Winter is finally here in North Cyprus

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 11:09

To make you all feel better in the UK the rain is p...ing down here in Lapta and it is dark and cold. Never mind in approx another 10 weeks it will be summer again.



Chris

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 12:47

Chris you should have been in town this morning, didnt have much choice other than walk and all the cars took pleasure in driving through puddles and drowning me, god what a sight we looked, and home again to a power cut what joy )

carollynne


Joined: 19/11/2009
Posts: 128

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 12:52

same here in Larnaca area :-(



carollynne

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2656

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 13:46

Much the same in Esentepe :-(

Had to put the fire on too!

Good for the garden though.

Plenty of tennis to watch, and beers in the fridge.

I'm allright Jack )))

Navek

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 13:52

im flippimg freezing.been into see to holly and like a drowned rAT now. xx

everon


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Posts: 956

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 13:59

I think the sea just reached our patio!!!! x

Mountain Edge



Joined: 23/02/2007
Posts: 199

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 14:06

It is lovely over here in Newcastle. I has got UP to 7deg today. You poor people I do feel sorry for you, not.

smithy


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Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 14:26

Liz

I looked like a drowned rat in town today, puddles were 2ft high and getting drenched everytime a car went past, all we could do in the end is laugh

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 14:30

hi smithyi was coming to see you had to go home to dry off xx

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 15:18

Mountain Edge

Glad the weather improving for my nieces in Cramlington near Newcastle. The weather is getting worse here BUT at least we are guaranteed a good summer!

Chris

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 15:41

Off topic I know but I have a niece in Cramlington too. Just booked her a flight to visit in September.

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 15:46

Jo her names not Samantha by any chance?

Baydweller


Joined: 26/01/2009
Posts: 78

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 15:48

Mountain Edge



7deg, You`ll be walking round in shorts & vest, us Geordies

are a hard lot, I must be getting soft living here though, fire

on today, Ha Ha

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 15:53

Come on guys, a bit of rain doesn't hurt anyone! )

nurseawful



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Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 15:55

Bill all joking aside I hate rain but we really need it so will just have to shut up and put up with it or it will cost a fortune in tankers again this summer. So for me it can rain for the next 4 weeks.

joandjelly


Joined: 24/02/2008
Posts: 2953

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 17:53

Chris no it's Emma-Jane.

It has been raining solid for 8 hours now in Karsiyaka. My doggie is not best pleased as he hasn't had his afternoon walk.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 17:58

i know the feeling jo. trying get my 4 out for thier buisness and they get to the door and run back in.

coffer


Joined: 13/02/2007
Posts: 292

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 20:00

Been raining in Esentepe for the last four hours, backwashed the pool because the emergency overflow can't cope!! There's a river running down the side of our villa. Happy days, the in-laws come tomorrow to get away from the UK winter for a couple of months!

MUSIN M


Joined: 26/06/2008
Posts: 1352

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 20:26

just watched the news and seen the amount of rain there ,boy for cyprus that,s a lot of rain.



there was something odd in the sky in london today also,it was round and orange and it was warm.

then it came too me ,it,s the sun.

well we have not seen it in months.





musin



long live the kktc

carollynne


Joined: 19/11/2009
Posts: 128

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 20:48

my poor cat is crossing her legs she hasn't been out for 10 hours lol I keep opening the door and she takes one look at the rain and back to bed......

newlad



Joined: 02/03/2008
Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 21:24

http://www.nigelheasman.com/wview/img/Current_Plus.htm



Live weather site,

Paul.

mikelapta



Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 22:26

I've heard that when Smithyreturns to UK,Spring will start,daffodils will flower,and tulips a few weeks later.That cheers me up.XX

Oleander


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 302

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 23:35

Returned from my visit to the UK last night. The first one for some years. Didn't have one nice day there without snow or rain for the whole 6 wks. Arrived back to slightly warmer dry weather and, within 2 hrs a storm broke out and it hasn't stopped persisting down with rain since. I am back in the fluffy jamas and bedsocks with hot water bottle same as in the UK!

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 23:39

ole its so romantic isnt it. me im in leggins socks and a jumper and thats to go to bed. dont have the luxury of my fav hot water bottle. sooooooooooooo sexy xxxxxxxxx

Mindy



Joined: 27/10/2008
Posts: 1210

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 23:48

Looking at the weather site from Kayalar, we have had over half the months rain in one day. My doggy wouldn't go out in it so I pushed her out with a brolly over her to do wee wee. She wasn't pleased.

Oleander


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 302

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 23:49

Haaa Lilli! I had said in the UK that this past Xmas would forever be imprinted on my mind as the Primark fluffy jamas and robes one!



Sadly I left them all behind with the fur edged coat and heavy woollies when I came back (making room for the Xmas pressies) - I could do with them here today!



Most used pressie so far is the Wheat and Lavender bag - it's been in the microwave about six times since I landed.



My neighbours have told me to sod off back to the UK and take the weather with me!

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
18/01/2010 23:55

i can beleive that love. always loved my jimjams to lounge around in. I love those micro bags and bought so many for prezzies. Just enjoy your time. i think we have this for a few days, last week i was in t shirts unbeleivable, today my bones were cold xxxx

TimothyCadman


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 1040

Message Posted:
19/01/2010 00:21

We had a barmy 10 degrees in Manchester today and at work our Air Con actually turned itself off for a short while. The current temperature (2230 hrs GMT) is 5 degrees and fells quite nice compared to the last few weeks.

But there's a but....On Wednesday the snow is due again with between an inch and 4 inches predicted. No doubt the country will grind to a halt again!!

Sazna


Joined: 12/09/2009
Posts: 1177

Message Posted:
19/01/2010 06:44

With all that rain yesterday my house was crying, literally. water seeping in from every window drips running down the wall and damp patches on the walls where the render has crumbled off and the house was only compleated last nov.

Just another example of the high standards of building work here in the TRNC.

Not a happy camper!!!

Corbo



Joined: 13/09/2009
Posts: 627

Message Posted:
19/01/2010 07:35

Yes, worth using a reliable builder. If this is the worst of winter, I'm happy.

parkview



Joined: 12/03/2009
Posts: 1123

Message Posted:
19/01/2010 11:11

Roads were all blocked to Ercan last night due to flooding, water tankers and police everywhere. Worst people say they have seen in 30 years.

Vidal


Joined: 14/05/2009
Posts: 867

Message Posted:
19/01/2010 11:20

Radio just said the Army were out helping the folk of Guzelyurt last night. I bet the lads loved it!

nurseawful



Joined: 06/02/2009
Posts: 5934

Message Posted:
28/01/2010 14:20

Now we are just back after a week update on the weather is that it is b...dy baltic at the moment.

Corbo



Joined: 13/09/2009
Posts: 627

Message Posted:
28/01/2010 16:06

Bit chilly now...I must have acclimatised as the 12 C today seems far colder with the wind. Indoors with a bobble hat on and blanket over me but once I light the fire it'll be fine. Keep warm.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
28/01/2010 16:08

im so cold today, doesnt help that i have the flu as well, wrapped in a duvet now to try to get my bones warm. I never felt this cold in uk. xx

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
28/01/2010 16:10

I thought spring was to come from the south!



It is relativley mild in Gloucestershire today.



Huddle up and keep warm down there in Sunny North Cyprus.

swannee7


Joined: 21/08/2009
Posts: 394

Message Posted:
28/01/2010 20:27

msge. 36: It certainly has been (relatively mild) ! Whereabouts in Glos? we're in Cheltenham. From world weather reports I've seen that Nicosia's min.temps have been around -1c so I guess blankets & heaters will be in great demand in TRNC ! Keep warm everyone but remember - central Europe has it really, really badly at -23c !!

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3217

Message Posted:
28/01/2010 20:32

Msg 37 E Hurst



Real and rural not up market like you. Forest of Dean. We were snowed in again last Wednesday while you lot were in the warm & dry.



Tom

Corbo



Joined: 13/09/2009
Posts: 627

Message Posted:
29/01/2010 17:00

email from a pal in Norwich saying heavy snow starting again. Just chilly and wet here but wood fire up and running but logs going to fast; will need another ton soon.

suntanman



Joined: 18/04/2007
Posts: 721

Message Posted:
29/01/2010 21:58

I've just returned to the UK after spending two weeks in TRNC.

It was b****y freezing!!! I'm pleased to be back, to get the central heating on.

Can't believe how cold a toilet seat can be!!!

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
29/01/2010 22:04

Rugby League just kicking off in the Snow at Wrexham.

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
29/01/2010 22:06

hi suntanman ,tip for cold toilet seats , wear an old pair of wifes tights , sit down , then rip appropriate bits out , being careful not to soil ones hands , hope this helps ? you dont half look like shrek .

suntanman



Joined: 18/04/2007
Posts: 721

Message Posted:
29/01/2010 22:09

rowlo:

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pjnxi



Joined: 12/02/2009
Posts: 167

Message Posted:
30/01/2010 00:26

snow in Rhos.

simbas



Joined: 16/07/2007
Posts: 5943

Message Posted:
30/01/2010 08:36

Snowing here in Tring this am too

Corbo



Joined: 13/09/2009
Posts: 627

Message Posted:
03/02/2010 08:26

Pools could start to freeze over according to the BBC weather site with minus 1 C predicted for Thursday and Friday nights in Kyrenia.

ClaireCat44



Joined: 17/09/2008
Posts: 739

Message Posted:
03/02/2010 13:41

Wonderful! I love the cold. And before you all start, I didn't come to live here because of the sun!

LOvegod


Joined: 22/03/2009
Posts: 161

Message Posted:
03/02/2010 14:16

hi clairecat is anybody buying up in karmi at the moment ?

ClaireCat44



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Posts: 739

Message Posted:
03/02/2010 14:19

Long time, no hear LOvegod! I have no idea!

LOvegod


Joined: 22/03/2009
Posts: 161

Message Posted:
03/02/2010 14:34

Sorry clairecat but I thought you lived up there. I was going to buy there about 4 years ago but everywhere seemed rather damp. Nice to see you again though. Are you still teaching ?

ClaireCat44



Joined: 17/09/2008
Posts: 739

Message Posted:
03/02/2010 14:42

I do but I'm a teacher, not an estate agent! I should think most places are a bit damp during the winter but personally I wouldn't live anywhere else!!

LOvegod


Joined: 22/03/2009
Posts: 161

Message Posted:
03/02/2010 14:48

When I was going to purchase there I was told that I would have to introduce myself to their local committee. Is that still the case ?

ClaireCat44



Joined: 17/09/2008
Posts: 739

Message Posted:
03/02/2010 14:59

I didn't. I did go and speak to the Government rep up there cos I'd heard there might be problems cos I'm a single woman but she laughed and said it wasn't like that anymore and I could buy any house I wanted! And I hang my washing out on Sundays!! Don't believe everything you hear!!

TRNCVaughan


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 4578

Message Posted:
03/02/2010 15:08

Not that long ago it was no Turks, Blacks or Poufs.

Woodspeckie


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Posts: 2263

Message Posted:
03/02/2010 17:05

Back on topic.

Snowing here in Warrington Cheshire.

thetwirlys


Joined: 11/06/2009
Posts: 43

Message Posted:
03/02/2010 17:13

Snowing in Chesterfield Derbyshire

Groucho



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Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
03/02/2010 17:26

Corbo



Water would need temperatures of minus 7c at least to freeze. With chlorine in your pool this is even lower (as low as -40c) as there will not be the bacteria needed to cause it to freeze at even this temperature.



http://www.international.inra.fr/press/phytopathogenic_bacteria_make_rain_and_snow



It makes interesting reading and the ongoing research may ultimately lead to a method of drought prevention in the future.

scruff


Joined: 15/07/2008
Posts: 1070

Message Posted:
03/02/2010 17:39

msg 46

BBC consistently understate the Kyrenia minimum temperature. You see that if you checked their "actual" temperatures. I think they must use the temperatures at the top of the mountains for their predictions?

Corbo



Joined: 13/09/2009
Posts: 627

Message Posted:
03/02/2010 19:13

Thanks Groucho..didn't really think pools would ice over and it's still 10C now according to the reading on my car. Electricity on and off in Lpata.

expatkiwi



Joined: 28/03/2009
Posts: 21

Message Posted:
03/02/2010 19:15

Snowed in central and northern Arkansas causing strandings and havoc on the roads. Finally starting to melt!

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
03/02/2010 19:19

corbo im frezing here in lapta. are you having power cuts now. ITS SUCH a biting wind here in lapta

jock1



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Posts: 3786

Message Posted:
03/02/2010 19:37

Lilli, stop wearing that belt you call a mini dress, and you wont feel it so cold.....

Corbo



Joined: 13/09/2009
Posts: 627

Message Posted:
04/02/2010 07:25

It was off for a couple of hours last night Lilli. Few freezing nights coming up. Now the water pump doesn't work after the electrictiy surged back on. I'll be on the brandy!

mikelapta



Joined: 20/11/2008
Posts: 2186

Message Posted:
04/02/2010 09:35

Pinxi........is that Rhos as in Rhosllanerchugog?Spent most of my life in Penycae.Lots of family that area.

Now living in Lapta,and this morning,Thursday at 0930.bruyshing patio wearing gloves and a warm hat!!!!

Duw,duw,mae hi'n oer.

Corbo



Joined: 13/09/2009
Posts: 627

Message Posted:
04/02/2010 09:36

Water pump back on and I've got the chap who pressed the same red button to start it up as me (didn't work for me did for him). Now he's fixing the loose tap in the kitchen.