Neighbour has Grandson with her on Easter Sunday .

Well, correct me if I am wrong suziewoozie , I thought the whole reason for this was so that we didn't pass the virus on to other people? What is this "not supposed to"? Not supposed to what? People are walking about, six meters apart. That is acceptable..yes ? People can bike ride past relatives and talk at gate..yes? But people can't stop by in a huge garden and keep many more feet distance because...why? You say so?

Non of you know my circumstances and all I was saying initially is ...let everyone decide what they think is acceptable. The OP did say she was envious of her neighbours which is why I said I would have been upset if any neighbours had reported me simply because they were envious!

I called 101 on my neighbours having a garden rubbish fire at 2am in the morning. (Yes I was curtain twitching had gone out to look at the April moon.) Despite council and fire service publishing and asking us not to because of a) breathing difficulties
b) out of hand using up resources.
Took ages , press 1 press 2 press 346 eventually got through. A fire ? you must ring fire service. So rang community fire service.....is it unattended if so ring 999 and we'll send a pump out. Well yes it was unattended it filled my house and lungs with smoke and I've now got a cough but did I want the fire service to come out at 2am all bells and whistles well No I dont ...it wasnt an emergency. Fire officer says sadly and I quote people actually just dont give a s**t really do they love

Well May7 certainly different post! Sincerely hope it isn't genuine hon?

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Nobody knows anyone's circumstances, but it's probably safe to assume they are as "special" as the next person's.

Err REALLY Suziewoozie So tell me...what makes YOU the voice of gransnet eh?

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VALERIEF My user name is May7 do not call me Hon unless this was a geniune spelling mistake. Yes it was a genuine post. I wouldn't dream of insulting you anonymously so kindly do not do the same to me

Thought this might be interesting

2020 Covid-19 deaths in UK = 11,393.

2016 -2019 (3 year period) UK Cancer deaths (Cancer Research statistics) = 163,444, or average 54,471 per year.

2017 Heart and Circulatory Disease deaths (British Heart Foundation statistics) = 607,172 *
* This figure includes the deaths of individuals who had other medical conditions, eg. cancers, respiratory diseases, diabetes etc but this led to heart/circulatory death.

Really? Well as you say you are not the only one who thinks I am a 'pathetic child', obviously you have a 'behind the scenes" group that have been speaking about me then? Bring them forward Suzie.

Actually I find it quite amusing and absurd that a, presumably woman of a certain age, who doesn't know me, who has no knowledge of where I live or what I do for a living, can have such profound opinions of a total stranger! I am intrigued by this. Perhaps you would like to enlighten me?

I think there are quite a few grandparents who are seeing their kids and gc. They just don't admit it.

As a reminder the first UK death for Covid-19 was on the 5th March.
In 5 weeks the death toll from Covid-19 is equal to a fifth of deaths from cancers in a year.

Of course, too, neither cancers not heart or circulatory diseases are contagious.

Our local police website has an online form to complete for people who are not self isolating. I think most police services are doing the same. They can probably only deal with a small number but it may show how many more police are needed and they may follow up at a later date.

I am concerned about a neighbour who works on the till at a local supermarket. They’ve had extended family around for two afternoons of this weekend. All has gone quiet today so wondering if they have been reported. If they do it again I won’t hesitate to report them.

Some comments here beggar belief! I wonder how many of the more moronic posters clap for the NHS thinking it is some kind of game.

You’ve managed to enlighten us all by yourself Valerie. Surely you cannot possibly still be ignorant of the reasons behind why you shouldn’t mix households.

I am not having any contact with my daughter and grandson because I love them. Any contact poses a risk.

I do think it is covertly going on everywhere.
I have a good friend that allows her daughter’s boyfriend to visit at weekends, and my friend is a healthcare worker in a hospital!
I don’t comment, they know it is wrong.
There are some grey areas though, for example, the child of separated parents are allowed to stay at both households as and when. That is why I tend to bite my tongue on the subject. The government really needs to make clearer guidelines it’s all a bit up in the air really.

Covertly and overtly - the virus travels by stupid and it’s why many more thousands will die and why this lockdown (such as it, as shown by the numerous examples on here) will continue for some time yet. It’s utterly maddening and depressing that people are so ignorant, selfish and stupid.

Thought this might be interesting

2020 Covid-19 deaths in UK = 11,393.

2016 -2019 (3 year period) UK Cancer deaths (Cancer Research statistics) = 163,444, or average 54,471 per year.

2017 Heart and Circulatory Disease deaths (British Heart Foundation statistics) = 607,172 *

and because of the Corona Virus many families will not be able to be there at the end of their family members life nor friends be able to attend funerals!
My sister lost her dearest and life long friend about 2 weeks ago, (not to Covid 19) She cannot attend her friends funeral or comfort her friends daughter and she is distraught.
Until it touches them personally some people will continue to flout the social distancing law.

We are all missing grandchildren and families. I have friends who too and fro between houses. But we just have to ignore it and know we are playing by the rules. Let our inner values comfort us through this. You are not alone in this.

Sawsage2
I agree

My daughter is insisting i have my Granddaughter to stay with me i am 60 suffering from hypertension flu jab yearly and a hole in the heart and heart murmur worried Granny

Tyler

Your dd may insist all she wants but you can decide whatever you think it is best for you.

I feel calmer today not having to listen to the partying next door. The granddaughter was really yelling and laying in to anyone and everyone including her Dad and grandma. I assumed she was about 8/9. OH saw them playing out at the front and said she’s about 4 and dominating the family already.

To be fair to FunOma the rules are very likely very different In Colorado. Is it best practice? No, we we don’t know that it’s against the laws there.

No different that so many in the UK out for one last weekend because lockdown didn’t start til Monday (though, I thought that was foolish as a virus doesn’t know dates, it was still legal)

Skweek and Valerie though, I think you’re both pushing the line by a lot