A thread for people who have been on GN a long time

Then there was Muse, building off grid with her OH in deepest Cornwall.
Such interesting posts!

I remember following the journey of IsabellaFromThe Shire, IIRC, when I first joined.

Her writings on experiencing the effects of ?Alzheimers, latterly through her helper, were deeply moving.

But, she had the most wonderful descriptive prose about the world around her.

I remember quite a few of those names, too. I’m not sure how long I’ve been on GN - a fair number of years. I don’t think I’ve ever changed my own name.

merlotgran

I often wonder what happened to gillybob. We were poles apart in some ways but I admired her tenacity when her husband was seriously ill with Covid and she was struggling to keep their business afloat. She left suddenly but I do hope things worked out for them.

She cared so much about her employees which brought it home how responsible some small business owners feel about the people who work for them.

My much loved granddaughter turns 12 next month. Im struggling for gift ideas! Shes not girly, loves to draw and is very good. Loves reading, but has a lot of books, that have been bought for her and not read. She goes indoor wall climbing and walks to the ice cream shop with friends. Not interested in clothes and likes to live in joggie bottoms and a tee-shirt. Very clever loves facts and science. Any ideas would be most welcome 🙏

Sorry I did not realise I was posting on an existing thread!

I too remember gillybob who from being a regular poster, just suddenly stopped.
Her husband was very sick with symptoms which sounded a lot like an early case of Covid which arrived here a few months later.

I wonder if anyone is in touch with her.

So interesting to be reminded of other people who have disappeared, for a variety of reasons I guess.

I joined in 2016 just before the referendum giving us the chance to leave the EU.
I remember posting about it, expecting to see comments from others equally as enthusiastic about leaving as I was, only to find I appeared to be in the minority!

Anyway as we know other folk up and down the country most certainly did agree with me!

Where is Kate45, does anyone know?
I liked Gillybob a lot, and I thought perhaps she may have stayed in touch with some people.
Not me, as I only knew her from the forums.
I liked ellenvannin, too.

I was on touch with Gillybob around the time she vanished. I was sad because she was going through a rough time and had been very kind to me.

I remember the stories better than the names. Why do people change their username?

I've only been on about 7 years. I met several of the Edinburgh folk before COVID hit and in recent years I've joined the Glasgow meetups. All have been fun.
Edinburgh folk travelled to St Andrews and to Dundee.

Gransnet has been important to me especially when DH became sick and died but just generally. Thanks.

How funny! The revived "How Many Is A Few" thread in Pedants' Corner is full of the names we have been talking about!

Interesting to be reminded of some of the ‘originals’. My contributions must have been insignificant too! I joined GN from the beginning, then known as Gally. I then metamorphosed into Marmite. I used to meet up with the Edinburgh/Glasgow gang and in October 2012 hosted quite a few (?about 12) in Fife. Those were the days. I just lurk these days with the very rare, obviously insignificant, contribution 🤣. Anyone know what happened to Oldgreymare?

Is Marydoll ok I haven’t seen any posts of hers for a while

Marmight

Interesting to be reminded of some of the ‘originals’. My contributions must have been insignificant too! I joined GN from the beginning, then known as Gally. I then metamorphosed into Marmite. I used to meet up with the Edinburgh/Glasgow gang and in October 2012 hosted quite a few (?about 12) in Fife. Those were the days. I just lurk these days with the very rare, obviously insignificant, contribution 🤣. Anyone know what happened to Oldgreymare?

I’m still in touch with Oldgreymare.

I have been around from the very beginning and met up with Grans in Newcastle and in Fife at Marmight's.
I was often in contact with Gillybob and was sad when she left Gransnet but when my DH died she sent me a lovely PM.
In the early days there were a few contributors who were quite abrasive but I didn't let it bother me.
I am so grateful for the support of Gransnet.

I sometimes think of Isabella and always enjoyed her erudite posts.
Not sure exactly when I joined, perhaps about 10 years, an early memory is great gran who went missing later.
I have never changed my name but have recently had messages that my username is compromised and I should change it.
I haven’t, but should I?

BlueBelle

Is Marydoll ok I haven’t seen any posts of hers for a while

She posts regularly on the Good Morning thread.

I am a relative newbie (posting for 9 years, trading/lurking just over 10)

The support on Micks good morning thread and soops has been invaluable. It’s easier to talk to strangers than burden friends and family.

I miss Gillybob and Phoenix 😿

Think I’ve been here about 8 years. I can’t remember the name of this poster, but she had a daughter in NZ she was going through a divorce and wanted to bring the children back to the uk and wasn’t allowed, then the poster needed an operation, think it was her shoulder, or back She seemed to disappear after that.

She was banned Erica23

I have no idea how long. I’ve been on GN but do recognise most of the ‘old’ names mentioned.
I think I must be on the less memorable or interesting group.😁

I’m still here hymnbrook and my D Beechnutella has a busy bee life.

Erica23

Think I’ve been here about 8 years. I can’t remember the name of this poster, but she had a daughter in NZ she was going through a divorce and wanted to bring the children back to the uk and wasn’t allowed, then the poster needed an operation, think it was her shoulder, or back She seemed to disappear after that.

She is OK. Her name was maddyone, and I speak with her occasionally. She's a delightful person. Her spinal surgery wasn't a great success for her troublesome hand. Maddyone was banned, would you believe? But of course, you'd believe after Allira's departure.

I've been on GN 6 years or so. Some of the longstanding names I recognise, many I don't.

I too liked and remembered maddyone. A lovely lady.

Two that I remember but don’t seem to post now are MiceElf and Anonymouse.

It's hard to remember how long I've been here. I'm guessing about 8 or 9 years. I recognise quite a few names. I read the posts every day and used to be friends with Phoenix.

TerriBull

MT62

I thought Biglouis had passed away 😞

Big Louis is here under another guise, think of a ginger cat

I was also wondering about Big Louis but can't you just say what her username is now, for some reason when I try to think of a ginger cat the name Red Tom keeps popping uninvited into my head !!

I've been on GN quite a long time, first under Rocketstop and then Rocketstop2.I know a lot of the names mentioned in this thread. Somebody upthread was mentioning that they didn't know why people changed their names, it's not always cos of a ban or a falling out. In my case it suddenly just locked me out and I couldn't get back in with my email address and password using same name , so GN had to set up a new account for me.