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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago
rotherham |
Who will be visiting their mums or having your kids visit you
My son wants to call with my grandchild
I’m not over 70.....I hope. Plus I don’t ha e an underlying illness
Are we safe or is it a mistake
Genuine views please
Xx |
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I probably won’t be visiting my Mum or Granny, unfortunately. Both are high risk and I’m just getting over a severe 3 week long chest infection so my Mum says not to worry about it. Gutted more for my Son and the joy he brings them. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've got a lousy stinking cold thanks to my daughter, and no, it isn't Covid-19 - the symptoms don't match, but I really don't want to pass it on to my mum so I'll be staying home on Sunday. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I think you have to use common sense and judgement. If they are elderly or have health issues then maybe a visit is not the best bet. A phone call from a loved one is better than nothing."
Nods approvingly x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I won’t be seeing my mum as she’s high risk. I won’t see my son either as he’s currently with his father "
** makes a card and pops it on the post - SWALK ** |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Me, with my son, delivering a card and goodies to her doorstep  "
That’s what we’re doing. She only lives around the corner and we keep talking and waving through the window. It’s horrible! |
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"Me, with my son, delivering a card and goodies to her doorstep
That’s what we’re doing. She only lives around the corner and we keep talking and waving through the window. It’s horrible! "
It’s this that’s peeing me off at the moment. Hugs x |
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"I won’t be seeing my mum as she’s high risk. I won’t see my son either as he’s currently with his father
** makes a card and pops it on the post - SWALK **"
We swapped cards a couple of weeks ago, so that’s covered. Got my sons here waiting until Sunday  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Me, with my son, delivering a card and goodies to her doorstep
That’s what we’re doing. She only lives around the corner and we keep talking and waving through the window. It’s horrible!
It’s this that’s peeing me off at the moment. Hugs x"
Back at you.
I know I just want to give her a hug it’s so hard. But I’m sure most people are in the same position x |
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By *reya73Woman
over a year ago
Whitley Bay |
Ouch everyone!
It helps me to know we are all taking similar measures.
My kids will be with their dad.
Usually I'd see my mum with the kids but we're not this time. They bring her so much joy but we will be ok .. we know the love is there and we can send silly whattsapp vids to eachother x |
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My mum is 70 but still works a till at Asda. She's in work all day Sunday so I'll be going round tomorrow, albeit staying at a bigger distance than normal (no hugs).
I can't take her out for a meal or even coffee, so we'll be doing something later in the year when things start opening again. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've cancelled my visit to see my folks... I live in a city, they live in a seaside town.. Be foolish for me to go...I'll call her instead...
First Mothers Day i won't have been with her in my 49 years |
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I've cancelled it . .I can't see my mum she's 260 miles away ..And how can I celebrate it with my kids knowing that my daughters life has been turned upside down ...fuck...I'll wait for the wild flowers to bloom .. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'd stay away this weekend.. it's a shame, but if everyone does as the government advises, we may just beat this virus sooner.
I am at home with my 2 sons, and managed to get roast dinner ordered and delivered.. that is my treat.. haha |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I’m actually at a safe age and no underlying illness but my son and grandaughter want to come and see me
Is this safe"
For you all, probably. The main thing government (based on what has been seen to work and not work in other countries) now wants us to do is minimise all but non essential travel and contact with others to stop the acceleration of the spread to other people as hospital beds start filling up quite quickly. We’re trying to slow the spread to give the NHS help in looking after at risk groups who it can be really hard on.
It’s likely safe for you, but it could propagate the spread as any one of you could be carrying it with no symptoms. Then that in turn propagates the onward spread of it etc. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I’m actually at a safe age and no underlying illness but my son and grandaughter want to come and see me
Is this safe"
I'd say yes it's fine. So long as you're all well.
We all have to muddle through this as best we can. As much as we are protecting our physical health we must also think of our mental health
No difference between that and going to a busy supermarket. |
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By *WillowxWoman
over a year ago
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I've had to move out to keep my parents safeas I moved back in with my parents last year with my 2.5 year old... As I'm still working for the moment it's too risky to see them as my lil one doesn't understand social limitations such as no hugs... Easier ans less stressful to Facetime or something for us x |
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By *essie.Woman
over a year ago
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Moonpig card ordered for my grandmother and I’ll drop presents on her doorstep. Did wonder about taking a chair and sitting out in her garden over 2 metres away and talking through the window.
Lost my Mum, graveyard is a safe place as I’m very rural so I’ll take some flowers. Talk to her about this mad world when I’m there.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Who will be visiting their mums or having your kids visit you
My son wants to call with my grandchild
I’m not over 70.....I hope. Plus I don’t ha e an underlying illness
Are we safe or is it a mistake
Genuine views please
Xx"
It's a mistake. The most loving thing you can all do is not mix with anyone you dont live with right now x |
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"Who will be visiting their mums or having your kids visit you
My son wants to call with my grandchild
I’m not over 70.....I hope. Plus I don’t ha e an underlying illness
Are we safe or is it a mistake
Genuine views please
Xx
It's a mistake. The most loving thing you can all do is not mix with anyone you dont live with right now x"
Well sorry but some of us still need to work so therefore need petrol in our cars. My mum could die of a heart attack tomorrow or get hit by a car and die (her words, not mine) then how would i feel if i had not seen her for 6months. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Who will be visiting their mums or having your kids visit you
My son wants to call with my grandchild
I’m not over 70.....I hope. Plus I don’t ha e an underlying illness
Are we safe or is it a mistake
Genuine views please
Xx
It's a mistake. The most loving thing you can all do is not mix with anyone you dont live with right now x
Well sorry but some of us still need to work so therefore need petrol in our cars. My mum could die of a heart attack tomorrow or get hit by a car and die (her words, not mine) then how would i feel if i had not seen her for 6months. "
I agree with this too.
It's got to be an element of personal choice too. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"This virus could be around for many months. Are people seriously not going to see their parents for this lengh of time due to it?. "
Yup, I don't see my mum for months at a time (we live in the same country) |
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By *mberWoman
over a year ago
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"Who will be visiting their mums or having your kids visit you
My son wants to call with my grandchild
I’m not over 70.....I hope. Plus I don’t ha e an underlying illness
Are we safe or is it a mistake
Genuine views please
Xx"
OP I think that's fine. If all 3 of you are well, are young and are fit.
I'm not seeing my mum as she's 81. But if she was young and fit then I would definitely see her. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Stupid question but are we not supposed to be going to peoples houses? Like me and my daughter and my sister have been back and forth my mothers house all the time. My mother is 55 and until they closed her place of work last night she’s been at work everyday. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Stupid question but are we not supposed to be going to peoples houses? Like me and my daughter and my sister have been back and forth my mothers house all the time. My mother is 55 and until they closed her place of work last night she’s been at work everyday. "
We're meant to try to be in contact with as few people as possible. |
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N's mum just turned up at ours yesterday, she's 60 and fit as a fiddle. She's had her card and box of choccies anyway. We dropped things at S's parents today, they were outside in garden and he handed things over. We didn't stop. We're lucky all our parents are very healthy people, even N's 80yo dad who is continuing to work. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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OK, I just called on my mum today. I left her a gift on the doorstep, she sat in her porch, I sat on the garden wall 15' away. We had a (loud!) chat and a laugh for half an hour, some neighbours came to their doorsteps too. No contact, all safe, all feel better for having seen each other. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Social distancing doesn't matter how old you are I really don't understand why people are not understanding. Stay away from people who don't live in your house. I'm taking shopping to family and friends tomorrow but I won't want to be in contact with them for more than 15 minutes and I will not be going into there homes. This is from a sensible NHS worker.
It's just another day if people do not follow advice you may not get to see another day in future
Stop the spread |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Please please please will everyone who says it's fine please have a good read on gov UK. The advice isn't there for the sake of it.
None of you are showing symptoms at the moment that doesn't mean you don't have it. You each go and get essentials from a shop and pass to another 5 people. They each go to a shop and pass to another 5 people....get it?
Or you could socially distant. Not touch. Stay 1-2 metres away and not pass it. Your choice |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Stupid question but are we not supposed to be going to peoples houses? Like me and my daughter and my sister have been back and forth my mothers house all the time. My mother is 55 and until they closed her place of work last night she’s been at work everyday.
We're meant to try to be in contact with as few people as possible. "
My mum asked me (with my daughter) and my sister to move back home whilst this is going on but it’s easier for us to stay at home. I’m off work, my daughters off school, my mums off work, my sister is still working but can work from home a lot.
I see it as less risk than going to the shops, I’m here in my mothers now for a change of scenery. I’ll be coming back down here tomorrow to cook the dinner.
Just gotta assess what you’re all happy to do. If me or my daughter had symptoms or if my mum did or sister we’d avoid each other. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Social distancing doesn't matter how old you are I really don't understand why people are not understanding. Stay away from people who don't live in your house. I'm taking shopping to family and friends tomorrow but I won't want to be in contact with them for more than 15 minutes and I will not be going into there homes. This is from a sensible NHS worker.
It's just another day if people do not follow advice you may not get to see another day in future
Stop the spread"
We did stay away. I didn't go within 15' of her or anyone else, didn't enter a house, touch, etc. We ARE being encouraged to go outside for a walk. Social distancing does not mean hibernation. All govt guidelines were followed here |
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"Please please please will everyone who says it's fine please have a good read on gov UK. The advice isn't there for the sake of it.
None of you are showing symptoms at the moment that doesn't mean you don't have it. You each go and get essentials from a shop and pass to another 5 people. They each go to a shop and pass to another 5 people....get it?
Or you could socially distant. Not touch. Stay 1-2 metres away and not pass it. Your choice "
We didn't say it was fine. We didn't invite my mum down from the bloody Lake District but she came. We didn't physically interact with S's parents. I stayed in the car and they spoke over the garden wall.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Social distancing doesn't matter how old you are I really don't understand why people are not understanding. Stay away from people who don't live in your house. I'm taking shopping to family and friends tomorrow but I won't want to be in contact with them for more than 15 minutes and I will not be going into there homes. This is from a sensible NHS worker.
It's just another day if people do not follow advice you may not get to see another day in future
Stop the spread
We did stay away. I didn't go within 15' of her or anyone else, didn't enter a house, touch, etc. We ARE being encouraged to go outside for a walk. Social distancing does not mean hibernation. All govt guidelines were followed here"
Did I say you?? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Please please please will everyone who says it's fine please have a good read on gov UK. The advice isn't there for the sake of it.
None of you are showing symptoms at the moment that doesn't mean you don't have it. You each go and get essentials from a shop and pass to another 5 people. They each go to a shop and pass to another 5 people....get it?
Or you could socially distant. Not touch. Stay 1-2 metres away and not pass it. Your choice
We didn't say it was fine. We didn't invite my mum down from the bloody Lake District but she came. We didn't physically interact with S's parents. I stayed in the car and they spoke over the garden wall.... "
And did I say you either ??
Some are saying it's ok. Believe me I don't want to be at work during this if I had the chance to isolate instead of risking my life and my family's I would jump at the chance
I'm incredulous at people's it doesn't affect me attitudes |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"My Mothers 70 with COPD so I'm staying clear plus I'm working tomorrow anyway in an empty restaurant  "
But surely they are closed. Why are they making you go in? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Social distancing doesn't matter how old you are I really don't understand why people are not understanding. Stay away from people who don't live in your house. I'm taking shopping to family and friends tomorrow but I won't want to be in contact with them for more than 15 minutes and I will not be going into there homes. This is from a sensible NHS worker.
It's just another day if people do not follow advice you may not get to see another day in future
Stop the spread
We did stay away. I didn't go within 15' of her or anyone else, didn't enter a house, touch, etc. We ARE being encouraged to go outside for a walk. Social distancing does not mean hibernation. All govt guidelines were followed here
Did I say you??"
Apologies; it was the chronology of our comments. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If you love and care for your elderly mums , stay away , you could end up killing them , you could pass on the virus , this is not a joke anymore , we all have to keep away from old people or pregnant ladies |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We saw my mum today, as my little ones birthday, will face time her tomorrow. Mum’s going to see my nanna tomorrow, but both well. If they weren’t it wouldn’t be happening.
My little ones best friend dropped a birthday present off, didn’t stay, no hugs etc, just wanted to see her, so if nine year olds can understand the need for safety in this time, adults should be able to as well.
Viv xx |
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By *ty31Man
over a year ago
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"My Mothers 70 with COPD so I'm staying clear plus I'm working tomorrow anyway in an empty restaurant
But surely they are closed. Why are they making you go in? "
Maybe they are doing takeaways? |
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"Seasides were all packed today. We’re going to end up in forced lockdown because of people! Wtf is wrong with folk?!!!"
Beggars belief... just like our local park today, kids there climbing and playing on the equipment and mums all stood close together gassing. I know schools only closed yesterday, but this isn’t play time.... it’s stay home time !
My lad is coming home tomorrow, but even he gets that we are indoors for the foreseeable, except for me going food shopping or we do our 15 minute walk each day
Keep this behaviour up of visiting each other, acting like ‘I’m fine it doesn’t matter’ because I’m not sick..... it does matter because you could have it already and not be aware.
We are weeks behind Italy, look at their death toll today.... think on ! |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
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"Seasides were all packed today. We’re going to end up in forced lockdown because of people! Wtf is wrong with folk?!!!
Beggars belief... just like our local park today, kids there climbing and playing on the equipment and mums all stood close together gassing. I know schools only closed yesterday, but this isn’t play time.... it’s stay home time !
My lad is coming home tomorrow, but even he gets that we are indoors for the foreseeable, except for me going food shopping or we do our 15 minute walk each day
Keep this behaviour up of visiting each other, acting like ‘I’m fine it doesn’t matter’ because I’m not sick..... it does matter because you could have it already and not be aware.
We are weeks behind Italy, look at their death toll today.... think on ! "
Couldn't agree more |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
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I'll add that it is going to be hard not being able to see my Mum - don't wish to go into details but she's in one of the highest risk groups should she catch it - so know that the best thing I can do for her this Mothers Day is stay away from her and will be doing exactly that - will make up for it with calls and texts and letting her know how much she means to me in other ways. |
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"I'll add that it is going to be hard not being able to see my Mum - don't wish to go into details but she's in one of the highest risk groups should she catch it - so know that the best thing I can do for her this Mothers Day is stay away from her and will be doing exactly that - will make up for it with calls and texts and letting her know how much she means to me in other ways."
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"I'll add that it is going to be hard not being able to see my Mum - don't wish to go into details but she's in one of the highest risk groups should she catch it - so know that the best thing I can do for her this Mothers Day is stay away from her and will be doing exactly that - will make up for it with calls and texts and letting her know how much she means to me in other ways."
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
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"I'll add that it is going to be hard not being able to see my Mum - don't wish to go into details but she's in one of the highest risk groups should she catch it - so know that the best thing I can do for her this Mothers Day is stay away from her and will be doing exactly that - will make up for it with calls and texts and letting her know how much she means to me in other ways.
She knows you’d be there if you could "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Will be saying hello from a safe distance in the garden to drop flowers off. It’s rubbish "
Yes that’s how we’re doing it. I’m worried it will be Mum’s last Mother’s Day Covid or not. I was running errands of mercy earlier this week as my Mum & Dad aren’t organised for 12 weeks self isolation yet but working on it. |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
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"A work colleague had a virtual dinner with his mum. Coordinated cooking then had her on his laptop on video chat and put her at the head of the table so it was like she was there. "
What a lovely idea |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Seasides were all packed today. We’re going to end up in forced lockdown because of people! Wtf is wrong with folk?!!!
Beggars belief... just like our local park today, kids there climbing and playing on the equipment and mums all stood close together gassing. I know schools only closed yesterday, but this isn’t play time.... it’s stay home time !
My lad is coming home tomorrow, but even he gets that we are indoors for the foreseeable, except for me going food shopping or we do our 15 minute walk each day
Keep this behaviour up of visiting each other, acting like ‘I’m fine it doesn’t matter’ because I’m not sick..... it does matter because you could have it already and not be aware.
We are weeks behind Italy, look at their death toll today.... think on ! "
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"A work colleague had a virtual dinner with his mum. Coordinated cooking then had her on his laptop on video chat and put her at the head of the table so it was like she was there.
What a lovely idea "
Yes, we thought so. The concept was discussed on a Friday night post work social "beer" via Microsoft Teams  |
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"A work colleague had a virtual dinner with his mum. Coordinated cooking then had her on his laptop on video chat and put her at the head of the table so it was like she was there.
What a lovely idea
Yes, we thought so. The concept was discussed on a Friday night post work social "beer" via Microsoft Teams "
My neighbours did something similar yesterday but with friends that were supposed to come over for dinner, they had a virtual dinner and drinks via video link |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Nope my mums in a care home has lock down and I’m a health worker looking after everyone else’s mum! So I’m moving Mother’s Day to another date! Easter too! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I live with my folkes so will be with them all day and at all times through this, my full support and my self cleanliness is my first concern.
Happy Mother's Day x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"My mum has insisted on coming round to see us today. We will sit her in an armchair at one end of the room and we will sit on the settee at the other end !"
You should also text message one another, to reduce airborne risk  |
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You should also text message one another, to reduce airborne risk
It would take my mum the whole afternoon to laboriously tap out a single text !"
Haha sounds like my mam when she first got started |
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By *unlovers OP Couple
over a year ago
rotherham |
"Social distancing doesn't matter how old you are I really don't understand why people are not understanding. Stay away from people who don't live in your house. I'm taking shopping to family and friends tomorrow but I won't want to be in contact with them for more than 15 minutes and I will not be going into there homes. This is from a sensible NHS worker.
It's just another day if people do not follow advice you may not get to see another day in future
Stop the spread"
That’s all easier said than done tho luv when we have to go to work every day and constantly serve people with food over a counter and exchange money
I DO understand the serious part of it but I will carry on working until told otherwise
It’s people like us who is helping to feed people
Xxx |
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"I'll add that it is going to be hard not being able to see my Mum - don't wish to go into details but she's in one of the highest risk groups should she catch it - so know that the best thing I can do for her this Mothers Day is stay away from her and will be doing exactly that - will make up for it with calls and texts and letting her know how much she means to me in other ways."
*this didn't post last night*
You are showing her your love by NOT going. Hopefully she'll know that
My mum falls into the vulnerable category for a couple of reasons and the call this morning was emotional but we ended up laughing by the end.
Keep the smiles happening |
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"Social distancing doesn't matter how old you are I really don't understand why people are not understanding. Stay away from people who don't live in your house. I'm taking shopping to family and friends tomorrow but I won't want to be in contact with them for more than 15 minutes and I will not be going into there homes. This is from a sensible NHS worker.
It's just another day if people do not follow advice you may not get to see another day in future
Stop the spread
That’s all easier said than done tho luv when we have to go to work every day and constantly serve people with food over a counter and exchange money
I DO understand the serious part of it but I will carry on working until told otherwise
It’s people like us who is helping to feed people
Xxx"
Ditto, I work in an Iceland store and going in for 5 shifts a week I then come home and stay in but unfortunately until shops shut that's the way it has to be x storm x |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
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"I'll add that it is going to be hard not being able to see my Mum - don't wish to go into details but she's in one of the highest risk groups should she catch it - so know that the best thing I can do for her this Mothers Day is stay away from her and will be doing exactly that - will make up for it with calls and texts and letting her know how much she means to me in other ways.
*this didn't post last night*
You are showing her your love by NOT going. Hopefully she'll know that
My mum falls into the vulnerable category for a couple of reasons and the call this morning was emotional but we ended up laughing by the end.
Keep the smiles happening "
Thanks and she does - we spoke this morning and will speak again later - spent half an hour providing tech support so she could spend the Amazon voucher I sent her, so situation normal albeit virtually |
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We will not visit parents right now. The best gift we can give them is keeping them safe from any possible infection we may unknowingly have.
Mothering Sunday is always bittersweet for me. I love my mum to bits but it’s a very painful day. I’m childless not through choice but through recurrent miscarriages and secondary infertility. Today will be spent quietly at home, pottering in the garden while enjoying some sunshine |
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"This virus could be around for many months. Are people seriously not going to see their parents for this lengh of time due to it?.
For some yes!"
For as long as it takes. It’s killing me but she has health problems. I go there every single day and chat at the window and take her what she needs. |
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I took my mum a card and some flowers and left them on the door step. I went through the laborious but necessary steps to ensure there was nothing on them she could catch!
It alarms me deeply - if we keep tracking Italy what you see happening there now will be happening here in the uk in a couple of weeks!!  |
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"I'll add that it is going to be hard not being able to see my Mum - don't wish to go into details but she's in one of the highest risk groups should she catch it - so know that the best thing I can do for her this Mothers Day is stay away from her and will be doing exactly that - will make up for it with calls and texts and letting her know how much she means to me in other ways.
*this didn't post last night*
You are showing her your love by NOT going. Hopefully she'll know that
My mum falls into the vulnerable category for a couple of reasons and the call this morning was emotional but we ended up laughing by the end.
Keep the smiles happening
Thanks and she does - we spoke this morning and will speak again later - spent half an hour providing tech support so she could spend the Amazon voucher I sent her, so situation normal albeit virtually "
Gemini, you sound like an absolute gem  |
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I'm in the vulnerable group. Two of my daughters live within walking distance, but one is in self isolation and the other is sole carer for two kids.
Meeting up for mother's day wasn't an option, but so what? I don't need a specific day to know I'm loved by my kids. I got cards, flowers and my weekly phone call.
It will be difficult not physically holding my children and grandchildren, especially those who live in different parts of the country.
I was due to visit my sister in Milan at Christmas but a new job meant I had to postpone til easter, which unfortunately will not happen now. |
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Wasn’t sure if we was doing the right thing or not to be honest
I think different generations are so stubborn
My son is in his thirties and has a different attitude to us in our fifties
Didn’t want to argue and fall,out
Soooo hard |
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"Wasn’t sure if we was doing the right thing or not to be honest
I think different generations are so stubborn
My son is in his thirties and has a different attitude to us in our fifties
Didn’t want to argue and fall,out
Soooo hard"
I can imagine, i live with mine so got to see her, she isnt going out anymore, we WILL get through this x |
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By *hloevtTV/TS
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"Wasn’t sure if we was doing the right thing or not to be honest
I think different generations are so stubborn
My son is in his thirties and has a different attitude to us in our fifties
Didn’t want to argue and fall,out
Soooo hard"
No one has the perfect answer as the challenges we face we have never experienced, all we can do is follow guidance and be careful. So many questions with so little answers x |
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