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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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Minerva Mon 11-Nov-19 14:42:59

77 and pretty active, usually doing two things at once.

kwest Mon 11-Nov-19 14:43:25

Nearly 72

Greciangirl Mon 11-Nov-19 14:46:24

74 and not out.

NonnaJazz Mon 11-Nov-19 14:47:14

I was 70 two days ago....how did that happen?

EthelJ Mon 11-Nov-19 14:47:28

I'm 63 but don't really feel it. Inside I am much younger. Im lucky enough to be retired

maddyone Mon 11-Nov-19 14:52:33

66 and retired when I was 59. Well I retired from my paid job that is, the unpaid ones (childcare and mother support) have me working a fair bit.

Pudding123 Mon 11-Nov-19 14:59:57

I was 65 in July and I was lucky to retire at 55 ,did take a part time job for 2 years then decided I didn't need the money or the getting up at 6 so became a lady of leisure again and don't regret it one bit.

mumofmadboys Mon 11-Nov-19 15:00:00

61, retired, not a gran yet but live in hope!

Grannybags Mon 11-Nov-19 15:02:38

I'm 67. My Mum died aged 97 and my Granddaughter expects me to do the same.

Just have to last another 30 years!!

P3terpan Mon 11-Nov-19 15:03:16

I’m 20 till I look in the mirror then I’m 66 ??

Ooeyisit Mon 11-Nov-19 15:06:00

73 nearly

HiPpyChick57 Mon 11-Nov-19 15:15:04

62 not even a gran. I’m on here because at my age I should be. I’m collecting all the advice for future reference.
Although I think I’ll be far to decrepit for it to count by the time I actually have GC.
My DD is 17 (very late baby) and by the time she’s finished 6th form and then uni I’ll probably be in my 70s before I become a first nan. ??‍♀️

BladeAnnie Mon 11-Nov-19 15:15:08

56 - 57 next week but in the words of Bryan Adams - 18 till I die!!

MrsEggy Mon 11-Nov-19 15:16:06

82 and 1 month. 1937 must have been a good year!

Gothnana Mon 11-Nov-19 15:18:34

47

cmwmoonshine Mon 11-Nov-19 15:20:34

I'm one of the youngest at a mere 49 !
My grannie always told me I had an old soul and hit 40 at 16 !

PageTurner Mon 11-Nov-19 15:31:49

I'm 71, but as Pantglas2 mentioned, reversing the numbers is a great idea. 17 reflects my attitude more than 71!

GagaJo Mon 11-Nov-19 15:32:56

54 but because I'm a teacher I feel as if I'm 90 most of the time.

TillyWhiz Mon 11-Nov-19 15:36:24

69 but the birthday is looming in January. Thank you for the laugh at all the confessions causing such a long thread - 7 pages?!

Laurensnan Mon 11-Nov-19 15:44:36

I'm 58. X

chickkygran Mon 11-Nov-19 15:47:35

64, good to get there I always say

TyneAngel Mon 11-Nov-19 15:48:42

78 and okay so far. My MIL said 'Your seventies are a walk in the park, then you hit 80 and fall off a cliff'. Investing in some
stout walking boots and a safety harness......

Bestgranny Mon 11-Nov-19 15:48:53

Thank you Glammanana & Urmstongran for a nice welcome
I feel I fit in here nicely . I might just need a little help now & again ,but I know that will be given to me .

52bright Mon 11-Nov-19 15:49:38

67. Definitely don't want to reverse the numbers grin. Retired at 62. Don't know where the last 5 years have gone since retiring. Fit enough but getting lazier by the day. Must make more effort.

Something strange is happening to mirrors lately. When I glance in one I see my mother staring back shock confused

heidimargaret Mon 11-Nov-19 15:53:35

I was 70 yesterday. I dreaded my Birthday, that number. My 2 children took me out for a surprise Lunch to my utter joy we arrived at The Ivy in winchester. From then I had a brilliant day and I am now enjoying being 70