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

I remember Galen, who was a doctor, being very supportive to me when I was facing a hip replacement.

And I remember someone else on the list (who shall remain nameless!) who caused me some grief by trying to track down my address and putting the clues into her posts ... it was creepy! She was removed later ... but not for that as I did not report it.

There have been so many lovely and characterful people who have come and gone over the years. Phoenix of course stands out.

Thank you for support in bad times and some jolly conversations ... and lots of helpful information.

I have a list of the nasty ones to avoid but I think they have all left. There used to be an awful clique.

Gran22boys

I remember EllenVannin as I loved her name but I don’t think she posts any more.

Sadly she was also banned I believe.

MT62

I thought Biglouis had passed away 😞

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

As kitty; said I’m still here hymnbook, just post less than I did. Little of interest to say these days. I think I joined in 2014 feeling quite adrift after moving area and losing a close friend. GN was a bit of an anchor. I recall many of the names mentioned, was sad to know n&g had died, she was very kind to me and very helpful with anything IT related. I’ve made dear remote GN friends and after meeting another member have forged a close friendship in real life.

I remember EllenVannin as I loved her name but I don’t think she posts any more.

JamesandJon33

Mamie I had another different name then…began with BB. I was newly diagnosed with T2 diabetes. Still not on any medication, so thankyou.

So pleased it worked. DH has had type 2 diabetes completely managed by diet on his medical history ever since. Must be over 10 years now?

FGT 😂😂😂

Im sure I do not know to what you are referring 😇

Mamie I had another different name then…began with BB. I was newly diagnosed with T2 diabetes. Still not on any medication, so thankyou.

Don’t get your coat FGT. what would we do without you

I’m tying myself in verbal knots here Maw!

I didn’t mean karma

I meant your town made me think of the Kama Sutra!

I’ll get my coat …

Yes this thread reminds us of absent friends, particularly Allira - unfairly banished

VERY différent FGT - you won’t catch me shinning up drainpipes, cycling to my allotment or with the skill to turn out hand sewn garments on a daily basis
FYI Soutra Hill is between my hometown in the Scottish Borders and Edinburgh. I can remember many a winters when it was blocked by deep snow.

Great post. I remember many of those names. I lurked a lot for a few years, just enjoying reading a wide range of posts and subjects, before I joined in here and there. Lovely to see the friendships formed on GN 💞

Could Allira come back under a different name? I miss her posts.

I thought Biglouis had passed away 😞

I think Maw and karma are different, FGT2.

I still think of Printmiss on the first of every month.

And here was me thinking karma Maw! Yes, I know the sutra you spelt is different but it’s where my mind went on reading your post …. 🤣

CocoPops

I wonder if anyone remembers Nellymoser?

She died a year or two back, suffered from Alzheimer’s.

I remember a gentleman poster who sadly died, Feetlebaum, I enjoyed reading his posts, also Rufus from Australia, he had a wicked sense of humour.
I've had a name change since joining. I was hildajennij, and was happy to find another, HildaW. I never managed to attend meet ups but I did go to an Edinburgh one with Elegran, Teagan, Baubles and Baggs.
I've been here a long time but don't post very much. I read a lot though.

Lemongrass I mentioned, I think reading up thread I should have typed Lemongrove.

I can’t remember exactly the year I joined but have been her quite a long time and remember about three quarters of the names. I’ve PM’d people in the past and they me but I’ve never actually met up with anyone .

CocoPops

I wonder if anyone remembers Nellymoser?

Yes I do. Also AlisonMA (think that was her name?) She had family who were ballet dancers.

I wonder if anyone remembers Nellymoser?