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Original poster

To think it’s antisocial to power wash the patio today

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AirborneElephant · 25/02/2026 15:36

Where I am today is a beautiful sunny day. It’s warm enough to sit out with a jumper. The first sunny day ALL YEAR, and tomorrow and for the rest of the week it’s going back to being wet and dreary. So I made my lunch, sat outside, and revelled in the sun and birdsong. Until about an hour later when my neighbour started pressure washing his patio, and he’s still at it now.

Yes, I know it’s the middle of the day. I know it needs doing, I will do mine at some point. I know I am privileged to have a nice garden to sit in. But TODAY? The only sun we’ve had for months? AIBU to think that’s fucking selfish?

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stargirl27 · 25/02/2026 15:40

AirborneElephant · 25/02/2026 15:39

I’d much rather Sunday 8am. I’m not wanting to sit outside then.

Why is it ok for you to be selfish but not your neighbour?

Maybe they don't want to do it on Sunday at 8am or have other things to do?

Original poster
AirborneElephant · 25/02/2026 15:40

And bonfires should never be lit in urban areas, wet or dry. Take it to the tip.

Bah, humbug. I’m clearly a grinch.

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AirborneElephant · 25/02/2026 15:39

I’d much rather Sunday 8am. I’m not wanting to sit outside then.

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LVhandbagsatdawn · 25/02/2026 15:39

If it's sunny people will be out doing jobs. Mowing lawns, jet washing patios, otherwise making noise etc.

That's what happens when you live next to other people.

Someone was complaining about a bonfire the other day... You can't light a bonfire in the rain! Of course you have to wait til it's dry.

BubbleFree · 25/02/2026 15:39

I don’t think it’s selfish, they’re making the best for the good weather and getting a job done. We power washed the paths last weekend.

Bluesclues1 · 25/02/2026 15:38

theres no point power washing in the pissing rain… plus it’s a Wednesday afternoon. I’d much rather now than on a Sunday morning at 8am which is when my neighbours like to mow their lawn!

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AirborneElephant · 25/02/2026 15:38

User253853 · 25/02/2026 15:37

Sorry - it’s sunny. Jobs need doing

But it isn’t a job that needs to be done in the sun. You get wet and dirty regardless.

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foreversunshine · 25/02/2026 15:38

It's perhaps annoying, sure, but it's not selfish.
The joy of neighbours.

User253853 · 25/02/2026 15:37

Sorry - it’s sunny. Jobs need doing