Christmas Flu

If they really had the flu they’d just want to stay in bed and dose themselves with paracetamol and hot Ribena. (I’d want the latter anyway).

rosie1959

Many in our family have had various infections from Scarlet fever Pneumonia to sore throats and colds. I as granny have been running about looking after them all in various stages of their illnesses. Older I may be but fit as the proverbial butchers dog in direct contrast to the youngsters ailments. Must have built up a lot of immunity along the way.

rosie and elaine1, that's kind of you and totally your choice.

The OP was in a position of poorly people visiting vulnerable ones just for a tradition and some fun which is a bit different.

AC, sorry, but no need to be rude.

Joseanne; lovely picture, and quite a different perspective on the breed.

My friend had a rottie. She said the only danger you are in from him is being loved to death.

Joseanne

I'm guessing, from the name, that AuntieChristmas is an infrequent once a year visitor to GN.
Anyway here's a picture with which I felt I ought to explain the dog breed reference.

About sums it up Joseanne it was also quite an amusement to me my DD has a 8st rottie who I walk when they are at work. The breed does not live up to its reputation he is as daft and soft and loves a cuddle and loves children.
I am obviously not in the same position as the OPs mum I do not have a compromised immune system but as parents and grandparents we tend to go up and beyond for our offspring. But also it is up to us to say no.

I'm guessing, from the name, that AuntieChristmas is an infrequent once a year visitor to GN.
Anyway here's a picture with which I felt I ought to explain the dog breed reference.

AuntieChristmas

Lovely. Thank you for sharing. Here's your trophy now, kindly, buzz off.

And the spirit of Christmas lives on.

AuntieChristmas

Lovely. Thank you for sharing. Here's your trophy now, kindly, buzz off.

What on earth is your problem ?
I got the impression that everyone was agreeing with you in that your parents shouldn’t be hosting Christmas
Am I missing something?

Lovely, thank you for sharing. Here’s your trophy now buzz off

What a rude person to say this to people bothering to answer your query
Because of that I think it’s best you sort your own problems out and you owe Rosie an apology

rosie1959

Many in our family have had various infections from Scarlet fever Pneumonia to sore throats and colds. I as granny have been running about looking after them all in various stages of their illnesses. Older I may be but fit as the proverbial butchers dog in direct contrast to the youngsters ailments. Must have built up a lot of immunity along the way.

Same rosie1959. AC - very rude!

People hear Xmas and all common sense rules no longer apply

Thank you for using your 🧠 and protecting your parents

AuntieChristmas*, well you did ask for readers' opinions in your final paragraph, and I'm guessing rosie1959 was just saying how it is in her neck of the woods. Maybe you only wanted to hear posts from those who agree with you, but telling someone to "buzz off" is a bit unfriendly.
I'd watch out, as Rosie1959 might well be a rottweiler Metzgerhund!

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Many in our family have had various infections from Scarlet fever Pneumonia to sore throats and colds. I as granny have been running about looking after them all in various stages of their illnesses. Older I may be but fit as the proverbial butchers dog in direct contrast to the youngsters ailments. Must have built up a lot of immunity along the way.

It is not alright to knowingly spread germs around to anyone, especially not people you love for goodness sake. In your mum's shoes I'd be saying 'sorry, no can do' and locking the door until people are properly better.

Whatever is going around atm is awful. Not well myself and know so many people who are ill.

If they’ve truly got flu they wouldn’t be wanting to leave their own homes. Though even if they do only have colds, your parents should be given the option to say ‘Err, no thanks, we don’t want your germs. We’ll see you at New Year instead.’

On the front page of The Times newspaper was a large article entitled "Got a cough or cold? Stay away from the grandparents ". Supposedly hospital admissions are at a 5 year high. Families who would have them. I ant understand anyone wanting to celebrate when I'll with th4 flu as normally all you want to do is crawl under the covers and stay there. I do hope they see sense. X