Typical Gransnetter

dolphindaisy

My first thought when I started reading the posts on GN was "does everyone on here live in a bloody village?" the talk always seemed to be about the Fete, the Church, the bus service, the bunting, I started wondering if anyone else lived in a boring suburb like me.

They have fêtes, churches, bunting and rubbish bus services in suburbs too.

I live in a boring village, I thought absolutely everything went on in the suburbs!

I live in a boring suburb and I never shut up

Elegran

The ones who live in boring suburbs know that no-one is interested to read about their boring environments - they don't even find them interesting themselves.

That made me laugh Elegran

We lived in a "boring London suburb" but we called it a village 😁

I expect it was a village once until more boring houses were built joining it up to other villages.

Gransnetters serve a very valuable purpose when they post about their problems. Too many women of my acquaintance never speak the truth about their problems as if they are something to be ashamed of, that inhibits those of us with problems from seeking solace from them. I can guarantee that on Gransnet you can get sympathy for your woes. Up with the sisterhood.

The ones who live in boring suburbs know that no-one is interested to read about their boring environments - they don't even find them interesting themselves.

My first thought when I started reading the posts on GN was "does everyone on here live in a bloody village?" the talk always seemed to be about the Fete, the Church, the bus service, the bunting, I started wondering if anyone else lived in a boring suburb like me.

Anniel, you have another ten years to reach Bijou, who is 99. I love her contributions as she is so erudite and opens a window on a world that has long gone. A true lady of living history.

It’s been an interesting read and while I can tick a few boxes in the aforementioned list, I certainly don’t tick them all. I read Gransnet and find out useful information on certain topics such as gardening, House and home, medical issues etc. I’ve found many of these very helpful. I occasionally post on threads and enjoy the this morning chat thread. I have posted on some of the contentious topics and had aggressive responses but I don’t get upset by them. I know I’d never mix with those people in real life, so it doesn’t get to me.

I like Seasalt, BonMarche, M&S, Boden, Jaeger - a real mix in there. Jo Malone, yes another tick. I do read the Daily Mail but also the Telegraph and the Sun online. Again, a real mixture.

Like others, my life has been a mix of ups and downs, with mostly good times. Health wise, some bad times. Smugness and complacency is never any value as we never know what’s round the corner. I try to hope for the best.

I like Gransnet.

watermeadow

Typical Gransnetter? Think 1960s. Tea cosy, perm, Daily Express, knitting, net curtains, a good neighbour, a loving Nana.

More drugs,sex and rock and roll?

What an enjoyable thread maddyone was right. While I think Conservative voters are not common on GRANSNET, I was genuinely surprised that so many are staunchly Labour so I know I am in a small minority. I loved Fanny Cornthorps post, but think more of you read the Guardian than the DT. I was also not sure so many of you attend Evensong. I think many Gransnetters do not think it is worth posting on political threads as their viewpoint may be at variance from that of the majority who do post, particularly we know it will be a rough ride when we see who started a thread. Sometimes our lives go off in different directions in circumstances over which we had no choice when we were children. I understand Varian being thankful for the way her life has turned out and is certainly not being smug!!!!! BTW, I was surprised by the number of you who achieved a PhD. Very commendable. Am I the oldest gran here. 89 in June.

varian you must be delighted that you posted your thoughts; while most GN contributors have been their usual reasonable and humorous selves, how trying to be accused of smugness, and blowing your own trumpet. I do wonder if people who make such cutting remarks would ever do so to your face? Perhaps they have all had hard times; most people have hard times at some stage in life, but like you I count my blessings. There have been times of such stress, fear and worry that my hair has fallen out and I have become ill, but they are past now, and I too am grateful for the life I have now. I think I go along with Kandinsky for the typical Gransnetter!

I joined gransnet to learn how others interact with their DGC when our first DGC was born.
I've found it a brilliant source of information of activities to do with DGC, how to deal with tricky situations, help with inlaws and family etc. It was also very useful when we moved house.
Don't know if I'm typical or not but I love this site.

It is quite cathartic when going through difficulties to know that you are not the only one, and others know how you feel. To let off steam when something makes you so angry. Sometimes a sharp comment can make you ask yourself ’Am I making too much of this’ And seeing the different views of others. A foil against looking inward too much. Long may we continue

I don’t have grandchildren, although I do have adult children. I am probably not typical in any way. I am in my late fifties, shock, horror, a Daily Mail reader, and a private music teacher and accompanist. I would identify myself politically as a left wing Tory, although I would rather have a coalition centrist party of the best of all parties.To be honest, I don’t like any of the political parties at the moment and don’t know how to vote. I am a practising Christian and I love Seasalt, vintage Red or Dead Ziggy shoes and Ness handbags and purses. Make of this what you will.

I would say that’s life in general rather than pin pointing grans. I’d say be careful what you wish for.

My goodness - we are all different. Amongst my friends I have grandparents who still work in their late 80s, others who have been retired since 50. Several are involved in childcare a few days a week, others are off around the world many trips a year. Some are fit and well and are very involved with their younger family, others have disabling illnesses and cannot be so hands-on. Many are widowed, some have no contact at all with family. Others have their family living thousands of miles away, and have an annual trip only. As I say, we are all different!

Same here BlueBelle but I am a loving Nanny .

Typical Gransnetter? Think 1960s. Tea cosy, perm, Daily Express, knitting, net curtains, a good neighbour, a loving Nana.
Good grief I m far far from most of that apart from the loving Nana even my mum didn’t fit that criteria

I don’t think your post comes across as smug in the slightest, Varian. Your query has raised some interesting responses, which in themselves possibly answer your question - “who is the typical GN?” - that in fact there is not a typical GN.

I certainly don’t think there is, we are all unique and have our own paths to tread. Sometimes, we share similar things but at other times we do not.

My mum's BD today, she would have been 108- and the above description would have NOT fitted her at all. NOT!

I think I might be untypical as I seem to be the only golfer here (mind you that's a very grand term for someone who is essentially a hacker in golf parlance).

watermeadow

Typical Gransnetter? Think 1960s. Tea cosy, perm, Daily Express, knitting, net curtains, a good neighbour, a loving Nana.

That sounds more like my Great Nan, who would now be 115

Well I took it as a joke 🤔

BigBertha I was rather puzzled y that too.
I think that my (slightly tongue in cheek) assessment yesterday was more accurate