HEATWAVE! -Get shopping and fight!

Grandeeod · 06-07-2013 01:24AM #1

Prepare for yet another splurge of cash on garden furniture, barbies and trays of gargle! At least the gargle will be value for money. WTF is it with the Irish that they feel the need to waste money on ****e once the sun shines? Haven't we learned anything? Then comes the inevitable kicking the crap out of each other after a days drinking in a "beer garden". Need I mention the "summer clothes" that are faded and do **** all against the pale skin.

I live in the sun and we laugh at those back in Ireland that can no longer handle a few rays without resorting to trying to recreate costa del sol in the back garden of the three bed semi overlooked by every wanker on the block. Can we not just do nice weather without being assholes?

Kintarō Hattori · 06-07-2013 01:27AM

Grandeeod wrote: »

Prepare for yet another splurge of cash on garden furniture, barbies and trays of gargle! At least the gargle will be value for money. WTF is it with the Irish that they feel the need to waste money on ****e once the sun shines? Haven't we learned anything? Then comes the inevitable kicking the crap out of each other after a days drinking in a "beer garden". Need I mention the "summer clothes" that are faded and do **** all against the pale skin.

I live in the sun and we laugh at those back in Ireland that can no longer handle a few rays without resorting to trying to recreate costa del sol in the back garden of the three bed semi overlooked by every wanker on the block. Can we not just do nice weather without being assholes?

But but.... you don't even live here anymore...

Will I Amnt · 06-07-2013 01:27AM

Grandeeod wrote: »

Prepare for yet another splurge of cash on garden furniture, barbies and trays of gargle! At least the gargle will be value for money. WTF is it with the Irish that they feel the need to waste money on ****e once the sun shines? Haven't we learned anything? Then comes the inevitable kicking the crap out of each other after a days drinking in a "beer garden". Need I mention the "summer clothes" that are faded and do **** all against the pale skin.

I live in the sun and we laugh at those back in Ireland that can no longer handle a few rays without resorting to trying to recreate costa del sol in the back garden of the three bed semi overlooked by every wanker on the block. Can we not just do nice weather without being assholes?

Buying a BBQ and patio furniture makes you an asshole??
Damn, I was an asshole last year

hidinginthebush · 06-07-2013 01:29AM

Grandeeod wrote: »

Prepare for yet another splurge of cash on garden furniture, barbies and trays of gargle! At least the gargle will be value for money. WTF is it with the Irish that they feel the need to waste money on ****e once the sun shines? Haven't we learned anything? Then comes the inevitable kicking the crap out of each other after a days drinking in a "beer garden". Need I mention the "summer clothes" that are faded and do **** all against the pale skin.

I live in the sun and we laugh at those back in Ireland that can no longer handle a few rays without resorting to trying to recreate costa del sol in the back garden of the three bed semi overlooked by every wanker on the block. Can we not just do nice weather without being assholes?

One day I hope to be as cool as you

Grandeeod · 06-07-2013 01:30AM

hidinginthebush wrote: »

One day I hope to be as cool as you

Cool?? No.

Hot? Yes.

06-07-2013 01:31AM

don't have a canary op

Grandeeod · 06-07-2013 01:37AM

C'mon folks! Don't take offense. I'm just trying to explain how the Irish living abroad in a hot climate view the carry on in the oul sod. I'm back for a few weeks and it reminds me of the lobster colour I got on the beach as a kid. These days though its about hitting Tescos and Woodies for crap you won't get value for. Thats what Im seeing.

Pug160 · 06-07-2013 01:37AM

It's cruel in a way, because if you only get a little glimpse of something desirable occasionally, then it's more than likely that you'll go a bit mad when it does arrive. It would almost be more humane if we didn't get any good weather at all, because at least then we'd know what to expect and wouldn't be constantly disappointed.

Will I Amnt · 06-07-2013 01:44AM

Grandeeod wrote: »

C'mon folks! Don't take offense. I'm just trying to explain how the Irish living abroad in a hot climate view the carry on in the oul sod. I'm back for a few weeks and it reminds me of the lobster colour I got on the beach as a kid. These days though its about hitting Tescos and Woodies for crap you won't get value for. Thats what Im seeing.

I'm having a BBQ tomorrow, few beers and friends. Should i just sit in and watch TV instead?
Please advise me because I really, really wouldn't want somebody in Australia or Canada getting wind of it...

Lenin Skynard · 06-07-2013 01:46AM

Grandeeod wrote: »

I live in the sun and we laugh at those back in Ireland that can no longer handle a few rays without resorting to trying to recreate costa del sol in the back garden of the three bed semi overlooked by every wanker on the block. Can we not just do nice weather without being assholes?

I live in my home country which I love with my friends and family and I don't own a single piece of garden furniture.

KeithM89 · 06-07-2013 01:47AM

Pffft, iv had the same bottle of factor 50 suncream for 3 years now and instead of buying sunglasses i just walk around with my eyes closed.

The Backwards Man · 06-07-2013 01:48AM

As the owner of a beer, plastic chair and sausages shop, I love the hot weather.

Grandeeod · 06-07-2013 01:48AM

Will I Amnt wrote: »

I'm having a BBQ tomorrow, few beers and friends. Should i just sit in and watch TV instead?
Please advise me because I really, really wouldn't want somebody in Australia or Canada getting wind of it...

Go on! Be different. In fact go to the cinema!

Guy:Incognito · 06-07-2013 01:49AM

Will I Amnt wrote: »

Buying a BBQ and patio furniture makes you an asshole??
Damn, I was an asshole last year

Worse, apparently youll bring them to a beer garden along with trays of drink then start fighting.

Jaxxy · 06-07-2013 01:51AM

Ah come off it, what's wrong with enjoying the nice weather when we get it? Why would you laugh at us enjoying some sunshine, beers, bbq and the company of friends/family?

Weird post OP.

Grandeeod · 06-07-2013 01:52AM

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

Worse, apparently youll bring them to a beer garden along with trays of drink then start fighting.

Ah no. I never said that. But it would be worth watching.:D

Grandeeod · 06-07-2013 01:57AM

Jaxxy wrote: »

Ah come off it, what's wrong with enjoying the nice weather when we get it? Why would you laugh at us enjoying some sunshine, beers, bbq and the company of friends/family?

Weird post OP.

Nah its not weird jaxxy. Its not what we do, its how we do it. Enjoy the sunshine! I was as guilty of it once. But I guess when you learn to appreciate a sunny climate, the way an Irish person acts on home turf looks really funny and a bit OTT.

jill_valentine · 06-07-2013 02:03AM

I have one complaint about the sunshine - for some reason, people in my neighbourhood seem to think it's much more acceptable to wee in the street in broad daylight if they're wearing shorts. Maybe the psychological threshold to whipping it out is lower if you're not wearing full on trousers, or something.

Anyway. Less street-peeing please. That would be just great.

Otherwise, Jesus, just enjoy it.

Jaxxy · 06-07-2013 02:05AM

Grandeeod wrote: »

Nah its not weird jaxxy. Its not what we do, its how we do it. Enjoy the sunshine! I was as guilty of it once. But I guess when you learn to appreciate a sunny climate, the way an Irish person acts on home turf looks really funny and a bit OTT.

When you say "how we do it" I'm going to assume you mean the purchasing of garden furniture/BBQ/slabs of beer, etc., that you mentioned in your original post. I don't see why that's so horrible, or even amusing...

I've lived in foreign and sunny climes myself, as have many of my friends, the only difference here is we didn't adopt or develop the superiority complex that some expatriates seem to display.

Tom_Cruise · 06-07-2013 02:07AM

Just lol.

OP please, tell us what part of the sun you live in?

Sigourney · 06-07-2013 02:07AM

Grandeeod wrote: »

C'mon folks! Don't take offense. I'm just trying to explain how the Irish living abroad in a hot climate view the carry on in the oul sod. I'm back for a few weeks and it reminds me of the lobster colour I got on the beach as a kid. These days though its about hitting Tescos and Woodies for crap you won't get value for. Thats what Im seeing.

'Offense'. You live in America, then?

kneemos · 06-07-2013 05:07AM

Irish people get so few chances to go in the garden that they stand there wondering what to do so it's off to the local hardware for plastic seats and barbie that blow away come winter,pity us if you like op and laugh when we're not looking but we are like a prisoner just released from solitary shielding our eyes from the light...don't blame us.

MadsL · 06-07-2013 05:08AM

OP have you any idea the amount of crap bought for the 4th of July. The Chinese economy, between the fireworks and the cheap BBQ grills, must get a summer boost.

'Taint just Ireland buying crap when the sun shines. And I live in the sun belt. 310 days of sun a year.

06-07-2013 05:11AM

I can't wait to enjoy the sun so much that I can make fun of others for doing it online. Should only be another hour til it's up.

Duck's hoop · 06-07-2013 06:28AM

Grandeeod wrote: »

C'mon folks! Don't take offense. I'm just trying to explain how the Irish living abroad in a hot climate view the carry on in the oul sodg.

Thank you sorr, we must look terrible stupid sorr.

On another note, I always laugh at the Irish who go to these 'hot climates' and hang out with all the other Irish people over there. Laughing at the nincompoops who don't do sun properly.

Get a life.

Sofiztikated · 06-07-2013 06:37AM

So when exactly are we supposed to make use of our garden, if not in the few days of reasonably nice weather?

foxinsox · 06-07-2013 07:09AM

Grandeeod wrote: »

Nah its not weird jaxxy. Its not what we do, its how we do it. Enjoy the sunshine! I was as guilty of it once. But I guess when you learn to appreciate a sunny climate, the way an Irish person acts on home turf looks really funny and a bit OTT.

Would ya give up this "we" rubbish please?

and thank you..

Mark Tapley · 06-07-2013 07:15AM

I think OP lives in Smugsville .

Sofiztikated · 06-07-2013 07:18AM

And another thing.

People in nicer/more predictable climates can actually plan things, like "D'ye know, in 3 weeks time, we'll have Miguel and Assumpta around, the patio has been finished since February. We'll dine al fresco."

Remember back here it's "****ing quick, Mary, mix up that concrete, before the rain comes back. I'll get the Bbq lit, and ring the other Mary, and get Johnnie to get a slab of cans. Wait, **** it, the rains back. Good job too, the cattle were looking parched."

efb · 06-07-2013 07:26AM

Its good for our fragile economy OP

December2012 · 06-07-2013 07:35AM

Grandeeod wrote: »

Prepare for yet another splurge of cash on garden furniture, barbies and trays of gargle! At least the gargle will be value for money. WTF is it with the Irish that they feel the need to waste money on ****e once the sun shines? Haven't we learned anything? Then comes the inevitable kicking the crap out of each other after a days drinking in a "beer garden". Need I mention the "summer clothes" that are faded and do **** all against the pale skin.

I live in the sun and we laugh at those back in Ireland that can no longer handle a few rays without resorting to trying to recreate costa del sol in the back garden of the three bed semi overlooked by every wanker on the block. Can we not just do nice weather without being assholes?

Laughing at people and being condescending is much more of an asshole thing to do than anything you're so pointlessly getting annoyed about!

HEATWAVE! -Get shopping and fight!

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