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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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CosmosQueen · 11/05/2024 15:36

😊 I fished the fan out of the back of the wardrobe on Thursday, I haven’t used it yet.
I’ve been enjoying line-drying the washing, walking the dog without wearing wellies and sitting outside with a coffee.

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.

swayingpalmtree · 11/05/2024 15:34

GingerPirate · 11/05/2024 14:54

No, the OP is spot on.
Another miserable one here, looking forward to Halloween weather.

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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 🙄

BigMandsTattooPortfolio · 11/05/2024 15:33

pictoosh · 11/05/2024 15:10

We've had months of gloomy pish. Last summer was a washout.
Of course people are enjoying and excited about the good weather.

Yes - I haven’t forgiven last year’s miserable weather!

I will make the most of the lovely balmy warmth and refuse to cover up or stay in a darkened room like some sort of latter day Aunt Ada Doom.

RobinEllacotStrike · 11/05/2024 15:31

Every year I mean to buy a fan. Every year I don't 😂

Damnyourheadshoulderskneesandtoes · 11/05/2024 15:26

HelpMeGetThrough · 11/05/2024 12:56

OP, surprised you didn't add that people having BBQs are selfish, as they aren't thinking about climate change and are ruining the environment.

And the neighbours washing. Not that I have washing hanging out because it gives rain for tomorrow so I'm just going to tumble dry everything today.

Damnyourheadshoulderskneesandtoes · 11/05/2024 15:24

Will you start a post in November complaining about people buying umbrellas or electric heaters for a cold snap? Don't they realise it's only going to snow for 2 days!! Idiots!

missmollygreen · 11/05/2024 15:23

You are right OP! We should all put our jumpers and the heating on, ride it out till winter!

HooverTheRoof · 11/05/2024 15:20

When is it acceptable to start enjoying the weather? Do we need at least a week straight of sunshine? Is mid June OK?

I spent 8 hours selling beer, ice cream and paddling pools yesterday 😂lighten up op

Whatinthe1997isgoingon · 11/05/2024 15:19

We don't get many hot days in the UK, so people try to make the most of it when they come round.

People buying paddling pools might not have one already.

BobnLen · 11/05/2024 15:18

I'm sure most are going to use the barbecue and fans for a few years until they break and then get replaced by another. We bought an air conditioner one year, we didn’t throw it out at the end of summer if we didn’t use it much, it came out the following year.

Tiredalwaystired · 11/05/2024 15:15

YABU. There will be plenty of families with one, two or three year olds who have never bought a paddling pool before and are seizing the day to ensure their kids experience it.

pictoosh · 11/05/2024 15:10

We've had months of gloomy pish. Last summer was a washout.
Of course people are enjoying and excited about the good weather.

GingerPirate · 11/05/2024 14:54

Mercurial123 · 11/05/2024 11:51

You sound pretty miserable, OP.

No, the OP is spot on.
Another miserable one here, looking forward to Halloween weather.

BingoMarieHeeler · 11/05/2024 14:51

Tale as old as time

shams05 · 11/05/2024 14:48

We've had good warm weather now for 2 weeks, no need to buy new fans and BBQs though as we had both stored in the loft.
Actually only took the fan out today as it's not cooled much overnight.
My local Asda are selling paddling pools which I suppose must be selling and that's not a bad thing

Pickingmyselfup · 11/05/2024 13:21

Paddling pool is out here and the BBQ will be later. We've had both for years although the pool is looking a bit sorry for itself at the moment but it is 9 this year...

I've had to buy charcoal, food and drinks for said BBQ because they aren't the kind of things that last years...

I did throw out 2 fans and will have to replace because they were broken.

It's a lovely hot sunny day so of course people are going to get the pools, BBQs and fans out and in some cases these items will have to get replaced because last year's ones are broken. Nobody buys new summer items every year unless they are a bit silly and made of money, they buy something then use it until you want to replace it due to it being broken or finding something better.

Oh I did also buy a garden sofa and a chimnea this year due to not having one and finally having room now that the kids are too old for their massive plastic garden tat. It has all gone to new homes for some other poor parents to put in their gardens.

Everything summer related will continue to be wheeled out when it's hot and sunny and get put into storage when the sun goes away. Next year it will come out again and only get replaced if it needs to.

SallyWD · 11/05/2024 13:17

See it in context though - we've had about 8 months of cold wet weather. Of course people want to make the most of it!

Bananadramallamas · 11/05/2024 13:10

It's officially summer, I made Pimms and bought ice cream. 🍦🍹😁

bloodyplumbing · 11/05/2024 13:07

Riapia · 11/05/2024 13:04

What’s the all the fuss about.
It’s 20c here, still jumper weather.

20 here, beautiful! Shorts on!

Youdontevengohere · 11/05/2024 13:06

God forbid people have fun while the sun is shining.

bloodyplumbing · 11/05/2024 13:06

Crikey, you sound like fun at a party OP!

HelpMeGetThrough · 11/05/2024 13:05

Willmafrockfit · 11/05/2024 13:04

ok it might rain tomorrow but the next day might be lovely again.
got to make the most of it

Monday the next day though 😫

Willmafrockfit · 11/05/2024 13:04

ok it might rain tomorrow but the next day might be lovely again.
got to make the most of it

Riapia · 11/05/2024 13:04

What’s the all the fuss about.
It’s 20c here, still jumper weather.

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