Quick poll: who intends to continue with Xmas plans in tier 4?

[Missmidden]

To help with my discussions with family who were due to come entirely within the rules as they were pre 4pm!

Genuinely in a total quandary as to what to say- all low risk people but it’s our decision as our house. If I thought that a big chunk of the affected population would “rebel” or that everyone else was towing the line that might help, so thanks in advance.

We had already cancelled, as cases here have been rising quite steeply and I’m just not prepared to put my Mum at risk.

Cancelled plans to see family up in Scotland. Gutted.

@FuzzyPuffling

We have been shielding since March and seen family briefly, once, outside. Christmas was only ever the two of us.

We'd like our life back please.

Just BLOODY STAY AT HOME.

Did you think we were only being asked to stay at home for 3 weeks in March?

When I go for a walk tomorrow- small flat, no garden - will you be out there too shouting at others who dare to go for a walk?

@dappledsunshine

Our Xmas plans are unchanged, just dh, dc and my dm at home for Xmas day (dm lives close by and alone and is in our support bubble).

We've deliberately kept our plans low key by not planning on seeing other family members but if that hadn't been the case I would be cancelling in light of today's update.

We are doing the same.

We cancelled quite a few months ago. If you’ve read my other relies. We had something very sad happen. Which makes Xmas pale by compassion

My other family are in a different country. They have no Covid cases. Other than about 15. They are all of our to dinner. However back in March they had a very severe lockdown. They weren’t even allowed out for a walk. I remember being quite sad. But it goes to show who did it right. We’ve bumbled along. Making up different things. People doing what they want. People not wearing masks etc. I think if we’d of done what people like New Zealand did and locked everything. We’d be like they are now. But we didn’t. (Not blaming the people. Blaming the government )

Nope, going to be spending christmas alone for the first time in my life. Not going to go against the rules or compromise my son who has a chronic illness

We've cancelled our plans, now won't be seeing grandparents until next year :(

No - I'll be following the rules

I was going to do a present drop off, take a flask of tea (or 2) to chat to my parents and best friend on the 23rd.

Now I'm not.

Tier 3 here. We was staying in xmas day. However on 23rd I was and still am visiting a friend.

I am in tier 2 but about 10 miles away from tier 4 which is just way too close, so we’ve cancelled our plans which were to see my parents

Most people I know decided weeks ago meeti g people was too risky and to stay at home.
I'm so sorproded people are upset and sad about todays announcement.

no and my DD will be staying at Uni with some friends as she is in a lower tier area.

I will be following the rules. I've got friends and family who work in the NHS. My priority is them.

To be fair, I think we could all see this coming? It is sad. I don't underestimate that. But my concern is for the NHS and the very vulnerable who'll die because of how we behave.

We’ve cancelled everything. We’re now exchanging presents on the doorstep and we’ll video call on Christmas Day so the family can see each other open presents.

@AcornAutumn So your mother had a blackout and fall, the paramedics attended and advised to her that the best course of action was to go to hospital where she could recieve the tests she needed (where she would be seen by a cardiologist if required) and she refused to follow their advice based on their clinical judgement ? That is now the fault of the NHS for respecting her autonomy to make decisions about her health ?

When I go for a walk tomorrow- small flat, no garden - will you be out there too shouting at others who dare to go for a walk?

I think you will find that Fuzzy along with all the rest of us on MN who are shielding or have a direct household member who is CEV are more than clear on what is permitted

Her STAY AT HOME means do not play fast and loose with the rules, consider what is right (not just what is not illegal) and do not seek creative and self-serving excuses

Not that daily exercise, such as going for a walk, should be restricted.

My life plans wont change, just myself and DH, a walk on the beach , turkey and a lazy evening on the sofa in front of the fire. Boxing day will be a 4 hour walk in the hills if the weather allows. I feel for everyone that's has had to change plans and for those that will spend the day alone.

Definitely sticking to it, I definitely thought that a stronger lock down was due at least a week ago, and kids in particular shouldn't have been in school this last week, to try to calm the spread. It's ridiculous having them in for this week when sending them all home would have allowed them to get over any virus before meeting up with their GPs for Christmas.

This was the only decision that could have prevented widespread deaths having missed that one though, so I'm glad to stick to it.

@flipapoo your family situation sounds quite reasonable TBF. Particularly if your mum would be alone . If you have isolated and normally WFH anyway it should be quite safe to meet particularly as you are local to each other .

We are following the rules, we are now T4

People maybe fed up of this, I am as well, just as I am fed up of all those not following rules, using the famous MN common sense, not understanding that this is a fast moving, ever changing new virus, and moaning and carrying on about how this has been handled, with no comprehension that we are not the only country going through this, that lots of other countries are in full lockdown now And lots of Governments are having to think on their feet as the virus changes.

We were advised back in March this is here for the long term

Let’s all follow the rules and hope we can get the whole country back to normal as soon as possible

@FelineUK and @JuliaDomna I salute you. Your pragmatic and thoughtful attitude to this is such a pleasant change to a lot of the thoughtless whining on here tonight.

I live alone, I'll be alone for the whole break, but there will be other Christmases, ad I hope that I and my family will be alive to see them.

Let's hang tight - vaccinations will come in the Spring. I wish more people had your attitudes and just coped. It's tough, I can't think too far into the future, I just take it a day at a time (and my work has been so frantic that's all I can do). I wish more people could just find the backbone to cope.

@Therssalwaysachoice

I wouldn’t dream of continuing with my plans in tier 4. We can’t just leave the NHS to collapse

Same.

It seems to be people stick to the rules and nothing changes, don’t stick to the rules and nothing changes, if you are elderly or vulnerable or corse u should not be mixing. for most people having to play their part they won’t be receiving the vaccine for a very long time or if at all. It’s a personal decision but I do think most of the people complaining INCLUDING myself haven’t had a brush with covid so we will never understand fully the dangers, as most young families that take our children to school are told time and time again in every other newsletter by schools “most people will have mild symptoms or none” my heart breaks for anyone alone in tier 4 and maybe there should be a new thread for those people to keep them busy Christmas Day!!

We are tier 4 and cancelled having family over.