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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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MistyGreenAndBlue · 12/05/2024 00:58

Moonlitwalk · 11/05/2024 12:45

I'm sure people throw out electric fans after every summer

Why- what makes you think that rather than them just putting them in the loft or in a cupboard until next summer?

Such a bizarre, random thing to think

Tbf I have occasionally wondered this. Every summer pretty much everywhere sells out of fans by June. Or so it seems. I need to replace a couple this year though. They don't last forever so... 🤷‍♀️

Bobloblaw84 · 12/05/2024 00:32

You sound like a ray of sunshine!

bloodyplumbing · 11/05/2024 23:37

justasking111 · 11/05/2024 23:16

Who bought all the lettuce this morning, that's what I want to know. Two supermarkets sold out 😡

I expect it was people like you wanting to buy lettuce? 🥬

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Riversideandrelax · 11/05/2024 23:20

CheeseSandwichRiskAssessment · 11/05/2024 22:49

I admit I saw a man carrying a giant air conditioner yesterday and I wondered how long he thought the nice weather was going to last. However the behaviour you described is human nature really.

Well it comes back every summer!

Beezknees · 11/05/2024 23:20

CheeseSandwichRiskAssessment · 11/05/2024 22:49

I admit I saw a man carrying a giant air conditioner yesterday and I wondered how long he thought the nice weather was going to last. However the behaviour you described is human nature really.

Well we do actually get quite a few sunny days from May to September in this country. So I'm pretty sure he will get enough use out of it. My flat is like a desert in the summer time.

Riversideandrelax · 11/05/2024 23:18

It's been hot and sunny for over a week now so obviously people want to make the most of it! Fans and paddling pools break quite easily!

justasking111 · 11/05/2024 23:16

Who bought all the lettuce this morning, that's what I want to know. Two supermarkets sold out 😡

MinervaMcGonagallsCat · 11/05/2024 23:16

Summer only happens for 1 or 2 days each year in Scotland so whenever it it does we need to make the most of it.

Taps Aff

Scorchio!

☀️🌞🕶️

1offnamechange · 11/05/2024 23:13

marshmallowfinder · 11/05/2024 19:53

Don't go on at me! I was only suggesting what the OP could've meant. Buying something you NEED obviously isn't going mad.

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if you think someone politely disagreeing is "going on at you" you can't get out much!

But yes, very sorry, I should have interpreted that when you said "people go mad buying them every year" what you actually meant was "Buying something you NEED obviously isn't going mad." Confused

I'm not sure exactly how if you're in tesco and see people buying fans you can tell the difference between those who NEED them and the people just buying them for a giggle to ensure they sell out but there you go....

Youdontevengohere · 11/05/2024 22:52

CheeseSandwichRiskAssessment · 11/05/2024 22:49

I admit I saw a man carrying a giant air conditioner yesterday and I wondered how long he thought the nice weather was going to last. However the behaviour you described is human nature really.

The air con unit isn’t going to go off though, he can use it every time it’s hot! I nearly bought one in Costco today as my youngest DCs bedroom is like a furnace in the summer. Balked at £300 though.

CheeseSandwichRiskAssessment · 11/05/2024 22:49

I admit I saw a man carrying a giant air conditioner yesterday and I wondered how long he thought the nice weather was going to last. However the behaviour you described is human nature really.

Nat6999 · 11/05/2024 22:48

I can remember summers when the paddling pool was put up at the beginning of the warm weather, only emptied & moved if my dad wanted to cut the grass, it stayed up up to & through the six week holidays & used every day it was warm enough even if it was only after school. For some families who can't afford a holiday, having a paddling pool can keep children cool & occupied, it is better than them sitting inside on consoles, computers & phones.

Lovinglife57 · 11/05/2024 22:37

Beezknees · 11/05/2024 22:36

Stop being so bloody miserable and let people enjoy things.

Exactly 🤣🤣🤣

Beezknees · 11/05/2024 22:36

Stop being so bloody miserable and let people enjoy things.

Lovinglife57 · 11/05/2024 22:34

fuckityfuckityfuckfuck · 11/05/2024 22:33

I am with you OP.

My tesco delivery was 4 hours late because all the drivers called in 'sick' due to the nice weather. Made me grumpy as I had plans.

🤣🤣🤣 if you carnt beat them join them

fuckityfuckityfuckfuck · 11/05/2024 22:33

I am with you OP.

My tesco delivery was 4 hours late because all the drivers called in 'sick' due to the nice weather. Made me grumpy as I had plans.

marshmallowfinder · 11/05/2024 22:13

bloodyplumbing · 11/05/2024 21:55

@marshmallowfinder don't call me thick!!

You're equally as miserable as OP to even think along that wavelength!

Don't call me miserable. Unbelievable.

Lovinglife57 · 11/05/2024 21:58

RandomButtons · 11/05/2024 20:16

Carpe diem baby.

💯

Nottherealslimshady · 11/05/2024 21:57

they think it’s going to be this weather for 2 months

It is summer... 🤨

bloodyplumbing · 11/05/2024 21:55

@marshmallowfinder don't call me thick!!

You're equally as miserable as OP to even think along that wavelength!

VeraForever · 11/05/2024 21:45

Folk round my way have gone mad. Tiki bars, plunge pools, outdoor speakers .
Have shut the back door.

Cas112 · 11/05/2024 21:09

Miserable Annie

Besidetheseaside1 · 11/05/2024 21:05

Ha! We had a bbq today & bought the kids a paddling pool. We’ve had a great day! 😅

Nowordsformethanks · 11/05/2024 20:58

I found the OP funny, especially the last part. I assumed it was a little humorous rant. There's a funny meme somewhere about how people go "summer-mad' once they see a glimmer of sun. That's what came to my mind while reading the OP.

Guess it's just me.

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