As we can’t see each other ...

I'm now 71, 72 in April next year. Don't feel a day over 50, unless getting out of bed/lurching from the sofa/trying to read the small print!

What a wonderful thread. I've had a super time reading through all these pages. I'm 57.

Happy Birthday When, Dorset and Twopence and all fellow Scorps.

As of today, I’m 72! (I’m outed!)

Has Bijou posted on this thread? I think she might be 95!

I think it’s hats off to good King Rufus ? well done Sir
Your Majesty Thank you! I am truly humbled. [big bow]
Hope your eyesight is keen and your hand steady when we get to the dubbing ceremony; I've had a fair few "procedures" and not looking forward to any further mishaps now I've got this far.
As to how I've got this far? Well I can't push the traditional reasons; "no booze, no sex, no chish and fips etc., so it must be down to my Mancunian genes!
At 65 (+10?) there's hope for you yet for a long and illustrious reign, your Majesty.

16 when I'm bopping to 60's music in the kitchen. 68 in reality. Love being retired. Child minding once a week, gym, seeing friends and travelling to Spain keep me occupied. Laughing with friends last week when we decided we needed a job to fund our social life!

I’ve just turned 69, of course in my head I am younger but sadly in my knees much older! 5 children and 8 grandchildren, youngest daughter assures me I’ve got the energy for “just one more” - we’ll see! Happily retired with a good mixture of family times, volunteering and now and again a bit of space just for me.

I am 70 and just retired.

I am 88. Each autumn I ask the buds of witch hazel will i see them when they are yellow blossom.

Ah, that's so poignant Alexa. I've just spent the weekend with my aunt who is the same age as you. Her elder brother (my father) has just died aged 90 and, although she is in good health and looks amazing, it has really set her thinking about how much longer she has and "putting things in order".

I am 88. Each autumn I ask the buds of witch hazel will i see them when they are yellow blossom.

63 and wish younger!

Wow. So many Gransnetters.

No wonder the threads are so lively.

I'm 63 until my Beatles birthday next week. Two grandchildren, new grandchild due in the new year. I'm retired but do one day supply teaching and one granny day each week, I enjoy that. Wednesday is my ' down day' , church coffee morning then Aquafit, where they play 60s music, with my sister. No state pension until 66.
Great thread , Urmstongran?

Coming up to 65, when I’ll start the 12 month countdown to my pension and bus pass. ?

When I told DGS recently that I’d missed a favourite item on a buffet, his reply was “Didn’t you have a grown up to help you, Nanna?”. ?

Thanks gmarie! Of course you’re quite right! Sorry for swiping thar crown from your head anniel - I hope I didn’t muss up your hair!

All hail good Queen Violetham of GN ?

Now who’s baby?

I am 65 and sometimes I wish, just wish I was 30 again. Retired for 8 years and been the quickest 8 years of my life

Just turned 69 (couple of weeks ago). Lucky to have been able to claim my state pension just a few months after my 60th, though I did carry on working 2 days a week until I was 63.

I’m 61 & work part time

My username definitely doesn't reflect my age.
I am 64 and like Mumofbadboys still waiting to be a Gran.
Still waiting for my pension too, another two years.

66 in a couple of weeks.
How?!

Urmstongran, I think that Violettham (page 4) would receive the Queen's scepter.

69 although mentally I vary between 18 and 100 depending on the day.

I’m 63 and feeling it today after a restless night. I’m fairly recent to GN but loving it. ?

I was 66 last week and like most of other posters I feel a lot younger, most days , I retired 18months ago I have enjoyed most of it but I do still miss the company.

Wowzer! what a wonderful response to this thread! I can’t believe it’s generated so many replies, so quickly.

I read them all (thank you, some wonderful comments, some sad ones and some true surprises! I tried to respond last night but the WiFi signal here in Malaga was rubbish for some reason - we don’t pay for broadband as we don’t live here permanently. Anyway, all I kept getting was that little ‘I’m thinking about it wheel’ - you’ll know the one!

I may need some help today from you eagle eyed GN’s as to who holds our crowns. And who is baby?

I think it’s hats off to good King Rufus ? well done Sir.

The Queen, at least so far (I think - please correct me if I’m wrong here) is anniel I shall bob a curtesy if I come across any of your posts from now on m’am! ?

I haven’t been able to work out who Baby is. I’ll need another cuppa first!

Thanks again everyone it’s been such fun. x