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Can I leave a gift for my mum outside or

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Dickorydockwhatthe · 22/03/2020 10:15

Should I just keep away. I've brought flowers and chocolates a few days ago. I'm worried that anything I've touched or come into contact with will be passed on the gift. Can I just leave it on the path but say hello still from a distance. It all feels so surreal but I don't want to take the slightest chance with my parents. What are you all doing??

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NuffSaidSam · 22/03/2020 10:21

If you don't have any symptoms I think leaving a present should be fine. Maybe give the box a wipe with an antibac to be sure?

Also, waving through a window is fine. Saying hello from the end of the garden path (if that's at least 6ft) also fine.

Or just enjoy the flowers and chocs yourself. Phone your mum. Reschedule mother's Day for another time.

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Dickorydockwhatthe · 22/03/2020 11:09

OK thank you it's so hard isn't when not alot is known about the virus 🙁. I will drop them off might be nice to wave and say hello keep spirits up I guess xx

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HPandTheNeverEndingBedtime · 22/03/2020 11:16

I've seen images of a son visiting his dad in a care home (USA I think), he took his camping chair and they talked on the phone through the closed window so they could still see each other. Which seemed a good compromise as well as leaving gifts on the door step

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Dickorydockwhatthe · 22/03/2020 12:48

Thats lovely, Boris is saying stay away but Dr Hillary shared a photo the other day sat in the garden with his mum at a safe distance. So confusing 🙁

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Rockbird · 22/03/2020 12:53

We went to wave at in laws yesterday and ended up in their garden while they stayed inside the conservatory and we chatted through the open window (at a safe distance!). It was actually rather nice.

TheLovleyChebbyMcGee · 22/03/2020 13:00

I think it's a lovley thing to still do to be together, but still safe. We're going to do the same in a few days to my parents.

Longdistance · 22/03/2020 13:01

I waved through the window to my mum. Left flowers and cards as it’s her birthday too. How miserable ☹️ for her. Anyway, my dm has a heart condition as well and she’ll be turning 79. We’re Skyping later today.

Trumpton · 22/03/2020 13:02

I am FaceTiming mil this afternoon with a cuppa and a slice of cake each .
In your case wash your hands as if you are washing with black soap so they are completely clean and take your card and present . Play Knock and Run on her door and wave from the end of the path.

POP7777777 · 22/03/2020 13:03

I'm leaving stuff on the doorstep. X

LER83 · 22/03/2020 13:36

I'm leaving flowers and card on the doorstep. My dd has also baked some cupcakes so will leave them aswel, and will just wave from the car!

grafittiartist · 22/03/2020 13:54

I left a bag at the back door and we sat at opposite sides of the garden for a coffee :)

Marieo · 22/03/2020 13:57

It depends on the journey there as well. I took my mum some bits, but I was already dropping off some shopping. I popped it halfway down the path, walked to the end of the path and then called her to say it was outside. We had a quick natter and it was lovely to see her, she took it inside and sprayed with antibac. I probably wouldn't have to be honest if I wasn't taking bread and milk as well, but as long as you or no one in your house have any symptoms and you don't get too close etc then should be okay. If you are having to walk somewhere busy to get there or whatever then probably not.

thatgingergirl · 22/03/2020 15:09

I put my gift for my lovely mum into her kitchen (from the back step) and then moved away. She came to the door and we had a nice chat. I think the PM meant don't visit in the accepted sense. No different for me as to how I've been delivering mum's shopping over the last couple of weeks anyway!

mencken · 22/03/2020 15:10

yes, there is evidence that the virus can survive on surfaces. Anything non-perishable coming in should be quarantined for 24 hours.

not sure about flowers. But as she needs neither flowers nor chocolates, why take the risk? just another commercial festival.

Violetdaffodil · 22/03/2020 15:13

My present to my mum is to go nowhere near her today, chat to her on the phone and give her the best chance of looking forward to enjoying mother’s day with us next year.

user1493413286 · 22/03/2020 15:50

I don’t think that’s any different to getting shopping dropped outside your door so surely that’s fine and she just needs to wash her hands the same as when she touches food packaging? I appreciate that some people are choosing to dettol everything that comes into the house and leave it outside/in the garage for 24 hours but I think the majority of people are trying to be measured and wash hands etc in line with government advice

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