What's th weather like?
Aug 7th 2006, 11:00 am
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Re: Gobshite...............again!
Originally Posted by SarahB
Was just discussing with a friend earlier how different this winter is to last years. Its been much colder..... we have a coffee group and even in mid winter last year we were able to sit outside in a t shirt whilst the kids ran around barefoot round the gardens.... it was gorgeous and quite warm. We've had the odd nice day here havnt we this winter but not as many as last year. Knowing that the northern hemisphere is having a particularly hot summer and we have a cold winter do you think this is related in any way?
Roll on the lovely warm spring days again. So looking forward to them
Roll on the lovely warm spring days again. So looking forward to them
Aug 7th 2006, 11:08 am
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Re: Gobshite...............again!
Originally Posted by helinuk
Sarah how does the weather vary between places in NZ. Is Auckland weather similar to Tauranga, is Welly colder, wetter, windier? I'm looking for warm
We keep saying that when we retire we're off to the top of NI or to the BOI... looks gorgeous up there. We went to BOP and it was lovely too... warm breeze coming in over the sea and the beaches are to die for!
I was told that Auckland weather can be very humid and I know Ive only been here a year but last year the winter was gorgeous and warm... the spring was wet and warm.... I only remember about 3 or 4 humid days in the summer... and the temperature here is great in the summer.... it doesnt get too hot.
I wouldnt want to go back to the UK or live anywhere cold as I have metal in my leg and it hurts too much if it gets cold in it.
Aug 7th 2006, 11:24 am
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Re: Gobshite...............again!
Originally Posted by SarahB
I dont really know sorry. Ive not managed to go far since being here. But I do watch the weather forecast and top of NI always seems to be warm... Auckland is normally wet and warm. SI looks like it gets more extremes of weather.... good hot summers but much colder winters.
We keep saying that when we retire we're off to the top of NI or to the BOI... looks gorgeous up there. We went to BOP and it was lovely too... warm breeze coming in over the sea and the beaches are to die for!
I was told that Auckland weather can be very humid and I know Ive only been here a year but last year the winter was gorgeous and warm... the spring was wet and warm.... I only remember about 3 or 4 humid days in the summer... and the temperature here is great in the summer.... it doesnt get too hot.
I wouldnt want to go back to the UK or live anywhere cold as I have metal in my leg and it hurts too much if it gets cold in it.
We keep saying that when we retire we're off to the top of NI or to the BOI... looks gorgeous up there. We went to BOP and it was lovely too... warm breeze coming in over the sea and the beaches are to die for!
I was told that Auckland weather can be very humid and I know Ive only been here a year but last year the winter was gorgeous and warm... the spring was wet and warm.... I only remember about 3 or 4 humid days in the summer... and the temperature here is great in the summer.... it doesnt get too hot.
I wouldnt want to go back to the UK or live anywhere cold as I have metal in my leg and it hurts too much if it gets cold in it.
my legs get very jumpy in rainy damp weather. I also suffered a lot of allergic rhinitus in Singapore caused by high humidity. I feel the cold. It drives hubby nuts that I have the heating on high, he thinks its like a sauna in our house(in winter).
Aug 7th 2006, 11:43 am
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Re: Gobshite...............again!
Originally Posted by SarahB
I dont really know sorry. Ive not managed to go far since being here. But I do watch the weather forecast and top of NI always seems to be warm... Auckland is normally wet and warm. SI looks like it gets more extremes of weather.... good hot summers but much colder winters.
We keep saying that when we retire we're off to the top of NI or to the BOI... looks gorgeous up there. We went to BOP and it was lovely too... warm breeze coming in over the sea and the beaches are to die for!
I was told that Auckland weather can be very humid and I know Ive only been here a year but last year the winter was gorgeous and warm... the spring was wet and warm.... I only remember about 3 or 4 humid days in the summer... and the temperature here is great in the summer.... it doesnt get too hot.
I wouldnt want to go back to the UK or live anywhere cold as I have metal in my leg and it hurts too much if it gets cold in it.
We keep saying that when we retire we're off to the top of NI or to the BOI... looks gorgeous up there. We went to BOP and it was lovely too... warm breeze coming in over the sea and the beaches are to die for!
I was told that Auckland weather can be very humid and I know Ive only been here a year but last year the winter was gorgeous and warm... the spring was wet and warm.... I only remember about 3 or 4 humid days in the summer... and the temperature here is great in the summer.... it doesnt get too hot.
I wouldnt want to go back to the UK or live anywhere cold as I have metal in my leg and it hurts too much if it gets cold in it.
Aug 7th 2006, 8:00 pm
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Re: Gobshite...............again!
Originally Posted by danny.f
OK Wonder Woman. Explain the metal in the leg please. I know you want us to ask. If it's too painful for you to explain-sit down,then do it!!
Aug 24th 2006, 10:30 pm
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What's the weather like?
This is the sunrise over Mairangi Bay yesterday...............could not do today as it was covered by cloud!
Aug 24th 2006, 10:46 pm
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Re: What's the weather like?
Originally Posted by Nice Guy
This is the sunrise over Mairangi Bay yesterday...............could not do today as it was covered by cloud!
Aug 24th 2006, 10:47 pm
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Re: What's the weather like?
Originally Posted by StevieB
I have GOT to get out there!!!
Aug 25th 2006, 8:20 am
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Re: What's th weather like?
getting very autumish here morning and evening, hope it says nice for us tonight, we are having our leaving party at the cricket club. cant wait to get to nz now, roll on 20th sept.
Aug 25th 2006, 9:13 am
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Re: Gobshite...............again!
Originally Posted by SarahB
Was just discussing with a friend earlier how different this winter is to last years. Its been much colder..... we have a coffee group and even in mid winter last year we were able to sit outside in a t shirt whilst the kids ran around barefoot round the gardens.... it was gorgeous and quite warm. We've had the odd nice day here havnt we this winter but not as many as last year. Knowing that the northern hemisphere is having a particularly hot summer and we have a cold winter do you think this is related in any way?
Roll on the lovely warm spring days again. So looking forward to them
Roll on the lovely warm spring days again. So looking forward to them
this is my 3rd winter and the first one was crap, 2nd (last yr: excellent) and this year, I'm dreaming of summer! Summer here's lovely. So maybe next winter will be kinder!
Aug 25th 2006, 9:22 am
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Re: Gobshite...............again!
Originally Posted by helinuk
Sarah how does the weather vary between places in NZ. Is Auckland weather similar to Tauranga, is Welly colder, wetter, windier? I'm looking for warm
It is lovely in NZ in the summer. When it's all foggy and grotty you could be anywhere but the sun comes out and you somehow instantly forgive it for being such a 'b' and making you feel colder inside your home than out.
My OH and I came here via Oz and since he's been here he has never stopped wheezing. The doc says it's because there is so much mould, damp and pollen here. My friends returned to the UK because their dog was so allergic to teh pollen here too. I'm not trying to put you off honest; it's just that it is not tropical over here.
For instance, I'm near Hamilton and my OH commutes to Auckland to work most days. We have consistent thick frosts here (then can be sunny) adn in Auckland it's 3 deg overnight. The weather here's maritime and, like the UK, as it's such a small island(s) you get that variation. We also get thick fogs here in the Waikato area.
Go further down towards Taupo, colder again and on teh desert Road, snow going towards the ski fields. These are only about 2 hours away from us so, as you can see, it's a right mixed bag!
Aug 25th 2006, 9:32 am
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Re: Gobshite...............again!
Originally Posted by mumomonty
They have a fictional place here known as the 'winterless north'. I equate it to Devon/Cornwall when we were kids we'd go down there and there'd be palm trees and cos there were palm trees we'd say it was warmer there!
It is lovely in NZ in the summer. When it's all foggy and grotty you could be anywhere but the sun comes out and you somehow instantly forgive it for being such a 'b' and making you feel colder inside your home than out.
My OH and I came here via Oz and since he's been here he has never stopped wheezing. The doc says it's because there is so much mould, damp and pollen here. My friends returned to the UK because their dog was so allergic to teh pollen here too. I'm not trying to put you off honest; it's just that it is not tropical over here.
For instance, I'm near Hamilton and my OH commutes to Auckland to work most days. We have consistent thick frosts here (then can be sunny) adn in Auckland it's 3 deg overnight. The weather here's maritime and, like the UK, as it's such a small island(s) you get that variation. We also get thick fogs here in the Waikato area.
Go further down towards Taupo, colder again and on teh desert Road, snow going towards the ski fields. These are only about 2 hours away from us so, as you can see, it's a right mixed bag!
It is lovely in NZ in the summer. When it's all foggy and grotty you could be anywhere but the sun comes out and you somehow instantly forgive it for being such a 'b' and making you feel colder inside your home than out.
My OH and I came here via Oz and since he's been here he has never stopped wheezing. The doc says it's because there is so much mould, damp and pollen here. My friends returned to the UK because their dog was so allergic to teh pollen here too. I'm not trying to put you off honest; it's just that it is not tropical over here.
For instance, I'm near Hamilton and my OH commutes to Auckland to work most days. We have consistent thick frosts here (then can be sunny) adn in Auckland it's 3 deg overnight. The weather here's maritime and, like the UK, as it's such a small island(s) you get that variation. We also get thick fogs here in the Waikato area.
Go further down towards Taupo, colder again and on teh desert Road, snow going towards the ski fields. These are only about 2 hours away from us so, as you can see, it's a right mixed bag!
Aug 25th 2006, 9:17 pm
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Re: What's the weather like?
Originally Posted by Nice Guy
This is the sunrise over Mairangi Bay yesterday...............could not do today as it was covered by cloud!
Aug 25th 2006, 9:24 pm
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Re: What's the weather like?
Originally Posted by Nice Guy
This is the sunrise over Mairangi Bay yesterday...............could not do today as it was covered by cloud!
