Are any Grans like me?

Welcome, you are going to find a huge variety of grans here. Hang around and read a wide range of threads. One moment a bit of a tumultuous News and Politics, another so much kindness on a bereavement or Estrangement thread: lots of fun and games, gardening, food, health sharing and advice.

Most certainly animal lovers in all shapes and sizes: those who lead a quiet life at home out of choice or necessity, to those who are adventurous in lots of respects.

A cowboy gardener !!!! I’ve had one of those 😂

Kriz

My little garden 🪴

Looks like a stock photo to me……?

Welcome.

Technically I'm not a gran either not having my own children, but have two stepdaughters who both have 5 children most who are full adults now, with multiple children of their own. I don't know all of them physically but do see two step-granddaughters and their children (one each) on a reasonably regular basis - so I am a step-gran and step-great gran.

I also have via my friend more - he has 3 children all adults, one has 2 girls but he doesn't see them very often, and one who has 4 girls (one 20, and three under 4 - the youngest only about 8 weeks old) - the two little ones call me Nanna as I've known them all their lives.

Hi NannydOg. I have 3 Shropshire sheep, 2 Highland ponies, two barn cats, a house cat and a border collie. I also grow my own flowers for cutting and make pots (mainly vases for my flowers). Since my retirement I have been busy planting trees and hedges and have also established an orchard. I am working towards creating a forest garden and my latest project was to plant a fruiting hedge. Since my husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease I have become responsible for all the mowing, hedging etc. and at times feel quite overwhelmed but am equipping myself with all the tools I need to manage it myself. It is my haven and the animals (especially the sheep) always make me smile.

So eager, I missed out the 'of!'
My user name should be.... Pillock Woman. 🤸‍♀️

Welcome indeed NannyDog from another woofo- lover & pillion- rider of motorbikes. I'm sure you'll soon be addidicted to your daily dose of Gransnet; its better than a tonic or even a shot gin, for sure. 🙃

lizzypopbottle

Hello Nannyd0g I'm 74. I only have four grandchildren but I am a 5th dan (5th level black belt) in Shotokan karate and will try for 6th dan next year. I teach and train five times a week.

😳 I wouldn’t want to meet you up a dark alley 🤣

Hello.
Even if you are a real Witch l am sure you would be very welcome here. As long as you didn't cast any spells on us all. Ho.ho.

You life sounds interesting, lively and full of fun..

There are some terrific people on Gransnet. And their advice, information and support is second to none.

Enjoy
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Welcome to Gransnet. There are many lovely and supportive people on here. Gransnet has helped me through some difficult times, for which I am very grateful. I hope you enjoy it here.

Fish 🫣 meant dish !

Welcome nanny dog. You sound such a busy, interesting and inspiring lady.

Kriz - is that your DH or gardener? Either way looks a fish and a resemblance to Ray in the Dallas TV program.

Lemonred

Welcome! Mostly lovely folks here on GN, many opinions, but very little nastiness, unlike some other platforms.
Love the name, another fan of ‘PTerry’ I see.
My family think I’m bonkers, I prefer eccentric old hippy, but there you go!
I do a lot of the typical 70+ activities NT, garden centres, eating out etc. But I am a massive computer gamer, I can be an Assassin one minute, and fighting The Hoard in Warcraft the next, often a shock to the 15 year olds I might be playing against. I’m a hobby water-colour artist. And although a retired nurse, my granddaughters tell everyone I’m a Doctor. 🤣

I want to try doing a computer game, something I’ve never done. I think it’s from watching The Last of Us and wondering what the game is like. I was hoping my grandson would show me one but he’s got a girlfriend now and has lost interest in them.

My little garden 🪴

I know exactly how you feel about losing your Facebook account, it must have been such a wrench, especially with Messenger gone too. I’m glad Instagram has given you a softer space; it really does feel calmer and more inspiring.

As for my own little menagerie, it’s not a farmyard but it brings me joy: I have a dog named Morty, who keeps life lively with his antics, and a small garden that I tend with mixed success. Some plants thrive, others don’t, but I love the process of trying. Even the smallest green shoots feel like a victory.

I think your dream of a smallholding is beautiful, sometimes it’s not about achieving the whole vision but cherishing the little pieces of it, whether that’s a loyal dog or a single flower that decides to bloom.

Welcome, hope you will be happy here
Im a mum to 6, nan to 6 and a great nan to one with another on the way, we live in rural Ireland about 15 minutes from the Atlantic with our 5 cats and 2 dogs I am originally from Camden town London,2 very different contrasts but loved London and love Ireland

I don't think I can quite match you NannydOg, but have had a fairly active life, had hoses, dogs, cats, hens, and for a short while, bullocks! I'm 77 and still wrestle with a huge garden and veggie patch, go walking and cycling all over the country in our campervan. I've also done scuba diving, a lot of dingy sailing and racing, and huge amounts of house renovating (too mean to pay a builder). I feel I'm slowing down now, and chronic backache gets in the way which is really frustrating, but, hey ho, gotta keep going!

I am much the same as you, just a bit older am in my 81st year, but without so many animals, just two horses I share with my daughter and granddaughter. My hips prevent me from riding, but I do all the yard/field work, as they work full time. This week I have patched the poly tunnel ready for straw with tarpaulines, cleared the field shelter ready for the winter hay delivery, trimmed all the long grass and and am painting the stables and fencing. This year I have built 4 new cross country jumps, I enjoy the challenge of carpentry. My DD and GD event so walk round the xc courses at the weekends, keeps me fit. I also contribute on the money side as horses have always been a big part of my life, and having rubbish eyes have never been able to drive which has limited my life choices. Keep going, the doctor double checked my age last week!

Hello Nannyd0g I'm 74. I only have four grandchildren but I am a 5th dan (5th level black belt) in Shotokan karate and will try for 6th dan next year. I teach and train five times a week.

Welcome 🤗

Welcome to GN, NannydOg. I hope you have time in your busy life for us! The views on here are many and varied so you should find something to interest you.

Hello & welcome NannydOg. You sound like you have lived a full, varied life. We might learn a thing or two 😊

I too love animals, although my tractor-driving days were long ago in my youth & I've only ever rode pillion on a bike.

My favorite animals are cattle, I think, but at present I have a dog - & horse ride when I can afford it- but I relate to the hedge-trimming & DIY & leaving DH at home while I go off for a (not -so-far-from home) explore.I'm younger than you by a whole year & have one 6 month grandchild.

Gransnet is fun, I like the anonymity as I don't like being judged & I took a few hits when I first started going on forums 40 years ago...

NannydOg you do sound busy and young at heart enjoy gransnet.

Welcome! Mostly lovely folks here on GN, many opinions, but very little nastiness, unlike some other platforms.
Love the name, another fan of ‘PTerry’ I see.
My family think I’m bonkers, I prefer eccentric old hippy, but there you go!
I do a lot of the typical 70+ activities NT, garden centres, eating out etc. But I am a massive computer gamer, I can be an Assassin one minute, and fighting The Hoard in Warcraft the next, often a shock to the 15 year olds I might be playing against. I’m a hobby water-colour artist. And although a retired nurse, my granddaughters tell everyone I’m a Doctor. 🤣