So, GN members, what do you think of this!

Crass stupidity

It is wrong. A neighbour who went into labour had to go to hospital by herself as her partner had to stay at home to look after the other children. It is frustrating when you see other people visiting when you are doing as the government ask. I would so love to see my grandchildren but know staying away iis the right thing.

Thank you Armynanny! Excellent words of wisdom... In Australia anyone breaching the quarantine regulations is fined (over $1000) by the police and it is a common occurrence, and acceptable, for neighbours to contact the police to report infringements of the restriction regulations. There are, inevitably, some areas of confusion (particularly over schools opening) but generally speaking the States and Territories are all pulling together.

Wrong. But people don't get it. I haven't seen my family at all during this and its almost torture driving past my daughter and grandchildren house on my way to work. But we're all being good and understand why we're doing it. We all miss each other and have had plenty of video calls. Sometimes it's so hard not to see them, but if we all popped into to see our families they'd be no social distancing

Another thought, maybe they think they love their families so much that they can't bear to not see them. I love my family enough to want them safe and protected at their homes

It's very hard to not be able to visit a new grandchild. I feel cheated out of precious time with mine. However, I hope to have years to spend with her, if I take the proper precautions now.

As for going and visiting older children, that's very risky too. Not only could they pass it to you, and you pass it to others, but you could infect them. There is evidence in the USA that kids are being more badly affected than previously thought. It isn't just the mortality rate but the long term effects on their health. Writers of the report say the USA will need to invest more in paediatric care as a result of the virus. No doubt that applies here.

There is also the question of reporting the neighbours. I haven't done it but I don't know that it is wrong. People compare this crisis to World War Two. I get the impression that a lot of snitching went on during the war. Maybe it is necessary, if people won't do the right thing.

Very wrong , I despair

Surely what is wrong is that someone who works in a care home is going to her daughter's house to take care of the family. Won't this neighbour of yours be at massively high risk of infection?
But all the same - there is nothing you can do to change other people's behaviour. As I said on another thread yesterday, step away from the curtains and leave them to their own lives.

It's probably the same information as the one as I was thinking of, SirChenjin but in a different format.

Thank you, it is worth looking at.
However, some people still don't seem to grasp it although most of our neighbours do.

ArmyNanny, don't care that you were not the originator. Thank you SO MUCH for sharing this. I laughed consistently at every single 'rule'. Priceless. Only wish I still had a printer whereupon I would circulate this to my nearest and dearest. I want them all to be able to have any laugh that's going. Again... thank you for taking the time to retell this. Quite wonderful for me. My highspot of the day, in fact.

Totally agree Theoddbird

Last week on an itv interview Matt Hancock said the reason no one was tested on arrival at Heathrow is because the numbers are so low now. Apparently they have dropped to 15,000 A DAY. These are from all the hot spots too. I dont think 105,000 a week is a low number. I've not left the house in weeks but it makes stay home a nonsense.

Who are these 15,000 and where are they coming from? And who is monitoring them? It beggars belief that this Govt is still allowing this number of people into the country.

Well said Sir Chegwin. I totally back you up.
So many people have always buried their heads in the sand.

And surely it would be easier to test a ‘low’ number of passengers?

I agree your neighbour is in the wrong but what really amazes me is that she's a care worker. You'd think she'd realise.

if I was gran I would be very reluctant to involve anybody that was not essential in the plan. The last thing this new mother will be needing is one of her older children going down with it and possibly passing it to new mum and baby.
I work in a hospital and refuse to go anywhere near my grandchildren as would never forgive myself if they were to end up ill as I would never know where it had came from and would blame myself.

Thanks to all who have posted.

inishowen I was not "spying" on my neighbour, I was putting veg feelings in the caddy as she was going out, when she told me that daughter was in labour, and that she was going to look after the other children.

Theoddbird my neighbour was going to look after the children so that the husband could be with his wife at the birth, there was no one else to do it, but I didn't see why 2 other people had to go with her!

We either all do it, or none of us do it. It is pointless some of us really trying hard to do what is right if others aren't going to bother. This isn't the first post about people behaving like this. I posted one myself about my DDs neighbours. It is like dropping litter. One person drops a crisp packet, it's not much, but if 100 people drop crisp packets, then that is a huge mess. And please, let's stop using the word "snitch". Are we 5 year olds?!

Someone was concerned because a lady hadn't left the house since the 23 rd March, that is less than a month, I haven't left mine since the 28th February.

I would let sleeping dogs lie, its her decision and there nothing you really do about it.
My own son now has all 5 of his adult children, plus two living at home. Before one couple with their small son was living in a one bedroom flat with no outdoor space. For their mental health he felt it better they were all together and it seems to be working.

How can anyone expect any of fellows to stick to the rules when ministers, including bonking Boris, switch between their various properties and it is ignored. If you did it you receive a visit from a couple of police officers. Before anybody objects to me including the PM, his official residence and home is thre flat above 10/11 Downing Street, while Chequers is the country retreat, the holiday home.

Abstame agree with every word. Good to hear someone else call him Bonking Boris. Does the bonkingbitmean boning mad?

Ah, yes, but maybe it's necessary for his mental health?

If we aren't allowed to comment about neighbours because we haven't walked a mile in their shoes, then that must also apply to the pm.

This is the second thread the OP has posted about her concerns that people known to have breached the guidelines.
She should just accept the situation or report her findings.
Nothing else is acceptable .
Posting on here is just fudging the issues,