SJP It takes a moment to send good wishes for a birthday. Yet, in this busy, bustling world of ours [in spite of instant access by means of emails and text messaging] the moment seems too much to ask for. I hope with all my heart that you receive a card together with a loving message. 
If Cari and Co are agreeable, I would like to write an article on Gransnet for a well respected magazine. This particular forum deserves a special mention.
Ariadne You, my dear, have my respect.
Great soop. I'm sure my ex-DIL will not be looking in that particular magazine - she wouldn't know ladylike behaviour if it jumped up and bit her on the a**e! (Don't think they'd want an article from me, for that matter) 
If anyone can do it soop it's you!
Promise faithfully that no names will be mentioned...'though I may make up a few such as tinkles and mardy if that's okay with you. I have finished the first draft. Every afternoon as I lie on my bed [surgeon's orders!] I think of more to say. I shall need to keep the article to 900 words, so I do not wish to make a "bish" and omit to highlight the meaningful issues close to all our hearts. If Geraldine agrees, I shall complete the article in time for print sometime in June. You'll understand that I mustn't be seen to be too pushy... otherwise, the editor 
may get ruffled. Having said that, he was the one who suggested the article in the first place
That's such a good idea, soop. It will touch the hearts of many and perhaps give as much comfort as this thread has done for so many of us.
soop I think you will handle it perfectly 
I've just sent a brief email to the editor. When I have an answer, I shall let you know.
Editor responded within minutes. He's a whizz He suggests 15th June. This date can change depending on so many other factors. Anyway, an article will be published, and I shall do my utmost to highlight the sorrows [together with the joys] of we Gransnetters.
And free advertising for the site
jeni precisely! glass ditto
I keep returning to the article - deleting passages to make room for this forum to be highlighted. Although I wish to strike a balance between lighthearted and serious issues, alienation of the kind discussed on this thread is akin to mental cruelty and deserves special mention. Off to lie down and duly ponder.
On Wednesday, Bags has kindly agreed to read the draft of the GN article. She's such a bright spark. I need reassuring that my words do GN proud.
harri *No names! No personal details whatsoever*. The article will, I hope, encourage new members. GN has much to commend it. For me, it has been a revelation. I've come out of my shell. Enjoyed interaction with some lovely people. I've laughed, cried and above all, feel less lonely.
[uuu] those are horseshoes
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