Oh thank you MissA, not that I recognise myself in any of that. Perwhaps Iām more like a dwarf hamster after all.
Good Morning Friday 26th June 2026
On an absolute whim, I searched 'Retread + Gransnet' and this is what AI says of me on here (love the level-headed š).
In the Gransnet Forums, "Retread" is a highly regarded, long-standing community member known for offering level-headed, practical advice on a variety of subjects.
Prominent topics "Retread" frequently contributes to on the platform include: Health & Lifestyle: Providing natural tips for coping with life's pressures and offering exercise guidance (like adapting yoga poses for flexibility). Recipes & Cooking: Sharing specific, simple, and delicious culinary advice, such as oven-roasted pasta sauces and healthy snack ideas. Entertainment: Discussing and reviewing recent films.
Oh thank you MissA, not that I recognise myself in any of that. Perwhaps Iām more like a dwarf hamster after all.

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Lifestyle & Home: Contributes to threads regarding home organizationāsuch as discussing everyday ā living room clutterāand appliance advice, including threads on ā robot vacuum cleaners.Health & Well-being: Engages in health-related support discussions, notably sharing or seeking insights on topics like ā spinal stenosis and ā arthritis management.Current Affairs & Chat: Regularly shares opinions on general chat boards, from local transport and driving standards to UK media fairness and politics.
Jeepers! What is there to stop them garnering and repeating personal information like where we live, whether or not alone, nos of children and grandchildren etc thatās not so funny.
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Jeepers! What is there to stop them garnering and repeating personal information like where we live, whether or not alone, nos of children and grandchildren etc thatās not so funny.
That's what posters repeatedly warn people about. We should all be careful not to be identifiable, as we don't know who is reading, and our posts can end up anywhere.
I love this thread, what a giggle, sadly I seem extremely boring:-
āCossy," a well-known and active community member on the Gransnet Forums. She frequently posts in topics covering general chat, health, and grandparenting.ā
MissAdventure
I don't recognise myself.
I'd give mother Theresa a good run for her money!
Well done!
Hahaha, didnāt like the first AI answer so tried again:-
āCossy is one of the most active, long-standing, and highly regarded users on the Gransnet forums. Known for her warm, upbeat, and practical nature, she frequently engages across various threads, including the Gransnet Cafe, chat, and current events sections.ā
Much less boring! š¤£š¤£š¤£š¤£
Itās all Pollux isnāt it!!!
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"Cossy" is a prominent, highly active forum member and regular poster on the UK-based social networking site Gransnet.
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Platform: ā Gransnet Forums, a popular digital community catered primarily to grandparents and over-50s.
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User Status: A well-known community regular who has been posting for several years across diverse forum topics.
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Frequent Topics: She contributes extensively to lifestyle, health, and social threads. These include:
Health & Wellbeing: Openly sharing her personal experiences navigating Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ā ME/CFS).
Daily Life: Participating in lighthearted, conversational threads such as seasonal weather tips or clothing discussions.
Family Dynamics: Exchanging advice on navigating relationships with adult children
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Jeepers! What is there to stop them garnering and repeating personal information like where we live, whether or not alone, nos of children and grandchildren etc thatās not so funny.
Iām afraid that horse has bolted š¤·āāļø Every detail of you is in the cloud. From your date of birth to the last time you visited your doctor and for what reason. The last time you used your club card and what you purchased.
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"Cossy" is a prominent, highly active forum member and regular poster on the UK-based social networking site Gransnet.
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Platform: ā Gransnet Forums, a popular digital community catered primarily to grandparents and over-50s.
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User Status: A well-known community regular who has been posting for several years across diverse forum topics.
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Frequent Topics: She contributes extensively to lifestyle, health, and social threads. These include:
Health & Wellbeing: Openly sharing her personal experiences navigating Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ā ME/CFS).
Daily Life: Participating in lighthearted, conversational threads such as seasonal weather tips or clothing discussions.
Family Dynamics: Exchanging advice on navigating relationships with adult children
Hahaha get me!
Itās kind of fun, but with a chilling element!
Bit like reading or watching a horror film!
I completely agree with Petra. This started when cards where linked to our bank accounts, moved onto loyalty cards, then enter the digital age and BOOM.
Most of us would now have to disappear completely into the ether, off grid and live in the middle of nowhere with no services or utilities and eat grass hahaha
* Were not where GRRRR
Yes. There is (or was) a Gransnet user with the username Cressy.
From publicly visible forum posts, Cressy appears to be a regular contributor who has participated in discussions across a range of topics and has also started or maintained several regional meet-up threads, including:
* Birmingham
* Meet ups near Liverpool/Manchester
* Wales
* Glesca (Glasgow) Grannies meet-ups
Iām still here and have never party, never mind started any meet ups
Participated not party!
Chatbot says Iām very critical of artificial intelligence š
Retread
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Well, I must be doing it wrong because Iāve tried to do it twice my name shinamae+gransnet And all I get is threads from various years..š¤·āāļø
Shinamae is a well-known, long-standing member of the community who frequently posts in areas such as Gransnet Chat, Gardening, and Health.Because Shinamae has contributed to many different threadsāranging from exchanging gardening progress to discussing medical procedures like colonoscopiesāit's helpful to narrow down exactly what you are looking for.
Thanks for doing thatā¦.š„¹ā¦ I am not really known for my gardening prowess š
I started a chat with the Google AI (not the one I normally use) and it hallucinated my being married to someone who died of terminal cancer and my spending a year looking after him!
Hahaha
I dont know where it got that from. Most of my postings were defined as "blunt" and "robust" especially my views on childbirth and marriage., immigration, and establishing boundaries
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