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Just need to off load, lighthearted but really? The whole lot of ice’s have gone!

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Ladybird69 · 05/09/2023 23:59

I’ve had the builders in kept them in tea and biscuits! It been hot last couple of days so I told them theres lollies in the freezer help themselves. Well I just NEEDED an ice cream tonight…….. there are none in the freezer they have had 2 boxes of rockets, 2 boxes of twists, and a box of magnums (which I’d hidden as they are my favourite) im shocked I thought they would have one or 2 a day but wow.
anyone else had builders like this?

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SkiingIsHeaven · 06/09/2023 00:41

You mean builders who followed your instructions?

junbean · 06/09/2023 01:12

I once had a roommate and I offered them some milk for their coffee since they had run out. I thought they would use just a bit until they had time to shop. The very next morning all of my milk was gone, leaving me none. And I had just bought it. I was so mad! I’m usually extremely generous and I did offer, but to take ALL of what is offered is audacious. Taking the Magnums was really OTT!

Sidslaw · 06/09/2023 01:14

It was horribly hot today though

AutumnCrow · 06/09/2023 01:17

Did you not notice the empty boxes piling up? That's always a giveaway here. I can tell everything a lot from what's in the bins / waiting to go in the bins.

Anyway, you offered, they ate them (I assume there's at least two builders?), over a couple of days. You could freeze some squash? We used to do that in ice cube trays with cocktail sticks sticking out to hold them with.

Edited to correct trivial but bloody annoying typo. Well it was to me, anyway. I doubt anyone else is still awake reading my drivel.

Sidslaw · 06/09/2023 01:22

AutumnCrow · 06/09/2023 01:17

Did you not notice the empty boxes piling up? That's always a giveaway here. I can tell everything a lot from what's in the bins / waiting to go in the bins.

Anyway, you offered, they ate them (I assume there's at least two builders?), over a couple of days. You could freeze some squash? We used to do that in ice cube trays with cocktail sticks sticking out to hold them with.

Edited to correct trivial but bloody annoying typo. Well it was to me, anyway. I doubt anyone else is still awake reading my drivel.

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I'm awake enjoying your drivel .. what do you mean "by waiting to go in the bins" - does rubbish in your house queue for a space in the bins like mine does?

AutumnCrow · 06/09/2023 01:32

Sidslaw · 06/09/2023 01:22

I'm awake enjoying your drivel .. what do you mean "by waiting to go in the bins" - does rubbish in your house queue for a space in the bins like mine does?

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Anything like cardboard packaging goes 'on the side' in a pile until the next person who can be arsed goes outside and takes it to the main recycling bin. So it's more like rubbish queuing for attention.

Sidslaw · 06/09/2023 01:37

AutumnCrow · 06/09/2023 01:32

Anything like cardboard packaging goes 'on the side' in a pile until the next person who can be arsed goes outside and takes it to the main recycling bin. So it's more like rubbish queuing for attention.

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ahh, our cardboard recycling gets balanced on the fridge, and one that is full to overflowing, on the microwave

BerfyTigot · 06/09/2023 02:56

Ha! The rubbish queue made me laugh! In our house anything that doesn't fit in the bin, balances precariously on top until someone (me) gets sick of picking it up off the floor...

BerfyTigot · 06/09/2023 02:59

Seriously though, no more ice lollies for builders! They have a real cheek! That would have really pissed me off.

Iloveburgerswaymorethanishould · 06/09/2023 03:06

BerfyTigot · 06/09/2023 02:56

Ha! The rubbish queue made me laugh! In our house anything that doesn't fit in the bin, balances precariously on top until someone (me) gets sick of picking it up off the floor...

Another one here!! Who has a rubbish queue!! Mine consists of a few empty juice/milk (wine) bottles and various cardboard things that need taking out. I do have a funky bag with a divider in I can pop it all in then take it out. Well I say I do, I suspect it’s accidentally been recycled!! 😂

blahblahblah1654 · 06/09/2023 03:56

You offered!

blahblahblah1654 · 06/09/2023 03:57

That is a lot of ice cream to get through though. I'd be a bit miffed!

Riapia · 06/09/2023 05:20

They’ll probably have taken a box of rockets home for their kids.
CF’s.
😉😁😁

AuntieEsther · 06/09/2023 05:35

Foolish to offer something like ice lollies!
Now you won't be able to buy any more ice creams until the job is finished :( they won't be safe!

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Ladybird69 · 06/09/2023 06:01

@AutumnCrow no I didn’t notice the boxes because they left the empty boxes in the freezer!!!!!!!!!! Well they’ve ruined it for themselves cause they’re all gone now and today is going to be just as warm and no ice lollies to cool them down! I’m not going to the shop and refilling the drawer. They’ll have to make do with squash the greedy buggers.

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isthismylifenow · 06/09/2023 06:05

Ladybird69 · 06/09/2023 06:01

@AutumnCrow no I didn’t notice the boxes because they left the empty boxes in the freezer!!!!!!!!!! Well they’ve ruined it for themselves cause they’re all gone now and today is going to be just as warm and no ice lollies to cool them down! I’m not going to the shop and refilling the drawer. They’ll have to make do with squash the greedy buggers.

No, don't go buy more! That is just quite greedy of them really.

I reckon the Magnums went first.

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Ladybird69 · 06/09/2023 23:23

Yes @isthismylifenow magnums definitely went first. I heard them searching for lollies today and totally ignored them! God I’m petty. I will get some more but TELL them to leave my magnums alone. Lesson learnt 😁

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