New to Gransnet?

Thank you MawB, corner, grannyqueenie and Grammaretto for the kind remarks. It is not the first time so I will have a rest for a while.

Hello ! I joined recently. I was looking for book reviews and one of your threads popped up. I am a widow, live in West Yorkshire and Nannie to 5. I love reading, animals,wine and cake. I may have found my people ! Thank you?

Excellent QuaintIrene to hear you have found your people. Welcome.

I always notice that you are the first to welcome newcomers, don't bow out, Charleygirl!
That poster was out of order.

Thanks Marydoll I am having a mini rest.

Hi I'm new to gransnet. My friend who was visiting let me know about the site

Hi
Just joined today and looking forward to finding some new friends with like minded ideas.

Hi
I joined a few months ago. I have never been brave enough to add any comments, but after finding this thread and realising I am amongst friends I have decided it’s now or never.

Hello Cee.. I was a watcher for ages but now can't wait to flex my texting thumb and get cracking.

Welcome to all of the recent folk who have joined.

CeeDaBee if you want a gentle introduction where you know for certain your head will not be bitten off, try soop's kitchen. You can see from the spat above it does not take much to start off some folk.

Thank you Charleygirl5 and Specky

After months of dithering I have made 2 comments in 10 minutes. I will certainly be visiting soop’s kitchen . I feel braver already

Good morning I have just joined Gransnet. Was looking for advice on rights to see grandchildren and come across your site. Looks interesting. So many forums. Hope to be brave enough to add my comments.

Welcome Net21. Maybe linger on the edges and then if you see a thread you like, put in your penny's worth. You need a thick skin and a brave heart for the polital posts.

Hi everyone, I'm new (about a month) and thought I'd just pop in and say hello x I'm not actually a nanny, I have 3 lads 26, 18 & 16 so I'm a kind of in betweenie - been a member on Mumsnet for quite a while but recently been finding it extremely judgemental (more than usual) and everyone seems to have younger children (and I just don't seem to fit)!
Enjoying reading threads here, and find everyone (just a little) a bit more sensible and less "dramatic" ? xx

Happybumble.. Are you saying we are too past it to be dramatic? ..what monumental short sightedness.. Oh for goodness sake now I've just broken my texting finger nail.. I feel a headache coming on - i need to lie down in a darkened room..

Only kidding... Welcome happybumble. Glad you have joined us

Welcome to all newcomers.

Omg @Specky ???
I hope everyone knows I meant you're all much more nicer and like me, realise the bigger problems from the smaller ones like "I got a dirty look from one of the yummy mummies in the school playground"
- think I'll try and stop digging this massive hole now ???

Hey all
I’m very new to this site and find it great that others are talking about things I’m feeling
I have children & 2 little grandsons who I adore but I’m now trying to meet new people for me
I have few friends but they all married, whereas , I’m single now and it would be nice to meet similar people for
coffee/drink &chat
I live Bermondsey South London
So please give me shout if your around
Have great evening
Eve

HappyBumble.. I just couldn't resist being dramatic . I know what you mean though.. I remember the playground yummy mummy bullies.. Glad I'm a grown up granny now... Not!
Welcome Evie.. Do check out the meeting up threads. X

Hi all.

I only found your website today & joined. I never knew that a Grandparents Forum existed.

I am married, 60 yrs old & have 1 grandson (just turned 2) to my eldest son & his wife. 2 other sons unmarried. I had one other son pass away 5 years ago, he was 27. So, yes, 4 boys!

I live in the suburbs of Sydney, NSW Australia. I look forward to joining the chats here. Thank you!

Hi I'm 55 nana to 16 month twins.
How do you cope when you feel left out as DILS family are so big that you are not needed. I have offered everything from sitting with them so she can do a few jobs to shopping lunch out etc.she is so busy. We get on but I feel hurt. She has asked a God parent to baby sit /child care not me. The lovely young girl has no children and surely wont give them that absolute 100% love and commitment all day. I've asked her why and she said she cant face leaving them and has to do what's right for her. She said she knows I care and my time will come. I'm worried and upset. I see them fortnightly if I'm lucky. I drive 85 mins on a very busy motorway to do that. I'd do anything lol
I'm very close to.my son but he doesnt make decisions. I'm scared they will not have a bond with me

Welcome to all new GNers ? hope you enjoy the forum.
We recently had a thread ( still going) about records we enjoyed when younger, where I noticed so many names not seen before, so maybe that would be a good place for comments? Dive in anywhere though and add your two pennorth.

Hi, I’m tea-total, a little bit wooly and live in Staffordshire, can I join in?

I’m a bit alarmed at HillWalker70s reception, as I really enjoy hillwalking and I’m single and live semi-rurally!

Hello everyone, I have just recently joined, I live in East Yorkshire, l like all sorts of crafty things and walking around the wonderful countryside and coast.

CathyNSW, my daughter lives in the suburbs of Sydney and is nearly your age. She has 3 adult children, 2 boys ( 30 year old men ) and one girl ( young woman in her 20's )
No GGC from any of them as yet. D and SiL were here in the UK in June for a holiday and it now seems ages away.

Hope to see you posting soon but I appreciate there's a time difference.