Welcome to new members

Hi,

I am grandma to three but am Kinship Carer of one so joint parental role/grandparent - hence my user name as it is what she calls me. Granddad is granddad but I can be grandma or Mommabear or 'her' ( teen so we are having fun the second time around). 'Normal' grandma too my other two who are a lot younger and from a different child.

I'm new but have posted on an estrangement thread and am now stepping back a little from that.

Don't know how to do 'bold'!

Shysal, dratted

Welcome to all the latest newbies . GrannySmiffy01 most of the abbreviations can be found under the Acronyms heading at the top of each thread. The first 'D' is usually for Dear, Darling or Dratted depending on how you want to interpret it!

I'm a new member, it all looks interesting so far! Re Names, I tried to be Granny Smith at start, but it just didn't stick (for me!), so I became Grandma, which I'm happy with. As a newbie, I am struggling with a few acronyms though. I get DiL, SiL, GD and GS, but what are DGC, DD, DH? Is there a glossary of useful acronyms that I need to consult?

Hi Bibbin, hope you are enjoying gransnet, nanny puter is a great name and it made me smile. ☺

Welcome to the forum, hope that you enjoy the threads, and start new threads yourselves about any subject that you like.Look forward to hearing from you.

Hi, I'm new here, Hello to all the nanny's, g'mas' grandmother's, nanna's...and whichever other names you go by.....
I have 3 grand daughters and 1 great grand daughter.
My Grand daughters call me Nanny or Nan..My Great grand daughter calls me Nanna.( I didnt fancy being a grandma yet ).
At one point one of my Grand daughters used to call me 'Nanny putor' ( as i often used my computor ), and her other nanny was 'Nanny car'..yep! she drives and i don't !.. .

Thanks Charleygirl. Spring and summer are my favourite times too. Spring flowers are starting to bloom now and I saw a lovely carpet of purple crocuses when I was walking today. Have a good evening. ☺P.s don't worry about the spelling, it happens all the time, thanks for noticing though.

My apologies, I cannot read or spell KaranLouise.

Welcome KarenLouise I was wondering if you had found this thread as I saw your first one! A lovely part of the world where you live but I prefer it there spring and summer!

Hello, I am new to this forum, I'm not actually a gran but I am the right age for gransnet. I live in Bournemouth, Dorset. I being near the love the sea. Look forward to meeting some new people on line. ?

Welcome PamQS. Yes, being a grandparent is wonderful, and you can hand them back! I hope you will enjoy GN.

Hello, I joined yesterday. Granny of one 2 year old, with another grandchild due in May. I didn't expect the overwhelming love I feel for my grandchild!

Welcome to GN JaneEyre70 . We (not I) have our moments on here too. I avoid any contentious threads! Enjoy!

Shysal, thank you for welcoming me yesterday. Re what I do in the village now Please read my reply to MOnica as I have covered it there. --Also, please Google = Usisya Village -Malawi and see this beautiful place --only a few hours flight from UK. from Justin/"Usisyavillage"

Hi all, I'm new here. Decided that I'm too sensitive for Mumsnet so I'm hoping that it's a bit more mellow on here . I'm 46, have 3 lovely daughters and 3 very little grandchildren. I adore being a nanny (or ning-ning as I'm called). It's been a total wonder although I get worn out very quickly these days and am very grateful to have had my 3 in my early 20s. I live in rural Gloucestershire and have a wonderful cocker spaniel that likes long walks in the countryside.

Welcome. Usisyavillage*. Hope you will find plenty to entertain you on Gransnet. I would be interested to hear in what way you are helping people in your village. It is probably not a paradise for them.

Hello , I'm Englishman "Usisyavillage" joined last night and I live in an African Village called USISYA, and my property is on the lake shore. It is so fulfilling to be able to help genuine poor people, and be in a paradise place at the same time -- please share your experiences in Africa with me .

Welcome Nannabee , you sound like good fun! Sorry to hear that you have been laid up. Hope you will be back to your usual self soon. It is funny to hear you tell of possibly visiting Gransnet once a week, I am addicted and can't resist a quick look several times a day! Enjoy!

Hi Nannabee here, not sure if I've done this post introducing myself yet. I've been away from my phone quite a bit due to some illnesses, still recovering from a bad allergy, so laid up all comfy now; which always makes me feel more Nannafied, haha... on the sofa with a cover over me. What do you Nannas, Grans, Grandma's/dads enjoy about your role? I love teaching through reading and art and the way youngsters soak it up like a sponge. My granddaughter has such a colourful imagination and makes up her own stories to tell her mum and me. They usually include us; and there is always a Motto to the story. She also entertains her younger brothers - 2, and four month old baby with her tales. I love this the most and the baby chuckles. Ahhh can't wait till I'm back on my feet to nip up and see them. The youngest went swimming with his mum, dad and I for the first time last week. He loved it which was great. He was dipped in not two foot more than where I took his Mumma and her brother for their first swims like twenty odd years ago. Historic moment. Ah that's another great thing about grandparenthood guys... Being able to get involved in all those fun activities and being a big kid again. Paha I notice how the grandkids guffaw when they see old Nanna Brook (as they call me) being silly or funny, sometimes I do put it on for them. Anyway looking forward to reading your posts... I hope to be in at least once a week, possibly more. Tara for now NB

Shysal, I agree it is down to us to change things if we want to, but we can't force people to welcome us in.

Welcome tenacre3 and Pensionistabrian. . Although you have different needs for your membership of Gransnet, you will both find plenty to suit you. I am a coward who avoids religious or political threads, but the forums are a great Pick'n'Mix to appeal to all sorts!
I do so agree about good manners though Brian! I can understand where you are coming from, tenacre, I do love being retired and divorced, but now the grandchildren are growing up I don't feel needed any more. I sometimes wonder whether this is all there is going to be, but know it is down to me to change things if I wish.

I am new to your site and rather nervous of expressing my male views to what seems to be very many extremely articulate Grans. I am 85 with rather strong views about bad manners, greed in our society, vicious cuts in Care and Health services so I hope I do not upset anybody if from time to time express rather my own personal views. I have a desire before I leave this world behind to try to make it a better and far more fairer and tolerant place for younger people to grow up in.
My thought for today is "how I am saddened when I see the hate rage around religion and the intolerance being used to castigated everybody in those practicing nations for their believes. Why are we using social media to spread such hate? It reminds me of the many acts of intolerance we used to see towards Catholics and Jews in the 30's along with injustices around gay issues and those suffering from mental illness".

Can I plead for all grans and granddads to help to promote good manners, especially by being taught at home and in schools?
Bye for now, Brian.