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pompa Sun 06-May-12 20:53:22

In a recent thread it was stated :-

"I am so tempted to ask "which bit of GRANS-net do you not understand.
But I know grandads seem to be welcome on here. (A policy I do not agree with)"

If members do not agree with this policy, why did they join ? The opening line of About Gransnet clearly states :-

"Gransnet® is the social networking site for grandparents. "

The description continues to talk about GrandMothers and GrandFathers.

If you haven't read it you will find it here :- www.gransnet.com/info/about

I have generally found most members welcome some male input, even they do not agree with it. Unless Gransnet® changes it's policy this site is for all grandparents, male, female, young and old and long may it be so.

Greatnan Mon 07-May-12 20:03:04

There is something magical about machinery that is working perfectly. Mmm - I fancy the Scotch pancakes and butter!

nanachrissy Mon 07-May-12 20:00:43

When I was about eleven or so, we used to holiday in Scotland and spend nearly every day on the paddle steamers going around the western isles.
I loved watching the huge "thingys" pounding up and down all gleaming and powerful. I spent hours down there, only coming up for scotch pancakes with lots of butter! grin

Greatnan Mon 07-May-12 19:57:19

Now, Anagram, you know I mean huge metal cylinders that are steam driven and make a great noise!

pompa Mon 07-May-12 19:51:19

It's also the smell of hot oil and steam, better than Channel 5.

Anagram Mon 07-May-12 19:50:11

Rams, Greatnan!? hmm
wink

Greatnan Mon 07-May-12 19:43:25

juragran and I went on a paddle steamer on Lake Lucerne last week and we were both entranced by the huge rams, so lovingly polished and oiled.
I love steam trains, tractors and steam engines - but then I have never been very 'girly', having no interest in hand bags!
I am passionately interested in politics, religion, ethics and literature and it makes it more fun to have posters of all kinds, irrespective of gender, age, nationality, education and political leaning. Perhaps we should have a recruitment drive for more grandpas.

whenim64 Mon 07-May-12 16:04:50

Annobel grin

Annobel Mon 07-May-12 16:02:18

when, good job my ex can't read this - at least I hope he can't - because there could be a libel action.

Ariadne Mon 07-May-12 16:02:00

pompa grin

pompa Mon 07-May-12 15:52:20

A hug could me translated into, "I enjoyed taking you to lunch, so I will take you out for dinner as well" or even worse "I will cook dinner tonight". Dangerous things hugs. grin

Bags Mon 07-May-12 15:40:10

Give Mrs P a special hug from me, will you? wink

Butternut Mon 07-May-12 15:37:18

I do like that, pompa! grin

jeni Mon 07-May-12 15:32:11

Love it grin

pompa Mon 07-May-12 15:27:38

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

pompa Mon 07-May-12 15:26:24

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 !!!!!

nanachrissy Mon 07-May-12 14:59:43

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.

whenim64 Mon 07-May-12 10:42:08

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!) grin

Mishap Mon 07-May-12 10:23:11

Men? - bring 'em on!

pompa Mon 07-May-12 09:59:18

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

susiecb Mon 07-May-12 09:51:24

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.

jeni Sun 06-May-12 21:51:06

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

Anagram Sun 06-May-12 21:44:08

You old sexist, you, pompa! grin

jeni Sun 06-May-12 21:43:30

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

pompa Sun 06-May-12 21:43:04

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

whenim64 Sun 06-May-12 21:33:30

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!