Dressing for the weather
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381815)
Rockingham, Australia
April 26, 2023 10:34am CST
The photo is of part of the drawing room at Kylemore Abbey and has nothing to do with the post.
We’re on holiday in Ireland and, in our apartment, most rooms have radiators. These are virtually unknown in Australia as we rarely need such heating. Mostly our heating comes from reverse cycle air-conditioners or gas/electric heaters.
We are snug and warm inside but it can be hard to gauge the right clothing to wear when we go out. We have a tiny balcony so now we look out to see what everyone is wearing and judge our clothing by that. Are they hurrying along with their collars up or are some brave souls wearing T-shirts? It’s proved to be a pretty reliable guide.
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@Marilynda1225 (91013)
• United States
26 Apr 23
I love the picture of the drawing room. Those chairs certainly are unique.
Dressing for the weather can be a challenge. Even listening to the forecast this morning I wasn't sure how to dress. I like your idea of seeing what people are wearing as they hurry along outside your balcony.
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@BarBaraPrz (51811)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
26 Apr 23
That doesn't always work because there's always one or two who are inappropriately dressed.
I look outside and it's a nice sunny day today, but it's only 6°C/43°F. I may wear my winter parka to sweep up all the fallen tree blossoms.
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@BarBaraPrz (51811)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
27 Apr 23
@JudyEv After doing the sweeping up, I felt almost hot, so I changed the parka for a lighter jacket to sit out and read. But I soon got cold and came in to get my parka again. I sat out for half an hour before it all clouded up again and got colder.
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@FourWalls (86575)
• United States
26 Apr 23
That can’t always be reputable. We have people around here in shorts when it’s 30 degrees (-1C), and people in coats when it’s 80. And someone might be saying, “Hey, wanna play a trick on the Aussie tourists? Let’s pretend it’s warm!” 
I love the photo of the drawing room.
I love the photo of the drawing room.2 people like this
@wolfgirl569 (135583)
• Marion, Ohio
28 Apr 23
@JudyEv There is always one at least that you can't go by. I have a cousin that wears shorts in the middle of winter
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@JudyEv (381815)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Apr 23
@wolfgirl569 Some men in our part of the world wear shorts all the time. They must be very unfeeling! lol
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@Beestring (15373)
• Hong Kong
26 Apr 23
When I go out, I always check the Observatory's website for information on weather.
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
26 Apr 23
Cute little lovely room now that is. Doll chairs.
Are you cold there Judy? How is the weather, changing I guess.
Are you cold there Judy? How is the weather, changing I guess.1 person likes this
@DaddyEvil (174224)
• United States
26 Apr 23
The thermometer this morning showed 52F/11C, so Pretty and I both put on jackets and then realized it felt much warmer than that when we actually stepped outside. I usually look at the temp on my phone and dress according to what it shows...1 person likes this
@DaddyEvil (174224)
• United States
26 Apr 23
@JudyEv Yes, usually. It didn't work this morning, though.
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@LindaOHio (222288)
• United States
30 Apr 23
That's a lovely room. It's been rainy and chilly here. Before that we had several chilly but sunny days.
