Surviving the Four Seasons
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OK, I really really need all the advice I can get here!
I know there are quite a few of you who are living / working / studying overseas, or who travel frequently. So, could you please provide tips on how to get by the Four Seasons?
Spring and Summer should be pretty ok... it's Autumn and especially Winter, that I fear! I've never ever seen snow before. I've also never experienced Autumn and Winter. 
BTW, I'm heading for Melbourne next year.
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Aussie winters are mild.
Nothing that a sweater can't take care of.
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dont worry
remember aussie winter is around June - Aug
winters in australia are not extremely cold , unless u head to the mountains .. most of the time .. heavy jacket, sweaters, pantyhose.. if u are really cold some thermals. -
Izzit? I remember Ged saying it was snowing in Melbourne just a month or so ago!Originally posted by charlize:Aussie winters are mild.
Nothing that a sweater can't take care of.
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As long as you don't see the temperature drop below zero, there is nothing to worry about. Trust me, I have seen people walking in bermudas and T's.Originally posted by Rhonda:Izzit? I remember Ged saying it was snowing in Melbourne just a month or so ago!
If you were in some parts of the States, in Canada or Northern Europe, then you might have cause for worry. -
make snowman..
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It's not as easy as you think.Originally posted by stellazio:make snowman.. -
At first, when I got here, I was wondering how I can survive without the Durian Season and Mangosteen Season
Now, still hankering after durians and mangosteens
But nevermind, I'll be home in less than 2 months'! Cannot wait to eat!
Ok.. how to survive the 4 seasons...
Summer
Like the slogan we have here "Slip, Slop, Slap!" aka slip on your sunnies (preferably with UVA & UVB protection), slop on some sunscreen, and slap on a hat!
Autumn
Now's the time to start wearing warm, fluffy bed socks esp. when the nights start to get a lil' bit chilly. Good time to also start looking around for long john's/thermal underwear!
Winter
A good coat is a must... looks good & keeps you warm, too! It may rain some days, so be prepared with an umbrella! (hmm actually, it will rain regardless of what season it is in Melb, I heard!) It can get pretty cold in Melb, according to some relatives living there, but if things get too dreary for you, sit by the heater with a cuppa soup and a good ol' book, and you'll be right!
Spring
Ooh, my fave season of the year!
Beware the pollen, though. Some people get really bad hayfever during Sept/Oct If you do, try not to wash/hang out your clothes during days where pollen count is high. Flowers will be blooming during this season... take a trip to Canberra for the Tulip Festival! -
stock up on lemsip or any flu or cold medicine. the moment u start feeling unwell, drink LOTS of fluids and bundle up warm especially at night when u sleep. try to make sure the place u stay in has proper hot water and heating.Originally posted by Rhonda:OK, I really really need all the advice I can get here! I know there are quite a few of you who are living / working / studying overseas, or who travel frequently. So, could you please provide tips on how to get by the Four Seasons?
Spring and Summer should be pretty ok... it's Autumn and especially Winter, that I fear! I've never ever seen snow before. I've also never experienced Autumn and Winter.
BTW, I'm heading for Melbourne next year. -
Winter> buy those korean fluffy jackets...big n surprisingly warm! n cheap
well....u can buy thermal underwear if u like...rugby players wears them. When driving in heavy snow, use snow chain..or u drift unintentionally.
Wat else? nice winter foods are a must..roast succulent beef with gravy, pumpkin soup, roast potatoes, etc. -
I can't decide if you popped out of a hungry jacks or mccain's commercialOriginally posted by alexkusu:Wat else? nice winter foods are a must..roast succulent beef with gravy, pumpkin soup, roast potatoes, etc. -
me food science/tech student.Originally posted by supafatty:I can't decide if you popped out of a hungry jacks or mccain's commercial -
wow! u so lucky! n etc etc
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she's a nurse broOriginally posted by HENG@:stock up on lemsip or any flu or cold medicine. the moment u start feeling unwell, drink LOTS of fluids and bundle up warm especially at night when u sleep. try to make sure the place u stay in has proper hot water and heating. -
noted arredi la wah lau arOriginally posted by Rhonda:BTW, I'm heading for Melbourne next year. -
Originally posted by charlize:As long as you don't see the temperature drop below zero, there is nothing to worry about. Trust me, I have seen people walking in bermudas and T's.
If you were in some parts of the States, in Canada or Northern Europe, then you might have cause for worry.
Bermudas and T's only?!! BBBBrrrrrrrr!!! -
Well, haven't you heard, doctors and nurses make the worst patients?Originally posted by borgkilla:she's a nurse bro
I may be a nurse, but advice like heng's is still welcome, because they are 'survival skills'! hehehe! -
Hey, alexkusu, would you know where I can go get those Korean fluffy jackets in Singapore?Originally posted by alexkusu:Winter> buy those korean fluffy jackets...big n surprisingly warm! n cheap
well....u can buy thermal underwear if u like...rugby players wears them. When driving in heavy snow, use snow chain..or u drift unintentionally.
Wat else? nice winter foods are a must..roast succulent beef with gravy, pumpkin soup, roast potatoes, etc.
And whoa... the food sure sounds nice! I've heard it said that people usually put on weight in winter, is that true? -
Rhonda, save your money and not buy any cold weather clothes in singapore,Originally posted by Rhonda:Hey, alexkusu, would you know where I can go get those Korean fluffy jackets in Singapore?
And whoa... the food sure sounds nice! I've heard it said that people usually put on weight in winter, is that true?
1. they are crappy and expensive, and most of them look really obiang ....
2. you won't know the conditions over there till you experience it for yourself first hand ...
learnt it all the hard way ....
as for gaining weight ....
well ... i mentioned looking like a bak chang in my wet suit when i came back this may right .... -
Orh... I guess I ought to be over there when it's late Spring / Autumn. That should give me time to purchase winterwear, I guess.Originally posted by Fatum:Rhonda, save your money and not buy any cold weather clothes in singapore,
1. they are crappy and expensive, and most of them look really obiang ....
2. you won't know the conditions over there till you experience it for yourself first hand ...
learnt it all the hard way ....
as for gaining weight ....
well ... i mentioned looking like a bak chang in my wet suit when i came back this may right .... I hope!!
Drats... you came back in May, and didn't come meet us? Wasted, man!! -
i only stumbled onto club30 in august ...Originally posted by Rhonda:Orh... I guess I ought to be over there when it's late Spring / Autumn. That should give me time to purchase winterwear, I guess. I hope!!
Drats... you came back in May, and didn't come meet us? Wasted, man!!
but boy Rhonda ... you must be so high on caffeine or something tonight .. it's must be nearly dawn in Singapore right now eh ... -
Rhonda,
The advice about buying winter clothes at the destination is spot on. Don't waste your money attempting to buy them in Singapore.
As long as the temps remain above freezing, you should be able to make do with a sweater. Also bear in mind that you'll probably bundle up less as you get used to winters there.
Hopefully, winters in Melbourne don't look like this:
That's an image taken during the infamous Winter of '97/'98 here in MN. It wasn't particularly cold that winter, but, boy, did it snow!
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Whoa!! Look at that hill of snow!!Originally posted by Meia Gisborn:Rhonda,
The advice about buying winter clothes at the destination is spot on. Don't waste your money attempting to buy them in Singapore.
As long as the temps remain above freezing, you should be able to make do with a sweater. Also bear in mind that you'll probably bundle up less as you get used to winters there.
Hopefully, winters in Melbourne don't look like this:
That's an image taken during infamous Winter of '97/'98 here in MN. It wasn't particularly cold that winter, but, boy, did it snow!
MG BBBbbbbrrrrrrrr!!!
ANd ok, thanks... won't buy any winter clothing here. In any case, I'll probably be there during Autumn, so I'll have time to go purchase some there. -
Too bad it doesn't snow in Melbourne... otherwise, I can make my very first Snow Angel!!
I've always wanted to make Snow Angels!! Yippeeee!!! -
Very hard to build a snowman really Me and my frens tried to build one last winter and took us so long, even tho there were 6 of us...but in the end all of us got our pants wet Tiring but fun la
Anyway, I dunno how's the weather in Aussie like, but if in US, you wud need sum kinda down sweater for winter and of cos some waterproof gloves and boots if u wanna play wif the snow. For everyday use, a normal gloves and sports shoes wud do
And if can get those ear muffler...the chilly and bitter wind can really "bite" your ears...mine turned really red last winter and I was forced to buy one of those furry earmuffs