Who's still here, nearly 3 years on?

I joined in May 2011 too, prompted by a recommendation from my DD. Still got the same name although I was tempted to change it when another GNetter joined fairly recently with a very similar name. I've thoroughly enjoyed the last few years with you all. I've had wonderful support when I was concerned about some x-ray results and you've often made me laugh, pause to think and also be thankful for all I have
for you all

I joined in May 2011, after being told about Gransnet by Marelli, so you have her to blame for being lumbered with me! I look in several times each day, but don`t post too often, and try to avoid controversy. I also don`t post if I`m not very well up on the subject concerned.

Just had a quick count-up and it seems that there are about 50 posters on this thread that started within the first year or so.
Like number, I also shy away from controversy (although I'm not averse to a good argument).

I think I started a few months after GN kicked off.
I do remember leaping in with controversial views before 'testing the waters' ( I still hold those views but air them less often )
I have kept my name but am more likely to add the following line these days ..... 'aint wot she used t'be', for those in any doubt!
Tegan quite right, remember Cheltenham?
I've been to 4 meet-ups AND am still waiting for the 'National' as promised!

I read about Gransnet in The Times and joined then. I think it was May 2011. I don't post so often now but do look in most days. I have kept the same name but wish I had chosen a more obscure one.

Marelli its such a shame we have lost some of our Grandads along the way,we had some really good conversations and laughs such a pity we don't hear from them now.

I drop in most days unless I'm out of the country and can't get access to a computer. I never did enjoy controversy very much - was just inclined to state my views and clear off. The virtual parties have been highlights. I particularly remember that first Halloween one on Pendle Hill when certain people got arrested and we met biker's never-to-be-forgotten inflatable friends.

Yes, I was one of the originals but had to change my name as it was obvious who I was, and I was worried that DDs MiL would come on and recognise me!! I won some fantastic competition prizes in the early days. No luck lately though.

glammanana, I agree about the grandads, I especially miss Pompa, a sensitive soul, I always think of him when I see Tiptree jam, made where he lives. I would like to think he is still lurking - if you are reading this please send us a sign!

Wasn't bags here from the beginning?

6 months to the day, a thought for a friend who is no longer with us, sadly.

I miss Carol

Carol is missed by us all. Hard to believe its 6mths. I have just read the post her DD had posted on FB I filled up.

I also wonder howpompa is.

I was one of the first to join and got a prize for that - a Ninetendo DS. At one time I won about 8 books in total. I don't look in every day as I used to. Have never changed my name as I haven't annoyed anyone to the extent I felt I had to. Haven't met with anyone as the few I'd like to meet live miles away. I have private messaged a few, one more often as she is very much on my wave length.
A lot of things have changed but with constant coming and going that's expected. It's an excellent forum.
Do you think 'Hunter' has ever appeared again? My he was trouble.

I've been thinking about Carol over the last few days, too. It's still hard to comprehend.

I joined just over a year ago after watching gransnet and mums net for a while. So glad I did. I got to 'know' Carol S and I do miss her contributions to discussions.

I think losing Carol knocked the status quo on here, we all were left reeling and it will take time if ever to return to the old GN.

I agree glass. I quite often found her 'fighting spirit' offputting but we seem to have lost some heart!

I joined in November 2011 so I suppose I am one of the old timers!

Not quite six months, though. Carol went missing at the end of October on the weekend the clocks changed. GMT lasts from the end of October to the end of March. Nevertheless, I have difficulty in believing that Carol has been gone so long. I feel her very much with me and I had planned to visit her in May. I so enjoyed being in 'her' Alps with her.

It was impressive though, the way people pulled together when carol was missing.
I joined in May 2011. Still check in at least a couple of times a day, but have it firmly logged off during working hours. But limit the number of threads I look at. GN got me through some lonely times.
The grandad thing has not been a roaring success has it. Some strange characters have come and gone. My DH says "why on earth would a man want to join a forum called Gransnet?"
I used to enjoy talking to popparob from Melbourne Australia, who somehow seemed to fit in as an ordinary member.
silverfish - just to fill you in jingle... has had far more name changes than any of us can remember. The first was possibly jangle but the rest have been variants on the theme.

Not forgetting whatsamashedup something or other, which she was at the time I joined!

Carol brought incisiveness and intellect to the forum, and yes, I miss her too. But what a tribute to social media - Facebook, GN and other forums her death brought about!

I joined in May 11 as well. I changed my name after a year because it was so easily googled, and this name is so overwhelmed by Margaret Thatcher that I am way down on Google's list. We are all on it somewhere.
I sill don't have a profile, as part of me wants to remain private nor am I on FB. My family is not internet orientated.
I like the threads which are more practical like the Sewing Bee or books or health problems.
I read GN most days on my phone and would miss it terribly if it came to an end. Lets hope it keeps on making money with advertising.