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Bellab Tue 04-Jan-22 17:48:50

Have a 70th birthday party planned for the 22nd January,having doubts about people wanting to mix. Would you attend a party for approximately 120 people ? Need to make a decision!

Mallin Wed 05-Jan-22 16:52:22

Sorry but I’ve not reached 76yrs by being daft about my health. I wouldn’t go to a large party or be stupid enough to give one. If our Queen can sit alone at her husbands funeral then I can cope with not having my extended family about on a birthday celebration. Can’t you?

Dianehillbilly1957 Wed 05-Jan-22 16:37:07

Definitely NO at the moment, why don't you delay and perhaps have it during the summer when the weather should be nicer, folk can then maybe mix outside and doors can be open.. Whatever you decide I hope it all goes well and stay safe..

Nannashirlz Wed 05-Jan-22 16:37:02

I wouldn’t report you but then I wouldn’t attend being vulnerable. But unfortunately life isn’t that easy and you will always get someone who will.

knspol Wed 05-Jan-22 16:35:52

Definitely not.

Esspee Wed 05-Jan-22 16:26:32

Surprised you need to ask. It would be an emphatic no from me.

Iam64 Wed 05-Jan-22 16:17:22

No I wouldn’t.
We are invited to a summer wedding in Italy. It’s over 4 days, with many restaurant meals and a large group of 30 somethings who are party people. I may duck out….

Froglady Wed 05-Jan-22 16:12:03

Not at the moment I wouldn't.

Millie22 Wed 05-Jan-22 16:10:04

No. It would be lovely to go to a party oh I wish but outside in the spring would be a safer option.

lightallan Wed 05-Jan-22 15:47:53

Because I have a measure of common sense the answer is, DEFINITELY NOT

GrannyGear Wed 05-Jan-22 14:36:26

No. Nothing to do with Covid etc just don't like crowds. Wouldn't enjoy being with so many people.

Happysexagenarian Wed 05-Jan-22 13:55:53

Absolutely not.

Nannina Wed 05-Jan-22 13:53:30

Definitely not. I’m keeping my social contacts down to the bare minimum and testing a couple of days after any occurrence. I spent the best part of the first year of the pandemic shielding so make the most of cautious and careful interactions

Harmonypuss Wed 05-Jan-22 13:51:28

OMG DEFINITELY YES!
Send me the address, I'm in need of a good party!

DaisyL Wed 05-Jan-22 13:48:39

MissChateline it looks as though you and I are the only people who would have been prepared to go to this party! Like you I have been triple vaccinated and life really has to start going forward.

Coco51 Wed 05-Jan-22 13:44:42

No

rocketstop Wed 05-Jan-22 13:31:43

Nope. Had to do wiothoiut my big birthday bash in Novemeber, I shall wait til things are better and choose a date then.

Susangilley Wed 05-Jan-22 13:17:29

No I wouldn’t

Daisydaisydaisy Wed 05-Jan-22 13:10:08

Hi there
No I dont think I would risk it as early as March confused

Bridgeit Wed 05-Jan-22 13:09:15

I wouldn’t attend a party with 20 people , never mind 120 !

Grantanow Wed 05-Jan-22 13:05:03

Of course not. Just because Boris is scared of his backbenchers and so limited lockdown measures does not mean we all have to be stupid.

Juicylucy Wed 05-Jan-22 13:03:38

Gosh no

grandtanteJE65 Wed 05-Jan-22 12:58:33

I would neither attend one, nor hold one at the moment or anytime in the forseeable future.

Ellet Wed 05-Jan-22 12:35:10

I went with my brother and a friend to their local pub on New Years Eve, small restaurant, socially distanced tables, only interacted with staff. Message on 1st Jan to say the manager tested positive that morning. Both my brother and his friend have COVID now and I am testing daily, so far negative. The only thing I didn’t do, which they did, was shake hands with 3 others, including manager.

Cossy Wed 05-Jan-22 12:31:53

Nope ! Especially as I have a member of my own household and my son in another both testing positive for Covid following two different NY events !

Ksb65 Wed 05-Jan-22 12:15:48

Definitely not! Maybe wait until later in the year and see how the situation is then.