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Getting to know all of you!

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Urmstongran Thu 20-Dec-18 16:45:52

I’ve not been on GN as long as some here. I do recall MawBroon saying recently the topics aren’t as interesting as they used to be. Maybe some of the political atmosphere has fed into it?
Anyway, I’m curious how you all say ‘hello’ to one another in some posts - the ‘good morning ‘ one comes to mind.
Have some of you met up occasionally?
There are certain posters I’m getting to ‘know’ a little:
MissAdventure I love your sense of humour! Short posts which hit the nail on the head!
Mawbroon you lost Paw just over a year ago. My condolences.
GabriellaG with a number I cannot straight away recall - ‘posh’ (sorry I mean this as a term of endearment!) likes horse racing, rides out herself, retired lawyer.
Anniebach - Welsh. Recently lost a much loved daughter. Again, my condolences.
Marydoll - Scottish & full of common sense!
Etc. You get my drift.
I have wondered whether to get an A-Z ledger and write your names in with snippets of information on you so I can reference as an aide memoir.
Maybe I’m just overthinking it! What are your thoughts?

Chewbacca Fri 21-Dec-18 00:38:06

You don't live too far away from me Urmstongran. Maybe we'll meet up if you go to one of the local meet ups.

Urmstongran Fri 21-Dec-18 00:27:35

Oh you lovely ladies ... Thank you one and ALL!
Yes, my A - Z ledger comment was pretty much in jest (I'm not a stalkerish type). I think I was more curious if /how you all ‘got to know one another’.
Yes Jalima1108 I do think I’m meticulous (Virgo tendencies)!
Marydoll no, you are definitely not boring!
ffinnochio (where do we get these names ? I have to double check the spellings!). ... yes, I do live in South Manchester. I’m 64y (will you still love me?) and have been retired 4 years. Married 45y. I worked in the NHS for over 30y and have 2 grandchildren - a boy of 6y and a girl of 2y. We live half the time here in the U.K. and half in our small apartment in Malaga.
Hello janeainsworth. ?
And PamelaJl I think you are so right. We seem to remember kindnesses more than slights - life is too short to take offence at small mean comments.
Thanks everyone who has posted!
I think this turned out to be an interesting thread.

Chewbacca Thu 20-Dec-18 23:53:14

I'll mention you Jalima! You're a "peacemaker" poster. Never confrontational. Always tries to soften difficult issues with a kind word. Good sense of humour. tchsmile

Jalima1108 Thu 20-Dec-18 21:57:52

I wasn't mentioned Marydoll
hmm

I agree with what Melanieeastanglia said about taking notes!
It does remind me of a previous poster.

NanKate Thu 20-Dec-18 21:57:04

I had the pleasure of meeting up with Kitty last summer as she lives near my relatives.

We chatted the whole time we were together and she was in person like she is on GN good fun and welcoming.

Marydoll and I get on well together through GN with a similar sense of humour.

I PM with a number of others from GN and thoroughly enjoy the interaction.

Melanieeastanglia Thu 20-Dec-18 21:56:23

I think you're overthinking things. I tend not to remember intricate details of who said what in a particular post last week. Some people have mentioned tragic events and I suppose I do remember some of them.

I do enjoy Gransnet but I don't take it so seriously that I feel the need to take notes.

Marydoll Thu 20-Dec-18 21:52:51

Urmstongran, Full of common sense equates to boring! ?
I will have to re-think my posts.?

Jalima1108 Thu 20-Dec-18 21:48:01

I just almost asked where you're from..
MissA - do you want to end up on the Stupid Question Thread?
wink

Jalima1108 Thu 20-Dec-18 21:47:03

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

hmm I just take posts and posters as I find them really

ffinnochio Thu 20-Dec-18 20:44:52

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

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!

MissAdventure Thu 20-Dec-18 20:37:05

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

janeainsworth Thu 20-Dec-18 20:31:54

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>

grannyactivist Thu 20-Dec-18 20:30:18

Oh no, no no! tchshock 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).

kittylester Thu 20-Dec-18 20:21:27

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?

MiniMoon Thu 20-Dec-18 20:10:08

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.

PamelaJ1 Thu 20-Dec-18 19:44:15

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.

Gonegirl Thu 20-Dec-18 19:28:37

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. smile

mcem Thu 20-Dec-18 19:19:53

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

paddyann Thu 20-Dec-18 19:14:04

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

mcem Thu 20-Dec-18 18:52:38

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?

Elrel Thu 20-Dec-18 18:38:52

gillybob has been on a couple of threads today or yesterday

Gonegirl Thu 20-Dec-18 18:30:55

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

Anja Thu 20-Dec-18 18:29:42

Does that come under data protection?

mcem Thu 20-Dec-18 18:29:41

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!

Gonegirl Thu 20-Dec-18 18:24:17

Do me, do me!