mint Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 That's been us for the last few days!What is it/has been like for others on the Forum?We have had glorious sunshine and virtually no wind and it's forecast to get milder. Seems to be a choice of either sunny and really cold or rainy and very dull...............don't know which I prefer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Cold, down to 10° some days, (just above freezing at night all the same) but beautiful sunshine. I have been able to eat outside on the sun-trap terrace, sheltered from the wind which has been strong, just between 12 and 14.30. Since Christmas I have needed to keep a jumper on but before it was ok in a shirt most days.Some people didn't even need that to go in the water which as down to 8°...http://www.midilibre.fr/2014/12/31/cap-d-agde-un-dernier-bain-de-l-annee-dejante,1104893.phpI am NOT in one of the photos but I think I see WB in the 7th of the series wearing his trademark 'capote' [6] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Minus 5 last Sunday with a huge wind chill as the strong winds that had stopped all the channel crossings blew themselves out.Lovely and sunny hence the low temp, I did a 15k run and it was all on exposed and high ground around the Thiepval ridge where the WW1 monument is, my lips and nose were freezing running into the wind but better that than to be in a trench during the bombardment.Most days it gets above zero and most nights it falls well below, the fog that hangs around for weeks keeps the temperatures up but I much prefer clear but cold days, the wet, damp and dull conditions really sap the morale when they go on for weeks.When I read of double figure températures and walking around in shirt sleeves it make me realise what a big country this is. I am working inside today but still have to wear long johns, thermal long sleeve vest, wicking shirt with a military polaire over the top and only keep warm by working and moving continously, even when I return to my heated flat nothing comes off, in fact my feet are cold through the tiled floor and I am still wearing my boots and thermal socks.16° in the lounge, 12° and falling in the unheated bedroom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crakpot Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I spent Christmas Day on Narbonne Plage 16 degrees but windyTwo days ago I drove from the Aude at 5 degrees to the Pays Basque and back all the way 6 degrees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Zoff Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 English friends still find it difficult to believe me when I tell them about winter temperatures in central France. They assume that the low figures apply only to the ski resorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crakpot Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 I thought the Cantal and Allier was central and had ski resorts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loiseau Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 Glorious sunshine and no wind for the last few days here in NW Vendée. Freezing at night, but very pleasant in daytime.Angela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 We have had a rum old week, it is very very windy here tonight, and has been windy for a full day. It was below zero earlier in the week, all day (and night), but we didn't have any snow. Last night was about 8° and it's been over 11 all day today and now, it's nearly 14° outside.My old french village has lots of snow and it is very cold and sunny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted January 1, 2015 Share Posted January 1, 2015 And when was the last time you were out in the freezing nighttime in NW Vendee, Mrs Oiseau? Close to the fire with a body warming doggy or two plus person, a very hot fire (25) and a large bar of chocolate, I seem to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share Posted January 1, 2015 I love snow but it's as rare as hens' teeth here.Norman, I enjoyed the pictures you posted and I do envy your being able to eat outdoors. I have tons of leaves to rake and clear up and I turn a blind eye to house-cleaning as I love being outdoors when it's cold and clear.Coming back late afternoon in the car today, the sunset was spectacular and I could see how beautiful the moon looked on the other side of the sky.I felt the cold terribly yesterday for some reason and, to walk the dog, I had on some old, warm-lined golfing trousers, my ski jacket, scarf, hat, ski gauntlets and I still felt the cold sort of seeping into my very innards.Made a massive pot of leek and potato soup today and had a good helping before going out...........really nice.........Best of all, the days are definitely getting longer[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I love my seasons, so a 'warm' climate all the year round wouldn't suit me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vette Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 We have had a few nights of minus 6c with cold sunny days here in the Mayenne. Today however it has warmed up and at the moment it's 11c and sunny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Chancer I have sent you a pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Run, Chancer, and count your fingers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 This afternoon [URL=http://s253.photobucket.com/user/bfb_album/media/10881526_10152966961640680_824055496198210_n_zpsd6895570.jpg.html][IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/bfb_album/10881526_10152966961640680_824055496198210_n_zpsd6895570.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Rather like that here today too, only more waves, lovely and sunny though, but I daresay the temperature was rather cooler where I am[Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Zoff Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 I like the sound of ski slopes in Allier. Would be suited perfectly to my level of proficiency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 [quote user="NormanH"]This afternoon [URL=http://s253.photobucket.com/user/bfb_album/media/10881526_10152966961640680_824055496198210_n_zpsd6895570.jpg.html][IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/bfb_album/10881526_10152966961640680_824055496198210_n_zpsd6895570.jpg[/IMG][/URL][/quote]Grrrrrrr .....!Thanks a lot for that, NH(!)We do sometimes say to each other "Shall we nip down to Palavas for a walk on the beach? Are you SURE that we sold the right place?"However, we have the option of going down and hiring other people's places (ie gites, B&B, hotels) now. Just have to put a little bit more effort in, that's all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 Bonjour, Pickles. As the Americans might say: are you missing us already?[:P]And Chance, you are right about cold, damp, misty weather; it so dampens the spirit.Nothing like as cold here today but it IS very dreary and I can't breathe as well. Now I remember why I was determined to leave Wales!This is not good for the old asthma and I struggled with the rameur this morning, managing only 20 minutes[:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Zoff Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Apologies to Crakpot. It has been pointed out to me that a couple of mountains to the south east are just within the Allier department. I had wrongly assumed that all the high places were over the "border" and that the whole of the Allier was like our patch - rolling countryside. I must get out more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Nice to see that some posters are ready to admit mistakes....I must take note [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I did get your PM and photo Norman in case you were wondering, I replied but as this forum comprehensively hides the PM's unless you got an E-mail notification you would never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Yes saw it and am composing an erudite reply [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 For those who suspect I have been telling porkies :http://www.midilibre.fr/2015/01/03/perpignan-20-2-c-un-3-janvier-le-record-de-temperature-de-1875-presque-battu,1105631.php[:P] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I never doubted you NH[:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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