Welcome to new members

Welcome MagicWriter. I have 6 grandchildren too, aged between 11 and 17. I do so agree about the obsession with technology.
How lovely to have plans to retire to the sun!

Hello from me too MagicWriter, I also have six grandchildren, three of each ranging in age from 1-18. With two children yet to produce!

I'm guessing your plans may be ultimately influenced by the result of the forthcoming referendum.

Hi Shisal thank you no she s 9 he is 9.4 ! Its the way the phto is taken xx

Hi I'm new to the site. I'm not a granny -am an older mum so my daughter is 17 though I am 58! Used to frequent mumsnet but found it got too much for me. Would like a friendly chat sometimes as am socially isolated as my dd is very ill - totally bed bound and I care for her 24/7. My DH has dropped his hours to 3 days a week to help,out but he still has a very busy life with work and many social engagements ( I don't mind, one of us has to have a life!) . 2 dsc who are 23 and 20. Hoping to relocate soon to be nearer to eldest dsc and for better healthcare

Welcome Moonshadow, hope you find what you are looking for on here

Welcome, Moonshadow, are you a Cat Stevens fan? You will find plenty of opportunity for friendly chats on here, and there aren't as many threads to trawl through as on MN. I am so sorry to hear that your DD is so ill, life must be very hard for you all, especially you and her.

Hi shysal yes I am! Thanks

We are all grandma and granddad using different names for each set never heard of anyone having first dibs

Not all mums or grandparents may I say!
Welcome, moonshine!

Welcome more new folks-lovely to hear of other folks' lives-and from across the world too!
May I ask why you're emigrating to Spain Magicwriter when your family are all here? You'll certainly have lots of holiday visitors hope where you buy will be big enough! Lol!
I haven't been back on here for a while-been v busy with all sorts of things. . . .

I am new to this forum. It is a good time for me to join your community. Hope for long and happy relationship with you all.
Thanks!!

awenthomas12 , any time is a good time to join us, please enjoy and don't take things too seriously.

Welcome awenthomas12, I look forward to seeing your name popping up on the threads. I hope you will enjoy Gransnet.

Welcome to all newbies. I don't come on here often enough obviously.

Sterling job shysal!

I hope all you newbies join in all the other threads.

RetiredRGN Those twins are just gorgeous. I hope your ailments can be sorted out.

Hi there. I joined a wee while ago, but haven't checked in to say hello yet - there's so much to see and read onsite!
I'm a grannie from Perthshire - five grandchildren and another on the way. I work from home - childminding.
Look forward to checking in regularly and catching up on all the posts.

Hello Carol1ne63, welcome!
I used to be a childminder when my children were young, and then a respite foster Mum to special needs children. I also have 6 grandchildren who are teenagers now.
I hope you will enjoy Gransnet, but beware, it can be addictive.

Hello everyone I am new to Gransnet too. I have never joined any chat site before and I will admit that I ask confused by the codes/ abbreviations that are used.
Can someone give me a translation please ? They are not all obvious !

Welcome Singlegrannie, you will soon get the hang of it! If I can manage it anybody can! Enjoy! Gransnet is the only forum I belong to as well. Most of the abbreviations are given under the 'acronyms' heading above each thread.

Thank you shysal, I hadn't noticed !

Hello everyone. I posted one comment before I introduced myself on here. I've been a member for a few weeks and got too excited. I'm a fairly new nan and loving it

Hello Ducks, congratulations on becoming a new Nan. You have years of fun ahead! Enjoy Gransnet.

Thanks for the welcome. This is a lovely site with lots to get involved in.

Hello all - Anne here? I live in London. I am 62 and have 2 grandsons and one granddaughter due in September ? I still work full time and probably will do so for as long as I can. I eat too much and - yes - I am forever promising myself I will exercise more tomorrow lol But seriously I really should take more care of myself. I lost my husband in 2008 after 35 years of marriage. Hoping you all are having a good day ? Anne

Hello Anneishere, welcome to Gransnet . I don't envy you working full time. The best thing I have done for years is to retire. I thought I might get bored, living alone, but I easily fill my days with all I want to do. I hope you have time to enjoy your grandsons, and the granddaughter when she arrives.