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TunaMayoP · 2024-05-11T10:48:04+00:00

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.

OldPerson · 12/05/2024 23:50

Optimism, hope, faith.

When people stop getting excited about the small things ... warm weather, a sunny weekend. maybe seeing friends after the winter, and no covid isolation .... then there is no future. Just blanket, life-ending depression.

However, the human race will continue to find small joys.

As much as you're stuck behind a till, you too will find small joys in small things this summer and be happy.

eastegg · 12/05/2024 23:04

Nothinglefttosaynow · 11/05/2024 12:14

Ach let them live.
I'm personally washing everything I own to get it line dried & that's as exciting as it gets here. If I had enough friends I'd host a BBQ too. Why not.

Yes! We’re washing coats, dressing gowns and mattress protectors here.

portico · 12/05/2024 22:44

I love this weather. Sure it’s hot, but we’ve had a long, cold and rainy winter. I always look forward to the Spring, and I love May so much.

CrushingOnRubies · 12/05/2024 22:27

This weekend we brought a paddling pool. Got a puppy since last summer and thought it might keep her cool

Also brought things for a bbq... because we have a bbq and like to use it from time to time. Groundbreaking I know but that's how we are

MaryFuckingFerguson · 12/05/2024 22:06

Whycantiwinmillionsandsquillions · 12/05/2024 21:59

I do have one request.
Please, please put a shirt on.
I do not want to see fat, hairy blokes bodies wobbling about town. It is vile and if you are in public wear clothes!
Absolutely nobody should be topless in public unless they are on a beach or in a swimming pool.

Hear hear. Blubbery blokes without tops is revolting enough. but even if you’re a skinny, scrawny scrote with dubious tattoos - no-one wants to have to witness you shopping in the co-op, half-dressed.

Whycantiwinmillionsandsquillions · 12/05/2024 21:59

I do have one request.
Please, please put a shirt on.
I do not want to see fat, hairy blokes bodies wobbling about town. It is vile and if you are in public wear clothes!
Absolutely nobody should be topless in public unless they are on a beach or in a swimming pool.

Youdontevengohere · 12/05/2024 21:48

Missingpop · 12/05/2024 18:28

Eh by gum is fucking hot tho & I’m sodding melting I can’t wait for the sodding rain to start because if I see one more fat bird covered in tattoos with skin so white it’s like lard I think I’m going to scream; it’s like a bit of sun & they all get the scrappy tops out & wear them with no bras ; bops down to their fucking knees; it’s bloody awful 🤮🤮

Come on, show us a picture so we can all judge you 😉

Pootle23 · 12/05/2024 21:45

You sound like a right happiness hoover!

MumTeacherofMany · 12/05/2024 20:21

Well all those things will still be there in the summer so may as well get some use of out them now & enjoy the sun

Polishedshoesalways · 12/05/2024 19:03

It’s incredible the uplift in most people’s mood.

MaltipooMama · 12/05/2024 18:55

I did exactly that! Saw the forecast for the weekend and bought coal for the bbq, a parasol, paddling pool and float for my little one as it will be his first summer. I want to make the most of sunny days and enjoy it while it lasts, and everything can be stored until it's next needed but we've got the whole summer to enjoy it and there will be plenty more days of 20 degree weather. I don't regret getting any of it, we had two lovely days predominantly spent outside and I've had the nicest weekend I've had so far this year!

bloodyplumbing · 12/05/2024 18:50

@PhotoFirePoet sorry 🤦‍♀️!

It's the sun 🌞 and three cases of beer going to my head!

😆

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!

Missingpop · 12/05/2024 18:28

Eh by gum is fucking hot tho & I’m sodding melting I can’t wait for the sodding rain to start because if I see one more fat bird covered in tattoos with skin so white it’s like lard I think I’m going to scream; it’s like a bit of sun & they all get the scrappy tops out & wear them with no bras ; bops down to their fucking knees; it’s bloody awful 🤮🤮

PhotoFirePoet · 12/05/2024 18:24

bloodyplumbing · 12/05/2024 18:22

@PhotoFirePoet I think you are mistaken!

I was joking ☺️

bloodyplumbing · 12/05/2024 18:22

@PhotoFirePoet I think you are mistaken!

PhotoFirePoet · 12/05/2024 18:17

It’s the UK! People know it’s only
likely to be hot and sunny for a total of a week over the entire Spring/Summer Season so they intend to make the most of it! Sunshine, quick, get the suntan cream/bikini/barbecue/fan out NOW, it’ll be gone in a minute!!!! 😂

PhotoFirePoet · 12/05/2024 18:13

Mercurial123 · 11/05/2024 11:51

You sound pretty miserable, OP.

I think the OP is being ironic, not moaning…

anon666 · 12/05/2024 17:55

Spoilsport!

bloodyplumbing · 12/05/2024 17:52

Theoldwrinkley · 12/05/2024 17:46

'Oak before ash we are in for a splash.
Ash before oak we are in for a soak.
The ash trees have barely broken bud (i know it could be ash die-back, but this is all ash trees in local area) whereas oak trees in full leaf.
We are in for a hot summer.

Please stop it with your upbeat happiness! It's just not right!

People might use their fans, bbqs, paddling pools and THREE cases of beer 🍻!

MrsLighthouse · 12/05/2024 17:48

It’s SO uplifting buying stuff for summer ! Life is hard …let people enjoy themselves 😎

Theoldwrinkley · 12/05/2024 17:46

'Oak before ash we are in for a splash.
Ash before oak we are in for a soak.
The ash trees have barely broken bud (i know it could be ash die-back, but this is all ash trees in local area) whereas oak trees in full leaf.
We are in for a hot summer.

bloodyplumbing · 12/05/2024 17:14

Perpetualpotion · 12/05/2024 17:09

I went to Tesco earlier and it was clear things were out of control. People were in bikinis, speedos, swimming shorts, rubbing each other with sun cream and tanning lotion. People were openly filling paddling pools in the aisle because they couldn’t wait to get them home. The manager told me that they’re turning over half the shelf space to disposable barbecues.

Perpetualpotion · 12/05/2024 17:09

I went to Tesco earlier and it was clear things were out of control. People were in bikinis, speedos, swimming shorts, rubbing each other with sun cream and tanning lotion. People were openly filling paddling pools in the aisle because they couldn’t wait to get them home. The manager told me that they’re turning over half the shelf space to disposable barbecues.

Youdontevengohere · 12/05/2024 15:30

Well we’ve been out today and bought a new paddling pool (ours popped at the end of last year but I’m sure this one will last the whole summer, not just today), some water pistols and a bubble machine and the kids have had a whale of a time! BBQ later with the meat we have leftover from yesterday’s BBQ. Good times.