I think I might stay!

mamma there's an Elvis Presley song with the lyric "No one's in a hurry, no one seems to worry ... I think I'm gonna like it here..." - so welcome! Here's the youtube (although it's from the dreadful years when he was farmed out to the big studios, I rather like this number):

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YHZkPoQROU

I'm 65. I'm semi-retired. I'm an "incomer" - I'm South African by birth. Both my children got married in the past 2 years, I have a son and a daughter both nearing my first grandchild (a boy) is 3 months told this coming week.

Hi MamaTJ - so long as you don't abandon us over at MN, I'll be keeping an eye on you!!

Not a chance Chipping!

Is there a GN app?

GrannyKnot, do they live near enough for lots of cuddles?

You will be welcome so long as you are not just after us for our prizes!

I'm 65 too, married, mum to 5 and 'ma' to 8! I've not worked since I got married [hollowlaughemoticon] so have no chance of retiring! I have a mum who was the inspiration for Mrs Bucket!

Prizes? No one told me about prizes!

Me too.

No immediate danger of becoming a gran here though.

No, you're alright Kitty, I'm not after a Zimmer Frame or a Lap Rug just yet.

Kidding, kidding - really, just kidding!!

The bakeware looks nice, but I think it would be mean to enter your competitions!

I am a StepGran, does that count?

The bakeware looks gorgeous, but I cannot pun!

Welcome Mamma I'm 62 and a Granny to four lovely little people. I've only been a member of GN since March as I'm new to computing. I'm finding it all great fun. Stick around, I hope you enjoy the experience as much as me.

WandaDoff, I would have thought so.

Welcome!

Thank you!

Hi Mamma. I am 66, Granma to 7, step-greatgranma to 1, ages from 2 - 20.
Love helping out with them.

Also carer for 3 of the next generation upwards 92 - 85. Can only admit on hear that don't enjoy that side of my life.

MamaTJ I sent you a PM - not sure if you have found it yet, or how we know we have them over here - I can't find an envelope or anything?

Oh - just found it

Yes Chipping, it doesn't light up like on MN, I only found out through email!

LittleFlo, even though I have done care work all my adult life and am now a student nurse, I don't think I could look after a relative. I know how hard it is, but I can leave at the end of my very long shift, not so easy when they are family.

No immediate danger of me becoming a gran either [grin

Still it's nice to know Gransnet is here for future reference.

MammaTJ I have enormous admiration for anyone who "chooses" to work in care, nursing or social work. I would never have coped without the outstanding professionals that I have had contact with over the last 4 years. So a big thank you from me to any of you mums that are working in these fields.

Jeepers, I just read my post from this morning again and I realise it doesn't make much sense. Kindle calamities!

Yes mamma they are close enough for cuddles

LittleFlo, not so sure I chose care, more like it chose me! I tried leaving and worked in a shop for a while but ended up spending all my time taking care of the elderly customers, who nobody else could be bothered with instead of selling things.

Not just me then Gannyknot.

Hello MammaTJ, I`m 71, 51 years wed, 5 children, 7 grandchildren, 1 very picky cat, been on GN since 2011. Haven`t entered any major competitions on here, but have (happily) won a good few books.

hello MammaTJ, I'm 63 retired from teaching,live alone ,2 loopy elderly dogs and a grumpy horse.Son ,daughter in law and grandson in Poland.Found GN this year but haven't tried any competitions yet.