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Urmstongran Mon 11-Nov-19 09:27:23

Would it be considered rude of me to ask how old we are? I’m surprised for example to read if a poster is a great grandmother or is ‘going out to work now’.

I’m 65y.
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Bellanonna Sat 16-Nov-19 19:11:00

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Maggiemaybe Sat 16-Nov-19 20:25:08

Sounds like you’re going to have your work cut out, Marydoll. grin

Just pop me down as 5 foot 10 and 9 stone, will you? A girl can dream.

Fennel Sat 16-Nov-19 20:49:34

I can't remember whether I've already replied . I'm 83, 84 next Feb. if I'm still here.
I think our oldest member is Bijou, she's in her 90s.

Annapops Sat 16-Nov-19 21:01:38

64 here and doing my best to live on for my two younger sisters who died of c.f. all those year's ago. I often think that could have been me.
I retired from teaching at 58 and love being in charge of my own day. I'm so grateful I was able to do this quite comfortably as my state pension cannot be claimed until I am 66.
My life revolves mostly around my family. I'm on grandma duty, along with DH, two days a week. We help ferry our GC to various classes on occasions too and school holidays are generally very busy.
Being able to organise holidays within school term time cheaply has been a welcome bonus in retirement. I love it.

Greenfinch Sat 16-Nov-19 21:02:07

73

smayed Sun 17-Nov-19 15:35:12

I am 72

Newquay Sun 17-Nov-19 16:06:54

What a fabulous thread! Look forward to seeing graph.
I’m 70.
Really feel for you WASPI ladies-hope appeal wins!

pinkquartz Sun 17-Nov-19 19:14:34

Oh no please don't talk about losing height! shock
I have only ever been 5 foot tall.
How low will I go?
Might explain why is it getting harder to reach things. sad

Marydoll Sun 17-Nov-19 19:25:14

I was 5ft 2in, now I'm 4ft 11ins.

I couldn't understand why I couldn't reach the top shelf in the cupboards! sad

Rufus2 Mon 18-Nov-19 05:27:43

All I’m going to say King Rufus sire, is that I’m above my fighting weight
Urmston; them's thar fight'n words, too! Don't say you've move up a weight division again!? shock
But don't mind me ! I used to be a favourite punchbag for our misandrists (probably still am!sad); We Mancunians were born tough, so do your worst; bring it on! hmm

GabriellaG54 Mon 18-Nov-19 06:42:02

I'm 75 shortly after New Year. More ?‍♀️ and ? than ?...
I don't put limits on myself regarding age, I just am who I am and enjoy life 200

GabriellaG54 Mon 18-Nov-19 06:44:25

I'm 75 shortly after New Year.
More ??‍♀️ than ? but I don't put limits on myself.
I am who I am and enjoy life 100%

Marydoll Mon 18-Nov-19 07:04:30

Gabriella, at the rate I'm going, you will be 75 by the time I finish this spreadsheet! grin

dragonfly46 Mon 18-Nov-19 07:45:36

Just been measured - height still 5ft 7. I am the one in supermarkets who gets asked to get things down from the top shelf ?. Weight not too bad either but have been lucky with my genes (jeans) where that’s concerned.

Juno56 Wed 20-Nov-19 18:52:38

I think I have already posted my age but it's 63. Height 167cm, weight 59kg.

dizzyblonde Wed 20-Nov-19 20:57:26

I’m 54, all children grownup but no grandchildren yet, probably never will but doesn’t bother me. Still working full-time and loving it.

GabriellaG54 Wed 20-Nov-19 22:22:28

Height 5-7 am 5-6.5 pm
Weight 70.14kg

Gransooz Wed 20-Nov-19 23:18:45

I’ve just found this thread. I’ve not been on for ages - I wasn’t getting the newsletter and it took me a while to realise that something was missing from my life. I dropped an email and hey presto, gransnet is back in my life. I’ve missed you. I’ve just read through all 15 pages and really enjoyed it! I was 67 two weeks ago, I retired at 62 and 8 months (when I got my state pension) because I really didn’t like things that were happening in my work even although I was only part time. I did miss the companionship but not the nastiness. I do enjoy being retired (more time to spend with the dog) and then DH retired a couple of years ago and joined me (gave me something to trip over) This year we traded in his car and the (towing) caravan and bought a motorhome. Now looking forward to getting about more. However in January DD2 presented us with a second DGS, her first DS being 13. I think she and her dh decided “it’s now or never”. This one was very planned - the first one was a surprise! So two days a week we have our nearly 10 month old DGS and boy does that make you realise your age! I’m loving it though - it’s so nice to have a baby in the house again. ? Ooh sorry - that was longer than I meant. Bet you’re glad I don’t post often! ?

Como2020 Wed 20-Nov-19 23:25:01

69
H. 5-7.6
Broad shouldered, in proportion and curvy. No idea of weight.

MandyRaff Fri 06-Dec-19 11:21:30

51 - 4ft 11ins (same as my nana) six grandchildren and one on the way x

Gonegirl Fri 06-Dec-19 12:40:02

That's lovely Gransooz.

Marydoll Fri 06-Dec-19 12:50:55

Now that I'm back from my hols, I will try and get the spreadsheet done.
However, no weight or height on it, as it is taking ages to trawl through the posts and record ages, let alone any additional info.

Please be patient!!! grin

Urmstongran Fri 06-Dec-19 12:54:37

Oh Marydoll that would be FANTASTIC!! Credit to you for even attempting it - I wouldn’t even know how to begin.

Kudos to you!
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Urmstongran Fri 06-Dec-19 12:58:08

How wonderful for you all Gransooz Congratulations!

I loved you said your husband’s retirement gave you something to trip over. Made me laugh.
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dragonfly46 Fri 06-Dec-19 14:09:30

Can't remember if I posted
Age 73
Height 5'7
Weight 63 kilos