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Dragonfly1 Sat 28-Dec-13 15:02:13

I've only recently found Gransnet, but I think you may already have saved my life. I've spent the last couple of days reading through many, many threads and discovered that there are some very wise and warm Gransnetters out there who really do seem to listen and care. And although I haven't really posted anything about myself, I'm beginning to feel that, if I need an ear - which I sometimes do - you're there with your wisdom and warmth. Knowing that has chased away some dark clouds. So thank you.

NfkDumpling Sun 29-Dec-13 18:50:43

Hi both of you, nice to meet you. Watch out GN is adictive !

It's a wonderful place though. I don't know how I would have coped with caring for my mother without all the fantastic support I had from this lot.

harrigran Sun 29-Dec-13 18:37:41

Welcome Dragonfly and Grandma60 wine

Iam64 Sun 29-Dec-13 18:26:29

Welcome Dragonfly - I joined earlier this year, and it's an important place for me now. Hope you enjoy it as well.

bikergran Sun 29-Dec-13 16:04:57

oh yes welcome Grandma60 hic! wine grin

kittylester Sun 29-Dec-13 15:07:51

Welcome Dragonfly1 and Grandma60 - I hope you both enjoy all the different facets of GN. flowers

Gagagran Sun 29-Dec-13 15:05:35

Don't worry Charleygirl Her Maj is staying in Norfolk so we have the run of Balmoral and can call in at soop's either en route or on the way home. Or both. If sober. Which is doubtful. Hey ho.

Grandmanorm Sun 29-Dec-13 14:31:46

Welcome to Dragonfly1 and Grandma60. flowers

Charleygirl Sun 29-Dec-13 13:39:45

That will be two parties to look forward to as we are off I think to Balmoral on Old Year's Night, Galen is organising it. I am a bit bothered though as the Queen is a fan of 2 bar electric heaters and I do like my central heating.

Still, I will be warmly dressed and my tiara should be back from the jewellers where it was being cleaned.

Dragonfly1 Sun 29-Dec-13 12:54:23

Thanks soop.

soop Sun 29-Dec-13 12:37:03

Welcome from me, Dragonfly...bikergran has said it like it is...grin

Dragonfly1 Sun 29-Dec-13 10:36:18

Good morning, thanks for the continued welcome wishes! You're already increasing my happiness quotient, bikergran by helping me feel a bit less lonely, which I sometimes do. Have a good day everyone.

bikergran Sun 29-Dec-13 09:59:53

ohhhhhh I missed that!! must read all posts smile

Oldgreymare Sun 29-Dec-13 09:56:59

Hello Dragonfly
Virtual pyjama party in Soop's kitchen extension in the New Year, Biker when she announces the go-ahead. smile

bikergran Sun 29-Dec-13 09:37:11

Dragonfly I have just read your profile and really hope that here on GN we can make you feel happier smile and as others have posted, it doesn't matter what subject or how obscure your post may be, they will be some one along to help/advise or just listen smile sometimes like buses! we all come along at once smile

bikergran Sun 29-Dec-13 09:32:55

dragonfly smile welcome to the madness comfort of GN smile
watch out for the virtual drunken get togethers parties! smile

we havn't had one for a while, bit too much going on, but! watch this space! hope you will find comfort and companionship wether virtual or realistic (as many GNetters do actualy meet up)! ok off for a brew now.

liminetta Sun 29-Dec-13 08:52:10

Yes, welcome, dragonfly; I love coming back to this site.Like seeing a friend that I havnt met for a while, Gransnet is always there,and we can take over from where we left off!

LizG Sun 29-Dec-13 08:07:50

Welcome to Gransnet Dragonfly1 flowers

Bellasnana Sun 29-Dec-13 07:42:42

dragonfly your name reminds me of a Fawlty Towers episode where Basil bet on a horse of that name and then went to great lengths to prevent Sybil finding out that he had won some money on it! smile

Ariadne Sun 29-Dec-13 06:48:02

Hello, granma60 and dragonfly and welcome. GN is a very special place.

numberplease Sun 29-Dec-13 01:06:03

Hello Dragonfly1, and welcome!

Flowerofthewest Sun 29-Dec-13 00:13:47

Just read Dragonfly1's comment to Icy I must be getting tired because I read: How Icy is you little granson now? Joking aside I too hope he is doing well.

Hello grandma60 and welcome. Cuppa coming you way along with left overs from my family gathering today. Cold ham (home baked) Salmon with an orange, ginger and brown sugar glaze, sausage rolls and much more. flowers

Dragonfly1 Sat 28-Dec-13 21:54:06

Hi Deedaa and grandma60, I'm going to bed much happier tonight for having 'met' so many thoroughly nice people today. Wonderful place, Gransnet.

grandma60 Sat 28-Dec-13 21:48:45

Hello dragonfly and everyone on gransnet. I have also been lurking for a while and ha ve been so happy to find such warm and supportive people on here. Its good to know there is always someone around for a chat or a virtual cup of tea if I feel I need company. Bit slow with the new tablet though.

Deedaa Sat 28-Dec-13 21:09:48

Hello Dragonfly1 however obscure your questions you'll probably find someone here who can point you in the right direction smile

Dragonfly1 Sat 28-Dec-13 19:51:18

Icy how is your little grandson now?