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Welcome to the *Gransnet Café. This is a non-judgemental space for you to pop in for a cuppa with some virtual friends, seek out advice for a particular problem, or share an update on your life - important or trivial. Feel free to have your say and chat about your day, but please leave any arguments at the door. If you're struggling to find someone to talk to in real life, or are simply looking for a bit of a chat, this is the place for you.

New to Gransnet?

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LaraGransnet (GNHQ) Thu 13-Sept-18 10:53:26

Any new joiners? smile If you've recently signed up to Gransnet or have been around a while but haven't got round to posting anything yet, please pop over to Welcome to Gransnet to introduce yourself and have a virtual cup of cafe or wine.

Colvillefly Tue 09-Oct-18 14:18:01

Hello, I joined a few months ago. I’ve already got the push I needed by posing a problem on Gransnet. A lovely intelligent group. I’m 63 separated, have a 27 year old still at home and my interests are horses, dogs, shopping, walking and keeping active. I have five kids and three grandchildren.

Brunette10 Mon 08-Oct-18 14:15:32

holidaynana DD just had DGS2 last Thursday. We didn't know what she was having but he's here now and such joy. I don't knit but there's nothing lovelier than seeing a newborn in a lovely we knitted garment. So precious!

Patsy70 Mon 08-Oct-18 13:50:36

I've joined fairly recently and am finding the forum both enjoyable, helpful and enlightening. Some very sad stories around, though.

holidaynana Mon 08-Oct-18 13:43:01

Brunette10 yes definitely exciting times. I went to one of the scans and know that my daughter is having a girl so the knitting needles are out!!

Brunette10 Mon 08-Oct-18 09:08:25

holidaynana Welcome! - I too am fairly new and have found posts very interesting. Exciting times for you ahead.

holidaynana Mon 08-Oct-18 08:56:37

Thank you Marydoll

Marydoll Mon 08-Oct-18 08:33:18

Welcome holidaynana, you will certainly find lots of advice on here! grin.
Looking forward to reading your posts.

holidaynana Mon 08-Oct-18 07:32:48

I joined a while ago but not been on for a bit. My eldest daughter is pregnant and I’m very excited. I didn’t have a grandmother and nor has she, so I think I will be needing some advice on this next very important stage of our family life.

Charleygirl5 Sun 07-Oct-18 15:29:02

welcome nightswimmer.

nightswimmer Sun 07-Oct-18 13:01:00

Hello I am a sort of new too (Hants/Dorset) usually find some interesting posts to read on here ?

UsedtobeGinger Fri 05-Oct-18 13:30:55

Thank you!
I am actually still ginger, but only because of a little help from Clairol!

Brunette10 Thu 04-Oct-18 20:27:32

Welcome UsedtobeGinger.

Marydoll Thu 04-Oct-18 20:24:29

Welcome from another Ginger!

UsedtobeGinger Thu 04-Oct-18 17:30:08

Hello All,
Another newby here, so please be kind!

Charleygirl5 Thu 04-Oct-18 09:02:06

Welcome Loulou. The easiest way to find out who lives in Dorset and is interested is to start your own thread maybe stating Meet up for coffee mentioning a town in Dorset and a date not too close and see what reaction you get.

Loulou60 Wed 03-Oct-18 22:20:44

Hello any ladies that would like to chat, I’ve recently joined and would like to maybe meet up for coffee lunch and make new friends
I live in Dorset

Grandmaden Tue 02-Oct-18 15:14:47

I have the same problem, I'm 64 and havent worked for 3 years as I care for elderly parent but he keeps asking if I will be going back to work at a later date, he's 6 years younger than me so has a few years to retirement, it drives me mad I have to keep telling him I've done my time and he has no intention of working past his retirement, he gets defensive and says he doesn't mind he's just asking the question!!!

Brunette10 Tue 02-Oct-18 07:55:59

Welcome Joker!

Marydoll Tue 02-Oct-18 07:13:40

Welcome Joker. I'm sure we will see more of you once you retire. As Lemon says, we don't bite!

Joker Tue 02-Oct-18 06:42:34

Hello joined just now , I am a hands on Granny of two gorgeous grandhorrers , due to retire soon , my husband is retired and unfortunately in ill health having had MS for many years and recently a small battle with cancer which is on going so it's nice to find a friendly place I can be me , thank you ,

lemongrove Mon 01-Oct-18 21:19:21

Yes, welcome to all, we don’t bite but do like fresh blood on the forum grin
Only join the politics threads if you have a ducks back though, or a tin hat, ( I have both, just in case.)
Pop into our bar The Argy Bargy Bar you will find it under Chat )for some virtual booze, companionship,
Food and a bit of nonsense, the more surreal the better.
Cheers wine

Marydoll Mon 01-Oct-18 06:46:07

Everyone is welcome NanaKay. So WELCOME! smile

NanaKay58 Mon 01-Oct-18 03:16:59

New here, looking for somewhere to share some of my gran joys and woes!
Hi CocoPops - from a fellow Pacific NW denizen - I am American though, is this site open to anyone or is it only a British site?
PS. I've been to London for 5 hours once, is that close enough? :-)

Charleygirl5 Sun 30-Sept-18 20:51:22

Scribbles thanks for that. My brain is safely tucked up and has been for yonks. Yes, I do remember the perfume but did not like it.

Scribbles Sun 30-Sept-18 20:37:25

Charleygirl, I suspect that ditzyme was referring to Charlie, or was it Charley, perfume - heavily marketed at young women in the late 60s/early 70s. It came packaged in a blue box, ISTR; my kid sister was a big fan until she discovered Anais Anais.

Welcome to the new folks and don't be scared to dip your toes in the water; most of us don't bite!