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Post by Lone Traveller on Oct 22, 2006 21:00:32 GMT 7
I've definitely noticed a drop in the temps here in Shuangyashan. No snow as yet, but I'm told early mornings a thin layer of ice can be found covering the ground.
It's definitely glove weather, and depending on your ears' threshold for pain from the icy winds, maybe even beanie weather on some occasions.
Bec p.s I can't wait for the snow!
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Post by Mr Nobody on Oct 22, 2006 22:08:56 GMT 7
Well, now you all know why I stay down here where the weather is fine.
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Post by Lotus Eater on Oct 23, 2006 3:10:05 GMT 7
I can tell the temperatures below zero now by my bodies reactions - -4 my right (only right!) eye waters, - 10 my nose gets into the act as well. Be interesting to see what happens when I head to -20 and below.
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Post by Non-Dave on Oct 23, 2006 6:54:53 GMT 7
Lotus, at -20 nothing waters - it turns straight to ice.
(This does cut down on people peeing in the street!)
If it's any consolation I'm cold here in Dongguan too! I forgot to turn the air-con off last night. Brrr. Freezing!
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Post by Ruth on Oct 23, 2006 11:21:27 GMT 7
Non-Dave Can't wait to join you. Dragonsaver, we got the same cold snap yesterday that you got. REALLY glad I got the winter clothes out this past week. You'll be COLD for a couple of weeks until the powers that be turn the heat on. 16 C in our flat last night, so not too bad. Our only aircon is in the living room and does nothing for the temp in the bedroom - summer or winter. We use the body-length heating pads to warm the bed before we get in when it's really cold. You might want to consider buying a space heater. Ones here look like small fans, except they have a heating element and reflector instead of fan blades. We don't have one, but some offices at school do and those suckers blast out the heat.
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Post by Lotus Eater on Oct 23, 2006 12:57:57 GMT 7
Today is light rain, a nippy breeze - so I have the Northfake on - with both layers in. Good curling up in bed reading weather! Or watching dodgy TV shows - I have the 1st 7 episodes of the next season of Prison Break.
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Post by Dragonsaver on Oct 23, 2006 13:08:40 GMT 7
I went to the store to buy one yesterday, but the one I tried wouldn't heat so I didn't try any more. Maybe go to Walmart or Carrifore later. My office at school is on the North side so very cold too. South side offices are warm. PS: I'm now 1001 posts!!
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Post by George61 on Oct 23, 2006 15:38:20 GMT 7
Bright blue sky and sunny this morning in beautiful downtown Jinan....but CHILLY!! DS, you've reached a milestone!!
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Post by Dragonsaver on Oct 23, 2006 16:58:33 GMT 7
Yes I know. Wonder how long before the Boss finds out
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Post by Lotus Eater on Oct 23, 2006 18:06:30 GMT 7
Dragonsaver - congrats on reaching the highly desired status of toothcleaner!! One more hygenic person added to the list.
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Post by Vegemite on Oct 23, 2006 19:10:15 GMT 7
Snowed up here last week but back to warmer temps now of between -8C and 8C. We're in our Long Johns and praising the wonders of radiators.
I'm holding off wearing my double and triple layers of clothing until it starts to get really cold. Then I'll be having the ten minute chore of packing on the layers before venturing out. Fun! Can't wait to wear my ankle-length coat stuffed with down. So different from any place I've experienced.
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Post by Mr Nobody on Oct 24, 2006 5:34:26 GMT 7
Thankfully, girls are still in hotpants and miniskirts down here.
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Post by George61 on Oct 24, 2006 5:46:07 GMT 7
We still have the miniskirts, but now they come with leggings and tall boots. Still watchable!!
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Post by Lotus Eater on Oct 24, 2006 7:30:36 GMT 7
Yes - the boots have come out - very cool. I love the plethora of boot styles here - we don't get the same variety back home.
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Post by Vegemite on Oct 24, 2006 8:17:39 GMT 7
Boots and Long Johns and jeans maketh the woman.
I love stomping around in my boots, I've got some sensible knee high Docs and some fur-lined Russian ankle boots. However, what amazes me are the women up here who totter around in their stilleto boots when the world's all white. How do they stay up-right?
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Post by AMonk on Oct 24, 2006 17:59:17 GMT 7
Determination? Practice? (A rigid rod up the ......?)
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Post by Lotus Eater on Oct 24, 2006 21:11:37 GMT 7
And climbing mountains! Amazes me.
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Post by Ruth on Oct 25, 2006 8:29:18 GMT 7
I liken the pointy-toed stilleto-heeled boots/shoes to the ancient art of foot binding. All in the name of fashion and beauty.
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Post by Mr Nobody on Oct 26, 2006 6:35:51 GMT 7
I've seen them take stilleto heels climbing mountains, caving, adventure parks ....
You got me. Never seen so many impractical girls. I put it down to a lack of forward planning. In the morning they think "this would look nice" and two hours later half way up a cliff they think "oh, that's right, we are climbing Everest today".
However, the hot pants and mini skirts would still be welcome.
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Post by Raoul Duke on Oct 30, 2006 10:51:46 GMT 7
Climate thread! Library!
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Post by Ruth on Oct 30, 2006 19:12:16 GMT 7
Sorry for the sidebar into fashion, Boss. It's kinda related though. For example, right now I'm bundled up in a sweat shirt and sweater with a blanket wrapped around my legs which are already clad in longjohns and jeans. Two pairs of slippers on my feet - knit booties and regular winter slippers. I have a heating pad at my back.
Why? It's late October in Liaoning Province. The days are still lovely - if the sun is shining - but it gets really chilly at night. The Powers That Be will turn the heat on soon - possibly sometime next week, but could be as late as mid-November.
We have body-length heating pads on the bed. Gotta remember to turn them on about 15 minutes before bedtime. Lovely toasty-warm bed to get into.
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Post by Non-Dave on Oct 31, 2006 6:35:06 GMT 7
It's getting chilly down here in Dongguan too. I had to turn the air-con off last night to sleep comfortable because it felt a little too chilly. Days are still in the high 20's, nights are high teens. Brrr!
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Post by Ruth on Oct 31, 2006 6:45:12 GMT 7
That's it - rub it in.
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Post by cheekygal on Oct 31, 2006 22:00:28 GMT 7
AS I was saying - Beijing weather is crazy. Here's one example for you: 2 weeks ago, Saturday was a beautiful warm day when I wore short sleeve and open shoes. Woke up on Sunday and... VOILA! Had to wear not only a sweater but a light coat as well! And so it was getting colder and colder. And 2 days ago - VOILA! Sunshine and warmth, walking around in a thin sweater, some people in T-shirt. Nights though are chilly but not as they were during these 2 weeks! We haven't had a proper autumn: it was nearly 0C but the trees are still green - there was no time for them to turn red and yellow. Go figure! And in a week or 2 it will start snowing. Oh well, it ALWAYS snows on my birthday. Who knows, may be this winter I'll be spared!
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Post by Ruth on Nov 1, 2006 7:26:51 GMT 7
Our weather here has paralleled yours, Cheeky, but we aren't too far away. Just yesterday I noticed that the few maple trees on campus have turned - mostly brown, but a little red and yellow. The willow trees are still lush and green.
Lady came by the other night collecting money for the heat. Guess that means once everyone pays up they'll turn it on.
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