Welcome to new members

Hello ppl I have just joined new so just like to say hello

Hello janey, welcome! What a young Nan you are! How wonderful to have the youth and energy to have fun with the grandchildren (not that the rest of us don't have fun too)! Some of us have been feeling old after unsuccessfully trying to stand with legs crossed then sit and stand again without using hands or support. Bet you will be able to do it for many years! I thought I was fit until I watched the TV programme on how to stay young!
I look forward to reading your future contributions on here. Enjoy!

Yes Janey welcome-I've only joined recently and thoroughly enjoyed all the posts; some so sad, of course, such is life. We can all share together and "pick each other's brains" ?

Don't want to introduce myself with a story of woe, but I'm stuck at home with a broken leg after a skiing accident - my husband died on 8th March after a long illness and I went for bit of a break (ha! ha!) with my DS, DIL and 2 GCs. Just heard someone mention GN - I feel as though I'm more GGN - I'm 72 and have 8 step and biological GC. Eldest step GD is a solicitor of 28. My eldest stepson died in a freak accident last summer aged 54. This last year hasn't been the greatest, but am off to see the orthopaedic consultant tomorrow and am hoping for a plan of action.

My goodness, what a time you are having,*Morghew*! Welcome to Gransnet, hope you will find it is a helpful place to share your woes. There are some very sympathetic ears on here.Take care of yourself.

Hi, I've just joined and would like to say hello. I have 4 granddaughters and 1 grandson ranging in age from 5 to 12. My grandson and 1 granddaughter live in Sydney. I will be retiring later this year and am looking forward to exploring the site.

Have just had some good news from the orthopaedic surgeon (who just happens to be skier) that I should be driving within three weeks and I am getting a leg brace this week to allow me to bend my knee. Strange how exciting silly things can be when you're feeling trapped in your own home - for all I know there may be a family of five living upstairs as I haven't been able t get up there since middle of March!

Hello, Suz12, welcome. I hope you will enjoy your retirement. I don't know how I used to find time to work!

That is good news Morghew. It can be awful being restricted. Take care when you get mobile though!

Hi there,
I joined a few weeks ago as I just happened to see a link from mums net the day my daughter sent me a pic of her little white stick!
Have loved reading the posts when I think of it. This is our first grandchild and not declared publicly yet so this is my little indulgence as I haven't been able to tell all my friends and work colleagues the lovely news!
Not sure what to tell you. I'm a critical care nurse, we have four children of our own (17-24) plus three fostered (12-20), my mum has advanced Alzheimers and has been in a nursing home for the last year. Love walking in the woods with my three dogs, cooking and reading. Oh and have been dabbling in vegetarianism for the last few weeks.
Looking forward to talking to some of you. Have seen from browsing that there is a wealth of all sorts of experience and sense among you!

Welcome, Nannarosie . What a lovely picture to receive! He/she will probably be spoilt rotten by your huge clan! I am glad you have enjoyed browsing, you will find plenty of sense and a little nonsense too

How will I know if anyone writes a reply to me? Will I get some sort of notification? Or do I have to just keep an eye on the thread? Sorry if that's a silly question, just don't want to appear rude if someone does and I don't reply!

Thanks Shysal (don't know how to make your name blocks!) That's a lovely welcome. Looking forward to the nonsense as much as the sense ☺

Btw I only saw your message Shysal after I'd posted my question about how do I know I have a reply!

You do have to keep checking but you can select 'watch this thread' above the posts, then click 'watching' to be taken to the relevant threads. Alternatively, use the other buttons such as 'I'm on', 'last hour' etc.
Hints on how to make words bold etc. are below the threads. You will soon get used to the site, and probably addicted!

Ah yes, just found this by clicking 'I'm on'! Thanks again Shysal - ill get there ☺

Hello! Not a gran (though I could be!). I've enjoyed being on (usually lurking ) mumsnet for some years, and am hoping gransnet is similar, but maybe more my (60+) demographic.

Hello Kindler, welcome . Being a gran is by no means a requirement for GN. . We are similar to MN, but different at the same time, if you see what I mean! I hope you will enjoy being on here.

Hello.
I hope it's OK for me to join, I have four grown up children but I'm not a grandma. I'm not sure I will be but I've been looking through the different sections and threads and they are so relevant, helpful, interesting and fun. I'm a great aunt if that counts.
Judy

Hello, judy, welcome. There is plenty of interest on here for non-grans, it is more an age thing I think. I hope you will enjoy contributing.

Hi new member here
I have one granddaughter aged 9 months living in us
I have seen her 3 times so far and on Skype each week
Miss her so but it is very special to have her
Enjoy all your little darlings

Welcome Bbnan. What a pity your GD is so far away. Thanks goodness for Skype! I hope you will enjoy Gransnet.

Thank you so much
Am enjoying gransnet great to have other grans to chat to

Hi everyone what a lovely site. Looks well organised

Had a peek at your profile - lucky you Solazure, retiring to the sun ! Where are you? I hope you will enjoy the site.

Although I have posted things, I hadn't realised that we could introduce ourselves here. Gransnet is brilliant and I have very much enjoyed browsing and contributing. We have 5 beautiful grandchildren and also twin grandsons,George and Harry, who sadly were with us for too short a time. This was the hardest time of our lives but out of huge sadness comes great strength and our whole family have been amazing. I am very family orientated as is my husband....we absolutely adore our grandchildren, they bring us endless pleasure and love. I never had grandparents which I think makes me appreciate it even more. We also have a guide dog puppy who keeps us on our toes!