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To ask why it's so fucking cold?

55 replies

BoxingHare · 11/04/2026 01:25

It's gone 1am, my feet are frozen, I'm frozen, got a jumper on over my nightie, have shut the bedroom window, and slapped the heating on for an hour.

❄️🥶❄️🥶❄️🥶❄️🥶❄️

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newornotnew · 11/04/2026 02:07

Because it's early April!

CoffeeCantata · 11/04/2026 05:35

YABU.

It you just asked why it's so cold, that might be a better question.

Laserwho · 11/04/2026 06:20

Because it's early April. It's spring not summer

Ihad2Strokes · 11/04/2026 06:24

CoffeeCantata · 11/04/2026 05:35

YABU.

It you just asked why it's so cold, that might be a better question.

If swearing bothers you, MN might not be the right place for you.

@BoxingHare the temperature seems to be more 'all over the place' than ever before in April.

itll soon be summer - and too bloody hot! 🙇🏻‍♀️

BoxingHare · 11/04/2026 07:36

newornotnew · 11/04/2026 02:07

Because it's early April!

It was 13C in my bedroom last night, that's wintery!

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BoxingHare · 11/04/2026 07:38

It you just asked why it's so cold, that might be a better question.

At least I can spell! If you're going to be the thread police, do it right!

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Meadowfinch · 11/04/2026 07:40

BoxingHare · 11/04/2026 07:36

It was 13C in my bedroom last night, that's wintery!

No, six degrees inside is wintery unless you turn your heating on. You had the window open.

BoxingHare · 11/04/2026 07:41

Ihad2Strokes · 11/04/2026 06:24

If swearing bothers you, MN might not be the right place for you.

@BoxingHare the temperature seems to be more 'all over the place' than ever before in April.

itll soon be summer - and too bloody hot! 🙇🏻‍♀️

It is all over the place! I was wandering around in my "shirt sleeves" the other day, yet last night felt like it could snow at any point.

This morning it's mild and pissing it down. 😩

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gamerchick · 11/04/2026 07:45

It's always a bit weird in April. Expect everything in one day.

I'm fed up of having to wear a winter coat to work in the morning and only need a jacket when I leave work.

It doesn't have to be warm. Just take the bite out of the air and I'd be happy.

Plinketyplonks · 11/04/2026 07:52

It does feel cold compared to the lovely Easter’s we had the last couple of years. My phone keeps sending me ‘this time a year ago’ and we had my 91 yr old MIL on the beach in a chair with a small blanket on her lap. No chance now!

Laserwho · 11/04/2026 08:28

BoxingHare · 11/04/2026 07:41

It is all over the place! I was wandering around in my "shirt sleeves" the other day, yet last night felt like it could snow at any point.

This morning it's mild and pissing it down. 😩

This isn't new. The weather is always like this in April. I've had Easters where I've had the paddling pool out for the kids and others where it's thick snow. April has always been very changeable. April is also know for it's April showers. Basically April can change from winter to summer over night..

Laserwho · 11/04/2026 08:32

BoxingHare · 11/04/2026 07:38

It you just asked why it's so cold, that might be a better question.

At least I can spell! If you're going to be the thread police, do it right!

Edited

Critising someone's spelling is the lowest of the low. I often make errors, it's due to a medical condition. Think next time before you mock someone

Goldengirl123 · 11/04/2026 20:10

Why do you have to swear?

Loulou4022 · 11/04/2026 20:24

We’ve been so spoilt over the last few weeks with the warm weather but this is more normal for this time of year. I washed all my winter scarves today to pack away but I’m thinking I may keep them out a bit longer!!

Unnecessaryletter · 11/04/2026 20:29

Goldengirl123 · 11/04/2026 20:10

Why do you have to swear?

Because 'fucking' adds emphasis and emotion, conveying the poster's annoyance and frustration, very effectively.

zurigo · 11/04/2026 20:30

Because it's April dear.

Didn't your granny tell you to cast ne'er a clout til May is out?

TeenLifeMum · 11/04/2026 20:32

My feet were cold last night! We’ve had 3 warm spring days then today we got hail 🤷🏻‍♀️

catipuss · 11/04/2026 20:36

I remember camping once at Easter and it snowed. I took a few changes of clothes and wore them all on top of each other all of the time to keep warm. Had fun though.

Notmyreality · 11/04/2026 20:36

I’m no expert but I’m guessing it has something to do with the weather.

sociableintrovert123 · 11/04/2026 20:40

Hang on. You said you’ve shut the bedroom window. Which implies it was open? What? No wonder your bedroom is freezing! I don’t consider opening my bedroom window at night until at least the end of May.

zantez · 11/04/2026 20:46

Yes, it is cooler than it has been, and the desperate need in most of us for some warmth and light to arrive makes us think it's warmer (or should be) than it is!

I keep my heated throw on the bed until it definitely, definitely, surely, no question, is warm enough to sleep without it and duvet on top! It is the best money I have ever spent on something for a bed. Heating the room never cuts it for me so I never have the radiator on in the bedroom anyway. But the joy of slipping into a lovely warm bed and getting feet lovely and warm under that hot blanket is one of the best things ever on a cold night. So there. 😊

Gardenquestion22 · 11/04/2026 20:55

It was 1c with wind chill today here, but also so warm in the sun with no wind. I’m home with a cold and put the woodburner on and electric blanket.

landlordhell · 11/04/2026 20:59

It’s what April is like- sunshine and showers. It’s the wind that’s annoying me.

landlordhell · 11/04/2026 21:00

zurigo · 11/04/2026 20:30

Because it's April dear.

Didn't your granny tell you to cast ne'er a clout til May is out?

DM used to say that.

NotAnotherScarf · 11/04/2026 21:06

Goldengirl123 · 11/04/2026 20:10

Why do you have to swear?

Because it's fucking Anglo Saxon English. And I'm a west Saxon with the accent, dialect and attitude to fucking back that up

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