Welcome to new members

Welcome Italiangirl. You have years of fun ahead as a Granny, and as a Gransnetter! Are you from Italy, and are you based there, in the UK or elsewhere?

Joined yesterday New Granny this year glAd to have found grans net.

shysal Thanks for the welcome. MN does get hectic doesn't it

Welcome, Blodyn. Yes, there are lots of non-grandparents on here, so you will fit in perfectly! The pace is a little slower after MN, but at least there is usually time to read most of the threads, whereas I find there is just too much to take in at 'the other place'.

Hi
Just joined but I am not a Grandmother but feel too old to be on MN. Is there more like me??

Nice to hear from you, crossgranny, welcome. You will soon get used to all the abbreviations and find yourself using them, but only if you wish. I see you have mastered the smileys, it was ages before I tried them!

A very warm welcome to all newbies and I hope you settle in well!

All the abbreviations can be very confusing at first, crossgranny, but you'll soon get used to them and it's so much easier to type a long post using them instead of full titles, etc.

There's a list of the usual abbreviations (Acronyms) at the top righthand of this page, just under where it says Gransnet Forums.

I love the site but am confused by all the abbreviations DD DG and others I cannot remember

Hi LauraGransnet and well done!

You certainly got a good response to your question. I am Grammy and my husband is Grampa/Gramps/Grandpa, which ever comes to his lips first.

Choosing a name is definitely the parents' business. Having input from
either side will complicate matters.

It would be best to stand back. If the other in-laws are pushy you'll be seen in a far better light. And, be prepared to or feel protective toward the little family.

Good luck. Remember, wait to be asked.

Welcome Velogranny. Good name! I enjoy exercise too, long may we be able to continue! I hope you are enjoying finding your way around the threads.

Mornin all, I've just joined and I'm a Gran (because the 'other' gran got the first choice Nanna LOL) but I don't mind.

I try to keep fit by cycling and walking (to the horror of my rellies and friends, who seem to think I only do it to wind them up!)

Here, I hope to pick up (and maybe share) advice and experiences about the getting older bit. :-)

You are not alone in being hooked CaroL10. Welcome! I love it here. Loads to talk and laugh about. Plus lots of support and help when needed.

Welcome, CaroL10, glad you have found the site useful. I hope you will continue to enjoy it.

Welcome to all new comers!

Hello gransnetters - I've been lurking for a month or so now but would really like to get more involved. First came across gransnet when I was feeling quite low about a family situation. The really sensible advice that I picked up made me see things differently. All is fine now but probably wouldn't have been without gransnet. Now catch up every day - think I'm definitely hooked!

Hi Anthea and welcome to Gnet. Have a great time reading the different threads. I did when I joined. It is a great way to spend a few hours minutes now and then. Enjoy.

Welcome Anthea. From your name I would think you are going to be a great laugh, I hope so!

I just logged in as a newbie, and had a hoot on the Room 101 thread about what three things annoy you most. I never realised people hung dog poo on trees!!!

Welcome Cambia. I warn you that it cpuld soon be more than a daily catch up! I hope you have the time to spare!

You say you have already learned something. Was it something useful?

Hello I just joined today. Nice to read lots of comments and opinions from everyone and I already learned something! Looking forward to my daily catch up

farmor51 hello and welcome!

I am sure I just plunged straight in and didn't introduce myself

(I am very quiet in RL )

Of course you are accepted farmor51! Posting on this thread is not obligatory! I hope you are enjoying being on here, but beware, it can be addictive!

I have already taken part in some discussions WITHOUT first introducing myself. So I will do so now. I am 64 and have 4 grandchildren ( 2 from each of my 2 children), from age 2 to 20! They all call me Granny. The other grans are nanny and nonna (Italian).
I hope I will be accepted. Thank you.

Hello and welcome Ruth. If you use the mobile site, tap the right hand circle at the top of the page. Select forums and choose the topic, then tap on Add thread on the bar at the bottom. Easy peasey. I stay logged on all the time, I find it easier that way.
I hope you enjoy Gnet as much as me.

Welcome, Ruth. I am lazy and opt to stay logged in all the time, as I am the sole user of the computer. It is then easy to post a new topic, by choosing a category under 'Forums', clicking 'start a new discussion', than adding title and message followed by 'create', previewing first if you want. This sounds a bit garbled, but it usually works! Keep trying.