Maybe it's the fact I grew up in a hot country where people get too much sun, but here's one thing I don't get in Geneva: when it's boiling hot (and I'm talking over 30 degrees), people still seem to enjoy sitting in the hot sun during the day, and the more they sweat - the better.
What's the pleasure in it?
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Jul 31, 2007 @ 01:07
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Maybe it's the fact I grew up in a hot country where people get too much sun, but here's one thing I don't get in Geneva: when it's boiling hot (and I'm talking over 30 degrees), people still seem to enjoy sitting in the hot sun during the day, and the more they sweat - the better.
What's the pleasure in it?
Nir OfekJul 31, 2007 @ 01:07
What's the pleasure in it?
Nir OfekJul 31, 2007 @ 01:07
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Jul 31, 2007 @ 11:34
Any Brit will love seeing that big yellow orb, we rarely get more than one consecutive day of sunshine. A good summer's day is one where you don't need to use an umbrella, and summer temperatures begin at 15C and we have a summer average of less than 20C so I love being hot, the hotter the better, what better excuse for a cold pint (okay not really cold because that spoils the taste of English Beer). You will see Brits wearing t-shirts all year long just in the hope of getting a bit of sun
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Any Brit will love seeing that big yellow orb, we rarely get more than one consecutive day of sunshine. A good summer's day is one where you don't need to use an umbrella, and summer temperatures begin at 15C and we have a summer average of less than 20C so I love being hot, the hotter the better, what better excuse for a cold pint (okay not really cold because that spoils the taste of English Beer). You will see Brits wearing t-shirts all year long just in the hope of getting a bit of sun
britabroad, Jul 31, 2007 @ 11:34
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Jul 31, 2007 @ 12:08
Sun does wonders to us all,
To the Girls its an excuse to wear skirts that double as belts in winter.
To the Boys we get to lie around in the garden drinking beer, and burning sausages on the barbeque.
To the kids, it means swimming and running.
To the dogs it means chasing every damn thing that moves.
Frankly, if summer just meant girls in short skirts that would be fine for me, but the heat and rays baby are groovy too.
To the Girls its an excuse to wear skirts that double as belts in winter.
To the Boys we get to lie around in the garden drinking beer, and burning sausages on the barbeque.
To the kids, it means swimming and running.
To the dogs it means chasing every damn thing that moves.
Frankly, if summer just meant girls in short skirts that would be fine for me, but the heat and rays baby are groovy too.
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Sun does wonders to us all,
To the Girls its an excuse to wear skirts that double as belts in winter.
To the Boys we get to lie around in the garden drinking beer, and burning sausages on the barbeque.
To the kids, it means swimming and running.
To the dogs it means chasing every damn thing that moves.
Frankly, if summer just meant girls in short skirts that would be fine for me, but the heat and rays baby are groovy too.
Charlie, Jul 31, 2007 @ 12:08
To the Girls its an excuse to wear skirts that double as belts in winter.
To the Boys we get to lie around in the garden drinking beer, and burning sausages on the barbeque.
To the kids, it means swimming and running.
To the dogs it means chasing every damn thing that moves.
Frankly, if summer just meant girls in short skirts that would be fine for me, but the heat and rays baby are groovy too.
Charlie, Jul 31, 2007 @ 12:08
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Jul 31, 2007 @ 13:16
I'm not saying for a sec that summers not good (cos I fully buy into Charlie's point about the girls), but what i don't get is how people here enjoy grillign themselves in 30 degrees heat. when it's that hot outside, i prefer to sit in the shade, yet i seem to be anb exception...
where's the pleasure of eating lunch on a terrace in 30 degrees heat and sweating it out for 1 hour?
where's the pleasure of eating lunch on a terrace in 30 degrees heat and sweating it out for 1 hour?
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I'm not saying for a sec that summers not good (cos I fully buy into Charlie's point about the girls), but what i don't get is how people here enjoy grillign themselves in 30 degrees heat. when it's that hot outside, i prefer to sit in the shade, yet i seem to be anb exception...
where's the pleasure of eating lunch on a terrace in 30 degrees heat and sweating it out for 1 hour?
Nir Ofek, Jul 31, 2007 @ 13:16
where's the pleasure of eating lunch on a terrace in 30 degrees heat and sweating it out for 1 hour?
Nir Ofek, Jul 31, 2007 @ 13:16
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Jul 31, 2007 @ 13:19
or whatever crappy weather that isn't enjoyable is called. Honestly, I'm so flippin' sick of the weather in this city. You want to talk about 4 seasons?? Go to my hometown of Colorado Springs where you can actually smell the break of fall and the fresh leaves and the summer is not 21 degree! ITs a nice toasty, dry 33. Perfect, if you ask me. And btw, its 20 degree summers in Greenland, which is pretty close to what we have here. The highest it got was 31 degree and that was for like all of 2 days.
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or whatever crappy weather that isn't enjoyable is called. Honestly, I'm so flippin' sick of the weather in this city. You want to talk about 4 seasons?? Go to my hometown of Colorado Springs where you can actually smell the break of fall and the fresh leaves and the summer is not 21 degree! ITs a nice toasty, dry 33. Perfect, if you ask me. And btw, its 20 degree summers in Greenland, which is pretty close to what we have here. The highest it got was 31 degree and that was for like all of 2 days.
nancy, Jul 31, 2007 @ 13:19
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Jul 31, 2007 @ 13:25
Switzerland is one of the countries with most skins cancers due to sun exposure. Woulnd't have guessed......guess mini skirts are good, but a bit of sun protection never hurt...
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Switzerland is one of the countries with most skins cancers due to sun exposure. Woulnd't have guessed......guess mini skirts are good, but a bit of sun protection never hurt...
Iolly, Jul 31, 2007 @ 13:25
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Jul 31, 2007 @ 13:33
Some can store lots of heat and are never cold, others, just like lizards, have no alternatives but to lay in the sunlight or wear goose feather coats.
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Some can store lots of heat and are never cold, others, just like lizards, have no alternatives but to lay in the sunlight or wear goose feather coats.
Hobbes, Jul 31, 2007 @ 13:33
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Jul 31, 2007 @ 13:34
I you wear miniskirts, buy all needed protections indeed ;-P
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I you wear miniskirts, buy all needed protections indeed ;-P
Hobbes, Jul 31, 2007 @ 13:34
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Jul 31, 2007 @ 14:57
with Nir on this one. I find it extremely uncomfortable to be out sweating in the heat, and having lunch on a terrasse in 30°C + heat is too much.
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with Nir on this one. I find it extremely uncomfortable to be out sweating in the heat, and having lunch on a terrasse in 30°C + heat is too much.
Pavan, Jul 31, 2007 @ 14:57
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Jul 31, 2007 @ 15:57
People from Geneva are very well known to complain about anything, may it be something as wonderfull as sunshine or free fireworks... welcome to the community Mr. gLOCAL ;-)
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People from Geneva are very well known to complain about anything, may it be something as wonderfull as sunshine or free fireworks... welcome to the community Mr. gLOCAL ;-)
Hobbes, Jul 31, 2007 @ 15:57
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Jul 31, 2007 @ 17:33
THanks Archie I'm starting my week in Devon tomorrow , hopefully taking some of this weather with me, so if it gets colder in the next few days it's because of me.
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THanks Archie I'm starting my week in Devon tomorrow , hopefully taking some of this weather with me, so if it gets colder in the next few days it's because of me.
britabroad, Jul 31, 2007 @ 17:33
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Jul 31, 2007 @ 19:18
...I tend to agree with Nir on the general principle. Sitting on a sunny terrace between noon and two while having lunch anywhere in SE Asia is simply ridiculous. But since i am no longer in the tropics and face 10 months a year of cold (in my book, we have 2 seasons, cold and not so cold), I welcome any opportunity to wear a miniskirt and slippers and sweat in the heat.
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...I tend to agree with Nir on the general principle. Sitting on a sunny terrace between noon and two while having lunch anywhere in SE Asia is simply ridiculous. But since i am no longer in the tropics and face 10 months a year of cold (in my book, we have 2 seasons, cold and not so cold), I welcome any opportunity to wear a miniskirt and slippers and sweat in the heat.
tweety, Jul 31, 2007 @ 19:18
tweety, Jul 31, 2007 @ 19:18
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Jul 31, 2007 @ 19:33
This was written by an Englishman satirising the colonial mentality of the English of the 1930's but rings true today
"Mad Dogs and Englishmen" by Noel Coward
In tropical climes there are certain times of day
When all the citizens retire to tear their clothes off and perspire.
It's one of the rules that the greatest fools obey,
Because the sun is much too sultry
And one must avoid its ultry-violet ray.
The natives grieve when the white men leave their huts,
Because they're obviously, definitely nuts!
Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun,
The Japanese don´t care to, the Chinese wouldn´t dare to,
Hindus and Argentines sleep firmly from twelve to one
But Englishmen detest-a siesta.
In the Philippines they have lovely screens to protect you from the glare.
In the Malay States, there are hats like plates which the Britishers won't wear.
At twelve noon the natives swoon and no further work is done,
But mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.
It's such a surprise for the Eastern eyes to see,
that though the English are effete, they're quite impervious to heat,
When the white man rides every native hides in glee,
Because the simple creatures hope he will impale his solar topee on a tree.
It seems such a shame when the English claim the earth,
They give rise to such hilarity and mirth.
Ha ha ha ha hoo hoo hoo hoo hee hee hee hee ......
Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.
The toughest Burmese bandit can never understand it.
In Rangoon the heat of noon is just what the natives shun,
They put their Scotch or Rye down, and lie down.
In a jungle town where the sun beats down to the rage of man and beast
The English garb of the English sahib merely gets a bit more creased.
In Bangkok at twelve o'clock they foam at the mouth and run,
But mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.
Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.
The smallest Malay rabbit deplores this foolish habit.
In Hong Kong they strike a gong and fire off a noonday gun,
To reprimand each inmate who's in late.
In the mangrove swamps where the python romps
there is peace from twelve till two.
Even caribous lie around and snooze, for there's nothing else to do.
In Bengal to move at all is seldom ever done,
But mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.
"Mad Dogs and Englishmen" by Noel Coward
In tropical climes there are certain times of day
When all the citizens retire to tear their clothes off and perspire.
It's one of the rules that the greatest fools obey,
Because the sun is much too sultry
And one must avoid its ultry-violet ray.
The natives grieve when the white men leave their huts,
Because they're obviously, definitely nuts!
Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun,
The Japanese don´t care to, the Chinese wouldn´t dare to,
Hindus and Argentines sleep firmly from twelve to one
But Englishmen detest-a siesta.
In the Philippines they have lovely screens to protect you from the glare.
In the Malay States, there are hats like plates which the Britishers won't wear.
At twelve noon the natives swoon and no further work is done,
But mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.
It's such a surprise for the Eastern eyes to see,
that though the English are effete, they're quite impervious to heat,
When the white man rides every native hides in glee,
Because the simple creatures hope he will impale his solar topee on a tree.
It seems such a shame when the English claim the earth,
They give rise to such hilarity and mirth.
Ha ha ha ha hoo hoo hoo hoo hee hee hee hee ......
Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.
The toughest Burmese bandit can never understand it.
In Rangoon the heat of noon is just what the natives shun,
They put their Scotch or Rye down, and lie down.
In a jungle town where the sun beats down to the rage of man and beast
The English garb of the English sahib merely gets a bit more creased.
In Bangkok at twelve o'clock they foam at the mouth and run,
But mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.
Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.
The smallest Malay rabbit deplores this foolish habit.
In Hong Kong they strike a gong and fire off a noonday gun,
To reprimand each inmate who's in late.
In the mangrove swamps where the python romps
there is peace from twelve till two.
Even caribous lie around and snooze, for there's nothing else to do.
In Bengal to move at all is seldom ever done,
But mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.
The text you are quoting:
This was written by an Englishman satirising the colonial mentality of the English of the 1930's but rings true today
"Mad Dogs and Englishmen" by Noel Coward
In tropical climes there are certain times of day
When all the citizens retire to tear their clothes off and perspire.
It's one of the rules that the greatest fools obey,
Because the sun is much too sultry
And one must avoid its ultry-violet ray.
The natives grieve when the white men leave their huts,
Because they're obviously, definitely nuts!
Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun,
The Japanese don´t care to, the Chinese wouldn´t dare to,
Hindus and Argentines sleep firmly from twelve to one
But Englishmen detest-a siesta.
In the Philippines they have lovely screens to protect you from the glare.
In the Malay States, there are hats like plates which the Britishers won't wear.
At twelve noon the natives swoon and no further work is done,
But mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.
It's such a surprise for the Eastern eyes to see,
that though the English are effete, they're quite impervious to heat,
When the white man rides every native hides in glee,
Because the simple creatures hope he will impale his solar topee on a tree.
It seems such a shame when the English claim the earth,
They give rise to such hilarity and mirth.
Ha ha ha ha hoo hoo hoo hoo hee hee hee hee ......
Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.
The toughest Burmese bandit can never understand it.
In Rangoon the heat of noon is just what the natives shun,
They put their Scotch or Rye down, and lie down.
In a jungle town where the sun beats down to the rage of man and beast
The English garb of the English sahib merely gets a bit more creased.
In Bangkok at twelve o'clock they foam at the mouth and run,
But mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.
Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.
The smallest Malay rabbit deplores this foolish habit.
In Hong Kong they strike a gong and fire off a noonday gun,
To reprimand each inmate who's in late.
In the mangrove swamps where the python romps
there is peace from twelve till two.
Even caribous lie around and snooze, for there's nothing else to do.
In Bengal to move at all is seldom ever done,
But mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.
britabroad, Jul 31, 2007 @ 19:33
"Mad Dogs and Englishmen" by Noel Coward
In tropical climes there are certain times of day
When all the citizens retire to tear their clothes off and perspire.
It's one of the rules that the greatest fools obey,
Because the sun is much too sultry
And one must avoid its ultry-violet ray.
The natives grieve when the white men leave their huts,
Because they're obviously, definitely nuts!
Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun,
The Japanese don´t care to, the Chinese wouldn´t dare to,
Hindus and Argentines sleep firmly from twelve to one
But Englishmen detest-a siesta.
In the Philippines they have lovely screens to protect you from the glare.
In the Malay States, there are hats like plates which the Britishers won't wear.
At twelve noon the natives swoon and no further work is done,
But mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.
It's such a surprise for the Eastern eyes to see,
that though the English are effete, they're quite impervious to heat,
When the white man rides every native hides in glee,
Because the simple creatures hope he will impale his solar topee on a tree.
It seems such a shame when the English claim the earth,
They give rise to such hilarity and mirth.
Ha ha ha ha hoo hoo hoo hoo hee hee hee hee ......
Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.
The toughest Burmese bandit can never understand it.
In Rangoon the heat of noon is just what the natives shun,
They put their Scotch or Rye down, and lie down.
In a jungle town where the sun beats down to the rage of man and beast
The English garb of the English sahib merely gets a bit more creased.
In Bangkok at twelve o'clock they foam at the mouth and run,
But mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.
Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.
The smallest Malay rabbit deplores this foolish habit.
In Hong Kong they strike a gong and fire off a noonday gun,
To reprimand each inmate who's in late.
In the mangrove swamps where the python romps
there is peace from twelve till two.
Even caribous lie around and snooze, for there's nothing else to do.
In Bengal to move at all is seldom ever done,
But mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.
britabroad, Jul 31, 2007 @ 19:33
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Aug 7, 2007 @ 13:18
Noel Coward forgot about barking mad Irishmen...
bring on the sun...I have more freckles that need tanning
bring on the sun...I have more freckles that need tanning
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Noel Coward forgot about barking mad Irishmen...
bring on the sun...I have more freckles that need tanning
Charlie, Aug 7, 2007 @ 13:18
bring on the sun...I have more freckles that need tanning
Charlie, Aug 7, 2007 @ 13:18
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Aug 7, 2007 @ 18:06
It appears that the sun stimulates the production of ceretonine by the brain, which is responsible for the sensations of well being. The ceretonine also functions as a body produced anti-depressive.
The same substance is also stimulated by the consumption of other legal substances like chocolate and coffee, as well as illegal substances like MDMA.
The same substance is also stimulated by the consumption of other legal substances like chocolate and coffee, as well as illegal substances like MDMA.
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It appears that the sun stimulates the production of ceretonine by the brain, which is responsible for the sensations of well being. The ceretonine also functions as a body produced anti-depressive.
The same substance is also stimulated by the consumption of other legal substances like chocolate and coffee, as well as illegal substances like MDMA.
zenbrain, Aug 7, 2007 @ 18:06
The same substance is also stimulated by the consumption of other legal substances like chocolate and coffee, as well as illegal substances like MDMA.
zenbrain, Aug 7, 2007 @ 18:06
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