God. I nearly dropped my phone when my sister texted me this morning. "Magnums for 99p at Farmfoods!!!" Complete with about seven ice cream emojis because that's how she rolls. I thought she was exaggerating (wouldn't be the first time), but nope – she was dead serious.
The timing couldn't be more perfect. Have you SEEN the forecast? We're hitting 22C this weekend which is absolutely bonkers for April. My garden thermometer hit 20C yesterday and I had to double-check it wasn't broken. My neighbor Dave was out in his shorts looking like a lobster by 3pm. Poor bloke.
What's actually in the deal? (I checked so you don't have to)
So I dragged myself down to Farmfoods this morning – partly because I needed to see this deal with my own eyes and partly because my freezer was looking tragically empty. The 99p deals are legit, folks. They've got those fancy Mini Double Gold Caramel Billionaire Magnums (the ones that usually cost like £3.50), plus Cornetto Soft Stracciatella and Caramel ones too.
Even the vegans get some love! Teh vegan Magnum Chills are included in the 99p range. My colleague Sasha (who's been vegan since 2018) is gonna lose her mind when I tell her.
Someone clearly messed up the pricing...
Listen. I worked in retail back in uni. Someone at Farmfoods definitely made a pricing error, but I'm not complaining. I bought 6 boxes. Don't judge me.
I overheard one of the staff saying they're expecting a rush this weekend with the weather forecast. One shopper next to me literally filled half her basket with ice cream boxes. Her response when I raised an eyebrow: "I've got four teenagers at home. These won't last till Monday."
Why is it hotter than THE ACTUAL ALGARVE right now?
This weather is ridiculous. I was in Portugal last April and it was chillier than what we're getting now. The Met Office is saying temperatures are "nearer to what we'd expect in July" – which makes me slightly concerned about what July might bring if April's already this hot.
I spent £4K on a new air conditioning unit last summer after nearly melting in the heatwave. Best money I've ever spent, though my electricity bill looked like a phone number.
Don't be that person with the BBQ
As tempting as it is to drag the BBQ out... just don't. Fire services are properly stressed about wildfire risks. An assistant commissioner from London Fire Brigade (Paul McCourt) is practically begging people not to cook outdoors or on balconies.
Remember those terrifying wildfires in Glasgow back in March? The Kilpatrick Hills looked like something from an apocalypse movie. And that was before this weird heat kicked in.
I feel stupid now thinking about how I nearly bought one of those disposable BBQs yesterday. My mate Jon set his parents' garden fence on fire with one of those back in 2021. His dad still brings it up at every family gathering... like a ghost at a family reunion that won't stop haunting him.
The Facebook frenzy
The ice cream deals are blowing up on social media. Some bargain-hunting group on Facebook is going wild for it. One person commented: "Wish I had one near me they are incredible prices!" while another just wrote "Some good bargains."
Understatement of the year, Karen.
I'd recommend getting down there ASAP if you want to snag some before they're gone. I'm already planning my second trip tomorrow – my freezer can technically fit another 4 boxes if I rearrange things and maybe throw out those frozen peas that have been there since Christmas.
Just remember to slap on some sunscreen before you venture out. This April sun is deceptive adn I learned that lesson the hard way yesterday. My nose is still the color of a fire engine.
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