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Grans are grandma's and grandpa's

(111 Posts)
Anagram Sun 06-May-12 21:25:18

Sheds?

pompa Sun 06-May-12 21:24:46

If I translate your grin 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.

jeni Sun 06-May-12 21:18:52

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

whenim64 Sun 06-May-12 21:16:14

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

pompa Sun 06-May-12 21:09:57

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. grin

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

whenim64 Sun 06-May-12 21:09:36

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.

jeni Sun 06-May-12 21:05:42

I like the (occasional ) malesmile

Anagram Sun 06-May-12 20:56:08

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! smile

Bags Sun 06-May-12 20:56:00

pomps smile

nanaej Sun 06-May-12 20:55:46

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

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.