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New girl here. Saying hello and Introducing myself.

(44 Posts)
MissRedd Sat 31-May-25 17:25:42

Hello all,

I just wanted to pop in to introduce myself. I'm Miss Redd. I have been reading so many brilliant threads here at GN!

What a fun and fascinating bunch you all are. I'm really looking forward to getting to know the place better and hear your amazing stories and posts.

I'm a dual citizen of the US and UK, having moved here in 2009. I call this my home now. I feel at home and this is where my heart is.

I met my hubby and decided since I have the pioneer spirit, I would move here. What a journey, but I would not change it for the world.

I keep myself very busy. Mum to one, Grand-mum to one lovely Granddaughter, who will be 15 next year.

I live here with my DH and Jackapoo dog (she's lovely) and my Tuxedo cat boy. We find all sorts of ways to keep busy.

I work from home. I am a Funeral Celebrant, Funeral Arranger/Funeral Sales person and End of Life support person (AKA End of Life Doula).

I'm a "people person", and I am always interested in other's lives and experiences.

Thanks and am very happy to be here!

-Miss Redd

Samsara1 Sun 01-Jun-25 11:07:01

Hello MissRedd and welcome. I Hope I shan't have need of your professional services1smile

MissRedd Sun 01-Jun-25 11:13:48

Charleygirl5

Another Scottish GN. I moved to London in 1966 for a year but it has been a long year!

Welcome.

Another lovely Scottish GN! Hello Charleygirl5! Ah! I had to laugh about moving in 1966. That's excellent and brilliant. You knew a good place when you found it! I bet London was the absolute place to be in 1966! Any fabulous stories? I'll have to search to see if you have shared some. I would love to hear more!

Thank you kindly for the welcome!
-Miss Redd

Mt61 Sun 01-Jun-25 11:14:03

Welcome MissRedd, you can find such a lot of interesting information on here from legal advice, cooking, pest-control to the odd political rant- I’ve learnt such a lot 😊

NannyJan53 Sun 01-Jun-25 11:25:34

Welcome MissRedd from West Midlands (Black Country to be precise)

You will find it is rather addictive here. Hope you enjoy the chats

crazyH Sun 01-Jun-25 11:27:30

Welcome MissRedd

MissRedd Sun 01-Jun-25 11:57:17

mokryna

Hello and welcome to GN from Versailles MissRedd.

Hello Dear mokryna! Thank you so much for the warm welcome. I really appreciate it. I'm looking forward to being part of such a great group!

-Miss Redd

MissRedd Sun 01-Jun-25 12:00:06

Samsara1

Hello MissRedd and welcome. I Hope I shan't have need of your professional services1smile

Haha! Samasral, that gave me a good chuckle this morning. I needed that. Indeed, I must say that I hope you won't have the need of my services as well. But of course you won't!

Yes, you can imagine me not being the highlight of any party if I get the crazy urge to hand out my business cards! LOL! How to lose friends and frighten people!

I really am looking forward to being part of this excellent group. I can see it's going to be a fun and entertaining ride. Perfect for me.

-Miss Redd

MissRedd Sun 01-Jun-25 12:01:24

Mt61

Welcome MissRedd, you can find such a lot of interesting information on here from legal advice, cooking, pest-control to the odd political rant- I’ve learnt such a lot 😊

Well hello to you, Mt61!

Oh indeed! This place is absolutely full of intriguing and educating threads! I cannot wait to jump in with both feet.

I'll be seeing you around. Thanks for the welcome!

-Miss Redd

MissRedd Sun 01-Jun-25 12:02:43

NannyJan53

Welcome MissRedd from West Midlands (Black Country to be precise)

You will find it is rather addictive here. Hope you enjoy the chats

Hello dear NannyJan53!

Oh, you live in a beautiful part of the country, indeed. I do love the West Midlands.

I am really looking forward to all I shall discover here. And what a lovely addiction to have!

Hope to see you around,

-Miss Redd

MissRedd Sun 01-Jun-25 12:03:32

crazyH

Welcome MissRedd

Hiya, crazyH!

Thank you kindly for your kind welcome!

I'll be seeing you around, I am sure.

Take care,
-Miss Redd

MissRedd Sun 01-Jun-25 12:05:56

JamesandJon33

Bore Da MissRedd Welcome to GN. Hope you find lots to interest you. Most folks are quite genuine and helpful

Good Morning to you, too, Jamesandjon33! Though I fear it is already the afternoon! Ah, nevermind. It's still a lovely day ahead.

I can see there are many lovely people here. I am feeling very hopeful and looking forward to my travels round the site!
Hope to see you around.

-Miss Redd

MissRedd Sun 01-Jun-25 12:07:11

nanna8

Welcome MissRedd ,it is lovely to have a new person here and I hope you enjoy the threads.

Hello Dear Nanna8!

Thank you very kindly. I'm very happy I have found you. And I am sure I shall see you around.

Enjoy the day!
-Miss Redd

MissRedd Sun 01-Jun-25 12:09:25

Sparklefizz

Hello MissRedd from the West Country in England. Lovely to meet you. flowers

Hello Sparklefizz! The West Country, another lovely place. Very lovely to meet you, too! I hope to see you among the thread!

Take care,
-Miss Redd

MissRedd Sun 01-Jun-25 12:11:23

Mary59nana

Welcome missRedd x
Lovely group of grans on here its what i call a comfort zone.

Hello to you, Mary59nana!

This is a lovely group and I can see why you call it a comfort zone as well. And isn't that nice at a time like this, we can find our own comfy and positive place to be??

Many thanks,
-Miss Redd

nanaK54 Sun 01-Jun-25 14:11:55

It's hi and very warm welcome from me too

TheWeirdoAgain1 Mon 02-Jun-25 09:58:40

Good morning, Miss Redd and welcome to GN and the UK! We're a good bunch of cucumbers on here!

Your dog and cat sound absolutely gorgeous!

I'm female and 60, never married/no kids by choice and I've only ever lived alone. No family of any sort. Various hobbies and interests.

I work as a carer in a home for the disabled, some physically, some mentally and some both and I do all kinds of long and exhausting shifts, might be 6am to 6pm or the other way around, anything ''other'' and I've been know to do 18 hour shifts when we're short staffed so on here I can go a few days without coming on at all but then other times I'm here regularly, depending on the shifts and how much sleep I need!

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I live with Percy Kitten, my Robopet!

Have a great time on here and if you're stressed and need to moan and rant, let it all out, there's ears everywhere here!

MissRedd Wed 04-Jun-25 14:47:09

nanaK54

It's hi and very warm welcome from me too

Hello to you, nanaK54! Thank you kindly for the lovely welcome!

-Miss Redd

MissRedd Wed 04-Jun-25 14:50:34

TheWeirdoAgain1

Good morning, Miss Redd and welcome to GN and the UK! We're a good bunch of cucumbers on here!

Your dog and cat sound absolutely gorgeous!

I'm female and 60, never married/no kids by choice and I've only ever lived alone. No family of any sort. Various hobbies and interests.

I work as a carer in a home for the disabled, some physically, some mentally and some both and I do all kinds of long and exhausting shifts, might be 6am to 6pm or the other way around, anything ''other'' and I've been know to do 18 hour shifts when we're short staffed so on here I can go a few days without coming on at all but then other times I'm here regularly, depending on the shifts and how much sleep I need!

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I live with Percy Kitten, my Robopet!

Have a great time on here and if you're stressed and need to moan and rant, let it all out, there's ears everywhere here!

Hello TheWeirdoAgain1 !! Thank you for your wonderful message! You sound a very busy person, indeed, which is great. You are in the care industry, as am I- in many ways. We take care of people who are in need. I am sure we have much in common.

Your shifts are intense, but it sounds as if you were built for it. I hope you get some time to diffuse and take good care of you as well. I know it can be overwhelming, but my hat is off to you for what you do. Such a very important job.

Hello to Percy Kitten as well! SO cute! Thanks again for the fabulous welcome and I will look forward to seeing you around!

-Miss Redd