The Weather

[Michael Parnham]

Certainly hot today, can Forum members really live in a climate that never really varies from this temperature? Imagine, no more frost, cold rain and cold winds no more snow no more Springtime no more Autumn, no more clean fresh air. Philippines great for holidays but living there is only for those who are cut out to go without lots of beautiful things that Britain can offer, just my opinion but would love to hear some varying comments!

[Arthur Little]

Certainly hot today, can Forum members really live in a climate that never really varies from this temperature? Imagine, no more frost, cold rain and cold winds no more snow no more Springtime no more Autumn, no more clean fresh air. Philippines great for holidays but living there is only for those who are cut out to go without lots of beautiful things that Britain can offer, just my opinion but would love to hear some varying comments!

, Michael. Family ties - and me being a diabetic - apart, ... I simply couldn't "hack" the constant humidity associated with living in either a tropical or sub-tropical environment.

[Ako Si Jamie]

I like hot weather so long as I'm not doing anything too strenuous.

[Ako Si Jamie]

Certainly hot today, can Forum members really live in a climate that never really varies from this temperature?

Just take a trip to either Baguio or Tagaytay. I've seen people wearing coats in Tagaytay.

[grahamw48]

Certainly hot today, can Forum members really live in a climate that never really varies from this temperature? Imagine, no more frost, cold rain and cold winds no more snow no more Springtime no more Autumn, no more clean fresh air. Philippines great for holidays but living there is only for those who are cut out to go without lots of beautiful things that Britain can offer, just my opinion but would love to hear some varying comments!

My longest continuous stretch was 3 years. Walang probleme, but I do tend to lose weight. Never use aircon , but fans, of course. No point in trying to pretend that as a Northern European I'm able to put up with what a Filipino can in their home country. So, important to pace yourself.

[stevewool]

I cant wait to give it a go. Like anything in life, its down to yourself to live the way you want to. If its too hot - find shade, too cold - put a coat on. Lots of good fresh air in the hills Michael.

Britain is certainly a beautiful place in all seasons but its the place the people and how you are treated that is the biggest problem with England at this moment. Maybe its just me thinking this

[grahamw48]

I agree.

My nude sunbathing didn't go down at all well this afty.

Miserable buggers !

[Michael Parnham]

I cant wait to give it a go. Like anything in life, its down to yourself to live the way you want to. If its too hot - find shade, too cold - put a coat on. Lots of good fresh air in the hills Michael.

Britain is certainly a beautiful place in all seasons but its the place the people and how you are treated that is the biggest problem with England at this moment. Maybe its just me thinking this

I'm the same as Graham Steve, never used aircon because of the dangers that lie within, but having said that I found at night there was no way to get cool apart from using a fan but all that does is circulate warm air, and when l was with my ex her family live near Davin a four kilometre journey up the mountain, no different at all apart from the beauty of the sound of local wildlife and a sky full of stars (really fantastic) some things in the Philippines I love but I personally found the climate unbearable and that's why I said some people are cut out to live in that climate but not me!

[grahamw48]

To be honest, it's getting even hotter there now Michael. Global warming !

[Michael Parnham]

To be honest, it's getting even hotter there now Michael. Global warming !

UK climate suits me Graham 17degrees is spot on and if Isis become a big problem my plan would be to move to Iceland, it's too cold for Isis!: xxgrinning--00xx3:

[jake]

Certainly hot today, can Forum members really live in a climate that never really varies from this temperature? Imagine, no more frost, cold rain and cold winds no more snow no more Springtime no more Autumn, no more clean fresh air. Philippines great for holidays but living there is only for those who are cut out to go without lots of beautiful things that Britain can offer, just my opinion but would love to hear some varying comments!

It was 36 degrees in our place yesterday and 12 degrees a few months ago. So, were I live we do have varying temperatures. From January to May, we tend to have very little rain and waking up to a nice day of sunshine sure beats a cold, damp, dark morning in my opinion.
Not sure how you come to the conclusion there is no clean, fresh air in the Philippines. Plenty of it where we live

[jake]

UK climate suits me Graham 17degrees is spot on and if Isis become a big problem my plan would be to move to Iceland, it's too cold for Isis!: xxgrinning--00xx3:

If only things were that simple Michael

[Ako Si Jamie]

They said on the news it was 46 degrees at Heathrow today.

A bit cooler here at 34.

[les_taxi]

Twas 36 c Jamie

[Ako Si Jamie]

Twas 36 c Jamie

Could have been my hearing I suppose. Windows down and a diesel engine doing 80mph doesn't help.

[fred]

Imagine, no more frost, cold rain and cold winds

No thanks!!

[grahamw48]

36.7 at Heathrow today....98F.

Hottest July day ever in UK.

[fred]

Bloody hell!! Perhaps there will be snow over here next year!

[Terpe]

Not sure how you come to the conclusion there is no clean, fresh air in the Philippines. Plenty of it where we live

I'm with Jake on this.
Yes of course Philippines is hot and humid. That's the way it is in these locations on our planet.
Here in Davao city the months of April and May can be very hot, but there are always certain areas that offer cool, clean fresh air.

We spent quite a lot of time in higher elevations of Compostela Valley and the differences are remarkable.

A few days ago we spent time around the area of Eden Nature Park just outside Davao City.
We even looked at buying some land at Eden Ridge.
At 3000 ft above sea level the climate is very cool with clean fresh air and the views are beautiful.

Even living in Marikina City, Manila, it's so easy to find cooler climes within easy reach.

Even apart from climate conditions, living here in the Philippines is not for everyone.
If the culture gets to you then you can be sure the weather will only exacerbate things.

I'm still creating my own world my way, but I'm able to manage the major differences in culture and climate without any major issues.

I'm happy, relaxed and slimmer

[grahamw48]

It's good to hear how you're enjoying life there Peter.

Keep the reports coming.

[Terpe]

It's good to hear how you're enjoying life there Peter.

Keep the reports coming.

Been travelling around again Graham. No internet so not been able to post.
Had so many adventures and experiences.

Want to move around and do as much as I can while I can.

We've both found peace here

[fred]

Been travelling around again Graham. No internet so not been able to post.
Had so many adventures and experiences.

Want to move around and do as much as I can while I can.

We've both found peace here

Very pleased for you Peter!

[Michael Parnham]

Nice to give updates now and again Peter and thank you, you're one of those cut out for high climate living and I'm so pleased you have found what you were looking for, all the best in your future years Peter just Enjoy

[Michael Parnham]

Been more comfortable today, hopefully tomorrow should be cooler because reports of rain on the way!

[Michael Parnham]

Beautiful fresh morning, had lots and lots of rain most of the night and everything brightening up at the moment!

[Terpe]

Overcast with threatening dark clouds again today here in Davao City.
Humidity levels climbed again to 80%

Still predicting rainstorms for the next 2 weeks.
We had a beachparty planned for this weekend but have postponed it for a while.

[grahamw48]

I wish I could be track-side at sunny Silverstone for the F1 this weekend, but funds don't permit.

[Michael Parnham]

I wish I could be track-side at sunny Silverstone for the F1 this weekend, but funds don't permit.

Same here Graham, but it's so expensive

[grahamw48]

I'm nice and comfy in front of the telly now...watching qually....

Later I will be racing around Silverstone on my Xbox...pretending to be a top driver.

[grahamw48]

Here I am at a different track, but you'll get the idea. lol

(The graphics are incredibly realistic on the TV. Transferring to youtube unfortunately ruins them..and gives far too much brightness).

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