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Hi, I'm new and a bit lost!

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sallybee123 Sun 27-Oct-13 18:45:55

Hi, I'm new to Gransnet, but hoping to make some new friends here; I am very isolated, we have recently moved to S.Warwickshire, and it would be nice to get to know other women with similar interests....

One big blip, I have mental health problems, (thats a polite way of saying I'm a bit bonkers and very vulnerable), so whilst I can communicate on line I don't do phones, or go out alone! On a good day, I am quite cheerful, but I do have this godawful tendency to burst into tears for no reason. Partly because my daughter is terminally ill and my 4yr old grandson died in March.

I enjoy cooking, making things, and when my brain is working reading. I like walking and swimming too, but physical health problems mean they have to be slooooow!

Anyway, looking forward to meeting you xxx

Kate13 Sun 27-Oct-13 23:25:17

Welcome sallybee. I only joined gransnet three weeks ago and everyone has been so kind and supportive. They have been such a great help to me and there's always someone there when you need help or advice or just cheering up. Hope you stick around and chat with us. Reallly sorry you're hurting. I would be in tears too . It's a good release, let the tears flow. I was in tears for six weeks until I found such kind and understanding grans here.
Take care
Kate 13

glammanana Mon 28-Oct-13 08:04:49

sallybee123 a welcome from me and a big ((hug)) enjoy GN and just join in with any topics that you find interesting,you will end up being addicted to it we really do have a wonderful set of members here to listen any time of day/night.

hespian Mon 28-Oct-13 08:22:27

And welcome from me too sallybee123! I hope you can find some comfort on Gransnet as it sounds as if you are having a rough time at the moment. Discussions can be a bit heated at times with different people's opinions but it is seldom dull! Hope you enjoy being part of it and remember you are never alone. flowers

J52 Mon 28-Oct-13 08:27:27

Welcome, so sorry you have a great deal to bear.
Hope you are managing to enjoy living in S. Warwickshire. Less hustle and bustle than W London.(an area I used to live in). Gransnet is at times an interesting, funny, infuriating, informative and caring forum. So read and enjoy. You don't have to write unless you want to, but sometimes it is very hard not to! flowers

tiggypiro Mon 28-Oct-13 08:37:58

Good morning sallybee and welcome to the land where laughing is infectious and support always there

berdie Mon 28-Oct-13 09:18:48

Hi Sallybee123 welcome to GN, its not only ladies on this forum, we Grandads are here to help too. Please feel free to join in any of the subjects you feel comfortable with, believe me they talk about everything on here. Don't be shy we don't bite.flowers

soop Mon 28-Oct-13 11:31:17

A very warm welcome to you, Sallybee123 There's always a comfy chair and a cup of tea to be shared in the kitchen. Rory, the feral cat that came to live with us, will be pleased to sit on your lap...if you'll allow him. There are so many lovely people on GN. I hope that you, like me, make new friends. flowers

Ariadne Mon 28-Oct-13 11:43:36

Hello, sallybee and a warm welcome from me. And a (hug). Keep posting, keep reading the threads - there is always something happening! See you in soop's kitchen, maybe?

celebgran Mon 28-Oct-13 16:12:06

Welcome from me too so sorry for your sadness. I alone of unlucky gran s who is unable see her granddaughters due to family rift.
The other ladies on hear a a kind supportive lot welcome againl

positivepam Mon 28-Oct-13 20:47:59

Hi Sallybee and a big welcome from me as well. I am so sorry to hear about the sadness you are experiencing, life can be really hard at times and there are many people you can meet here who will understand the pain you are suffering and will gladly listen anytime and offer support. flowers

deserving Tue 29-Oct-13 10:12:37

Welcome, a lot of support here and a cornucopia of expertise in all fields, someone out there will have the answer, whatever the problem.Enjoy.

JessM Tue 29-Oct-13 10:46:27

Nice post deserving grin

soop Tue 29-Oct-13 11:40:38

deserving flowers

dustyangel Tue 29-Oct-13 12:21:25

Hello Sallybee and welcome. I'm just catching up with GN and I've been enjoying your posts. I hope you enjoy Gransnet.

pinkprincess Wed 30-Oct-13 00:00:27

Hello*Sallybee*welcome to Gransnet.We are very friendly on here as you can see!

pinkprincess Wed 30-Oct-13 00:02:20

Hello SallybeeWelcome to Gransnet, we are very friendly on here, as you can see!

kittylester Wed 30-Oct-13 07:14:56

Sorry I'm late welcoming you sallybee. I hope you enjoy gransnet. flowers

sallybee123 Tue 05-Nov-13 20:26:12

Corr, I didn't expect so many replies.

You will have to forgive me, it's been a busy time, went out on 31st to discover my broomstick had been dented. Now I had been mighty fond of my broomstick, but in fairness it has been around for a while. Took it over to Merlins and he kindly gave me a sticky plaster repair just to get me through the weekend, but then of course I had to look into buying a new one (have you seen the price, and that's before insurance)!

Anyway, I actually had a quite pleasant Halloween, not too many of those pesky trick or treaters out spoiling the occassion, took part in the regular broomstick races, had a good old dance in the woods before returning home for a heart warming pumpkin soup.

Anyway, back to normal for another year.....

janthea Tue 05-Nov-13 21:04:18

Gransnet is great place to make friends who are very supportive.

Galen Tue 05-Nov-13 21:06:04

Next year we will have GN party(virtual) this years was cancelled. So make sure you keep that broomstick in good working order. Btw, we can't allow familiars at these parties as they always cause trouble!

sallybee123 Tue 05-Nov-13 21:43:40

What's a 'familiar'?

hummingbird Tue 05-Nov-13 21:47:39

Welcome, Sallybee, I'm sure you'll enjoy Gransnet. You'll always find a friendly ear, some sharp wit and occasionally, a little drunken revelry! It's great fun, and you'll soon feel part of a kind and caring community. smile

Galen Tue 05-Nov-13 21:49:54

A demon attending a witch. May take the form of an animal such as a cat/dog, or any other form. Spiders are definitely banned!!!

annodomini Tue 05-Nov-13 22:36:58

That's why witches are traditionally shown with black cats.

Iam64 Wed 06-Nov-13 08:44:04

Some of us of course, have dogs......