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People going OTT as sunny n warm for 1-2 days

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TunaMayoP · 11/05/2024 11:48

The way customers are buying paddling pools, BBQs, beers etc - they think it’s going to be this weather for 2 months. Could be thunderstorms for some tomorrow. Plus rain and mid teensC next ten days (Midlands)

Im sure people throw out electric fans after every summer.

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Idontjetwashthefucker · 20/05/2024 13:14

dementedpixie · 18/05/2024 16:49

Whit??
That's taps aff weather in Scotland!! 😆

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20/21 isn't warm enough to sit outside? Really?

Youdontevengohere · 19/05/2024 14:52

Lovely and warm here today too. Really glad I bought the new paddling pool/garden games etc a couple of weeks ago 😁

Polishedshoesalways · 19/05/2024 14:33

In bikinis here. 24c - cloudless sky. Aperol spritz later with a BBQ couldn’t be happier 😎

Octomingo · 18/05/2024 20:05

xSideshowAuntSallyx · 18/05/2024 15:51

Not sure where you are but down in the South East it's max 20/21c and cloudy that isn't warm enough to sit outside let alone roasting.

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I feel the cold. Like, 5 layers in April cold, but I considered my garden bikini today. Did get a bit of an edge later, but the pool was out this morning. 20 or 21 degrees. N west.

DinnaeFashYersel · 18/05/2024 18:01

@dementedpixie

Whit??
That's taps aff weather in Scotland!! 😆

It certainly is. 19C here in the Kingdom of Fife and we had factor 30 on and the kids were running around the garden in their swimming cossies playing the the sprinkler

Scorchio 🌞☀️🌞

dementedpixie · 18/05/2024 16:49

xSideshowAuntSallyx · 18/05/2024 15:51

Not sure where you are but down in the South East it's max 20/21c and cloudy that isn't warm enough to sit outside let alone roasting.

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Whit??
That's taps aff weather in Scotland!! 😆

xSideshowAuntSallyx · 18/05/2024 15:51

MsLuxLisbon · 18/05/2024 15:15

Do you feel silly yet, OP? It is ROASTING today and everyone is out enjoying the gorgeous sunshine.

Not sure where you are but down in the South East it's max 20/21c and cloudy that isn't warm enough to sit outside let alone roasting.

Polishedshoesalways · 18/05/2024 15:24

It is gorgeous! And set to be just like this for weeks.

MsLuxLisbon · 18/05/2024 15:15

Do you feel silly yet, OP? It is ROASTING today and everyone is out enjoying the gorgeous sunshine.

bloodyplumbing · 18/05/2024 14:49

peakygold · 14/05/2024 13:31

I love the rain. No power tools being used for hours on end, no ball kicking against the fence, no screaming from the neighbours and no dogs left outside to bark all day. Heaven.

Oh you sound so happy! Shut in your house because it's raining.

Live and let live!

Arlanymor · 18/05/2024 14:35

Who throws away seasonal stuff just because the weather changes?! Do you throw out all of your Christmas decorations every year?! Fans go into the shed each year, just as paddling pools, barbecues, etc. do.

If it helps, it’s currently pissing down in Swansea… feel better?!

LuckySantangelo35 · 18/05/2024 14:31

peakygold · 14/05/2024 13:31

I love the rain. No power tools being used for hours on end, no ball kicking against the fence, no screaming from the neighbours and no dogs left outside to bark all day. Heaven.

@peakygold

how antisocial you sound

we’ve had months of being stuck inside whilst it’s rained now it’s SUMMER TIME!! Yasss

LuckySantangelo35 · 18/05/2024 14:30

Papyrophile · 12/05/2024 18:33

It's been a marvellous few days of glorious weather, and we have enjoyed it. But today, we got out the pressure washer to clean two year's worth of shit off the terrace and patio. Five hours later, it looks so much better, but we are totalled and we are going to be stiff tomorrow. Because we are nearly 70, not 50. But when we have recovered from our exertions, we shall enjoy the results!

@Papyrophile

i take it you have a perfect body?

peakygold · 14/05/2024 13:31

I love the rain. No power tools being used for hours on end, no ball kicking against the fence, no screaming from the neighbours and no dogs left outside to bark all day. Heaven.

NeilTayloriscatwit · 14/05/2024 13:14

It's the outfits 😂🤦mine included btw. Because we only have a few days when it's actually warm enough to dress in summer clothes it's like folk have gone blind into a summer dressing up bag, ooh these shorts from five summers ago will look lovely with this crop top that fitted me when i bought it in 1995, but im wearing itbcos its summer clothes😂

Goodtogossip · 14/05/2024 13:14

You sound like a Fun in the Sun Debbie downer!! The first sign of a bit sunshine & I'm hunting out my bikinis to sit in the garden with a wine in one hand & a book in the other relaxing & enjoying the moment. Better to be a wishful thinker hoping it lasts than a doom & gloom fun sponge.

NoDought · 13/05/2024 18:46

People enjoying the weather when it’s here? How dare they.

Jayne35 · 13/05/2024 18:05

We bought BBQ food and some beers and and have none left now, have had our fan for over 5 years though.

Youdontevengohere · 13/05/2024 11:48

Still warm and sunny here, might even go completely insane and buy some steaks to BBQ for dinner this evening!

Idontjetwashthefucker · 13/05/2024 11:42

I bought a BBQ, 6 crates of beer, a shit tonne of meat and loads of salad on the weekend, I'm crazy me.

And it's still warm (21) and sunny here in the 'burbs of Manchester

xSideshowAuntSallyx · 13/05/2024 11:21

The hot weather lasted 3 days, I'm back in jeans and a hoodie today and I'm glad I made the most of it whilst we had it.

TheFormidableMrsC · 13/05/2024 10:30

TunaMayoP · 11/05/2024 11:48

The way customers are buying paddling pools, BBQs, beers etc - they think it’s going to be this weather for 2 months. Could be thunderstorms for some tomorrow. Plus rain and mid teensC next ten days (Midlands)

Im sure people throw out electric fans after every summer.

What a weird post. What has it got to do with you if people choose to spend their money to enjoy the warmer weather! You sound like an absolute fun sponge.

GoldEagle · 13/05/2024 10:16

It's been a horrible miserable, wet winter with spring not being much better, just enjoy the nice weather for as long as it lasts and if people want to buy paddling pools it's nobody else's business.

HelloDenise · 13/05/2024 08:48

the80sweregreat · 12/05/2024 14:29

Big supermarket today was sold out of baguettes / burgers and so on by lunchtime
It's the same every year there is a glimmer of sun or a big tournament about to happen ( euros next month I think ?)
The big Corporations must love all this extra spending people do.

It was FA cup day too wasn't it??

BlueFlowers5 · 13/05/2024 00:21

I've had my tower fan for 4.5 years.