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May 11th 2006, 5:23 pm

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Re: going from cold climate to hot climate

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Originally Posted by britvic

Same here

I really dont mind British Winters, love wearing jumper's and coats, winter fashion all together is much nicer anyway, even my complexion looks it's best in much cooler weather.

Hiya Brit, you sound like my daughter. Although I think she may be changing her mind after spending 3 winters in Canada.

May 11th 2006, 5:29 pm

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Hiya Brit, you sound like my daughter. Although I think she may be changing her mind after spending 3 winters in Canada.

Hello mate, Well thats understandable, Canada Winters :scared:

May 11th 2006, 5:34 pm

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Re: going from cold climate to hot climate

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But you are in Virginia!

California heat is dry heat. And Sacramento has the benefit of that wonderful Delta breeze. It really does make a difference. I've never found the heat here a problem - not even when it gets to 103!

Now as for Sacramento itself...

yes! i heard on the news last night that the delta breeze would be coming back in the next few days, lets hope so.
sacto definitly sucks

luckily after i'm done with summer school we'll be moving to the bay area where temps are more like 'home' for him! but we've got to make it thru the summer first

thank god for AC

May 11th 2006, 5:39 pm

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Re: going from cold climate to hot climate

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Originally Posted by Rompers

Thank God for air conditioning. Can you imagine what it was like for the early settlers?

We often say the same. From sub zero winters to 100F+ temps and 99% humidity, with no a/c or central heating.

May 11th 2006, 5:41 pm

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It gets hot here in Texas. I'm talking HOT! 100 degrees plus and humid. Air conditioning is the greatest invention ever. Taking a dip in the pool is like taking a hot bath.

My father in law lives in LA and he loves the hot weather. When he came to visit in the height of summer, he pretty much trampled everyone underfoot as he fought his way back inside to escape the heat.

May 11th 2006, 5:43 pm

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Re: going from cold climate to hot climate

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We often say the same. From sub zero winters to 100F+ temps and 99% humidity, with no a/c or central heating.

Plus malaria, wild animals and starvation. They were a hardy bunch.

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May 11th 2006, 5:51 pm

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Plus malaria, wild animals and starvation. They were a hardy bunch.

Not forgetting the locals.

May 11th 2006, 5:55 pm

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Not forgetting the locals.

At least they didn't have to worry about haircuts

*I'll get me coat*

May 11th 2006, 6:03 pm

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Re: going from cold climate to hot climate

Drink water not sugary sodas
Stay in a/c as much as you can
Use lots of sunblock.
Carry a bottle of water EVERYWHERE!
Think Cool and if all else fails and you cant bear another Summer in the heat and humidity move to Seattle

May 11th 2006, 6:03 pm

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Re: going from cold climate to hot climate

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Thank God for air conditioning. Can you imagine what it was like for the early settlers?

AC is a must have here. When my wife(USC) came to live in the uk with me she was mortified that we didn't have AC. I told her we don't really need it, there are maybe a handfull of days in summer where it get uncomfortably hot but most of the time you can just open your window.

She is now of the opinion that any British person who complains about the weather is certifiably nuts and that she would love to have that kind of mild weather here.

May 11th 2006, 6:05 pm

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Re: going from cold climate to hot climate

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Originally Posted by drew&venna

what you did to climatized yourselves to the warmer climate here in the US?

I live in Michigan

May 11th 2006, 6:30 pm

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Originally Posted by drew&venna

yes! i heard on the news last night that the delta breeze would be coming back in the next few days, lets hope so.
sacto definitly sucks

luckily after i'm done with summer school we'll be moving to the bay area where temps are more like 'home' for him! but we've got to make it thru the summer first

thank god for AC

That depends where you live in the Bay Area. If you go east of the Oakland hills you will find it very hot (though not quite as hot as Sacto) in the summer and fall. You really need to live around the Bay itself or preferably in SF if you want cool weather. On hot summer days there can be a 30 degree difference in temperature between SF and Contra Costa county - a distance of about 25 miles.

Sacto, imo, is brutal in the summer and has few redeeming features except for a cool railroad museum

May 11th 2006, 6:38 pm

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Re: going from cold climate to hot climate

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Originally Posted by drew&venna

hi there, this is my first time posting in this part of the forum! just was wonderin what you did to climatized yourselves to the warmer climate here in the US? my hubby came from the midlands area, and now we live in one of the warmest parts of CA (sacto area) temps in the mid to upper 80's now, and its only gonna get worse as summer progresses! poor thing. he's been drinking lots of water, and not going out during the height of the sunshine, but still. any advice?

Yeah, don't move to AZ!