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Is anyone actually going to follow the rules from spring?

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Cloudsurfing · 08/02/2021 22:01

It will have been a year since being allowed to properly see friends and family. Even in summer last year you still had to social distance so seeing family was difficult, and some areas had tighter restrictions throughout. Everyone I know is going to see family and friends from spring, regardless of what restrictions there are. I am too. The government do know that most people won’t stick to it from then, right?

Is anyone on here actually going to not see family at that point? I know Mumsnet seems to be full of people who are happy to isolate for years if need be, but are you actually going to?

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TildaKauskumholm · 08/02/2021 22:43

Yes because I'm not a selfish twat and I don't want the risk my life and that of others.

Blossomhill123 · 08/02/2021 22:46

We have all caught the covid virus but we are still being cautious. It’s the virus that no one knows .
We had mild symptoms this time but what about next time ?

Chloemol · 08/02/2021 22:49

Yes I will be following the rules and if that’s still lockdown or no meetings I will follow that

1, not everyone will be vaccinated
2, I dont want CEV members to catch it
3 I don’t want to catch it
4 I am not as selfish as some on here and am thinking bigger picture

If we go into a fourth lockdown don’t come crying on MN

IsitSummeryet21 · 08/02/2021 22:54

Nope.

southeastdweller · 08/02/2021 22:54

^If we go into a fourth lockdown don’t come crying on MN*

If there's lots of people like you who can't see the big picture and think it's because of rule breakers like me that mean we'll have lockdown 4.0 then God help this country.

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Cloudsurfing · 08/02/2021 22:55

I don’t think I actually care any more about future lockdowns. I’m still going to see my family so won’t make any difference to me. I agree with a pp, our freedom is more important than covid, it’s not morally justified for us to be kept from seeing who we want.

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Wherediditgo · 08/02/2021 22:56

@southeastdweller

^If we go into a fourth lockdown don’t come crying on MN*

If there's lots of people like you who can't see the big picture and think it's because of rule breakers like me that mean we'll have lockdown 4.0 then God help this country.

I agree with you southeast
Blurp · 08/02/2021 22:58

I've a close friend who's working in a Covid Ward at the moment, and some of the stories she tells are pretty scary. I'll keep sticking to the rules while hospital admissions stay high.

Once things improve a bit, if my parents have been vaccinated I'll probably take the kids down to see them for an afternoon, but will choose a day when we can sit outside. Other than that, I don't particularly plan to do much socialising until cases are very very low.

TheKeatingFive · 08/02/2021 22:59

If there's lots of people like you who can't see the big picture and think it's because of rule breakers like me that mean we'll have lockdown 4.0 then God help this country.

The government is fucking delighted with people like this.

Greenevalley · 08/02/2021 23:01

I'm in France so I can't visit family without staying in a hotel for 10 days. I'd be tempted otherwise.

We don't break the rules here because we're allowed to mix in groups of 6.
We dog walk with one couple and meet up with another couple for lunch occasionally.
Not allowed out between 18.00 and 6am.

BottegaBish · 08/02/2021 23:02

I stayed at my mums on Saturday night. We had copious Prosecco and stayed up until 4am. My god was it needed. We will be seeing my parents at the weekend going forward now. They are early 50s and not high risk.

Shelovesamystery · 08/02/2021 23:03

Absolutely not. No excuse for them to prolong this madness once the top 4 priority groups have been vaccinated. I'm not going to voluntarily prolong it for myself.

Longjohn33 · 08/02/2021 23:04

No

Northernsoullover · 08/02/2021 23:05

If I have to. I won't start mixing if our infection rates are still high.

WoodpileHouse · 08/02/2021 23:06

I am not happy to isolate OP. Just because people support the restrictions doesn't mean they enjoy them.
Of course I will follow them because I am not a selfish person who puts others lives at risk.
Most people who are happy to break the rules see themselves at low risk and don't care about other more vulnerable people. It's such a sad thing, like a eugenics experiment. Only the white, young and fit are worthy of consideration.

lunapeace · 08/02/2021 23:07

@BottegaBish

I stayed at my mums on Saturday night. We had copious Prosecco and stayed up until 4am. My god was it needed. We will be seeing my parents at the weekend going forward now. They are early 50s and not high risk.
Good for you! Sounds fab.
Msmcc1212 · 08/02/2021 23:08

Yes because if there continue to be restrictions it will be for a reason and I will feel a responsibility to my community to do what’s needed. I’m hopeful that the restrictions will be loosened as more are vaccinated and better weather arrives.

Miljea · 08/02/2021 23:09

Define 'high'.

Nope, I'm done with this.

Unfortunately for me, many people near here I'd class as friends as still clambering into bushes on the other side of the road if they see someone they know passing the other way.

They are terrified and will possibly never get over their fear of Covid. It has completely overwhelmed them so I doubt I'd be able to persuade them into a sneaky Prosecco in a garden any time this year. If ever.

nonono1 · 08/02/2021 23:11

Nope - all the older members of my family have now had their first dose of vaccine and we’re planning a big family get together at Easter. Can’t wait!

recluse · 08/02/2021 23:17

@BlackLambAndGreyFalcoln

Yes of course! I won't have had the vaccine by spring, so I could still catch it and transmit it.
^ this
Libraryghost · 08/02/2021 23:18

No. Had enough now. If the lockdowns worked then we wouldn’t have to keep repeating them. I will be sensible ( no raves in the back garden) but no way am I spending my life like this. May as well be bloody dead. Statistically the riskiest thing you do everyday is drive your car but we all do it don’t we?

Flaxmeadow · 08/02/2021 23:19

I miss my family and friends, I worry about the NHS and how much some of them might need it in the future and other vital services. Also my neighbours and the wider community
So yes I will still be following the rules in Spring, or at least trying my best to, and for however long science says it will take. I see no alternative but to trust the science

2020canfuckitself · 08/02/2021 23:20

No. I've lost too much already. I'm not willing to live like this anymore

FraterculaArctica · 08/02/2021 23:21

Yes of course. The law is the law.

IrishMamaMia · 08/02/2021 23:21

I'm going to travel to see friends outdoors as soon as the weather is good enough. Lots of us have had covid or vaccinations and are in low risk groups. I can't wait to see our kids mixing and having fun.