spreading the news about *gransnet*

Me too on my iPad. I cant keep away from it. This means I am not watching as much tv, or reading so much. I used to read a book every one or two days, I've only read one since my dd suggested I might like gn. Today she said " I told you you'd like it"

Me too! Since I had an iPad, I find I keep being drawn onto it, to check e mails, etc then inevitably towards Gransnet, to see what the latest info is and then the Forums and everyones comments.
Some of you sound as if you have been friends for a long time and have amazing and entertaining "chats", I find it enjoyable and enter which ever threads attract me the most.
Also helpful when you want advice/help from others.....
Keep it up folks.

Gally Well said Gransnet is a cosy room into which I may wander - knowing that, whatever my mood, I shall meet a friend with whom I may share my personal hopes, fears, trials and tribulations, together with the celebratory 'walking-on-air' moments...

I feel a bit territorial about GN and don't really want to share it with any of my friends - for obvious reasons . To me and I'm sure to others it's almost a lifeline - something to hang on to in times of stress, happiness, anger or when you just want to tell someone about something 'right now' - even if it isn't particularly interesting. I would be devastated if for some reason GN wasn't there any more, although I suspect might survive! I do have to try and limit my visits otherwise I could be glued to the screen for hours at a time and I have been amazed at some of the topics which have cropped up since May - they seem to become bigger and better as the days pass. I thought I was open minded but .......... and - I have certainly learnt a lot - I've even been called a racist, which I found a bit hard to digest and at times have wanted to comment on something but have felt it inappropriate - but we can't all be the same can we which is what makes GN what it is.

Same for me - I will be away for long chunks at a time, doing grandmother things or meeting with friends and family, but if I'm at home..........

That's me! I do the same, syberia. And in the evening, with knitting or my book at my side, and the TV on, I reach for my laptop at intervals to see who's said what. When things start slowing down, I feel quite disappointed!

greenmossgiel
I tend to read all the "relevant" threads, then all from the last hour, then go over them all to see if I missed any, by which time someone has usually posted something else, so I have to read that.........
Can be quite some time!!

Actually....I was going to start a thread asking us all to be truthful about how long they spend on here? I won't start the thread, but I'd be very interested to know what the replies may be! It just seems that whenever I'm on....so is just about everyone else.....!??

I would feel lost without it now! I love reading everyone's comments and have found it at times uplifting, useful, sad and varied other emotions. All life is here! (I love that emoticon!)

Yes, it's just like that, Carol! very much part of my morning routine now (no matter what time I'm up). And I love getting back to it when I've had to miss my fix.

My sentiments, too flowerfriend. Gransnet for me is like walking into the local coffee shop for a morning's chat with my friends. I often get up in the morning and, whilst pottering around in the kitchen, wonder what I will read on Gransnet today. Fabulous!

Now that I have had a chance to read through a variety of different topics I understand why some members say they keep Gransnet to themselves for the freedom. I am with them now and have enjoyed so many different opinions and experiences on such differing subjects. Quite an eye-opener some of them. To have the freedom to discuss everything from masturbation to political views is amazing. WOW. Happy Sunday to all Gransnetters - even the ones whose views I disagree with.

I was soooo happy to find GN I told my daughters about it. As I don't get out much (due to DH's health) I don't get to see my ''real'' friends much....I love meeting friends here ............but if you do tell your family please be careful what you say as I inadvertantly upset my daughter.
It doesn't take Miss Marple to work out your nickname !!!!!

Welcome flowerfriend ..you sound like a 'flowerfairy' xxx

After all, we mostly found our way here without recommendation.

Annobel best way.

I have probably revealed enough about myself to give myself away to anyone who previously knew me, or still does. However, no-one has commented and I'm not recommending GN to friends and relatives.

Welcome Flowerfriend. I am also one of the newer ones and still finding my way here. I am one who carefully guards privacy so there is no way I would discuss the site with anyone that I know.

Yes Glamma - must ask her if she's been lurking. It's only cropped up today which is a spooky coincidence! If anyone in Dundee knows exactly what I'm on about and if, as Glamma suggests, you are already on that panel, PLEASE pm me!!

em There is every possibity that there are some members of GN already on the panel who have kept their privacy already,I would go down the route of telling about GN but to keep your anonymity. Very spooky to have a question like that though isn't it ?

Amazing timing! Just as we are discussing whether to keep GN a private secret or to spread the news, I had a very interesting email. I am a member of a research panel at the local uni which takes part in discussions on how modern technologies can help our age group eg using mobile phones and computers, using chatroom and email etc. Today's email asked if we have had any new experiences recently citing Kindle as an example. I am inclined to tell them about GN but I am one of those who value the privacy that anonymity gives us. I think I could pass on my comments in confidence. What do you think?

Welcome Flowerfriend you will enjoy our conversation's we are a very diverse group indeed,everyone has talents to share with everyone else,be it gardening,cookery,books to recommend and the way of the world in general,so you will find some fab threads to read and get involved with ,your friend may like the section we have referring to pets,quite a lot of us have animals including horses so we have a good mix,Gransnet is truely a very friendly place to been seen visiting.

Hi Flowerfriend and welcome to our chats. Looking forward to hearing more from you - we have lots of fun, a bit of wickedness and armfulls of support!

I also like the anonymity of Gransnet - it's specially for me, and I like to log on to hear from my virtual friends.

Oh Flowerfriend you'll make a positive contribution to the debate about apostrophes! Some of us sprinkle them liberally all over the place, some ask questions about how they are used correctly and some answer those questions. Your keyboard is effectively a punctuation-free zone and I'd bet that we all understand your posts every bit as well. Some of us have skirted round the idea of abolishing the dreaded 's altogether. Get typing and posting!

Yes I understand about it being a separate and therefore free place to voice opinions. Give me time I am just feeling my feet. Thank you for everyones comments.

By the way - I mostly dont bother with punctuation - I have a french keyboard which I convert to qwerty but then cant find the punctuation marks.

Greetings to all of you in Gransnetland.

flowerfriend I don't think any one needs to have grandchildren to be on here. Just take a look at some of the things we `talk` about on here that has nothing to do with grandchildren.
There are threads about , sheds, smart meters. what we wear in bed, men I we lust fancy , where we live , etc, etc,

flowerfriend you are very wecome on here