To not be okay with socialising in gardens during covid times?

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I have some family members who are keen to visit us in our garden or theirs. They insist it's safe and fine to do so if we stay a couple of metres apart. I'm not up for this at all, especially when there is FaceTime etc. It seems unnecessary and against the rule of not visiting other people's homes. Maybe I'm being OTT. I'm not usually a strict rule follower but I don't get why people are struggling so much with this when we have the technology to see and talk to each other safely via WiFi. Maybe I was born to be a hermit as I'm not struggling to follow the rules. Especially as not following them could have such dire consequences for so many.

You're not allowed to do this according to the guidelines.

Unless they are caring for you by bringing essentials then it isn't a reasonable journey.

It involves unnecessary travel and unnecessary contact. You are right not to allow this. It is hard being away from family but it’s harder for those fighting for their lives in ventilation, their relatives and the staff looking after them. It’s a small sacrifice your family can make to protect others.

It’s really hard, I understand why they want to do this but it’s a no for now.

I’m looking forward to doing this once the rules are relaxed a bit. I think it’s likely that things like this will be ok before a full on return to ‘normal’ is ok.

I visit my mums garden to leave her food shopping but definitely won't be visiting anyone else in their garden to socialise.

Definitely no. Not needed as you say use facetime. I'm like you though quite happy being a hermit with a good book and glass of wine. My existing activity today was a trip to the pharmacy for DH insulin!