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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Tue 01-Aug-17 09:15:58

We're thinking a strapline/sub-heading thingy might be a nice thing to have. Mumsnet has "By parents for parents" but what would work best for Gransnet?

We've canvassed the good folk at GNHQ/MNHQ who had two clear favourites from a longer list. What we'd love to know is whether you prefer one or t'other - or whether you have any other thoughts about what would work. The two in question are

Older, wiser but definitely not quieter

A bit older, a lot wiser

Thanking you grin

Imperfect27 Wed 02-Aug-17 07:55:43

I don;t like ' wiser' , but I think there is a place for 'wisdom' - not claiming to be 'better than', but stating a fact that we have a lot to offer grin

And yes, witty, wry ...

If we include something along the lines of 'lively' I think it seems like we are protesting too much (spritely then comes into mind and that isn't helpful!)

'Wit' covers cleverness and sharpness of mind too so I like that!

Anya Wed 02-Aug-17 08:08:55

Sagacious but saucy.

Imperfect27 Wed 02-Aug-17 08:22:28

Strident and sassy?

kittylester Wed 02-Aug-17 08:27:05

I like both those but we are more than that. We are supportive too.

I know, 'Absolutely Brilliant in Every Way!' - cos we are!!grin

rosesarered Wed 02-Aug-17 08:28:33

What about 'still alive and kicking! ' grin

kittylester Wed 02-Aug-17 08:30:39

Like that roses!

MamaCaz Wed 02-Aug-17 08:50:28

A wealth of wit and wisdom

GracesGranMK2 Wed 02-Aug-17 09:28:57

I am not keen on 'another bite of life'.

I am sorry you didn't like it kitty - I'm afraid it was the best I could offer. You sound like a very young Gran so I am sure you will be able to come up with something we all like.

kittylester Wed 02-Aug-17 09:35:20

Sorry if I offended you Ggmk2! flowers

I'm 68 - sort of middle aged in grans terms, I imagine. grin

pen50 Wed 02-Aug-17 09:36:22

I started thinking about the Jimi Hendrix album "Are You Experienced?" But that is of course my generation.

If Jimi had lived he'd be a Granddad by now - or even Great-Granddad.

Menopaws Wed 02-Aug-17 09:36:33

I like Mamacaz idea

Swanny Wed 02-Aug-17 09:41:38

Don't like 'witty, wise and warm' either as you only have to look at certain threads to know that doesn't apply to some GNers grin

Do like something along the lines of 'warm welcome to the world' even if that sounds as though it might be seen in a maternity delivery room grin We do have members around the world though ...

Gaggi3 Wed 02-Aug-17 09:42:24

Still crazy after all these years?

teepee55 Wed 02-Aug-17 09:46:00

How about ...
All ages welcome
A place to chat and share ideas
Everyone is valued and supported here
Come and join in the banter

Kim19 Wed 02-Aug-17 09:49:18

How about 'mature wit and wonder'

GeminiJen Wed 02-Aug-17 09:51:13

I'm with Baggs. Don't see the need but, if there has to be one, why not along the same lines as Mumsnet's.....?
> "By grandparents, for grandparents "....
Does what it says on the tin.

rocketstop Wed 02-Aug-17 09:54:29

Gransnet people :The perfect Vintage !

Alima Wed 02-Aug-17 09:56:13

Just realised what rosesarered's suggestion reminded me of and I haven't seen her post on here for a while. Is that why there's a grin?

Conversely we could have "not dead yet"

CaliBoingo Wed 02-Aug-17 09:57:01

The Leaders of the Pack (vroom! vroom!)

Don't Call Us Seniors; We're Greying Tigers (this one adapted from David Sedaris)

Not Dead Yet (okay, I'll get my coat).

Eglantine19 Wed 02-Aug-17 09:57:34

Gemini, I'm not a grandparent. Should I bow out? envy

GracesGranMK2 Wed 02-Aug-17 09:59:44

I think I'm about the same age Kitty - I'm am very bad a keeping countsmile. (goes off to count) Yep 68 in a few months. I did like the second bite of the cherry idea for me but it probably doesn't sum up the whole cross-section on GN.

grandMattie Wed 02-Aug-17 10:04:22

The French have a proverb that translates something like this: - "If youth knew, if age could/was able to"
Along those lines?
The logo could still be G N without the flag or youthful bearers? A Zimmer frame perhaps grin

Tessa101 Wed 02-Aug-17 10:07:15

Recycled teenagers.

Nelliemaggs Wed 02-Aug-17 10:07:48

I really like kittylester's "Wisdom, Wit and Warmth".

Eglantine19 Wed 02-Aug-17 10:09:45

Mumsnet seems to come from the Declaration of Independence doesn't it? Government of the people, by the people for the people?

How about stealing from the GAY lobby.

"Just like you"