Getting to know all of you!

Ooh, & gillybob. Hates work in ‘that place’ even as the owner of the business! Speaks her mind. Seems lovely and I always enjoy reading her messages.
But not posted for a while.... Trust all is well?

That you’re overthinking it.
Just pop in and out of GN with your thoughts, nobody can remember many things about another poster, and there is no need.

This worries me tbh. Bit stalkerish

You'll soon get to know the tone/style of the posts/posters Urmstongran-----as you have already with a few.

I'm wondering about gillybob as well and hoping she's okay.

I too think you're overthinking it!

There are several Gabriellas with or without a number.

Doesn't seem a stalkerish idea to me - just pragmatic and possibly very helpful. I wish I'd done something like that years ago Urmstongran - my memory just can't keep up; some of the earlier posters have had name changes and I can't remember who is who any more. I have met some of the Grans in real life and enjoyed doing so and there are a few that I've never met, but I feel they are friends. I suspect that we're all a bit like the curate's egg - good in parts!

Do me, do me!

I'd suggest you don't keep notes.
A few years ago we had a poster who did just that and frequently quoted from earlier posts, made references to families and work situations, pointed out apparent contradictions.
I believe you've no ill intentions but that poster became very unpleasant (and unpopular) and eventually left, leaving the rest of us sighing with relief!

Does that come under data protection?

Oh! Come on! She's just being friendly.

gillybob has been on a couple of threads today or yesterday

Yes "gonegirl" in words of one syllable (oops!) I said I think op is just fine but some of us know that a gran went a bit wrong a few years back and it was not nice! Ok?

Gilly's probably run ragged in the pre Christmas days ,business home GC ,nativity plays wrapping etctec etc.Hope she has a fantastic Christmas and a great 2019 .From another run ragged gran x

You're right paddy she deserves a relaxing time (that's if she remembers how to relax).

Would be a shame if we let one past event sour our responses now.

mcem Why do you think I need to be spoken to in words of one syllable? Just curious.

I can't even remember the names of those who have made nasty comments about my comments.
Life is too short.
However I DO remember those that have been particularly nice and helpful.

I just pop in and out, here and there, and try not to be too controversial. I only comment on things I know about or feel strongly about.
I was overwhelmed by the kindness here when I had a mammogram recall a couple of years ago.

In answer to your question, there are occasional meetups in different areas and some of us do, therefore, know each other but it's more about seeing names that one recognises. Meetups are usually mentioned on the threads.

Where are you?

Oh no, no no! mcem has just reminded me of a horrible experience with said poster who is no longer around (Phew!). I do NOT mean that people should be remembering who said what, quoting from previous posts and interfering in real life situations (makes me shivery just to think of that awful time).

kitty I think the clue’s in urmstongran’s name.
Urmston is a district of Manchester ?
I’m only slightly miffed that she didn’t include me in the list of Gransnetters she felt she was getting to know.
Hello, urmstongran?<waves>

Thanks urmston.
I just almost asked where you're from..

...and what about you, Urmstongran ? What snippets of
information do you care to share about about yourself as an aide memoir?

Two way street and all that...

Not that I mind particularly what you do/do not remember about me, but I find even the idea of an A -Z ledger rather odd. Perhaps that comment was in jest?

Yes, I really do think you’re overthinking!

Right - pen and notebook at the ready!

Urmstongran - lives in Urmston, fairly new to Gransnet, meticulous?
lemongrove - age 90, power walks and does consultancy work for MI6
Don'taskme - oh, OK, I won't!

etc

I just take posts and posters as I find them really