Grans are grandma's and grandpa's

Personally think it is sad not more grandfathers are on the site. Better balance to reflect life in the real world!

pomps

I'm with you, pompa. And members don't even have to be grandparents, which I was a bit surprised about, but there you go!

I like the (occasional ) male

It is a mainly female site and easy to assume that it is intended for women/grandmothers, and our discussions tends to be from a woman's point of view, but I welcome male views and there are so many differences of opinion that are not necessarily related to gender, like politics, gardening and our mutual love for our grandchildren.

Anagram - Interesting - I was not aware that members didn't need to be grandparents, but It makes sense as I'm sure there are some who act in the roll of grandparent, without actually being one.

We have had a few Granddads join from time to time, but they have left after a short while. For some reason male oriented subjects do not seem to take off, and if we join in some of the female orientated ones, we go away nursing the bruises.

I am happy to stand toe to toe in any discussion, provided it doesn't get personal. I heal quickly !.

Which male oriented subjects would you like to talk about pompa?

Yes! Bright enquiring
I'm quite good on plumbing, dovetailing, steam engines etc?

If I translate your correctly wheim64, sorry to disappoint, I had things like gardening, hobbies, fishing, diy etc. in mind.

Jeni, now as an ex-engineer, steam engines are high on my list.

Sheds?

No pompa I was being genuine. I know a little about fishing, plenty about gardening, interested in knowing more about diy etc.

I may be having a frank discussion on another thread, but that was not what I had in mind!

Granddads shed is the best place to discuss these topics - us men feel safer there . And ladies are always welcome (providing they bring cakes !)

Ooooer! Steam engines! Have you seen the beam engine in Birmingham science museum working on a steam weekend?

You old sexist, you, pompa!

Are we back to the memories of an old engineer?
This is a circle!

Yes I like the occasional male too! My DH came on here and I told him to go and get his own site- didnt want him reading anything I might have written about him- he was Old Peculiar.

I'm with you there Susicb, if Mrs. P joined the arguments my bruises may become less virtual and more actual

Men? - bring 'em on!

It would be interesting to read the comments of Gransnetters' respective spouses about their postings on here (fortunately, I have mislaid mine many years ago!)

Bring 'em on, the more the merrier! I think it might open their eyes a bit too, to find out what women really think and talk about.

If it help he understand the female mind it would be wonderful. - This mornings conversation -- me, do you fancy going out for lunch, Mrs. P, no I have already got something out and we can't afford to keep going out. Me, Ok, I'll get some stuff done in the garden. 30 min later --- I'm up to my armpits in potting compost, Mrs. P put her head into the greenhouse(all spruced up), I'm Ready !!!!!!!!. Women !!!!!

I do wish we could edit our posts, always spot the spelling/grammatical mistakes too late.

Love it

I do like that, pompa!