To break the rule of 6 on the day before lockdown.

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We haven’t seen in laws since they brought the rule of 6 in. 4 of us in our house and 5 in there’s (with grown up children) so haven’t really been in each other’s houses. Mil and her husband did come and visit us so that made 6 in our house.

The weather is beautiful and thinking of going for a walk on the beach and seeing if the in laws would like to come so they can see dc before lockdown.

It will be 4 of us. And maybe 3 or 4 of them (1 or 2 of them will definitely be at work). So potentially 7 or 8 people outside in the air.

I’ve taken the rules very seriously and followed them religiously. But will potentially 1 more than 6 all from the same household really matter on the day before lockdown?!

I’d rather see them outside than inside the house. But it’s the risk of being judged by the public.

All I see locally is large groups, parties and gatherings so is what I’ve planned really that bad?! 1 maybe 2 extra people?!

2 of her grown up children are moving away to another part of the country soon so might not be able to see them before they go 😢

I would.

I would. You’ll be in the fresh air, no one will judge you and if they do who cares?

I would go too. Enjoy your walk 😊

Thank you. We also live in an area with very few cases.

I would your outside and sometimes mental health and well-being is more important than rules stick to the social distancing and you will be fine.
We are forming a bubble with my mum despite her living with my brother he works away 6 days a week and when he’s home he’s sleeping so she will be all alone otherwise.

I would as long as you’re all ok with it and the potential consequences. (We recently broke rule of 6 as a last minute get together and now all having to isolate as one has since tested positive)...

Do it.
Enjoy

I think you should stay within the rules unless you absolutely can’t. This isn’t that.

Why do you need the validation of internet strangers?
It’s against the rules.
You can do it, but it’s illegal. A hundred people on MN saying it’s ok, won’t change that.

Funny how all those ‘I’ve followed the rules religiously’ people are the ones breaking them.

Up to you. Although the reason we are heading into another lockdown is because people like you aren’t following the rules.

I would. Don't let mn make you feel guilty either.

Go. Enjoy this beautiful day together.

You don’t need the internet to tell you what to do. Your a strong, individual person with her own mind, you can decide for yourself.

I follow all the rules, but for a one off like this I would happily go for the walk.

I wouldn’t, rules are there for a reason hence the crap we are in now with people ignoring and forcing the lockdown

Go for it and enjoy

'rules are there for a reason' 😂😂😂 in relation to this ridiculous shit show. 6 is an arbitrary number. Scotland doesn't include kids in that, England does. You're outside for a start. This kind of 'rule breaking' is NOT why we are going into lockdown at all. Use critical thinking and risk assessment op, and overall, common sense to understand that from the point of view of actual risk, you're fine.

If you are all going out for a walk on the beach together you should be fine . It's not like you are all squashing round the dining room table . In fact a bigger group out on the beach is probably safer than 6 people round a table in a small room .

Hopefully you've already gone and having a nice time

I'm hoping you're already on the beach or just getting home & cosy from a lovely walk

If you're really worried, split up on arrival - two from each household head each direction along the beach - then come back and swap pairings so everyone gets to see everyone else.

Thanks all. It didn’t happen anyway! Stayed home and had a chilled afternoon just the 4 of us.

@FarTooSkinny I have followed every single rule and have not broken any - not even today as it didn’t happen. Calm down 🤣 I take it very seriously, more seriously than anyone I know! I’ve literally cut down my social contact with anyone to zero! My partner has worked throughout, I haven’t been working. When the kids have been at school I have stayed home! Lockdown will not change anything for us!

I have not seen my family because of the rule of 6 since August. I’ve seen mil 3 times since March. I’ve been to seen my granny a few times. Because I’ve cut my social contact to basically nothing I’ve felt I’ve been safe enough to see her. Now after months of barely seeing a soul, lockdown. Not met with any friends since March! Only seen people I know in passing for a brief chat whilst social distancing.. I’ve literally been stuck in my house with the added stress of having 2 children with additional needs. Lonely times, covid sucks.