Will you be meeting a mate?
Will you be meeting a mate?
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Hippea

Original Poster:

3,859 posts

98 months

Thursday 14th May 2020
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Now that lockdown has been relaxed to allow meeting one individual in a public space while maintaining a distance, will you be meeting up with friends?

anonymous-user

83 months

Thursday 14th May 2020
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Sort of have already, me in our front garden him about 15 feet the other side of the fence.

2 sMoKiN bArReLs

32,011 posts

264 months

Thursday 14th May 2020
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On the first tee.

That'll be the last time we see each other within nearly six feet.

bigpriest

2,535 posts

159 months

Thursday 14th May 2020
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Hasn't everyone been 'bumping into' their mates when out shopping for essentials or exercising already?

alorotom

12,784 posts

216 months

Thursday 14th May 2020
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bigpriest said:
Hasn't everyone been 'bumping into' their mates when out shopping for essentials or exercising already?
Honestly no, not at all and I don’t know of anyone who has tbh??!

NNK

1,169 posts

228 months

Thursday 14th May 2020
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Here in sunny (but freezing cold) NZ we are now at -

Life at Alert Level 2 means you can resume many of your everyday activities — but you have to do so safely.
All businesses can open to customers if they can do it safely. This will help to get people back to work.
You can go in-store at businesses.
Tertiary education facilities, schools and Early Learning Centres will be open for all ages.
You can travel between regions.
Initially, gatherings like weddings, religious ceremonies and social gatherings can have up to 10 people.
You can safely connect and socialise with close friends and family, in groups of 10.
You can visit local cafes, restaurants, bars and pubs to have a meal.
You can return to your regular recreation activities, at first keeping to 10 people.

We had friends over for dinner for the first time in a while last night

r159

2,535 posts

103 months

Thursday 14th May 2020
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Going for a walk in the morning with my dad and our dogs, really missed it over the last weeks.

We will be resolving the current crisis during this time.


cherryowen

12,557 posts

233 months

Thursday 14th May 2020
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Yes.

Organised for Saturday from 17:00 onwards.

They have a decent sized, secluded garden at the front of their home that is accessed from the drive. So no walking through a confined space, easy distancing in the garden, and we'll bring our own wine, beer, and tumblers.

Have procured some face masks from work for the taxi home, and we always have hand sanitizer with us as a matter of course.


PrinceRupert

11,631 posts

114 months

Thursday 14th May 2020
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Will probably go and have a beer in a friend's garden this weekend.

We had a socially distanced garden party for VE Day with our neighbours. Probably in breach of the rules, but oh well.

anonymous-user

83 months

Thursday 14th May 2020
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No, have realised in their absence most of them really aren't worth the effort.

TeeRev

1,734 posts

180 months

Thursday 14th May 2020
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2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:
On the first tee.

That'll be the last time we see each other within nearly six feet.
I met my best mate like that yesterday.

amazing driver

270 posts

78 months

Thursday 14th May 2020
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I don't have any.

r159

2,535 posts

103 months

Thursday 14th May 2020
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cherryowen said:
Yes.

Organised for Saturday from 17:00 onwards.

They have a decent sized, secluded garden at the front of their home that is accessed from the drive. So no walking through a confined space, easy distancing in the garden, and we'll bring our own wine, beer, and tumblers.

Have procured some face masks from work for the taxi home, and we always have hand sanitizer with us as a matter of course.
I don’t think you’ve quite grasped what meeting friends and family means

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronav...


1.4 Can I meet my friends and family in the park?
You can meet one other person from outside your household if you are outdoors. Public gatherings of more than 2 people from different households are prohibited in law. There are no limits on gatherings in the park with members of your household.

1.5 On what date can I expand my household group?
The government has asked the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) to advise on the concept of “bubbles”, which would mean allowing people to expand their household group to include one other household. For the time being, you cannot visit friends or family, except to spend time outdoors with up to one person from a different household.


Edited by r159 on Thursday 14th May 22:47

Richtea1970

1,861 posts

89 months

Thursday 14th May 2020
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cherryowen said:
Yes.

Organised for Saturday from 17:00 onwards.

They have a decent sized, secluded garden at the front of their home that is accessed from the drive. So no walking through a confined space, easy distancing in the garden, and we'll bring our own wine, beer, and tumblers.

Have procured some face masks from work for the taxi home, and we always have hand sanitizer with us as a matter of course.
And what about when you need the loo?

cherryowen

12,557 posts

233 months

Thursday 14th May 2020
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r159 said:
cherryowen said:
Yes.

Organised for Saturday from 17:00 onwards.

They have a decent sized, secluded garden at the front of their home that is accessed from the drive. So no walking through a confined space, easy distancing in the garden, and we'll bring our own wine, beer, and tumblers.

Have procured some face masks from work for the taxi home, and we always have hand sanitizer with us as a matter of course.
I don’t think you’ve quite grasped what meeting friends and family means

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronav...

At all times, you should continue to observe social distancing guidelines when you are outside your home, including ensuring you are 2 metres away from anyone outside your household. As with before, you cannot:

visit friends and family in their homes

1.4 Can I meet my friends and family in the park?
You can meet one other person from outside your household if you are outdoors. Public gatherings of more than 2 people from different households are prohibited in law. There are no limits on gatherings in the park with members of your household.

1.5 On what date can I expand my household group?
The government has asked the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) to advise on the concept of “bubbles”, which would mean allowing people to expand their household group to include one other household. For the time being, you cannot visit friends or family, except to spend time outdoors with up to one person from a different household.
I don't think you have grasped what I stated.

We arrive at our friend's house, and enter their secluded front garden. This act will not include entering their home.

Greetings will be exchanged whilst complying with current distancing regulations.

Seating has been arranged to comply with the same.

Drinks and snacks will be consumed by those who purchased them, from receptacles either sourced from their home and returned to the same, or receptacles of the disposable variety.

We will be spending time outdoors, as a couple, with another couple whilst complying with current distancing regulations.

Anyway, as of 10 mins ago, it may not happen as the weather forecast for Saturday is not as agreeable as we all thought.

PrinceRupert

11,631 posts

114 months

Thursday 14th May 2020
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cherryowen said:
I don't think you have grasped what I stated.

We arrive at our friend's house, and enter their secluded front garden. This act will not include entering their home.

Greetings will be exchanged whilst complying with current distancing regulations.

Seating has been arranged to comply with the same.

Drinks and snacks will be consumed by those who purchased them, from receptacles either sourced from their home and returned to the same, or receptacles of the disposable variety.

We will be spending time outdoors, as a couple, with another couple whilst complying with current distancing regulations.

Anyway, as of 10 mins ago, it may not happen as the weather forecast for Saturday is not as agreeable as we all thought.
Will you pee in their garden? Better do a number two before you leave ...

Wiccan of Darkness

1,916 posts

112 months

Thursday 14th May 2020
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Happily being 6ft away from the ex on the patio earlier.

Well, 6' 2" if you include the depth of the slab......

ninepoint2

4,086 posts

189 months

Thursday 14th May 2020
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Vandenberg said:
No, have realised in their absence most of them really aren't worth the effort.
Like your style biggrin

bigpriest

2,535 posts

159 months

Thursday 14th May 2020
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alorotom said:
bigpriest said:
Hasn't everyone been 'bumping into' their mates when out shopping for essentials or exercising already?
Honestly no, not at all and I don’t know of anyone who has tbh??!
OK, didn't realise. Seems a bit obvious that if you both go out to exercise at the same time and take the same route you can have a social distancing chat on the way round.

jjones

4,489 posts

222 months

Thursday 14th May 2020
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bigpriest said:
OK, didn't realise. Seems a bit obvious that if you both go out to exercise at the same time and take the same route you can have a social distancing chat on the way round.
Just used the telephone, it's amazing, you can talk to people even if they are not next to you!