I'm a newby.

welcome bumblebee I hope you enjoy reading all the threads on Gransnet some contentious as the others have said and some just gentle and friendly.
I have always kept cats but lost our last 2 several years ago and as DH was about to retire we decided being pet free would be a good thing for a while so we could take off on trips or days out without having to worry about them. I hope your back pain eases off with a bit of a rest.

Welcome to the madhouse bumblebee. You will soon get used to the various sites and the folk who contribute.

I have a cat Tara who is around 12 years old. She is very feisty and if she does not want to do something, she will not. She is resting her eyes on my bed at present.

I think........... I think......... OH NO, PLEASE NO, I had my sarnies, Came back in, and typed another letter, ...........
I can't find it. We are not allowed to swear on here are we? Excuse me a minute while I drag myself into the back room. ....................................................................... YEOOOWWWWWW and more YEOOOWWWWWW.
I lost it. I will try and remember it and retype it.

Hello, I'm back from my sarnies which are now nicely snuggled in my tum. Joey helped me to eat them. Shysal, let me know more about your pussycats. I used to have 14 of them but that was long ago. Today we have so many birds and squirrels in the garden that it wouldn't be prudent to keep cats but I still like them. We love all animals.
hildajenniJ or Hilda? The moment I read about your Parson Russel my mind sprang to 'Midsomer Murders' and Sykes. He's a Parson Russel and has just retired. He is 13 years old. Have you seen him?
Joey the budgie arrived in our garden one day very hungry and very thirsty. We fed him in the garden and very slowly, with him perched on my hand, I walked up the steps to the conservatory and put him on a quickly designed perch. We then made a hasty dash to the nearest pet shop where we bought all manner of things suitable for a budgie. That was 8 1/2 years ago. He talks and talks and we sometimes burst out laughing at night due to the things he says. He is so much fun.
Right, must retire for a while as my back is killing me.
Thanks for all your welcomes. I really appreciate them.
Bye for now. Brian.

Hi forgot to say bumblebee that we had a rescue staffy
She was a lovely affectionate dog
She insisted on having her bed next to the washing machine
And her ball had to be yellow!

Hello Bumblebee and welcome to Gransnet. I hope you will enjoy the company as you are stuck in the house. Lots of different chat threads. Most posters are lovely and supportive in times of trouble. Just a few with rather sharp 'tongues'. If you like an argument, the politics/news sites are stimulating, but put your flak jacket and tin helmet on first !

'Soop's kitchen' is a pleasant restful place if you feel like a bit of relaxation. A lot of the posters, including the lovely 'soop', try to reply to everyone's post.

Hello bumblebee, good to have another dog lover here. It's such a shame bad owners have given Staffies a bad reputation. Your boy sounds like a real character.
Glad to hear the warder is looking after you so well.
Look forward to hearing more from you.

Afternoon Bumblebee and welcome. I am sure you will find something here to while away the time !

Hello bumblebee
Love the name!
Hope you enjoy gransnet and perhaps Mrs bumblebee will enjoy hearing all about GN
Do enjoy rugby ?
I'm sure there will be several posts this afternoon on the active sport threads.

Good morning - oh hang on is it still morning? Anyway hello and welcome!

Morning - I hope you enjoy being a part of Gransnet - there are some other chaps on here too. Not me of course!

Sarnies!!! earliest was invented by the tablet.

Morning (just) bumblebee. I'm glad your imprisonment has been lightened by Gransnet. Benny sounds like a good lad. I have a parson Russell called Wiser who is 17, very doddery and deaf as a post! She used to jump up and bark at anything and everything that passed the window, but not anymore. She spends most of her days sleeping now. Enjoy your earliest, and I look forward to the next installment ☺☺

Hi Brian, welcome to Gransnet. If you are wanting something to fill your days you are in the right place! I am addicted and spend time every day reading the threads but not necessarily contributing. Your Benny sounds like a character! I have two cats, one of whom is a bit bonkers, and enjoy their company. Pets are a joy aren't they? I was going to recommend that you encourage your wife to join too, but realize that she might become hooked and have less time to wait on you!