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Hello, I’m a new poster

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Llamas99 Wed 27-May-26 01:18:36

Hello, All
Not new but seldom post. I found GN 2 or 3 years ago and absolutely love this site. You are such a caring group and all your caring posts seem so sincere to me.
I live in the USA but have loved the UK and its' history all my life. Don't think I will get there now. I like to google the places you mention when you travel, the flowers you grow in your gardens and sometimes the dishes you cook!
I am widowed and my son lives with me since his divorce. He has his own problems and is estranged from one of his two daughters.
My Harley Cat passed away suddenly 2 years ago at 13 and that broke my heart.
I used to call myself a musician but no more. Too old to travel and have some arthritis in hands. So many of my musical companions are gone or ill.
See what I mean? I'm not interesting but oh my! You are a fascinating bunch!
Thanks for your postings that are so comforting and fascinating for folks like me!

Harris27 Tue 26-May-26 16:13:43

I’ve been in around six years dip in and out. Do like the positive threads though they give you hope.

ixion Tue 26-May-26 16:07:11

I wonder there is a way for GNHQ to highlight this 'Welcome to Gransnet' thread on, say, its 'About' section or similar?

New people browsing to explore what it's all about or how it all works might find it helpful to get started by clicking on WWM2's thread, if it all looks a bit overwhelming at first sight.

www.gransnet.com/info/about

Furret Tue 26-May-26 16:05:15

MawsRosie

Did you mean Greatnan ?

I do. Oops! Well spotted.

Whitewavemark2 Tue 26-May-26 15:59:02

Georgesgran

Sorry WWM - I guess you’re trying to get those new posters who say they feel ignored to ‘introduce themselves’.

Yes 😄😄😄 we seem to be talking to ourselves and introducing ourselves to each other😄😄😄

Georgesgran Tue 26-May-26 15:53:33

Sorry WWM - I guess you’re trying to get those new posters who say they feel ignored to ‘introduce themselves’.

Cossy Tue 26-May-26 15:53:09

PS Really nice post created, thanks WW2 thanks

Cossy Tue 26-May-26 15:51:54

Hello and welcome thanks

I am relatively new, compared to many, but feel comfy and at home here and I hope you newbies do too.

MawsRosie Tue 26-May-26 15:47:33

Did you mean Greatnan ?

GrannyGravy13 Tue 26-May-26 15:47:15

Apologies Whitewavemark2

Hello new posters 🙋‍♀️don’t be shy, we are a friendly bunch.

We were all newbies once 🙋‍♀️

Furret Tue 26-May-26 15:46:08

Been on for ever. I remember GreatGran. Anyone else?

But rarely post any more.

Whitewavemark2 Tue 26-May-26 15:43:49

I started this for new peeps. I wonder if there is a way to keep it in focus to keep them welcome?

Georgesgran Tue 26-May-26 15:39:48

It’s cocktail hour somewhere in the World GG. x

GrannyGravy13 Tue 26-May-26 15:36:30

Hello 🙋‍♀️

I joined 10 years ago, plucked up the courage to post a year later.

Currently collapsed on my sofa after being at a local beach with two grandsons, if only it was wine o’clock

Aveline Tue 26-May-26 15:30:41

Well hello there!

Whitewavemark2 Tue 26-May-26 13:36:16

Here you are new people😊

Let us know a bit about yourselves and I’m sure you will get replies.

I’m an oldie - been on GN since 2011 - I was 65 at the time now 80 😮😮😮. I’m one of the ones who have fierce arguments about politics etc, but I also love gardening, nature in all its glory, reading, food and art history and history.Not necessarily in that order😄.

I think that many on GN have made very close friends on this site, which they seem to value very much.

I am in awe at some of the creativity I see.

Welcome and make yourselves known