Welcome to Gransnet

Welcome, "Nanny". As were mostly all anonymous, no need to be shy!

Hi everyone! I'm a 51 year old Mum of three and Nan of eight. Been on GN a while but only on the puzzles so far. I'm a tad shy

Welcome!!

Aww Y A W N...... Benny woke us up at 5am to go outside for a pee. Now he won't go back to sleep. I can't go back to sleep and Victoria is ......sleeping. She has to feed the birds and squirrels in one hour. Oh, Joey is sleeping.
C YA later.
Brian.

Welcome Flutterly and anni3. Hope you both enjoy being a part of GN.

Hello and welcome Flutterly and anni3..
Flutterly, I have 6 grandchildren, which used to be great fun, but now they are growing up they are more interested in their electronic devices and social lives than Nan!
anni3, I also enjoy baking and crafts. You might be interested in this knitted Advent Christmas tree. I am nearing completion of mine, and very pleased with it.
www.gransnet.com/forums/arts_and_crafts/1240647-Free-weekly-pattern-for-knitted-Christmas-Advent-Calender?msgid=26430968

Hello, I am 61 and I love baking and crafts. I am the mother of a wonderful daughter, who is the mother of 1 and a half children. I am looking forward to getting to know some of you!

Hi all I am a 58 both me & my husband are early retirees, we have 6 grandchildren (3 boys & 3 girls) & number 7 is due in April 2018.

Looking forward to meeting you all.

Welcome, Tabismum. Yes, I agree with Shysal, this site becomes quite addictive! I'm sure you will enjoy being a part of GN. ?

That’s the trouble with iPads/phones Shysal. If I had to go and sit at a computer I would spend far less time on here. I even tune in during the TV ad breaks. As you say, it’s addictive.
Oh, and welcome, Tabismum !

Welcome Tabismum . I am sure you will enjoy Gransnet and will find like-minded members. However, I must warn you that the site can be addictive! I waste spend far too much time reading the threads, several times a day.

Welcome to GN, Tabismum. I'm sure you will find lots new friends here.
Just take your time and remember this is a public forum.
Just lurk about until you feel confident to post, or just go for it.

Hi all, I've just joined GN after following a link from the AgeUK site. I am 57, single, no kids, so not a Gran, but feeling isolated as I have a long-term chronic illness and see few people. Retired nurse, now doing a bit of proofreading, interested in family history and needlework. Hoping to be able to publish a book about a transported convict ancestor within a couple of years.

I have started a thread thank you x

Welcome, Ruby21 . Sorry to hear that you are having a bad time. If you are brave enough to start a new thread on the subject (without revealing too many details which may identify you on this public site), I am sure you will find lots of support.

Forgot to add, Ruby21, I'm not a gran either, and it doesn't matter. ?

Thank you x

Hi Ruby21,
Welcome to GN. I second Marydoll's words. ?

Ruby21, welcome to Gransnet. You will find many kind and supportive people on here. There may actually be members in the same position as you.
If you find it difficult to post initially, just "lurk" for a while until you get to know us, that is what I did.

Hi
I have grown up children but I’m not officially a gran so I hope that’s ok?
I’m here because I’m not in a particularly good place at the moment.

Hello, Shonkie,
Welcome to GN. Have fun posting.

Welcome Shonkie, I hope you will enjoy Gransnet.

Hi I'm des grandad to 7 lovely children. 5 down hear and 2 in heaven

Welcome Lindastarshine . I am sorry that you feel so anxious about your son moving away. Do you use Skype or Facetime to communicate? I think you will find Gransnet very helpful and also enjoyable if you join in other threads. The one mentioned above is here, just click on the link. www.gransnet.com/forums/relationships/1231192-children-who-emigrate-how-do-you-cope?pg=1
It is an old thread recently revived. You could join in or start a new one, if you are brave enough as a newbie! I look forward to seeing your name popping up here and there.

Welcome Linda. I have not had the same experience as you, but others have. If you look on the 'Relationships' forum there is a thread about 'Children who emigrate/how do you cope?' which might be helpful for you.

I am sure you will find friendly advice and support here.