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

Why do people trot this tired line out as if one post on AIBU defines a person's whole character? It's a question, it's simple. Not liking one thing doesn't make someone 'miserable'.

I'm sure exactly no-one is buying petrol they don't need, so if they're buying it, it's because there's insufficient in the tank for the driving they expect to do in the near future.

Plus they're limited by the capacity of their tank. It's not like they can buy hoarder levels of the stuff.

Enjoy it whilst we have it. The weather has been miserable so this bit of sunshine is bliss.
And I mean, beers can be enjoyed in any weather.

I avoid petrol stations at the weekend always long queues.

People were in a jolly mood yesterday at the supermarket which was very busy, the salad and BBQ stuff was flying off the shelves, lots of sorry sold out gaps.

This is exactly the point it was a weird thing people did.

Dont be so bloody miserable. This is first run of two days we've had where it's been glorious and its fantastic people are enjoying it after 8 months of constant rain and grey- they should embrace it, good for them.

For many of us, lack of sunlight significantly affects our mood so this is wonderful weather. There are studies on the rates of depression in countries which have a lack of sunlight for months.

I hope everyone and his dog has a BBQ and buys a fan today.

I did not even suggest it caused it, I simply said there was an increase, which is not the same.

The post isn't about generally shopping for summer stuff, it's how the sun comes out and 'appears' like everyone goes 'daft' for it.

There will be those carrying on as normal but there does seem to be a very strange phenomenon where the sun seems to bring everyone out to do stuff - when if it were an average day weather-wise things may have waited until another day.

People working in particular industries will notice it.

There is an increase, I never said they peaked.

When it's wet here I go into town because I can park near the bank and anywhere else I need to be. My mother used to say you won't shrink if you get wet.

I bought 3 cases of beer yesterday because we didn't have any at home and was on offer in Morrisons for 3 for £23 so I'd have been daft to pay £13 for one case.

We drunk about half of one case last night and the rest will mean we have beer in for the foreseeable.

Shopping only took about half an hour which left plenty of time to go for a long walk and then sit in the garden for most of the evening, so it's not like we wasted a nice day shopping.

We get so little lovely weather! I'm all for people enjoying it as long as they don't play really loud music 10 hours a day.

I've been out trying to sort out my yard and despite the hard work it's been blissful for it to be warm.

Riiiiiiiiight.

We talk to our customers!!!! It was a small independent, we knew many of them personally, and the rest was general chit chat. The extra journey was very often unnecessary, determined due to this.

I went to the garden centre, bought plants and spent a lovely (but painful) afternoon in the garden. My cats have loved being able to go in and out without bothering me and I will now have lots of lovely flowers (hopefully) and a tidier garden.

We get so little of this weather, I don't begrudge anyone for enjoying it however they see fit.

OP the weather has been crap since… I think I remember a brief period of sunshine in June 2023 but largely since summer 2022.

Of course people are going to make the most of it!

@TunaMayoP three cases of beer.... surely not!

It's almost like many shops have offers when you buy three cases of beer.

The rest of your post makes no sense.

I can't believe you and your friends sit bemoaning that people are out spending money because the suns out.

But misery finds misery I suppose.

It was 20 here plenty warm enough in our south facing garden for using paddling pools.

24 here yesterday, but despite that, 21 is plenty warm enough for a paddling pool.

Remember not everyone loves sunny weather. It plays havoc with my hay fever and asthma. Wish I could enjoy being outside more.

Its was a maximum of 21c yesterday - certainly not warm enough for using paddling pools.

Are you jealous because you were stuck working, selling all these things people are going to use to enjoy the lovely sunshine?

Im all for nice weather but don’t want to hear other people’s rubbish music booming out from 6 gardens away.

Plus there’re a few houses back of me during the hot hot days play very loud music and sing like cats screaming til 3am. Have zero consideration for those who need to get up early, the elderly, the unwell etc. Have contacted council and police about this - not interested. Even though these homes are breaking the law.

The forecast here has changed. 23c today and between 18-20c all of next week with plenty of sunshine! ☀️ so we must expect op to really lose her shit next week when ppl continue to buy summer stuff and insist on having a good time! ☀️

I think it’s pretty damn wonderful to see everyone look so happy. Sunlight and warm temperatures have boosted the National mood. Would you rather we all sit in the rain op?
We are swimming and having a BBQ tomorrow!