Hello, I’m a new poster

Excuse me WWMbut who are you calling elder? I am a mere 82 with most of my marbles. I also have been here since time began. I have two very good pen friends and two friends I meet for coffee. We live opposite ends of London so it is difficult.

I used to meet three others locally, but one has moved away so the three of us meet regularly at Waitrose for coffee.

I have picked up good tips on GN, but I stay clear of politics or anything controversial. Those days are over, I prefer a quiet life.

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Llamas99

Hello, All
Not new but seldom post. I found GN 2 or 3 years ago and absolutely love this site. You are such a caring group and all your caring posts seem so sincere to me.
I live in the USA but have loved the UK and its' history all my life. Don't think I will get there now. I like to google the places you mention when you travel, the flowers you grow in your gardens and sometimes the dishes you cook!
I am widowed and my son lives with me since his divorce. He has his own problems and is estranged from one of his two daughters.
My Harley Cat passed away suddenly 2 years ago at 13 and that broke my heart.
I used to call myself a musician but no more. Too old to travel and have some arthritis in hands. So many of my musical companions are gone or ill.
See what I mean? I'm not interesting but oh my! You are a fascinating bunch!
Thanks for your postings that are so comforting and fascinating for folks like me!

Thank you and welcome. I rarely post but love reading all the postings. I have always lived in and around London apart from a while in my early childhood when we lived in Oxford. Only been to the US once for a long weekend 25 years ago. SadIy I am too old to travel now (except within the UK).

Not sure exactly when but joined about a year ago. I've never started a new thread but have replied to a few. If I can be honest and not offend - the "old tech feel" is quite annoying (and I'm old by most reckonings). No alert when someone replies in a thread etc. You have to wade through a thread to find a past comment - no "user history" etc. I'm hoping you'll say "no - you've got it wrong - it does all those things". Honestly I'll be happy to hear it. There's a lot of wisdom here and a fair bit of silly stuff (all welcome). I am in awe at how brave, honest and tough many GNetters are.

Oh this is a nice thread and a good idea WW.

Of course I shouldn't be on it I've been on GN since around the time of The Dark Ages, AD 2011 or '12. Dim and distant past.

Welcome to anyone who is a newbie or to those who are thinking of making that first post, well do it! Right here.

Also not a newbie and I too have never started a post though I sometimes comment. I can't remember how long agoI joined but it was before I was granny. I realised I was in the age group and found some of the threads interesting. I now have 3 GC so more than 6 years ago, probably nearer 10. Still miss the helpful advice from GSM!

I’d like to say a big “hello” to the new posters who have posted on this thread. You all sound interesting and will have plenty to offer, so please don’t be shy posting 😁.

Hello, too, to the regulars who have posted. 😁

What a good idea to start this thread, Whitewavemark2.

Hello and Welcome New Poster

Have been posting on GN for about a year and think it's great. All sorts of older ladies. Who are kind
and caring and have lots of experience of life. Top bunch.

You can get the best advice on a whole range of topics and have a good laugh sometimes as well

Hope you enjoy your time withGN
😻
Xxx

Hello, I have been reading and very occasionally posting on this site for a few years now. I have always enjoyed all the different areas covered and found helpful and supportive comments when I posted with a question. I have never met anyone from the site but it would be nice to put faces to names.

I always have face and body for the names, but I know that I will be entirely wrong.

Never posted before but I always look forward to reading everyone else's.
Ladies you are such great company, you feel like family?

Hope to see your posts now you’ve made the leap😊

Just popping in to say hello to the new posters'. I've been on GN for around 6/7 years.
If you are new and would like to meet face to face, go to the Meet up forum and ask if anyone from your area would like to meet.
I've met up with several GN members.
Best wishes to everyone who is new.... and to all the not so new.

Hello, I joined gransnet a while ago. I love reading the posts & posted a few times.

I joined in 2022 so a newbie. I cant recall how I found gransnet. I don't think anyone told me.

It was a very, very difficult personal time and it was a relief to talk about politics and not face my difficulties when I was looking up political stuff which is basically a life long interest and active in. It kept me going I don't know how I'd have done without it when very ill stuck home alone..

Then I found all the other threads and I have learnt so very much, about so many things and people. And asked for tips or help on this and that, it's just great for that.

How did others come across Gransnet?

Yes, welcome new members. I can’t remember how I came across Gransnet, but it must have been about eight years ago. One of the regular posters at the time was Galen. Some on here will remember her. I look forward to receiving my Gransnet email every day, though I know I could access posts without receiving the daily quota. Like another poster said, I often have a mental image of how some posters look, and in some cases, I could possibly guess accurately who the poster is without looking at the name. Thank you all for your company.

Wouldn't it be fascinating to see some pages from the beginning! So much has changed. Yes, great to meet new posters or "occasional" ones.

I remember Whitewavemark have you been away for a reason? I have been a member for nearly 10yrs now but not all the time.

Welcome

Hello 👋
Welcome darling

Agree 👍

You are loved more than you know

Sending alot of hugs and kisses 💋 😘love you guys..
Its really a great place with alot of amazing people

Redhead56

I remember Whitewavemark have you been away for a reason? I have been a member for nearly 10yrs now but not all the time.

WWM2 hasn't been any where, as far as i'm aware. She started this thread as a place for new posters to introduce themselves.

Welcome, to all new posters.

Thanks for the thread WW. I live in the UK and GN has been an almost daily source of comfort through some dark family times. Having said that I think I’ve only posted twice, I find the whole ‘texting thing’ difficult and yet the warmth and wisdom comes through on this site without a doubt.
So thank you GN, I will put my big girl pants on and try to contribute more! 😂
I like to read, love animals and nature and spending time with family and friends, I adore my grandchildren and I’m finally learning to drive in my late 60’s 🤞.