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absent Wed 16-Jan-13 18:42:58

Hi – I had no idea that more than one or two people would notice that I had gone towards the end of last year and was hugely surprised to find that some lovely Gransnetters were really concerned that I was okay. I've just been terribly busy (still am) and also I thought I was getting dull, stale, predictable, dreary and banal when I was posting. It seemed time for me to give Gransnet a rest – and, indeed, give Gransnet a rest from me. I didn't know that that there was a thread about missing absent, plus more about other people as well as me until GNHQ told me. Blimey! I mulled and then decided that I should like to be back in touch with my many friends here – so here I am.

I have just had a speedy lurk and am amazed at the numbers of new members. How exciting is that? But I leave you for five minutes and you have definitely let in some Stepford wives. What happened to all the feisty chat? Where is the controversy and passion? What has happened to a nice knock down argument (otherwise known as "glory" – jangle knows all about Humpty Dumpty so she'll explain if you can't keep up).

I think it was the lovely Jess who commented on my unmistakable "acerbic" character – so be afraid, be very afraid.

Nice to be back. Hi lovely ladies and good friends.

Ana Wed 16-Jan-13 18:44:45

Welcome back, absent! smile

j07 Wed 16-Jan-13 18:46:57

Bring it on Absent! grin

Ariadne Wed 16-Jan-13 18:50:35

Oh, am I glad to see you, Absent! In one minute you have summed up what I have been struggling to express. "Stepford Wives" indeed! grin

We (well lots of us, mustn't get told off!) have really missed you.

j07 Wed 16-Jan-13 18:51:35

this could be the thread the long little-while-lost-and-now-returning-one is talking about.

BTW I said she was just busy. hmm

absent Wed 16-Jan-13 18:55:28

Jings Right about busy but no recollection of that thread at all.

Thanks posters – it's good to be back.

Greatnan Wed 16-Jan-13 18:57:50

There is more rejoicing in heaven..................
I am very glad to see you back, absent!
I have been trying to be non-controversial but I don't think I can keep it up!
Normal acerbity will be resumed as soon as possible.

j07 Wed 16-Jan-13 18:59:00

Ok. totally confused! What's new?!

jeni Wed 16-Jan-13 19:05:15

ABSENT !. There really is a God! He's heard our prayers!
Absent's back.
No more sugar sweetness!grin
A very hearty welcome back!grinwine[sun]

JessM Wed 16-Jan-13 19:07:09

Brilliant! Welcome back.

Ariadne Wed 16-Jan-13 19:08:01

grin

j07 Wed 16-Jan-13 19:08:19

"ABSENT !. There really is a God! He's heard our prayers!" (please take careful note of quotation marks)

Oh now, that really is overdoing it!!!! [fdt]

j07 Wed 16-Jan-13 19:09:13

TBH so long as I'm here, I don't much care who else is. [shrug]

Ana Wed 16-Jan-13 19:10:46

grin

jeni Wed 16-Jan-13 19:11:04

But of course my darling rose I'm looking forward to some fun now with all of you!

Greatnan Wed 16-Jan-13 19:11:54

Oh, jingle, stop pretending not to care - we all know you are just the sweetest, most loving member of GN.

j07 Wed 16-Jan-13 19:11:58

I don't think I can take another group hug thread.

Gally Wed 16-Jan-13 19:12:23

Baa, baa grin Welcome back absent !

j07 Wed 16-Jan-13 19:12:29

NO I'M NOT!

j07 Wed 16-Jan-13 19:13:13

baa baa?

Can't even understand the posts now. hmm

absent Wed 16-Jan-13 19:13:34

jeni dear – slightly OTT but glad to share wine – and lack of sugar (or saccharine) – with you.

jeni Wed 16-Jan-13 19:17:13

grin but I can be nice as well!

grannyactivist Wed 16-Jan-13 19:18:26

Gally - that made me laugh out loud!!! grin

Anne58 Wed 16-Jan-13 19:22:43

It is so good to see you back!

j07 Wed 16-Jan-13 19:43:40

I guess we are back to the 'birds of a feather' grouping now.