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It's lurkers' week! Join in to win!

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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Mon 09-Mar-20 09:09:07

Are you a longtime lurker? Love reading our threads but have never actually posted yourself? Then this is the week for you!

Simply say hello here, or post on one of our special lurkers’ week threads (which will all be listed here over the course of the week) and you could win one of our special prizes just for joining the fun.

What are the prizes, you ask? WELL <drumroll> we have an assortment of glorious goodies, from a limited-edition collection from Look Fabulous Forever, to a £50 voucher from the gorgeous jewellery retailer Merci Maman, from brilliant board games from John Adams to champagne glasses from Prezzybox and a year's supply of ebooks from Boldwood Books - and more! (Did we mention the money-can’t-buy, limited-edition Gransnet tea towels?!)

Posting is quick and easy - but if you have any questions, head over to our handy ‘getting started’ guide. This week we will also be running tips on how to get the most out of the site - and if you can't yet tell your DIL from your SIL, here's a handy guide to Gransnet acronyms.

Regular posters, fear not...as if we would leave you out of the fun. Seasoned gransnetters who extend the hand of friendship to newbies will also have their names put in the hat, just for being lovely people.

So welcome all. Don't be shy! Do post!

Say hello. Tell us what you like about Gransnet and join our warm and wonderful community. Happy posting!

GNHQ

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And if you enjoy the site but haven't yet joined (it's totally free), you can do so here.

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Flowerpower22 Tue 10-Mar-20 15:09:33

Hello all! I'm a lurker. I do pop onto the forum for advice and find it very useful.

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dubaigran Tue 10-Mar-20 15:04:50

Hello All, this is my first post so another lurker, sorry! I usually check my mail at night and there's a bit of a time difference so anything I might have added has already been covered by the other posters. Hence the appearance of lurking. I do enjoy reading the newsletters - most days something makes me laugh or cry.

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badgermum Tue 10-Mar-20 15:01:28

Hi! I like to have a regular read up so I guess I am a lurker

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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Tue 10-Mar-20 14:53:26

First spot prize of the day goes to dancingmadnanna - we will be in touch shortly!

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lesleybs Tue 10-Mar-20 13:16:38

I imagine i am a lurker as i have been reading posts for a few years, although i have posted once. smile

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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Tue 10-Mar-20 12:57:00

Another thread started - click below to join in with memories of school dinners!

Add your memories by clicking here

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Dancingmadnanna Tue 10-Mar-20 12:21:16

I read Gransnet every day since my husband died . I came across it when I was feeling very lonely and I love the threads that make me laugh. I have posted only once though but will join in more from now.

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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Tue 10-Mar-20 12:09:45
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And now we come to the winner of the first of our featured prizes (you can see what's up for grabs on this page).

A reminder that we will be giving away one of these five featured prizes a day. For clarity, this is how the prize draws will work.

We will put all the special lurkers' week threads from the previous day in a hat and choose one at random. So, for example, the one from day one (Monday) that got picked out was 'What was the first single you ever bought?'

We then check the number of posts made on this thread on the day we started it (the thread may continue happily for some time afterwards but for the daily prizes we will use these parameters) and use random number generator to pick out one post at random. And that's it!

So yesterday we had 176 posts on this particular thread. We (obviously) discounted post number one from the draw as I am not eligible - and then random number generator did the rest.

The winner is post number 59 on that thread - so congratulations frasus - we will be in touch very soon.

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marpau Tue 10-Mar-20 11:18:47

The beauty product I can't live without is sanctuary body scrub. It gives an all over glow and helps with dry skin.

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Grannytwo Tue 10-Mar-20 10:50:34

I too am a lurker. I have commented a couple of times but....
I have two grand children and two children and my hubby and our wonderful dog.

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NatashaGransnet (GNHQ) Tue 10-Mar-20 10:30:30

Another opportunity for you to win a spot prize here grin

Did you know that you can upload photos to posts on Gransnet? To find out how, visit the thread here for instructions: www.gransnet.com/forums/site_stuff/1274378-Lurkers-week-tip-of-the-day-posting-photos#prettyPhoto

To get you started we want you to post a photo of your favourite mug on the thread above - and we'll be choosing a user at random who posts an image on the thread to win a prize. brew

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cathyd Tue 10-Mar-20 10:23:26

I've been a lurker for a few years now and have commented on posts but have not posted myself

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Grandyma Tue 10-Mar-20 09:54:44

Gransnet is a bit of a lifeline for me. I look forward to reading the posts but am not very confident about posting anything. I have replied to posters a few times if I felt I could answer a question. I am a lurker!! I am in awe of the wisdom of some members and when faced with certain problems I often ask myself “what would Gransnetters say”!! I am 66 yrs old with 2 adult dd’s and 2 dgs who are my world. I have a chronic lung condition and advanced osteoporosis so don’t get out very much but have hobbies to keep me busy and I love the garden. My dh is amazing and supports the whole family including doing the school run every morning and afternoon for our eldest dgs. and caring for an elderly relative who is approaching his 90’s. All this and caring for me and he is almost 80 himself!! Thank you Gransnet for supporting me through good days and bad. You are always there and I will try very hard in future to join in more and stop my lurking ??

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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Tue 10-Mar-20 09:27:38

News on the winner of yesterday's featured prize winner coming up shortly. But welcome to day two grin and we are kicking off today with this thread...

What's the one beauty/grooming product you can't live without?

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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Tue 10-Mar-20 09:24:13

And yes, as a couple of people have pointed out, sometimes conversations can move quickly and the odd post gets slightly buried - but please don't let this put you off posting again!

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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Tue 10-Mar-20 09:23:06

CrazyGrandma2

Is there a particular reason why GN doesn't allow any reaction to a specific post without having to write a comment? At least then you know that someone has read your post.

It's the restrictions of the system I'm afraid. It's the same on Mumsnet. We know that people would love like and edit buttons, but we don't have the wherewithal to facilitate these at the moment - but this is useful feedback, so thank you

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olliebeak Tue 10-Mar-20 09:20:12

I'm a bit of a lurker - though I DO sometimes add the occasional comment.

Same as @jewelswalk - I've not had much response when I've posted. Perhaps I should try more often - I DO appreciate that many of the threads get quite long and maybe later responses 'get lost' in the length.

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heavensjoys Tue 10-Mar-20 09:01:46

Hi Gransnetters, I do not post often, but I find I get so much from this site.

There is often lots of good news, sometimes very valuable information, though there has been some very sad news recently - true life laid bare, of course.

My first record purchase was Cilla Black, You’ve lost that lovin’ feeling’. I only bought that version, as the Righteous Brothers had sold out!!

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Tickledpink Tue 10-Mar-20 08:57:11

Hi, I’m a lurker but have occasionally posted. I glean advice from GN and the humour is uplifting. As there are regular posters, I have felt a little hesitant sometimes to post.

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Maggiemaybe Tue 10-Mar-20 08:41:56

Welcome to all you lurkers/infrequent posters/newbies! thanks

I hope some of you aren’t being put off by the fact that you’re not getting individual replies now that you’ve posted. There are just so many all at once, but you can be sure that others are reading them and hoping you’ll keep posting and let us get to know you properly. smile

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Notagranyet1234 Tue 10-Mar-20 01:03:06

Long time lurker occasional poster here. Love reading all the news and messages of support

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marpau Mon 09-Mar-20 23:20:23

@Petalmoore they are small boys guess I used the wrong abbreviation I'm new to this posting lark!

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boho43 Mon 09-Mar-20 22:07:40

Hi everybody,

I am a lurker although l do read this thread very regularly & feel like l ‘ know ‘ many of you. I have posted a couple of times.

I moved to Somerset at the end of last summer & love it. It is a completely different way of life to the life l had in Cornwall - even more laid back!

Are there any meet ups in South West Somerset?

I’m sure this thread will encourage more ladies ( & gents!) to join in - me included.

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Scooty413 Mon 09-Mar-20 22:05:53

I confess to being a lurker as I'm always frightened to be myself since a horrible divorce from a violent alcoholic. I'm so unconfident in myself but always positive and strong for everyone else. Thank you so much for your list of acronyms - they made me really LOL ??

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Milo27 Mon 09-Mar-20 21:41:46

Gary Glitter I love you love me love but it's hardly something to be celebrated now is it ?

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