To be so happy that we can now meet up to 6 people in our garden.

[1981m]

I am so excited at the increased relaxation of the rules. I did a little dance in the kitchen and was straight on the phone inviting my sister and her family and my friends (on separate occasions) around for a bbq. At last!

I just hope people don't take the mick and force us to go backwards. Although I bet people do.

I’ve done the exact same, going to make such a difference to my menatal health

I'm just glad it's not mandatory as I have no desire to meet anyone!

People are already doing this anyway. The rules went out the window for most weeks ago.

I'm just glad it's not mandatory as I have no desire to meet anyone!
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I'm just glad it's not mandatory as I have no desire to meet anyone!

Me neither other than returning to work and speaking to colleagues. Everyone else can bugger off 😂

Same. Can't wait to sit and have a chat in the garden with my mum.

Also are people waiting until the 1st? I know I should cos 'Boris says so' but will 24 hours make a difference?!

I was so happy too! I can’t wait to see my parents in the garden with my family and have a BBQ. (Some of us have actually been keeping to the rules you know!)
I’d be tempted to do it this weekend but we have lasted this long so I’ll wait until Monday

Have to admit, it's been bliss not have my in-laws just turn up whenever they get bored. Got one more free weekend.

Yeah but what does everyone plan to do when guests need the loo! I want to invite my friend but can't have her indoors to use our loo so not gonna suggest it. Even applies to park meetups - no loos for anyone unless you don't mind a wild wee x

Yeah but what does everyone plan to do when guests need the loo!

Let the guest use the loo and leave disposable antibacterial wipes for them to clean up every touch point they have touched.

I’m going to have family over for a bbq, and plan to put up my pop up toilet tent with the camping toilet as that can be hosed down after use easily and saves anybody having to come in the house.

I kind of assumed it was the same 6 people every time eg 1 other family? Otherwise you are just meeting loads of people but at different times and could spread it everywhere

That's sad that you have no desire to see anyone. Is there no one you have missed?

I will have the potty out for the kids. We have a side door that leads to our utility room and in and out into the garden. I will allow people in there only and make them wash hands and thoroughly clean afterwards with bleach and probably say it can't be used for 72 hours. We would shut off the rest of the house. We have a side entrance so no one can go through the house

Nope, any 6 people, any time you like. Can’t wait!!

I think I'll do hand sanitiser before they go in the house so hands are clean when they touch any surfaces e. g. door handles. Use loo. Wash hands.

I am very excited too! We have already organised a bbq in my in laws on sunday. We are very naughty doing it a day early. I unfortunately wont be able to see my own family until the end of july. They live in ireland, and I live in the uk, but I am craving social interaction so much I am (for once) excited about seeing my in laws 😆😆 this will change things for so many of us who have found isolation so hard. Yay!!!

What happens if our parents are over 70 or shielding?? Can we still meet them in the same way??

But leave breaks between households ( Boris forgot on specify how long) so don't have your in laws for lunch and you parents for dinner on the same day.. at least Onthink that what he meant

@babasaclover

I kind of assumed it was the same 6 people every time eg 1 other family? Otherwise you are just meeting loads of people but at different times and could spread it everywhere

Any 6 people. But he did say to try to space them out so you don’t end up potentially infecting huge numbers of your loved ones. So not a party every day.

It’s lovely! Although we’re a household of 5 so can only have one person round. At least I can have my mum round though!

@lockdownlethargy

What happens if our parents are over 70 or shielding?? Can we still meet them in the same way??

Well legally you can, yes. But it’s up to you and them whether it’s a risk you want to take.

I ordered a couple of 'shewee' type things for my daughters and me for when we're out and about and need a wee 🙈😆

@lockdownlethargy

What happens if our parents are over 70 or shielding?? Can we still meet them in the same way??

If shielding, then the shielding rules apply and you should not do it. But shielding is just advisory so I suspect people will make their own decisions about risks.

@1981m. Honestly don't feel sad 😂. I have family and friends but I can go months without seeing them. I'm quite happy 😊

I'm so happy. I feel really positive for the first time in ages.

We need to not get carried away though and also be mindful of those still shielding. This bit's going to be really tough for them, as everyone else is starting to get back to normality and they're still trapped inside.

Ah I’ve missed my family and friends a lot. Can’t wait for a proper (non fucking Zoom) catch up.