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 Night Time Temperature in San Ramon
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axxxtw Full Member Posts: 10 |
posted 10-28-2007 07:51 AM
  
55 year old single male looking to relocate to the San Ramon area at about 3800' elevation (sorry no metric yet!). Just how chilly can it get if anyone has any personal experience? I am looking to have a small one bedroom, 800sq. ft. cottage made and I'm thinking I might need a wood stove to extra comfy at night. I'm a home body who (yeah, it may seem strange) spends most of his time watching DvD's on HDTV and staying in. I'm a bit of a recluse. It's only rock and roll....but I like it. Thanks and thanks for having the forum for me to check stuff out. I'll probably be posting a bunch for help with info. Pm me all you like for now! |
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jdocop Full Member Posts: 472 |
posted 10-28-2007 11:13 AM
I do not believe you will find any part of CR where you would need any sort of heat in your home. The coldest it gets overnight might be in the mid to high-fifties. That is not cold enough to need artificial heat, but it is cold enough to want a light blanket for good sleeping. |
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Tucana Full Member Posts: 234 |
posted 10-28-2007 01:20 PM
I have found an inexpensive electric blanket is all that is necessary for the cool damp nights of the 3,000+ altitudes. Our friend Gringo Bob from La Tigra would be the authority. |
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jdocop Full Member Posts: 472 |
posted 10-29-2007 01:27 AM
That's true about Gringo Bob....but, an electric blanket? nah.....I have spent a night at Gringo Bob's, and all that was needed was a light blanket, period....he is at a higher elevation than San Ramon.... |
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LaTigra Full Member Posts: 210 |
posted 10-29-2007 02:51 AM
couple of exceptions JDO - the area at the top of the mountains passes to San Isidro del General, Poas and the back way into Sarchi are sufficiently elevation that folks have heaters to knock off the chill - we have experienced temperatures in the 40's in those areas San Ramon would not be a problem up to the Los Angeles Sur location but I would put in a little log burner if I were at Los Angeles Norte or further into the Cloud forest coming over to San Lorenzo (Tarzan swings) if you will tell us which part of San Ramon your property is AXXXTW then we can give a more definitive answer (perhaps) ? FYI - 3800' elevation or 1169 meters will be as JD says above - mid to high 50's normal and low 50's wet cold - got a good sweatshirt and bottle of wine ?
------------------ just an old gringo enjoying the pura vida
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axxxtw Full Member Posts: 10 |
posted 10-29-2007 04:02 AM
I know it seems willy nilly.....but even 50f is chilly enuff for me to want some heat in the house given most of my lifestyle will revolve around being inside watching DvD's on HDTV. We all have our own reasons for being in Costa Rica! I lived on Maui at the 4000' level and it was 58f in the morning. I wanted heat. However, the issue is that the house can get too dang hot from a wood stove once the sun burns the chill off so an option for me is a 10k BTU propane space heater. I don't have the property bought yet. I'm still doing my research. I really am glad I found this BBS. I'll be checking in with many other questions from the folks who know since you've been in C.R. for so long. I hope I can return the favor at some point in the road. Oh...yeah....I am ham radio operator too and I searching high and low for the process to obtain a reciprocal license. The email address supplied on the internet is bouncing back.... |
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LadyWriter Full Member Posts: 294 |
posted 10-29-2007 04:36 AM
The elevation of my house outside San Ramon is 3662, and when I built my house I put in a fireplace, as did three of my neighbors. Any area near Los Angeles is part of the cloud forest and even though the temps might only get down to the low 60's, or even high 50's, it is DAMP, and it can be miserable. During the windy and foggy months, I find myself wearing sweat pants and sweaters to stay warm, and I brought down comforters with me as well, even flannel pajamas. So yes, I would encourage you to put in a little kiva fireplace of some sort. YOu will be glad you did. |
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axxxtw Full Member Posts: 10 |
posted 10-29-2007 08:36 PM
Thanks for the real life experience. I am partial to cast iron stoves myself....feel and look like a bit of home to me. If need be, I'll go "modern" and use one of the 99% efficient ventless gas stoves which burn propane. However, the woodstove with the glass window is fun to watch and the heat quite nice. I'm all for down comforters; cashmere sweaters; Acorn booties....but my bones need heat. Thanks again for the remarks. |
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axxxtw Full Member Posts: 10 |
posted 12-07-2007 09:33 PM
I have returned from my little expedition and I will say that yes!, one just may need a bit of heat outside of San Ramon and into Los Angeles Sur and Norte. Above all I did discover that the need for a dehumidifier IS important. Thanks to all for your assistance. Gringo Bob was great in helping directly. I very much enjoyed the cloud forest at Villa Blanca which is a mere 9km or so from where I was. That place is a bargain but still too high dollar for this guy. Irrespective, I enjoyed a full day of just knocking around this private place. I now have lots of other questions I'm gonna be posting! Thanks again... |
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LaTigra Full Member Posts: 210 |
posted 12-08-2007 01:29 AM
good morning ax3 and next time you get down here come on over the mountain ans see us in La Tigra - I'll buy you a beer here is a link to our "maps & links" page and on the right side of that page you will find links to major forums in Costa Rica - then, you can ask your questions all over the place ------------------ just an old gringo enjoying the pura vida
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axxxtw Full Member Posts: 10 |
posted 12-08-2007 01:54 AM
Thanks and sorry I didn't get over to your side of that big hill! I was actually quite busy each and every day and really didn't do much visiting or "tourist" stuff. I was enthralled with Villa Blanca. I fully intend to begin picking jd's brain about the immigration process as that's something I have to begin. It's been a very uphill battle getting the legal community where I reside to understand the self directed IRA and how it works to fund the investment aspect of what I'm trying to do! That's been taking up most of time.... |
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LadyWriter Full Member Posts: 294 |
posted 12-09-2007 05:00 AM
I've recently gone through the immigration process and am now a legal resident of Costa Rica, so I would be happy to help you with any questions you have. Did you stay at Angel Valley Farm? I love Villa Blanca. It's a great place to go to eat dinner when you feel like splurging. I know the nature guide there and he knows that area like the back of his hand. We walked all through the preserve one day. It's a fabulous place, and they grow most of their own vegetables for the restaurant in their hydroponic greenhouses. |
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axxxtw Full Member Posts: 10 |
posted 12-09-2007 01:12 PM
Thanks for the offer! I'd certainly like all the guidance I can get. Do you use SKYPE, MSN, or Yahoo! Messenger for audio and video? Be more than glad to have a conversation or five. Lot more cost effective than phone calls. |
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LadyWriter Full Member Posts: 294 |
posted 12-10-2007 07:28 AM
I have some instant messaging gadget on my AOL account. Don't have Skype either, but there must be a way to chat. I probably have it on my yahoo account. I'll check. |
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axxxtw Full Member Posts: 10 |
posted 12-10-2007 04:16 PM
If you can pass along your screen name to any of those programs we can at least text chat if not speak. I am interested in knowing if you built from the ground up or if you purchased an already built dwelling and then "fixed it up". Mine is starting from the ground up. Originally, there were plans to put in a fireplace, but that was scrapped by the builder to make way and room for other "stuff"; the chimney was messing up stuff. I am here in the great MidWest and rely very heavily on wood. It's 21°f here as I type this and my Norwegian stove is putting out enuff heat for this 900sq ft. house such that it is a comfortable, if not hot, 75°f! |
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1 Big Tico Recent Member Posts: 2 |
posted 09-27-2008 04:40 AM
My Wife and I live in The cloud forest of Los Angeles Sur. Temperature inquiries is answered with 1. Snuggling with your warm mate at night. 2 Insulating more that the norm that is put intothe construction of the avg Tico home. 3. Warm Blankets on chilly Nights or 4. A fireplace is nice, but GOOD firewood is hard to find and messy with a lot of entailed work. We suggest a propane Gas Log fireplace with blower, depending on the size and openess of home. We will not live in an area that is a Gringo subdivision. It is nice to speak fluently in English, but the words that are relayed from one Gringo to another may go on and on untill you hear the story back and by then it is all out of proportion. The Tico's are helpful in helping you learn the language. They are a completely differant people who keep to themselves, provided they have your trust and your promise to be part of their family in body, mind, and spirit. There is NO aggression amongst the Ticos. They would rather walk away and consider the source than listen to the Gringo who thinks he is better than the Tico because of an education or monetary reasons. The Rich Tico is a Tico that has many loved friends, not the one with the most toys wins. Gringos know there is money to be made from this safe beautiful land, and will take full advantage of "as you say" pulling wool over eyes of simple Tico seller. Prices have gone up Dramatically since the economic drop in the U.S. And the Almighty gringo will sell a Tico's property for 3 to 10 X its amount asked for by the Tico. We have 7 acres. Acreage has gone up from $2000 3 years ago to up to $60,000 depending on view and serenity. We have NO Neighbors! Only because we will choose the neighbor we want. We would rather it be a Tico, and let him have an acre for $15,000 than sell to an unethical Gringo for $40,000. We have all the Gringo luxuries including phone, satellite, even swimming pool, but we share these thing with only our closest and most divine friends. I am NOT saying all Gringos are bad, but I will say 90% of all Tico I know are wonderful, and have taken us in as "familia". We sit patiently on thi property, and not in any hurry to sell, as we enjoy our seclusion, where as the closest neighbor is a Native Tico Farmer of 200+ YARDS AWAY. Our valley is mysterious and beautiful. It it divided by the Cloud forest itself as where a creek runs through the forrest at the bottom of the property. It is a goo 2 hour walk through this enchanted area. Our property is kept clean by other Tico friends who need the grasses for food for cattle and horses. There is no such thing as a Community Service Tax or payment. There Cannot be any "Long Tongue" That will take over this private areathat cannot be seen, only by air, but is only 1/2 km from the main Highway. If we can answer any of your questions, or you have interest in this type of environment you may contact me at any time. We are Only here to Help NOT Hinder. A life is a very important phase to finish in peace. Mucho Amore, Pura Vida! Vasquel, Lynda |
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axxxtw Full Member Posts: 10 |
posted 09-28-2008 11:36 AM
Thanks for the detailed post. I'm still looking for the right spot as I too enjoy my solitude and privacy and am not considering such a move to simply hang around with other North Americans or Europeans at the "gringo" coffee shop in San Ramon. Land prices are way out of control and until they calm down, I'm in no big hurry. I've decided on the propane for heat (thanks for the reminder about wood even if I do heat my home in the USA with the best you can get: Osage Orange); will make certain I have a strong dehumidifier; and my 3 sat antennas for High Def TV via DISH network. It amuses me how everyone you bump into in and about San Ramon (and Los Angeles Norte is "around" San Ramon to me) has property to sell and most of it is simply way out over priced. Irrespective, thanks for the remarks and perhaps we'll meet.....I just returned from trip number 3 three weeks back (looking at apartments in, of all places, San Jose "suburbs" and continue to be sold on the cloud forest. |
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