To be frustrated by Gransnet comment?

dentists are open for appointments . had check up and extraction recently.

That`s because you retired from work Blossoming,notfrom life.
Happy retirement.

nannalyn just wondering why physios are not doing some face to face appointments when other NHS workers such as dentists are now doing so?

When I was working, paid work, I mean, I would not have had time to belong to Gransnet, let alone contribute! Since I retired , pre-pandemic, I have done two days a week voluntary advice work, as well as produce a weekly church newsletter for five years, help out with childcare and sing in three choirs. I have not done any knitting for over 45 years and have no aptitude for craft work , or anything practical really.

Even now, I still sing on zoom several times a week and do voluntary work from home. But Gransnet is a lifeline to the outside world, a change of view from the home in lockdown.

It is easy to make assumptions, worse still to pass judgement.

I often wonder about the ages of whoever runs GN.
In particular their ‘kind advice’ of what to wear over 50 has been an irritant. Maybe they think we all wear shapeless beige trousers with elasticated waists, with one of those muddy-lilac Dannimac things if we do ever totter off to the shops for our tea and buns. With a woolly hat on top, of course.

Thank you. ?

grandmajet If you Google Shreddies Knitting Nanas you’ll see the advert that’s being referred to!

What are these ‘shreddies’ that we are supposed to be knitting? I thought it was a breakfast cereal!

Regarding the knitting comment I might have said ‘no, I leave that sort of thing to my other half’. I think it is good to lightheartedly challenge stereotypes.

Ageism is still rampant, we are on the way to beating racism and homophobia and other isms, but this one has a way to go.

DH was working until his heart attack in November. He is 77. He intends to return to work once he has fully recovered.

He is a consultant engineer and the work is done from home and is mainly reviewing plans and documents.

I am on the committee of the county archaeological society and we are still busy organising online lectures and research projects. I haven't even started on any craft projects.

Hejira it's not the most sensible time to be decluttering when it's not that easy to get rid of the things we no longer need

Sorry, a bit off thread. A perfect time for some things. We have sold loads of books and DVDs to various internet sites (I think both books and DVDs quietly breed in our house). Just parcel them up as required and you can arrange pick up from the house.

Freecycle - this week I gave away a Halogen oven, 2 lots of hair straighteners that have never been used and a big mirror. There is no contact with anyone, we just leave things in the porch and they come and take them away.

I don't really understand selling on eBay but lots of people use that for decluttering.

Cali

I probably fit the stereotype.
How very annoying!!

My 76 year old pal is a physio and is still working.. p/t but still working!

I set up my own consultancy ,working from home, since I retired' 10 years ago. I think there are many of us in a similar situation here. As someone has pointed out adverts/ focus groups/ journos etc. use lazy stereotypes across all ag groups. Annoying because sometimes others believe it is true!

it's not the most sensible time to be decluttering when it's not that easy to get rid of the things we no longer need.
Hejira that's my valid excuse for not doing it.

Pre-pandemic knitting classes were always full, I know, I tried to get in to learn!

Our craft group had a waiting list pre-pandemic and they were going to split it into two groups. Not just knitting, though, there were various types of crafts and skill levels but always someone willing to help.

I'm looking forward to being able to meet up again.

DD regularly knits items for me. I have several pairs of fingerless gloves to help deal with my Raynauds Syndrome, cosy socks and she is currently knitting me a gorgeous sweater.

@canadiangran - erm “all have more time...” hmmm wish I could find it!!

Thank you all for your wonderful responses! So many amusing ones amongst them. I did have a good few smiles.

I am a gran to two lovely grandchild but have years of work to go (I believe!) sorry for not responding more yesterday - I had a lovely walk but then got caught up in two work situations even though I was officially off yesterday, and completing another training module for CPD which we still have to do. We lost one of my team as well last week very suddenly (massive stroke) so definitely more sensitive than usual.

@maggiemaybe - I would have been tempted to ask where she would like the knitting needles inserted! I do enjoy knitting and have done throughout my life though.

@Eloethan - suicide is a massive risk currently with so many groups - we work with vulnerable adults, many of which are high risk, and mental health issues are growing exponentially at the moment.

Anyway, good to hear I’m not the only one who doesn’t appreciate the stereotyping! And yes volunteers are massively important. We couldn’t manage at my work without them!

Now back to sleep if my brain will stop over thinking ....

? and some of us aren't even Grans...

Namsnanny

Ooo I do wish you had said that Maggiemaybe.
I would love to have heard her reply.

I wonder what the question would be to a 20+yold?

And can you still do .........?? Answers on a postcard please!

Knitting has made a large resurgence in 20 and 30 somethings. Pre-pandemic knitting classes were always full, I know, I tried to get in to learn!

While I agree that all grans are not stay at homes, I didn't read the newsletter as being assuming so. We all do have a bit more time at home because we are not out socializing or doing other activities, therefore more time to organize our space.

Although I do agree that Gransnet markets to those grans that are retired and at home. If you assume the average age of first grandchild at 52-55, quite a few of us grans have 10 more years in the workforce.

I’m not getting older, but I would like to know when the NHS started employing 12 year old doctors

Seriously, they all look so young these days!

I know what you mean.

Night night. Sleep well.