Im a novice

Welcome! There is a guide to the abbreviations/acronyms etc, I think it's somewhere down the bottom, but as I've been here since the world was black and white, I can't exactly remember

Hi Sunshine and welcome, there is something for everyone here!
Congrats at becoming a gran. The abbreviations are explained by clicking on a link, but not on my phone !! Some people know everything and others, well, you'll see!! Have fun xx

phoenix

Welcome, sunshine it doesn't take long to work out the abbreviations, just put "dear" in front of husband, partner, son, daughter, etc. Or, you can just ignore them like I do!

Congrats on becoming a grandmother.

Hi Sunshine how exciting becoming a Gran is congratulations on your little one . Jump in any thread that interests you, you will mostly get a warm welcome everywhere.

Congratulations - just enjoy - you will love it.

Hi, at the top of the page, you will see a list from left to right, with [Active], [I'm on], [Watching] etc, etc. just click in the [Acronyms] box, and hey presto, all will be revealed

Welcome sunshine and congratulations on becoming a gran. You never forget that first cuddle, no matter how many GC you have. And you'll probably regale your friends with anecdotes about him forever. Just come on here and tell us all about him.

Welcome

DH. Dear husband
DD. Dear daughter
DR. Dear son
Dgd. Dear granddaughter
Dgs. Dear grandson
Gp. Grandparents
IFSWIM. If you see what I mean

That's a start

Saves typing out in full

The list of Acronyms is the end one along the bar at the top of the page under Gransnet Forums.

There aren't many threads devoted solely to grandparenthood, but welcome, MarySunshine!

Thankyou to you all and for the lovely warm welcome. I have the list to refer to from the Acronyms now and Im sure I will pick up as I go along... I needed to know this to get the gist of what was being said in the threads.
Next question .. Is there a good place to get to know people on here or is it the way to get to know others jusst by answering in a thread?

Yes, but beware of the political threads unless you like the cut and thrust of sometimes heated 'discussion'...

I will avoid anything political Ana Thanks for the thumbs up on that ..

Welcome and congratulations.

One thread where you are less likely to get your head bitten off and photos of the new baby will be very welcome is soop's kitchen. Enjoy!

Cheers for that Charleygirl .. I will check it out after tea (smile)

Sunshine if a posters name is 'blue' you can click on it to read their profile or see pictures if they have added some..

Meet ups are a good way to get to know people. Look out for one advertised in your area. There is one in Reading next month but I don't suppose that is local to you.

Welcome - there are local Gransnet groups who sometimes meet for coffee etc. Click on Local in the green line at the top of the page and follow the link to find if there is one close to you.

I was going to say that nuns are welcome too!!

A late vocation * Kitty* if they are on GN

Granny knot -- " husband, partner, son, daughter, etc. Or, you can just ignore them like I do!" That's how a nice granny should behave

oops should red "That's not

oops should read "read not red" (have I got it fight this time ?)

fight - right!