I think protesters, marching and moaning about Covid restrictions are super spreaders, complete, self serving idiots. They hardly wear masks nor stay 2m apart. It seems to be considered a ‘jolly’. Something they can brag about. They don’t care about catching or spreading this awful disease to their loved ones, or the rest of us. Those of us who have obeyed every rule are more than cheesed off with them. I wish the water cannons were still around to be used, see how they feel then.
I have seen my new darling granddaughter for a total of 5 days this year, let alone her mum and dad. Anyone whose loved ones live in another part of the country will understand. We thought long and hard about meeting for Christmas and potential dangers about doing so. Obviously if any of us start to feel unwell beforehand, we will pull out. I intend to wear a mask to give them a jolly good hug once settled in.
We are all doing our best to stay safe and not mix socially just in case. Hopefully it will happen, if not, I shall be my usual stoic self but very upset.
I agree, idiots and very selfish and the number of infections have risen most where there have been protest marches, Basildon being one for example.
ReplyDeleteThey are not doing anything ‘for the greater good’ that’s for sure.
DeleteThere are some idiots around and I'm sure it will mean lockdown after Christmas and through January. Eldest Daughter in Surrey is now in tier 3 yet a mile down the road in another Surrey borough they've stayed in 2.
ReplyDeleteIt's all a bit silly - especially as she is doing a part time pub job which is in tier 2 so she will be allowed back and forward.
Same for tier 3 to 2 and back again, for work. Even if only 50% of us intend getting vaccinated, how will we ever get out of this!
DeleteI do so understand living miles away from family is so hard. It is the only downside of living on this idyllic island but enough to make us reconsider our options. I do so hope all goes well for you and that you get to see your family at Christmas.
ReplyDeleteMust admit, if they lived there, we would probably join them.
DeleteI won't be seeing my son at Christmas; he moved to Turkey last September and has settled there, but due to travel restrictions we haven't seen each other since then. I miss him so much, but we can do nothing about it until vaccines make the world a safer place. We do use Skype, phones and email to keep in touch but I really need a hug from him.
ReplyDeleteSame here. We’ve got through by imagining them living abroad.
DeletePeople who live very close to family, and have seen them regularly, have no comprehension of what it's like. As you know, we've had just 4 weeks since March when we could socialise in a garden, and at no point have we been permitted to go inside anyone's house, or meet them in a cafe, because of local restrictions. Who wants to drive and then sit in the cold and rain in a park? I've got on with it, because there's been no choice, but after so long, it's beginning to take its toll, and there seems to be no escape from Tier 3 for us despite numbers that have halved.
ReplyDeleteI hope with every fibre of my being that you get to see your loved ones next week. Much love, and email in progress Xx
Thanks me darling.
DeleteI've been very, very lucky (and appreciate that I am) to have just about all my closest family near by. Scarlet is right, I can't understand how difficult it is for those not so lucky but I don't take it for granted for one moment, nor do I take any advantage of it.
ReplyDeleteI very much hope all your lovely plans work out and you have a wonderful time.
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Having seen the latest announcement, I'm so sorry Dc, for both of us. K was due to visit us on Boxing Day. 😪
ReplyDeleteMe too for you:(
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