Hello, I’m a new poster

Well hello there!

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 …

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

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

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

But rarely post any more.

Apologies Whitewavemark2

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

We were all newbies once 🙋‍♀️

Did you mean Greatnan ?

Hello and welcome

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

PS Really nice post created, thanks WW2

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

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😄😄😄

MawsRosie

Did you mean Greatnan ?

I do. Oops! Well spotted.

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

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

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!

Hello, I am also not in the UK and am newly widowed 😢 carimg for.my AC who lives with me now due to cancer. GNetters are so kind when your life gets difficult. Lots of love here. I also learn what to do when I dont know what to do! Sadness can be overwhelming and it's nice to not feel so terribly alone.

I cant read the news anymore since it is mostly phoney, money-driven and censored but I like to see whats new in the world by reading GN.

I enjoy humor, love, nature and learning. I am from an I.T. background but enjoy architecture.

Introduce yourself --->>>>>

llamas99

Good morning from the U.K. where as no doubt you have read we are in the middle of a heat wave. What is the weather like there?

So sorry to hear you lost you little cat - what is a Harley Cat? - I lost my little terrier a couple of years ago snd last year Roo a rescue aged 10 came to live with us. We got her from cats protection - they have lots of older cats waiting for love and a forever home. Do you have the equivalent there?

Interested to read that you are a musician. Did you sing or play an instrument. I would so love to have such a skill. What sort of music?

I don’t remember anyone on here being a musician - am probably wrong but they are certainly a real novelty!!

Would love to hear more😊

macaydia

I also love architecture. I first got really fascinated when doing art history as part of my degree - about 100 years ago😀.

What period do you particularly like. My taste has changed over the years really. Now I’m beginning to appreciate the Victorians - which I thought I never would.

Good morning to everyone, it is very much appreciated to be asked to join in, as a newbie. Thank you 🙂 I live in the UK but have just moved away from home to try and be of some help to a family member who is about to have really challenging surgery. So my usual support systems are not so handy, I thought I’d check in here and read the wisdom of the elders!

Welcome, MightbeaVermeer. I love your user name😊. I have been on GN since Adam as a lad and there are some truly lovely helpful, supportive people on here. I also like to see posters from other countries joining us - it gives a fresh perspective.

WWM2! I'm sorry to mislead you - Harley is not a breed of cat but his name! Actually, Harley Catfish and this name was acquired when my DGDs came in the door and remarked that he looked like a catfish. He was a rescue that the DGDs and their Mom had found newly born in the snow. I refused to visit while the kittens were there and absolutely refused to entertain the thought of adopting one. My husband was ill and I felt I couldn't handle at the time. They brought him over on Valentines Day, solid black with a red ribbon in a pink basket. Being solid black, when he grew a few long white whiskers at a few months old, he did bring a catfish to mind.
Thus, his name!
The weather here has been tolerable with a few showers and temps 80s daytime and mid sixties nights.
Sorry for the long post and take care, All!
The violin is my instrument!

Oh I am dim at times😄😄. Harvey sounded a delight though.

Blimey violin that’s impressive. Did you belong to an orchestra or what?

Was classical music your style?

MightbeaVermeer

Good morning to everyone, it is very much appreciated to be asked to join in, as a newbie. Thank you 🙂 I live in the UK but have just moved away from home to try and be of some help to a family member who is about to have really challenging surgery. So my usual support systems are not so handy, I thought I’d check in here and read the wisdom of the elders!

Hello 😊

One thing the elders on here are really good at is coming up with ideas etc if you are needing support.

Thank you for replies 🙂🌟 very kind !