It is hard to imagine right now, but summer will eventually return to this cold and unforgiving island.
We will be free from the hail, sleet, and snow. We'll also be free of rhyming names for whatever meteorological misfortune we are being subjected to every weekend - although that has been quite fun.
With that in mind, we can let our minds wander to a time when we will able to be outside without wearing our huge coat and our weekends won't consist of sitting inside miserably complaining to one another about how awful the weather is.
Here's just the thing to get you in the mood for that magical time that will no doubt last for about four days in mid-May before being replaced by further drizzle - B&M is selling an inflatable hot tub.
The Bestway Lay-Z-Spa Miami Tub will set you back £280 at the bargain supermarket, which is significantly less than it would cost at most places.
It looks pretty good too. There are 81 jets built into it and it holds four people, so you can have a couple of pals around to enjoy it with you.
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You'd better get a move on though. B&M say that there is only a limited amount of them and you have to go to your local store to find out whether they are even stocking them at all.
Whilst the concept of a 'limited amount' could literally mean anything, going by previous experience it does mean that they will be gone pretty soon.
Last year Aldi offered a luxury garden hot tub for sale at £399, but it sold out in hours once the price was dropped down to £299.
That tub came with 120 jets - if that's the kind of thing you're interested in - which is significantly more than the B&M one can offer you, but the B&M model is £20 cheaper.
If floating around in your own garden isn't your thing, you can also get a selection of other garden-related delights from your local bargain shop.
B&M is also offering a gazebo bar set-up for £250, as well as their range of garden furniture which includes swing seats and the like.
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