Is this breaking the rules?

I think the problem is what if everybody did this?

Nobody is special so it is better that we all stick to the rules.

Personally I find nothing wrong with socialising outside on your own property at a good distance. The important thing is whether this is food delivery because you are self-isolating or a social visit. Food delivery is allowed, and whether they stay a bit longer after delivering your food is between you and your conscience. I see nothing wrong with that.
If people just go driving around visiting relatives then that is against the rules.

I have a similar scenario but without delightful little GC. I'm not sure.

Eg, of course you are correct but we are human , not automata.

People seem very hung up on *the rules*There’s a simple principle.

The more we mix, the more the virus will spread. The more it spreads the more people will die. Only mix when you have no alternative.

Does that help you to make a decision?

Bluebelle is right - households shouldn’t be mixing for all the reasons given.

I couldn’t do it . My youngest DGD is 23 months old and we are very close . She’s used to seeing me twice, three or more times a week . How on earth could I sit metres away from her ? It breaks my heart .

I feel a bit guilty because my daughter who is a single mum only lives a mile away and has brought shopping for us and sat in the garden and had a cup of tea talking to us through the conservatory. I am worried that a neighbour may shop us but surely this is allowed? My husband makes sure I keep well back and he sterilises their cups afterwards.

I'm afraid Bluebell is right. What you did may be fine, but is it so very different from having a family BBQ - all distancing of course. But then some families may have a drink or two, forget and sit close to someone from another household.

The neighbours kids may then think if it's ok for you then they can have their mates round.

Sorry Bonnie it's a no-no.

It sounds innocent and well handled to me but you are right it is breaking the rules because it’s not just about distance is it it s about touching things too
We have all been asked not to go to each other houses or gardens I have a daughter up the road but she stays at the gate when she brings me any shopping and we haven’t been in each other’s houses or gardens for three weeks now
What happens if the baby put its arms out to cone to you and you have to turn it away
You will have to look clearly and see what your conscience says
I wouldn’t, but others might disagree