Welcome to Gransnet

Hello everyone. I have been following Gransnet for some time, but posted for the first time yesterday. I live in Wales, and the lockdown rules hear remain strict, particularly for those like me who are in the high risk sheltered group. I am fortunate in that my DH decided to follow the sheltered rules with me. I hope to become a regular contributor to this most enjoyable forum.

Welcome Lexisgranny. Quite a few GNs live in Wales so maybe when we are back to "normal" there may be meet ups in whichever part of Wales you live.

Hi everyone
I live in Banstead Surrey
My husband and I have been self isolating for 10 weeks, as he is a vulnerable person.
So I have to take care not to come in contact with anyone else.
8 weeks ago my son had our First grandchild, I am elated, but very disappointed not to be able to see her, as they are in Man Hester and we are down here.
It's will power that keeps me going to stay in, and not get in car to see baby
It won't last for ever, we will be clear of it, and then it will be a distant thought, like a bad dream
It's nice to be on Gransnet, and hopefully will hear thoughts and worries of all of you
Keep safe and happy ? x

Welcome 36Woodyhollow. Quite a few on GN are dying to see their new GC.

Unfortunately I can see us being in limbo for a while yet.

May I ask if you start a new thread specifically asking for advice from other GNs that you keep in touch and let people know what you did or did not do. Many GNs spend a lot of time giving reasoned replies and the poster does not have the manners to return. Thanks for that. Enjoy GN.

Good Morning and I have only just found this site. We are struggling too at present, being separated from the children and grandchildren. Like so many they are all struggling at present. Can I just check that as a Grandad, am I eligible for Gransnet?

Kind Regards

Welcome Tingha- you are more than welcome as a grandad. There are one or two already- the most infamous lives in Australia!

As previously mentioned there are a couple of really friendly sites- Good Morning and soop's kitchen. Any politics threads can become a tad overheated- fine if you have a thick skin but mine is particularly delicate so I stay well clear.

Tingha, a warm welcome from me too.
I echo everything Charleygirl says.
It's good to have another male on the site. I look forward to reading your posts.

Hi all, I thought I had posted earlier but it didn't appear. I've lurked for a while but recently joined. I live in Central Scotland so still locked down. I like reading the different stories on chat and it opens up my world a bit.

Welcome- glad you decided to give up lurking and join us lot! I am an old Fifer.

I’ve just come across this thread so in the spirit of things hello from me - I’m 62, a mum to 5 and a nana to seven. I’m originally From Scotland but I’ve not lived in the U.K. for many decades.

Welcome BibiSarah We have a few GNs dotted all over the world- where are you residing?

Hello Charley and thank you for the welcome. I live in the Middle East.

Sorry just to add - Im originally from just across the water from you and I still have a sister living in Cupar.

BibiSarah as a child I lived outside Cupar- between there and Springfield. My parents when retired bought a house in Cupar near the station.

I have a feeling you may be the only GN living in the Middle East. Europe and Australia appear to be the main places.

Hello Everyone, I am new here and glad to be a part of this community.

Welcome, Mack, I'm sure you will find something to interest you. If you like robust, political discussion, try the politics threads, complete with tin hat , or the gentler Good Morning and Soops Kitchen threads, where you will certain receive a warm welcome.

Hi new to GN. currently off work due to ill health, now been over 6 months off work as care assistant. Only 2 people from work keep in touch after nearly 4years there. Husband out at work. The situation with coronavirus making things worse. Need MRI scan, cameras to aid my recovery. I'm seeing Rhumatologist, Msk clinic all appointments are over telephone got physio phoning me this afternoon. My mobility getting worse. My husband and I went away to Blackpool overnight Saturday our 39th W/ Anniversary what a disaster, I slipped and fell over at a bus stop, high kerb how embarrassing, then bus driver didn't have change of £10 note. Was wet through with rain and fall. Trams not running. When eventually got bus told we couldn't sit together, I sat at back husband sat in middle. Everywhere we went people freaking out like we had the plague. One person in shop at time staff ordering you to stand here not there, Costa coffee takeaway only toilets not open. Asked shop owner where nearest toilets are. Told my husband going to bus station. Was directed to portable toilets 30p to go. Husband now nowhere to be seen. Phoned to let him know my whereabouts, coffee now cold, husband now needs 30p for toilets. B&b check in landlady put gun to head well took temperature I'm sure you don't need to touch head to take. By now I'm wet, cold, tired in pain and need to rest but no now taken to sink to wash our hands and given list of dos and don'ts. 3 flights of stairs no lift by now knackered in pain losing the will to live. Lol. Things didn't get much better that evening. I kid you not, didn't even get an anniversary card of hubby. Let's just say a gentle push off Blackpool pier was mentioning. Shame I didn't have the strength. DIVORCE the song comes to mind. Fed up. Gran. Don't even get me started on not seeing my beautiful granddaughters. Lockdown might as well be in prison. Xxxx

Welcome Jppwj24. Lots of grans on here feeling like you at the moment. Hope you feel better getting it off your chest!
At least you got a trip to Blackpool!

A warm welcome to all the newbies

Hi all I joined last week and so far am enjoying the various posts and conversations.
We moved to a new area just two years ago to help care for GC and we like the area, quiet and rural but good bus services.

Welcome maydonoz we have "met" before! Pleased to hear you are finding your way around the system. GN as I think you have discovered, can be very friendly.

Doing some studying on loneliness, which I sometimes find myself.
looking at ways people of my age 59years cope with it, then came across this site.
hopefully, I will get more tips here.

Welcome lollyk - that subject is rather pertinent at present as many of us have been on our own indoors for months!

Thank you Charleygirl, yes we have "met" before, over the garden fence!, hope you managed to sort out your garden waste without paying extra. Goodness knows the Council charge enough for their services, at least they should provide a decent service.

Have just joined. Will enjoy the chat.