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Coffee in gaden

(37 Posts)
Oopsadaisy3 Mon 25-May-20 11:04:16

Harrigran I don’t think our noses are being rubbed in it, we last saw MIL beginning of March and she died 2 weeks ago yesterday, we weren’t able go to the funeral, but we are getting some relief by meeting people that we are local too, albeit carefully.
It doesn’t stop us regretting not seeing MIL in her last weeks and we are still missing our families who live too far away to visit safely.

Jane10 Mon 25-May-20 10:58:46

We'll be back inside by winter I'm sure. DS has been for lunch in garden a couple of times now. All socially distanced and no sharing of plates etc. He had coronavirus early on but recovered quite quickly. A great side effect has been that he's given up smoking completely.
BTW garden meet ups can be quite short as no access to a loo for the visitor so don't forget to 'go' before you go!

harrigran Mon 25-May-20 10:55:05

Why ask the question ? you will do what you want anyway.

Some of us have life limiting conditions and many of us will never see certain relatives again, we accept that but do not need our faces rubbed in it.

Oopsadaisy3 Mon 25-May-20 10:51:19

We did it last week, it was a bit odd, I took our own plates and cutlery, but maybe stupidly forgot cups and glasses so used theirs, however, she is shielded so they hadn’t been anywhere. DD regularly comes into the garden and has a coffee, but doesn’t come into the house.
Not sure what will happen in the Autumn/Winter though, big coats and hats, gloves and scarves and the fire pit, I assume.

seacliff Mon 25-May-20 10:38:26

I haven't done this yet, but I might soon. I would take my own drink and possibly chair, and sit a good distance away.

We can meet outside in a park, so why not in a large garden? If there were very little children who would not understand social distancing, that is another matter. We should all use our common sense

trisher Mon 25-May-20 10:21:53

If Cummings can drive 250 miles in lockdown you can do as you like.

tiredoldwoman Mon 25-May-20 10:08:42

I would say yes, too. I'm going to a socially distanced barbecue at my daughter's tonight . Paper plates and sanitised fingers . Can't wait !

annodomini Mon 25-May-20 09:55:25

Officially you can meet up with a friend away from either of your homes, but why on earth shouldn't you go and have a brew with a friend in their garden? I did that, keeping a good two metres distance and had a lovely long chat. No risk whatsoever to either of us.

annsixty Mon 25-May-20 09:29:42

Why in bereavement forum?
I think the answer is no.

colournanny Mon 25-May-20 09:26:24

No

BlueBelle Mon 25-May-20 09:24:10

Is this a windup

colournanny Mon 25-May-20 09:20:30

Hi everyone I’m a bit confused !!!! Friend has asked if hubby & I would like to go round & sit in garden with them & have a coffee & chat Can we?
Thanks