Gransnet makes me feel lonely

henetha I am sure that I have answered you sometimes - if I haven't I have probably been nodding sagely (sorry if you didn't see me).

Bluebelle I have set mine at 100 but I have done the same, seen a post, responded at the bottom of the page then realised later that I have seen another one I'd like to respond to so I may post a couple (or more) in a row.

I really must get out of the habit, but it's not easy to remember it all at my age , unless I keep cutting and pasting.

if I'm on the Politics thread, I usually heave a sigh of relief if I manage to make a point and escape without a mauling. Maggiemaybe

Of course maggie the other pitfall is typing out a post in answer to someone, and not realising you're not on the last page, and 100 other posts have appeared between the post you're replying to, and your own pearls of wisdom.
That happened to me on my second ever GN posting and my mistake was quickly and acidly brought to my notice

Oh, yes, I've done that as well. That's one time when you can just hope that you're right in thinking nobody reads your posts!

And I must say I find the "delete reply" facility on Facebook very useful for when I have a senior moment - perhaps we could have that on here as well, just for a couple of minutes after we've posted those words of wisdom in completely the wrong place....

Its strange that people who feel a bit invisible are anything but. I remember (I think) a lot about the things they say, and wish they would post more..

Jam - just keep going. I make loads of mistakes on games threads and sometimes think I've killed discussions. Most people will forgive and/or firearm.
I'm awed by the genuine and thoughtful support offered to posters who may desperately need it. Any minor practical query usually gets sensible suggestions even though their reliability may vary!
Sure you'll soon feel comfortable on here, just keep posting!

Jamsidedown....It has all been said before....You are not alone! I joined GN in the last few months. I put my five eggs in here and there, but mostly read through things unless I feel I have something beneficial to say. Watching some threads I do see some fairly feisty replies! I am generally a fairly peaceful person and don't go looking for an argument! I have posted for advice and received fabulous support and advice. Maybe just be a bit selective with your posting! But def stay on and enjoy lurking!!

Aargh - firearm?? I said 'forget' !!
Predictive texts strikes again!

Freudian slip?

Took the words out my mouth there, MissA !

I think you were right first time Elrel!

NonnaW good to hear from you too

Thank you everyone for all your comments, maybe I just need to try harder .... I am a peaceable person too, so tend to keep some of my more controversial views to myself! When I am lurking and reading posts in the future I will think of all of you who feel the same as me - thank you for the encouragement ?

I just had a look and there is a whole list of unanswered OPs.

I like your name jamsidedown but every time I see it I have an urge to go and make a jam butty.

Do you make jam btw? There is often a thread or two on jam-making in late summer.

Brilliant thread,Felt the same myself at one point but I love GN and its members,I enjoy starting threads to get something out of my head and onto paper as it helps me a lot! I've had threads e.g re our dog Molly on the Pets forum and received so many beautiful,helpful posts that I felt really touched,there are snipes occasionally but I just tell myself it's their opinion,so enjoy GN..I promise there are always people here(lots&lots) who care...?

If we all commented on each post we would never get off our backsides and do anything else.

Nellie
I really should go and get the dinner

Good luck jamsidedown. I am quite new too. I agree that threads can seem cliquey at times but see that as inevitable. Also agree that the range of advice and sympathy to those in trouble is heart warming. I'll stick my own neck out now and say that I don't understand the Soop kitchen concept at all. What does Soop mean? I've opened the thread a couple of times, read in bemusement (if there is such a word) and shut it again.
Keep going.

soop is a person Winterwhite . It’s called Soops Kitchen because I believe she started it. It’s been going a while. The concept is that it’s very unlike the cut and thrust of some of the ‘livelier’ threads .

It’s a gentle place, there are NEVER any harsh words just a group of people chatting about their real lives. Sharing their worries and having a laugh together.

It does move really quickly though. Come in introduce yourself , and dive right in.

and bring some jam sandwiches

sorry, I will stop referencing that now.

You must be a bit fed up with it.

winterwhite, having met Soop at the last Edinburgh meet up, I can confirm, as will others, that she is one of the nicest people you could meet.
Just introduce yourself in the kitchen and you will be assured of a very warm welcome.

Never made jam! Have tried making chutney but it never seems to turn out as nice as the shop bought stuff - maybe there’s a thread for this that can help me ...

winterwhite we are not cliquy, it is just that we all post on the threads that interest us, and to take an obvious subject, politics, there are a group of GN members who are very interested in politics so there names can be found on all the political threads. The same applies to other subjects, family problems for example or games. No-one is excluded, just join in and post away

jsd, have a look down the list of threads under 'Food' in the Forum list. This one might help www.gransnet.com/forums/food/1241301-New-to-making-chutney-and-jelly-jams