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vafanculo Thu 13-Apr-17 21:25:10

I had a right side mastectomy 12 years ago and wear a silicon prosthesis in a normal bra.
I also wear normal clothes with V or sometimes square necklines as these styles suit me better than high /round necks. Also I hate the trapped feeling high necks give me.

The problem I have is that my small grandchildren like to pull at the neckline of tops and will sometimes stick their hands down my cleaveage. They then encounter a very strange boob and look at me questioningly. The older ones have tried to pull the boob out and I divert their attention -successfully so far.

But any idea how I explain what the 'thing' is doing down grandmas top? How did it get there and why

I dont want to say the wrong thing and either make them more inquisitive or scared.

retrolady2 Fri 14-Apr-17 12:19:16

I just googled the OP's name. Admin ... have you done that? This is almost certainly 'one of those' posts. If not, then the OP should change their name.

retrolady2 Fri 14-Apr-17 12:22:38

Just googled the OP's name. Slightly different spelling, but even so ... Admin have you checked if this is genuine? I'm thinking probably not.
Even if is, Vafanculo is offensive, surely?

retrolady2 Fri 14-Apr-17 12:23:32

Don't know why my post appeared twice, slightly amended ... but my point is the same.

ninathenana Fri 14-Apr-17 12:35:13

I didn't pay attention to the op's name.
I'm sure he/she is aware of the translation.

janeainsworth Fri 14-Apr-17 12:35:38

Well you learn something every day, don't you.
GNHQ please delete this thread.

retrolady2 Fri 14-Apr-17 12:42:43

I've reported it.

Jayanna9040 Fri 14-Apr-17 12:48:47

I still don't get it?

nanaK54 Fri 14-Apr-17 12:49:17

That was new to me too!

What a sheltered life I lead.....

nanaK54 Fri 14-Apr-17 12:50:12

Have you 'googled' the name Jayanna?

Jayanna9040 Fri 14-Apr-17 12:50:54

No Ill do it right now

Jayanna9040 Fri 14-Apr-17 12:52:08

Oh, my Italian not as good as I thought!

nanaK54 Fri 14-Apr-17 12:53:14

grin

phoenix Fri 14-Apr-17 13:05:48

Hmm, an odd one, methinks!

(usual Phoenix disclaimer, CBWOA)

Indinana Fri 14-Apr-17 13:26:14

I too googled this early on and was a little surprised grin. Thing is, the post seems genuine enough, not really very school-childish. And if it is 'one of those posts', then what a very odd theme to choose!
Then again, all these responses and the OP hasn't returned to the thread.... hmm

M0nica Fri 14-Apr-17 14:35:23

Perhaps the OP could return to the thread and perhaps give us more detail. How did this habit ever start? Why didn't she stop it immediately.

My DGC used to make a grab for my glasses when they were babies and in a family of spec wearers, nobody thought twice about discouraging that habit. How does this habit differ?

If she doesn't respond, we will reach the obvious conclusion about this thread.

retrolady2 Fri 14-Apr-17 17:24:58

GNHQ said, in response to my reporting it, that the poster had been a member for some time and that they had no reason to doubt him/her. They are going to look at the name though. Meanwhile, where have they gone, hmmm...

CariGransnet (GNHQ) Fri 14-Apr-17 17:28:35

If anyone has concerns about anything on the forums please contact us directly rather than speculating on the thread - remember that troll hunting is against our rules. Thanks

Ana Fri 14-Apr-17 17:30:08

How strange. If you try searching for this member the only post which comes up is the OP of this thread.

Must have been a lurker - but why choose such a peculiar username in the first place?

Riverwalk Fri 14-Apr-17 17:42:55

Cari, I don't think anyone is troll-hunting, merely speculating on the OP's extraordinary name.

We're not children - no need to sound so prissy!

fiorentina51 Fri 14-Apr-17 17:43:48

I'm afraid I was raised by a couple of (much loved)foul mouthed italians! ?

Jalima1108 Fri 14-Apr-17 17:53:05

Are you a football fan fiorentina ? smile

Or a lovely flower from Florence?

Jalima1108 Fri 14-Apr-17 17:55:11

I tried to post on a thread yesterday and couldn't post so was muttering a few choice words about our internet under my breath.

Then at the top of the thread appeared 'Thread deleted' in red.

It took me ages to type out a very considered post and there it was - gone!

Ana Fri 14-Apr-17 18:07:03

When I posted, yours wasn't there Cari - I didn't deliberately disobey you!

fiorentina51 Fri 14-Apr-17 18:54:32

I'm half Italian and my middle name is Florence. My mother was from Tuscany....chianti country, so Florence and Siena were her nearest big cities. I'm a Brummie myself. ?

Jalima1108 Fri 14-Apr-17 19:34:40

One of DSIL's friends was born in Italy and I have never heard anyone swear as much (or as foully). However, he has managed to bring up a delightful daughter hmm