Gransnetters - what are they like?

No such thing Lily. I've not been on that long either but think we probably cover the whole spectrum. There are some I seem to be in tune with and others I really do not ever want to meet as I feel we would have nothing at all in common. Having said that, they might be pussycats 'in the flesh'!

How long is a piece of string?

If there's only one thing we have in common - and there aren't that many - I'd say it was that the majority of us, no matter if we are, otherwise, occasionally abrasive, are caring.

Annobel

Sorry, Mr soop needs to fiddle with the printer, which means I've to move on from the computer and find housework to keep me jollified. Shall begin with sorting kitchen cupboards. I shall return...

soop, respect! My kitchen cupboards are a right guddle! Especially the one under the sink. I am constantly astonished at the things I find under there.

There are a few obvious things like, we are all computer literate to some degree, we all have internet access, we have enough leisure time to post. I think most of us are grandparents, although I have noticed (IMO) that the discussions are less frequently focused on our grandchildren these days.

"guddle" I love that word Annobel

I think it's one of those self-explanatory words - a good scotticism.

Anno have you been sneakng storing some of your rubbish stuff in the cupboard under my sink? Why on earth do I need to store rusty brillo pads and odd socks and bits of string no longer than my little finger...

I'm very good at cleaning out cupboards, attics, cellars, sheds and garages. Just give me a pair of Marigolds and watch me go! Ask my sister! And I don't charge - I really enjoy it. I am going to have fun this afternoon making room in my wardrobes for my guest's clothes.

Oh don't mind me, Greatnan, I am quite used to living out of a suitcase in my DS's caravan! I tend to cultivate the 'rumpled' look though I wouldn't want you to be ashamed to be seen with me.

annobel I can confirm that DS1 made the crumpled look popular before the fashion mogals thought if it !!!

You have met me, Annobel - I am hardly a fashionista - I leave that to my sister.
Your visit is just an excuse, anyway, as I am dying to bag up all my too-large clothes and put them in a vacuum pack. I am not throwing them away - I put on over a pound when I was in England. If I break a leg and can't walk I am sure I will be back to 12 stone in weeks.

Obviously we are all intelligent, beautiful (or handsome, if grandfathers), caring grandparents. Good tempered (?!?), tolerant(!?!) knowledgeable(!?!) people. At least, I am!!!!

janthea You soooooooooo right...

Damn it! Mis-typed again.

Not all members of Gransnet are, in fact, grandparents.

I think we're a very interesting, informative, amusing bunch. I don't know what I did with my time before Gnet

I've just cleared out my very small shed and discovered ......I've turned into my dad!

Ella46 oh please don't mention dad's and shed's, my dad used to buy electric lawnmowers working or not (I can get them working you know?) says dad,after dad had passed away it took mr glamma weeks to find all the bits that made up the individual mowers and we ended up with 8,all for a rear garden the size of a postage stamp
I think all us GNers are young at heart up to date with whats going on in the world and a very big sympathic and knowledgeable ear to those who may have a problem,in all we are a very nice bunch.

I think the question needs the intonation "Gransnetters, what are they like" - No answer needed!

I know what I did with my time - I read books! You have all corrupted me.

As I said before, we are a caring bunch, whether or not we agree about politics or religion. When someone is in distress, we are there for her - occasionally him - sometimes with useful advice, most often with sympathy and a shoulder to cry on.

Generally - great

I wouldn't want to be without my daily GN "fix". Once upon a time I thought I was borderline "loopy" and now, thanks to some lovely members, I know for sure that I most certainly am.