Would you come to my house if I provided this

[Fridgeandkitchen]

If COVID restrictions still permit outside visits from a max of 2 families and 6 people, if I did this would you come? I am in Scotland.

I have a large covered outside area
Lit with fairly lights
Electric blanket on the outdoor sofas to sit on
Heated throws or blankets to cover up
Hot water bottles
Hot chocolate or drink of choice, alcohol too.
Canapés
Chocolates
Chimnea and marsh mallow toasting.

It’s December......

We usually cater a lot at Christmas. I’ll miss it with every bit of me this year. I am trying to come up with ideas so that we can still see friends. December is really important to me. This isn’t a getting pissed type thing. It’s just an hour or two.

Any thoughts.

@WitchesSpelleas

How are you doing the electrics for the electric blankets etc.? Wires on damp grass would worry me.

Any caravan site will have plenty of wires on damp grass. If you use the right wires you'll be fine.

Yes, DH has said about the toilet. We have a loo next to the front door and before the hall into the living bit of the house. If guests use that we use the en-suite. Thank you all for your comments. It’s given me a lot to think about.

Sure when do you want me?

What time? It’s a bit of a drive for me but sounds lovely

Yes, what time? Is it adults only or can I bring the children too?

Yes, sounds great.

I wouldn’t be very concerned about washing blankets that go on lap over clothes: in many Mediterranean countries they are provided at restaurants and I wouldn’t expect those to be washed every time, even less concerned if it’s people I know

I'm on my way!

I certainly would be there! Sounds lovely. Wish I could do similar.

As long as you're prepared for some curtain-twitching neighbour calling the police and then posting all about it on your local FB neighbourhood group.

It sounds a lovely idea, if I wrapped up warm and brought a water bottle. Patio heater would be good too.

How many people will you be having and can they socially distance on your sofas? It does sound very nice and you're obviously making an enormous effort.

The loo though, as PP has posted, would be an issue wouldn't it?

I don't know... do what you can do to keep safe but you still have to live otherwise what's the point of it all? I hope you have a lovely Christmas event. :)

Oh goodness. I'd come just for the canapés. It sounds absolutely lovely, OP.

@LyingWitchInTheWardrobe

How many people will you be having and can they socially distance on your sofas? It does sound very nice and you're obviously making an enormous effort.

The loo though, as PP has posted, would be an issue wouldn't it?

I don't know... do what you can do to keep safe but you still have to live otherwise what's the point of it all? I hope you have a lovely Christmas event. :)

The numbers would be in line with restrictions in place at the moment. 6 from no more than 2 families. Kids under 12 don’t count in Scotland at the moment.

I’m not putting any firm plans in place at the moment because things could change.

I'm in London but I accept your invitation

I so want to toast marshmallows! I'll bring those big marshmallow kebab things!

sounds lovely, is there room for me please ?

Sounds amazing from a fellow Scot!

We are concerned over Christmas too. Normally 10-15 of us from 3/4 households (sister, parents etc) and so far we are planning as normal with some precautions.

I would love to! But wouldn't stay long, probably. I get cold easily and entertaining the kids / stopping them from getting too close might be a nightmare.

So yes, definitely, so long as it's not too far a journey.

I would definitely come provided I could use your loo!

It all sounds very cosy and festive

@Dozer

Doubt outdoor in private gardens but not indoors will be within guidelines, since in practice everyone will end up inside.

But no, I wouldn’t want to do that. Hate the cold! And would need the loo etc. So would either meet in a house or not go.

Sounds a lovely setup, but this. Here in wales we are coming out of lockdown but, unlike before when 30 could meet outdoors, no meeting in private gardens is now allowed. Guidance says it's because people will be too tempted to head indoors at this time of year.

I would worry about using the toilet as if I was drinking I would need it a lot.

Yes please!!! I wish I had friends like you 😂

So long as it's not pishing down it sounds lovely

Cocoa with peppermint schnapps or eggnog with Fureball or other cinnamon whiskey is lovely. I would come, if I were your friend.

Hell yes, I'd be there as it sounds lovely.

I'd also bring my insulated travel mug so that I could keep my hot chocolate (with Baileys, Tia Maria or Amaretto in it) warm

I would definitely come. Only suggestions from me would be to have some scarves / hats / gloves / warm socks on standby for the people who didn't know how cold they'd be (I feel the cold badly but if my head and feet are warm, I'm usually fine).