My lawn is mostly hardy kaikuya grass and very little except Roundup kills that.
My lawn is mostly hardy kaikuya grass and very little except Roundup kills that.
#18
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Re: Is it raining anywhere?
I thought Funa was another ex-pat for a minute there I should have kept my mouth shut! Couldn't find my umbrella this morning and of course it eased off as soon as I got to the bus stop
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Re: Is it raining anywhere?
You should be careful what you wish for.
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I didn't say Tropical Cyclone Funa because she's been downgraded to a Deep Depression...
... and it's still raining...
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Re: Is it raining anywhere?
(today) It's very humid, sticky, muggy in North Shore, Auckland.
no good.
Welly is generally drier and sunnier
#22
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When did you get here? Its been roasting for ages, I'm glad to have a bit of cloud and rain, just want the humidity to fall a bit now. 94% in my house last night.
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Heat and humidity really takes some getting used to. It often gets warm and sticky enough in Auckland to warrant the use of air conditioners. They really do make a difference and you could use some types them to heat the house during the winter. Even if you don't have them on a chill setting you can still use them to blow the air around.
We have air con in our living areas and ceiling fans in the bedrooms, the fans are on pretty much constantly and the windows open, even when it's raining. I'm not joking about having fans out on the deck, even at night. Some of the top end houses even have external air con
the power consumption of QLD must be astronomical during this time of the year.
We have air con in our living areas and ceiling fans in the bedrooms, the fans are on pretty much constantly and the windows open, even when it's raining. I'm not joking about having fans out on the deck, even at night. Some of the top end houses even have external air con
the power consumption of QLD must be astronomical during this time of the year.
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Re: Is it raining anywhere?
got here (Auckland) : 27th December 2007
am returning back to (Welly) : 27th January 2008
I am so looking forward to going back home and can't wait
#26
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Re: Is it raining anywhere?
its pouring down here today!!!!! has been all day...but still HOT!!
#27
Re: Is it raining anywhere?
Heat and humidity really takes some getting used to. It often gets warm and sticky enough in Auckland to warrant the use of air conditioners. They really do make a difference and you could use some types them to heat the house during the winter. Even if you don't have them on a chill setting you can still use them to blow the air around.
We have air con in our living areas and ceiling fans in the bedrooms, the fans are on pretty much constantly and the windows open, even when it's raining. I'm not joking about having fans out on the deck, even at night. Some of the top end houses even have external air con
the power consumption of QLD must be astronomical during this time of the year.
We have air con in our living areas and ceiling fans in the bedrooms, the fans are on pretty much constantly and the windows open, even when it's raining. I'm not joking about having fans out on the deck, even at night. Some of the top end houses even have external air con
the power consumption of QLD must be astronomical during this time of the year.
#28
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Re: Is it raining anywhere?
We still have a portable unit that we bought from Bunnings, works well though it's a bit noisy, they come up on Trademe quite often.
The other thing are those evaporative coolers, never used one so can't say how good they are, but they're a lot cheaper.
The other thing are those evaporative coolers, never used one so can't say how good they are, but they're a lot cheaper.
Last edited by Nerine; Jan 21st 2008 at 1:18 am.
#29
Re: Is it raining anywhere?
Ceiling fans do ok for home, cant imagine having to take them outside!
#30
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Yes it'd be far too draughty to sleep in.
Some houses here have those ducted air conditioning systems which seem to just quietly cool the whole house without turning it into an ice cube, so you could have an outlet in a bedroom and feel quite comfortable I think.
Some houses here have those ducted air conditioning systems which seem to just quietly cool the whole house without turning it into an ice cube, so you could have an outlet in a bedroom and feel quite comfortable I think.