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I'm new here! Tell me about GN!

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FannyCornforth Tue 15-Sept-20 09:59:43

Hello! As I said, I'm new.
I joined today. Not a Gran (or a Grandad), but then I'm not a Mum either, and I'm on Mumsnet.
So. Show me around please!

NanKate Wed 16-Sept-20 17:24:48

Your welcome to join the drinks party JaxJacky shall we have some nibbles too ?

FannyCornforth Wed 16-Sept-20 17:44:11

I hope that you don't mind me saying thank you for making me welcome here.
It had a patchy start but I hope that is all rectified now.
Hope that you are all having a good day.
Mine's a dry white wine, I'm not too fussy!

janeainsworth Wed 16-Sept-20 17:52:34

Namsnanny how thrilling! Please let us know the outcome.

FannyCornforth Wed 16-Sept-20 18:21:22

Namsnanny, can you post a photo please?

FannyCornforth Wed 16-Sept-20 18:24:01

Oh, and I didn't buy the Jack Daniel's as it isn't currently on offer at Tesco, however, there is a good deal at Morrisons and Ocado.

FannyCornforth Wed 16-Sept-20 18:28:59

Jaxjacky, hello, what is the difference between whiskey/y and bourbon?
I hope you don't mind me asking, I know that I could Google, but I thought that the point was to chat!
Thank you x

flyinghandbagisback Wed 16-Sept-20 18:29:30

I sent you a PM Fanny. X

Ellianne Wed 16-Sept-20 18:30:41

Un pastis pour moi, svp.

FannyCornforth Wed 16-Sept-20 18:41:56

I'm so chuffed that I chose my username as such.
However , I am somewhat kicking myself that I didn't chose FannyFernackerpackle.
I know that I haven't spelt that right.
Its a right mess. Wine has been taken.
Apologies all blush

Lucca Wed 16-Sept-20 18:49:07

Whole lot PMs Flying around.

BlueSky Wed 16-Sept-20 18:58:49

Well FannyC you certainly generated a lot of interest in your Fanny! grin

Callistemon Wed 16-Sept-20 19:37:01

Ellianne

Un pastis pour moi, svp.

You're so posh, Ellianne!

Callistemon Wed 16-Sept-20 19:37:19

Lucca

Whole lot PMs Flying around.

???

FannyCornforth Wed 16-Sept-20 19:45:06

Oh dear. I really didn't want to generate interest 'in' my fanny.
I must say, I do find odd that I've had such a difficult time here
I've obviously done something wrong!

FannyCornforth Wed 16-Sept-20 19:46:25

Anyway, I'm glad that I've given you something to talk about.

Callistemon Wed 16-Sept-20 19:53:00

You have, FannyCornforth!

I have just googled my own Fanny and found her in FamilySearch, along with the whole family.
Thank you.

Aldom Wed 16-Sept-20 19:54:21

Welcome FannyCornforth I hope the PM from Flyinghandbag will have enlightened you as to why you have had a difficult time. I wondered about letting you know, but decided to keep my head down. Glad she has been in touch with you.

Callistemon Wed 16-Sept-20 19:55:09

I'm back to 1553 - really excited now!

FannyCornforth Wed 16-Sept-20 20:04:02

Aldom

Welcome FannyCornforth I hope the PM from Flyinghandbag will have enlightened you as to why you have had a difficult time. I wondered about letting you know, but decided to keep my head down. Glad she has been in touch with you.

I've had plenty of information about why I have had a hard time, sadly.
I don't bear any resemblance to a troll.
Do you really not want any new members?

Jaxjacky Wed 16-Sept-20 20:39:26

NanKate how about proper, home made cheese straws?

Jaxjacky Wed 16-Sept-20 20:41:41

Ellianne Pastis pour moi aussi svp. Santé

MawB2 Wed 16-Sept-20 21:20:59

Aldom

Welcome FannyCornforth I hope the PM from Flyinghandbag will have enlightened you as to why you have had a difficult time. I wondered about letting you know, but decided to keep my head down. Glad she has been in touch with you.

hmm
I question the netiquette of referring to a PM saying whatever -who knows? It is presumably private but does it also include the fact that at least two members of GN were openly told to “go forth and multiply” which resulted in the whole thread being deleted?
Sounds like gossip by PM which I find sneaky. I prefer things to be in the open so that anybody who is accused of anything has the opportunity to defend themselves and so that both sides of the story can be taken into account.
Whispering behind one’s hands is not something to be proud of.

MawB2 Wed 16-Sept-20 21:22:45

I have just googled my own Fanny

Not a phrase you read all that often Callistemon. gringrin

NanKate Wed 16-Sept-20 21:24:33

Homemade cheese straws sound divine. Let’s get the party started ?????

Jaxjacky Wed 16-Sept-20 21:31:41

NanKate apologies, started without you, Cheese straws warming, and I have a full glass for you right here, cheers! ??.