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wasn’t aware of Beigegate
Sophiesox; "Beigegate"! Wish I'd thought of that at the time! Google led me astray with my "Ancient Vibe"search after I'd completely misunderstood you. It told me there is a forthcoming "Ancient Vibe Retreat" (Wellness getaway) somewhere in Mexico next month, but I guess you won't be going.
I'll check with our Michelle this week-end about Hoodies in B'mouth; grey,black, beige and even little red riding ones! And don't worry about "asking for trouble"; I cop it all the time without even trying!
Btw; thanks for the "baby boomer" ref.

Rufus,

I’m new to the site, so wasn’t aware of Beigegate (but, thank you, forewarned is forearmed, as they say!). This evening I’m rocking the grey hoodie look, not as threatening as it sounds, we need warmth up here in Geordieland. What about starting a hoodie thread? Or is that just asking for trouble! Don’t know about the self-love thing, I know quite a bit about self-doubt though. I’ve asked my friends about when we should start to dress like old women, but they don’t know either, we baby boomers are hopeless, aren’t we? Previous generations knew how to do the old thing, it started around age 40 I think. It worked quite well because everyone just morphed into ‘old’ and no one could tell if you were 40, 60 or 80. Ahh, those were the days. Hope your evening has gone well.

Welcome all newcomers- it will not take you long to find your way around. We do not all bite but some do!

. Do Bournemouth 67 year olds know how to rock the ancient vibe
Sophie; Thanks for acknowledging my greeting.
I would very much doubt whether they even know what it means! I don't either, but I'm Googling!
My post was triggered by your ref. to beige cardis. and there's a bit of history on GN. My nephew's wife (Michelle) had noted a high number of elderley ladies in B'mouth sporting beige cardis etc. and asked me if I could get a GNetters survey/responses. My mistake was to add "dowdy" to the search item. The thread got to over 270 comments, expanded to "beige house furnishings", I was out of my depth by then and got kicked off the thread for my pains. Hence any refs. to things beige brings back memories! But now I like the idea of "ancient vibes, youthful, lively from within, self-love", etc. Must bounce that off Michelle.

Hi I joined recently the reason being my DD and 2 DGC have moved in with me as she is changing her career and couldn’t afford to go back to uni either financially or support wise without my help. I read a thread on here about some in a similar situation, it was good to hear how others have handled it. I’m happy to report everything is going great for all of us ?

Rufus2,

No, I live near Newcastle. Do Bournemouth 67 year olds know how to rock the ancient vibe?

trying to avoid beige cardis, unless they’re really attractive!
Sophiesox; You obviously don't live in Bournemouth!

Morning, I found this whilst researching something on mumsnet. I am in process of changing careers and have a college interview today! Should be interesting, when I put down mature student I may be only grey haired one! Anyway, I am a gran of 5 wee darlings, live in Scotland and enjoy a good chat/debate over a cuppa or a glass of something.

Redwitch ; hello . If my post ever manages to get in to right place you will see I'm possibly going to be in your position soon.
After 30+ years living where I never wanted to be I am hoping for a move soon... to be nearer family as we have no family here now . Trouble is , like you , I'm shy and socially inept , despite being 62 and working all my life with people ( the private persona being different from the public ). I fear I may end up in a situation where I even lonelier than I am now.
I hope you are beginning to settle in and find places to go and people to meet.
I'm in E York's...... where are u ?

Hi , I'm new to Gransnet ( as of last night!) . Already I've made a mistake !!!
I posted a long script about being unhappy where I have been living for 30 + years and wanting to move. I would really like some friendly observations from folk ( who've possibly been in the same situation) .
Sadly , I'm a Muppet technologically wise , and I succeeded in adding my piece to a forum thread about accessing emergency medical care.
I knew I'd done that straight away but couldn't rectify . One lady suggested I copied and paste but not managed thatceother ?
Are you at Gransnet able to bale. E put , advise me or put my piece in the right place ? Xxxx

I’m in Bolton in greater Manchester
G'Day Smiley4; Welcome! Just wanted to express my condolences over the current situation of the "Wanderers" Not good! I'm a Mancunian, so riding high with City.
I managed to stumble across Soop's kitchen, but can't remember how. Don't want to either, but good luck with your searching.

p.s. I live in the north east of England (Geordiegirl)

Hi, I’m a new member, joined a couple of days ago. This seems like a great site, with a wide range of ages and interests. I’m amazed to find that I’m actually 67 years of age and have no idea how that happened! People say I look and act younger but there’s not much guidance on how to look and act at 67, so I just muddle along, trying to avoid beige cardis, unless they’re really attractive!

Hi. I’ve looked and nobody seems to be in my area. I’ve put a post on the “where are you” thread, but had no replies ☹️I’m in Bolton in greater Manchester.
What’s this Soops kitchen some have mentioned?

Redwitch if you are very shy, maybe lurk around soop's kitchen until you get to "know" the usual contributors there. I promise you will not get your head bitten off as you may on other sites. We are very kind to each other there- some people lead horrendous lives, not through their own making- just what has been dealt out.

Good Morning to anyone listening, I have been a lurker for sometime but decided yesterday to sign up.

Moved to the opposite side of the UK a couple of weeks ago at the request of my daughter and her husband, she had to move due to a work posting and my lovely son-in-law asked me to come with them.

I don’t know anyone now within about a 5 hour drive.

I have done all the childcare for my grandsons (7&3)since my daughter returned to work and will have new granddaughter as well when maternity leave is up

I am very very quiet and socially inept in real life and find making new friends extremely difficult, I do know I should have outgrown my crippling shyness by my mid fifties but have never managed to conquer it.

Sorry for rambling on, it’s what I do when I’m nervous ?! No wonder nobody talks to me ?

Smiley4 I totally agree, 3 hours is about right!!!

Have you looked locally on GN? I meet up with 3 GNs monthly for coffee and we talk our socks off. I doubt if we would have met in real life but we get on so well and have been meeting now for 4 years.

Welcome again to anybody new.

Hi Smiley4 still relatively new myself. Congratulations on the pending new arrival, I love being a Grammy, best job in the world. Whereabouts are you as I understand that in some areas Gransnetters do meet up.

I just joined and hoping to get to chat to some new people. My best friend emigrated to Australia, others don’t live close. So I feel a bit lonely. But I do have my first grandchild due in December ?
I find it quite difficult to make friends, though I do try. I am married, but I like to chat to other women. My OH is lovely but doesn’t understand how a girly lunch can last 3 hours. Just what it is about prossecco, or how important it is to have your hair do what you want.
For those who do understand and who can also give me tips on being a good granny. I hope to hear from you. X

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Hi...retired for over 3 years. Husband still works but hopes to retire next year
About to become a grandma
Found this site when I was searching for some answers for help as being a grandma

I keep putting posts on different threads but they never appear. What am I doing wrong?

Hello I’ve just joined gransnet to see if anyone who is lonely or alone would be interested in joining us once a month for a fun Sunday lunch which includes my husbands mother and a few of our friends elderly parents which we like to get together monthly as they are all on their own. I however dont have my mother here as she lives in Canada so I thought I would see if I could adopt a mother to bring along. It’s in a lovely house setting and they'll be plenty of drinks and food so if there’s anyone who feels alone and lives close to the Sudbury Suffolk area and would like to join once a month absolutely free please ping me a message.

Vanessa

No problem LaraGransnet, I look after my DGS two days a week as part of the childcare arrangements and as I travel to where they live I stay overnight. My grandson has started to look to me rather than his dad (my SIL) when he wants comforting. This makes me feel guilty and SIL rejected and I was looking for advice from other grandparent carers.

One of my DGC has a surrogate granny. They live too far from us for us to be hands on G parents so this lady and her OH have stepped in.
They are called by their Christian names.
They go into school and help in the classroom.
I think it's brilliant. They don't have children but are endlessly patient

I don't think a child can have too much love. They don't impose. They don't spoil. They take DGC for nice outings occasionally.
They don't see themselves as GP just really good friends. Why does your DD friend need a label?
Good luck with your venture.

I’m new. Just joined now. I’m searching for a specific forum to help me with a problem. I’m not a Granny myself as I had children very late and my eldest is only 12 but I do want to make a mother very happy by giving her my daughter to be her granddaughter occasionally but I just don’t know how to go about it correctly, if there is a correct way. I doubt there is but what if she doesn’t accept? She would love to be a Grandma but she doesn’t see it ever happening with her only son and DiL. What would my daughter, who this lady friend just absolutely adores, call her. She lives 2 minutes away so it would be perfect for them to see each other. I’ve thought of asking her to be my daughter’s Glam-ma but she isn’t a Gran. I think the card/gift should come from my daughter (via me as she’s only 18 months). Please help. x