So before Boris’ announcement we had planned to see my family and in laws before Christmas. My family say on Wednesday 23rd and the in laws Thursday 24th and stay home Christmas Day and beyond - was quite looking forward to a Christmas Day at home. We usually spend the day driving around visiting. Both our families are nearby but still take a chunk of the day - all tier 1!
But now we can only see them on Christmas Day. Sounds stupid as some have much more extreme restrictions but I was looking forward to a Christmas Day at home as above and now what?
Would it really matter if we seen them the 24th instead and stayed in the 25th. What’s one day going to make a difference. Still seeing them for one day only? I’ve followed the guidelines pretty religiously but would it really make a difference if
It changes by one day so for one year I can wake up Christmas Day and not have to rush out the door. Sounds trivial I know.
We don’t go out socialising at all. It baffles me that being in tier 1 I could meet 5 friends in the pub tonight or have friends around but not see one family?
Also, I guess as we can see 6 people we can still see some family leading up to Christmas. For instance 4 of us and our in laws? And 4 of us and my parents. But not seeing our siblings (who live at home)!
Baffling! I can totally sympathise with those who have far worse scenarios this Christmas.
Our social contacts have literally been zero apart from work which is pretty safe! It all seems so poop.