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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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HurdyGurdy19 · 11/05/2024 17:26

Carpe Diem an' all that jazz.

Make the most of it while you can, because you never know when you'll lose it. Things can be stashed away for another hot spell

PineappleTime · 11/05/2024 17:23

Why would I throw out my electric fans after the summer? We have three that are currently in the loft and come down every summer. You sound miserable.

WifeOfMartyr · 11/05/2024 17:23

If you work full time M to F not outside I can tell you 2 warm days on Saturday and Sunday feels like winning the lottery!

transformandriseup · 11/05/2024 17:22

Why not? Tomorrow will be our 4th BBQ in a week.

turnips4u · 11/05/2024 17:18

Blimey, you cant win on MN can you? have a little moan about the shit weather we've had for months and months and thats wrong. Enjoy the sunshine when it finally arrives by having a BBQ, feeling happy and celebratory, and a nice cold beer and thats wrong too!

Is there actually anything we are allowed to enjoy? or should we all sit in a darkened room rocking back and forth fretting about a possible thunderstorm and what might happen tomorrow?

notedbiscuits · 11/05/2024 17:10

FineWordsButterNoParsnips · 11/05/2024 11:57

Do they think it's going to be sunny for 2 months? Why would people throw a fan away instead of putting it in a cupboard?
Confused

Friend’s sister throws out her fan at end of summer as no room for it. Yet her parents live 2 miles away and have a large house. She could have asked them to store it.

Hear of people chucking out Xmas decs and lights every year

Boomer55 · 11/05/2024 16:43

I’ve enjoyed a week of sitting in the garden, in the sun. I know it won’t last, but it’s nice while it’s here.👍

JamSandle · 11/05/2024 16:43

We don't get a lot of sun in the UK mostly so why shouldn't people enjoy it?

BeachHutsAndDeckchairs · 11/05/2024 16:42

Make hay while the sun shines, my friend.

I hate hate hate being too hot but I do love days like this and have been to the shop to buy stuff for burgers later on (though we don't have a bbq but will eat them outside) and some ice-cream. I know we're due rain and thunder tomorrow but am enjoying today while it lasts.

aviatorsrus · 11/05/2024 16:42

You are a fun 🧽 sponge just summed it for me😂@berksandbeyond

MrsToothyBitch · 11/05/2024 16:40

Let people enjoy it while it's here OP! We get enough crap weather! We have fans, a little bbq and a garden umbrella and I'm look forward to them coming out as it means sunmer sunshine is here. They all get stored away and brought back out each year. Why wouldn't we? I'm sure some people are wasteful with seasonal stuff but surely it's a minority. Most people have more financial sense.

Some people will be buying replacements etc due to wear and tear. My fan is great but I'm not expecting it to last forever. Similarly if we upsize, that's the sort of thing I'd maybe get round to buying when we need it and not before so YAB a bit U to judge everyone buying stuff OP.

Vates · 11/05/2024 16:36

I only throw a fan away if it breaks (2 in the past 3 years!). I have it on from April until September usually. It is 25.2 in my flat right now and hideous. I don't wish the Summer to be bad for everyone else but hope it goes fast for me! I hate it.

Didimum · 11/05/2024 16:24

We’ve had rain and freezing temperatures for months. And you begrudge people to enjoy a little sunshine? Jesus Christ.

PassingStranger · 11/05/2024 16:19

Mercurial123 · 11/05/2024 11:51

You sound pretty miserable, OP.

Exactly, what was the point of the post.
People are getting ready for Summer in general.

AllProperTeaIsTheft · 11/05/2024 16:16

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.

So? Paddling pools, BBQs and beers aren't going to go off before 2 months, are they? Why wouldn't you take advantage of the great weather while it's there?

Fairysteps11 · 11/05/2024 16:13

sleepyscientist · 11/05/2024 12:37

It's lovely in the sun why wouldn't people enjoy it. I've got a Uber on its way with everything for a garden afternoon. I'll top the paddling pool DH is looking at JCBs to dig a pool like he does every year but I have a feeling I will come home to it in the near future!

I think your dh and my dp may be long lost brothers... I have a slight nervous feeling every spring/summer over what 'ideas' he has with the garden 😂

Youdontevengohere · 11/05/2024 16:12

notedbiscuits · 11/05/2024 16:03

I reckon some people have no drinks at home. Always have beer, wine, spirits etc as well as fizzy drinks.

I'm sure that some people don't have food in at home as seen when shopping, customers buying ketchup, mayo, mustard and relish on top of BBQ stuff.

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We don’t have loads of different drinks in at home normally. Usually just milk, coffee and sometimes a bottle of orange squash (and tap water of course!). If we want anything else, we buy it as and when we want it.

AgileMentor · 11/05/2024 16:05

Jesus Christ someone’s jealous that they didn’t get a bbq for the nice weather

notedbiscuits · 11/05/2024 16:03

1offnamechange · 11/05/2024 12:02

This

why on earth would you assume people throw out electric fans (or anything else) every summer?

Surely most people buy these things and then keep them until they break or need to upgrade them.

Yes it might not stay sunny now until October but there's a good chance we'll have at least some use out of bbqs/paddling pools between now and then, and then again next year. And what's the issue with beers, ffs, it's not as if they expire within a few days or can ONLY be drunk when the temperature is a certain height Confused

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I reckon some people have no drinks at home. Always have beer, wine, spirits etc as well as fizzy drinks.

I'm sure that some people don't have food in at home as seen when shopping, customers buying ketchup, mayo, mustard and relish on top of BBQ stuff.

MrsCarson · 11/05/2024 15:49

YABU It might be the only chance they get to get out and enjoy the nice weather. If it lasts or if it comes back in a month then they'll be prepared.

MrsDanversGlidesAgain · 11/05/2024 15:44

LindorDoubleChoc · 11/05/2024 15:36

Isn't it lovely? I'm definitely an Autumn person and don't fare well in very hot weather, but these past two days have been just blissful here in sunny London.

It gives me such a boost to see people out and about enjoying the weather.

Me too - or me neither - but this is just about the right temperature for me. And a lovely breeze today as well.

Winnading · 11/05/2024 15:40

Fans do break eventually.
Mine from last year are fine but if I had a guest to stay, they would need their own fan in the spare room. Hence buying a new one. And if you dont buy them early in the year, theres none to be found by June.
Bbq's are not my thing but again old ones break or go too rusty. And beer is year round.

Whats wrong OP, are you by any chance stuck in work selling these items?
I'm sorry if you are, but that's not the whole worlds fault.

Tospyornottospy · 11/05/2024 15:39

We get through so many paddling pools - they aren’t resilient at all against children and dogs.

BouleDeSuif · 11/05/2024 15:38

Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die, or something along those lines.

I'm off to get the paddling pool out ☀️

GingerPirate · 11/05/2024 15:38

swayingpalmtree · 11/05/2024 15:34

You should be happy as Larry then- it's been halloween weather for the last 8 months. Maybe give the rest of us a chance at some joy 🙄

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😁
Please, take your chance.
Where I am, it's definitely hot as hell!
And tomorrow even more.

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