When are we going to be able to see family and friends?

[StealthPolarBear]

I don't care about the football. I want my parents and in laws to see their grandchildren.

I think a lot of people have reached their fatigue point with lockdown

Yes agree and I can really understand that. I am a rule follower but I'm getting to the end of my tether. And I have to admit I went to see my parents in their garden on that Wednesday. One of me, two of them, and I never went in the house, and didn't eat or drink anything from their house. That's the only time I've done it though.
Such mixed messages. On Facebook we've still got people shouting at anyone who dares to put a toe outside. The government are saying one on one as if it's some miracle fix and yet agonising over other issues. It feels like socialising in small groups has been forgotten.
I know those who are shielding also feel as if they've been forgotten. That must be incredibly difficult.

I think I'm pissed of personally because my family aren't local and it's going to take a long time before any relaxation of rules will benefit me.

I've seen my parents a few times, wr adults social distanced. My 3 year old isnt able to social distance - yes she hugged my mum and held her hand. It is worth the risk to us. None of us have been to work, DD hasnt been to childcare, none of us have seen anyone closer than 2m. We went to a quiet part of the forest with nobody else around (we saw one dog walker in 3 hours). Adults can hold their bladders that long. 3 year old couldnt so she did a wee behind a tree.

Yes in theory we could be fined £50 if we fail to follow police orders. So we would disperse if they asked us to. If they wanted to still fine us £50, then we would pay it - it's a small price to be honest.

I wonder if it will be like the fines for taking kids out if school for a holiday that many are perfectly happy to pay.

But the point should be that a financial penalty can't mitigate the impact

So we know when we can buy a sodding car but still not when we can see loved ones. And no one else seems to be asking about this. Is it because everyone else is just doing it anyway?

I think it's stupid that you are only allowed to meet one adult. At this stage. Still. In a park.

Schools are back next week. We are gently being encouraged to go to work. And yet you can't go and meet your parents or a friend and her child, in their garden?

I find it ridiculous.

Completely agree. But tbh that aspect has just been forgotten. I don't understand why people aren't up in arms about it and can only assume theyre doing it anyway (no judgement from me, I'm very close to it myself)

There’s been mentioned something about garden parties and bbq gatherings this morning.
Absolutely no good to me, as I don’t have a garden!

People are now following their own rules. The beach opposite me was packed yesterday. I guess we'll have another spike and government will have to tighten lockdown.

For those following rules, this is shit behaviour. Thanks for nothing rule breakers.

Assess the risk yourself and go for it.

Just see your friends and family. Be sensible, keep it outside, practise social distancing, perhaps don't see anyone who is particularly vulnerable.

I think common sense and best judgement needs to prevail here. The government guidelines are obviously to be interpreted however people see fit anyway.

I think this will be the last thing as it's the most risky, sorry.

I've been having garden visits with my mum throughout. I know it's breaking the rules but I had to weigh up the risks of her her becoming seriously depressed, stuck at home by herself constantly. We have stayed about 4 m apart at all times, have never gone in the house or had a drink etc. I can't see what harm it could possibly have done. My dc, 13 and 16, have both visited too and she has said they've been the only bright spots of normality in the past 9 weeks.

Stay alert, use common sense, see your family in a safe way.

Most risky would have been driving 260 miles away from the worst hit area during a pandemic while symptomatic, taking a symptomatic child to a hospital at new rural location, popping out for a day trip to check you weren't blind, then driving back to go to work while still within isolation timings.

So you know, go for your life, follow your instincts, do your own risk assessment.

I completely agree it is low risk. What I don't understand is why therefore it's still not allowed. When much less important aspects - buying a sodding car (are you allowed to test drive with a sales person in the car??) have been opened up

Woo hoo