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Where have they all gone?

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NanKate Sat 24-Oct-20 22:14:32

I was looking up the name of an author Jojo Moyles to decide if I would like her books and found that there had been a thread about her in 2015.

I only recognised about 3 members who are still here today Soop Lemongrove and AuntieFlo and I just felt sad that all the others had dropped away for some reason or another.

annsixty Sun 25-Oct-20 20:25:12

When I first read this thread, my thoughts went to Pompa but there was no way I could remember his name so thank you.
He was a regular poster who just occasionally went a bit too far but no harm was done.
Frank was another one, no idea how his posts came across, his London pension was very important to him.

merlotgran Sun 25-Oct-20 20:27:12

I'm so sorry to hear that Ana has died. She had a wonderful sense of humour.

I know she was very upset when jingl was banned and sent me a PM saying she didn't want to remain on Gransnet. I really missed her.

Lucca Sun 25-Oct-20 20:54:39

I e asked this before but when I joined there was someone who tended to post late at night very angrily, possibly “with a drink taken”. Can’t remember name.
Where’s Bradford lass ?

Callistemon Sun 25-Oct-20 21:40:10

I think BradfordLass still posts on the Lockdown Gang thread, Lucca.

The Jingls Affair was all very mysterious, merlot.

Bellanonna Sun 25-Oct-20 22:17:04

Petra I recognise a couple of those names but hadnt made the connection. Yes I remember she was doing some kind of audit but didn’t realise she’d been banned. Odd type.

Chewy, yes I’m sure you’re right!

Chewbacca Sun 25-Oct-20 22:31:59

I forget under which name she was banned but she inadvertently let slip that she made copies of posters remarks that she didn't like.

Unfortunately that's not unique! One recent poster confirmed that they take screen shots of posts they don't like! grin

Spice101 Mon 26-Oct-20 00:15:56

SirChenjin is another one I've not seen post in a long time. GN seems a bit like Facebook in as much as you see a poster being active for some time and then suddenly you realise there has not been any posts from them for quite a while.

annsixty Mon 26-Oct-20 00:49:34

Grannyknot ?

Greenfinch Mon 26-Oct-20 02:10:48

I have also been thinking of Grannyknot and of Purpledaffodil too.

TrendyNannie6 Mon 26-Oct-20 07:18:50

I haven’t seen grandad1964 posts for a while, hope he is ok,

NanKate Mon 26-Oct-20 07:23:00

I think that Jing came back as Gonegirl for a short while.

kittylester Mon 26-Oct-20 07:26:17

Oh, for the jinglebell days.

I was thinking about grannyknot just the other day I'm so sorry to hear about ana.

Marydoll Mon 26-Oct-20 07:30:34

Gonegirl, accidently outed herself and now she is gone!
She posted a PM, revealing her new identity, in error I think!?

kittylester Mon 26-Oct-20 07:40:46

jings lost the plot every now and again but I think she was honest and very straightforward. I miss her.

NanKate Mon 26-Oct-20 07:42:26

I do too Kitty Jing made me laugh.

J52 Mon 26-Oct-20 07:51:08

Interesting thread, remembering the names certainly does bring back incidents!
I wonder if Ruby——— (Song/Girl, I cant quite remember) ever got married.
She seemed to lead a colourful life, with her difficult son and was last on here showing her engagement ring from her younger fiancé.

Ellianne Mon 26-Oct-20 08:22:59

As I am a relatively new poster, I don't think I recognise any of the names, but it does read like a microcosm of society or a school class. I guess there will always be those who make their mark one way or another.
I did know of grandad and I admired his tenacity, I hope he is ok.
That was a sad story about the lady who went climbing in Switzerland. It made me sad to think anyone on here might die as has been shown to be true. I hadn't really thought like that before.

Callistemon Mon 26-Oct-20 10:55:14

SirChenjin is another one I've not seen post in a long time.

Oh yes, I remember SirChenjin
Interesting poster and it took me a little while to work out her username. I thought it was something to do with searching for gin ?

annsixty Mon 26-Oct-20 11:41:08

I would also like an update on Rubylady.
I had her phone number at one time but after being accused of stalking her I disposed of it.

Nannylovesshopping Mon 26-Oct-20 12:49:20

annsixty I remember how very kind you were to Rubylady, she was a very troubled soul at that time, possibly mental issues and a difficult son, think I have the right lady, if it is then to be accused of stalking you is very sad for you, I felt you went above and beyond, think that’s the expression.
So pleased you are recovering well after your long awaited op?

phoenix Mon 26-Oct-20 12:52:32

So sad to hear about Ana flowers

Pantglas2 Mon 26-Oct-20 12:54:15

Is Bathsheba still around? She was one of my norty classmates in Miss Marydolls Maffs Klass - forever getting me into mischief ?

lemongrove Mon 26-Oct-20 13:43:25

Yes Pantglas she still posts on the forum.

petra Mon 26-Oct-20 13:52:01

Annsixty
I remember that incident. I have to say I'm not surprised. I thought about saying something at time when you reached out with the hand of friendship.

NanKate Mon 26-Oct-20 17:39:07

Thanks for all your support Mary you are a ⭐️ star. ?