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Castle25 Sat 03-Jan-26 21:49:39

Ha Grandmabatty not far away at all but nothing to do with my username nor is it chess Madeleine45 Definitely not my game. More of a draughts player.

Grannmarie Sat 03-Jan-26 12:43:32

Hello 👋 and welcome, Castle25, you'll find much to interest you on GN.

I'm a bit to the west of you and Grandmabatty in Lanarkshire.

Grandmabatty Sat 03-Jan-26 12:18:28

Cockabendy castle comes to mind! I'm a stenhousemuir/larbert girl by birth!

Oreo Sat 03-Jan-26 11:14:37

Hiya Castle25 and welcome 😃 walk about the grounds until you feel at home.

Greyduster Sat 03-Jan-26 11:06:00

Welcome to Gransnet, Castle. Jump right in!

Castle25 Sat 03-Jan-26 10:57:49

Thank you for so many welcoming messages. So many names I recognise and feel I know without ever having spoken to you. A bit creepy as if I’ve been stalking. I promise I’ve not, but mostly admiring your bravery at posting grandmabatty I’m very near you in Larbert. I promise to post more about me as I get braver

Jaxjacky Sat 03-Jan-26 08:46:30

Morning and Welcome Castle.

monk08 Sat 03-Jan-26 08:35:05

Welcome Castle25 👋. Look forward to hearing more from you.

Aldom Sat 03-Jan-26 08:33:08

Hello and welcome to Gransnet Castle25. smile

Wyllow3 Sat 03-Jan-26 08:33:06

Welcome!

The news and Politics threads tend to be the ones where emotions do flare over matters close to people's deep concerns, but unless you like taking politics, the rest of GN is full of variety - try working your way through the different forums and seeing what is in there.

the only one to be aware of before posting iirc (that means, if I recall correctly)
An AIBU thread means is "am I being unreasonable" and sometimes there is some controversy when posters feel of the O/P (opening post) they are being unreasonable.

GrannyGravy13 Sat 03-Jan-26 08:21:04

👋👋 Hello Castle25 we are a friendly lot.

Have a look at the Good Morning thread and soops kirchen
Which are nice gentle threads, for chatting 🙋‍♀️

friendlygingercat Sat 03-Jan-26 08:13:02

Welcome Castle25 another night owl here but had to get to bed at a decent time(2 am) as my Tesco order comes today. Often up til 4 or 5 am.

luluaugust Sat 03-Jan-26 07:51:27

Welcome Castle looking forward to your posts

Grandmabatty Sat 03-Jan-26 07:43:40

Welcome Castle25 from another Central Scotland gran.

madeleine45 Sat 03-Jan-26 07:14:15

Welcome Castle to GN.s Hope you enjoy reading some of our antics over the year. (is the Castle related to Chess castle?)

NannyJan53 Sat 03-Jan-26 07:04:33

Welcome to posting on GN Castle.

Allsorts Sat 03-Jan-26 06:41:07

Welcome Castle.I am part of the 3am crew, don’t post all that often on it on it but I am weaning myself off politics.

BlueBelle Sat 03-Jan-26 05:52:31

Welcome Castle always nice to have some new input
There’s a thread called ‘A thread for the 3am crew’ do join us there’s a lot of us awake in the night and it’s always good to have a little chat
I hope you enjoy chatting to us

grandMattie Sat 03-Jan-26 05:46:02

Welcome, .castle25. Interesting name.
I’m a lark, usually around 3 am-ish - but this morning, I’m “normal”.
The posters are mostly very nice, kind, thoughtful and supportive.

nanna8 Sat 03-Jan-26 04:38:50

Welcome Castle25 - some of us are in different timezones so anytime is a good time !

Castle25 Sat 03-Jan-26 03:23:56

Thanks Usedtobeblonde I’ve seen your posts in Soops kitchen and the good morning threads. I’ll check it out

Usedtobeblonde Sat 03-Jan-26 02:36:25

We have a thread for people awake in the early hours just check for it and join us.

crazyH Sat 03-Jan-26 02:07:07

Welcome Castle25 - I’m an owl , so you’ll se me here at odd hours

Castle25 Sat 03-Jan-26 01:51:40

Hi I’ve completed my first/only New Year’s resolution and joined Gransnet after several years of lurking. I’m an early 60s grandma of one from central Scotland and have enjoyed reading the lives, trial and tribulations, and joys of gransnetters but thought I should join in. It’s an unusual time to post but I find I’m often awake and browsing at this time.