Hi there Pushy I don't have any grandies to rear now,,but I am in Perth ,(Bassendean)so if you are near abouts maybe we could meet up for a cuppa if you like to, send me a pm on this forum

Hi Pushy--I really don't know how you manage--I would hate to have to bring up young ones now. I know a few that are doing this and their lives have been ruined because of it--good luck and I hope you can now have a life of your own.

Isn't the computer the most wonderful thing for everyone but especially for older folk. I wish I did not hear so many people say "I am too old to learn it" or "I couldn't be bothered with it"

and many other excuses but it is cheap fun for 24 hours if people wish it and any time of day or night there is someone you can talk to somewhere in the world.

The best invention for seniors is "the computer" but many will not embrace it.

You can find something on every subject along with making new friends and talking to the family etc etc etc. Best invention since well since what? do you think? er the wheel maybe? lol

It is the most beautiful day today here in the Latribe Valley. Have a wonderful Tuesday as we never get it back. Everyone invited over for a slice of my freshly made sultana and walnut cake made with apple puree instead of fat and pure lemon juice instead of milk so yummy and good for us.

Phyl.

The computer is GREAT--so good for research and so many other things--so many as you say Phyl just don't want to bother to learn it--sadly

Hello Phyl.



Gosh that sultana and walnut cake sounds just great.

Bad luck for me I live too far away!



Best wishes.

Peter J.

Hi this is my first time on this website. I too am bringing up a grandchild. I have had her with me for two years now and it was very hard in the beging as she was a trauma child but she is wonderful now. My son her father died 6 years ago and I know that he would be proud of her. My outlet is working full time. She goes to care before and after school and even though it is hard to catch up on everything work keeps my brain working and gives a bit of cash for holidays. What is this web sight you mentioned I am not in touch with anyone else bringing up a grandchild. All the best with you kids cheers Jen

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Hi Jenny5, it is nice to meet others and chat , and when the situation is like ours you don't meet too many in your normal everyday life,I belong to [u]Grandparents Network [/u]which is a forum site for Seniors and Grandparents a bit like this one, its free and it has great people on it too I also belong to Grandcare which is a support Group all over Australia that gives support and helps you cope with raising the G/ Kids lets you know about your entitlements and are trying to raise awareness in the community as a lot of people think we just look after them at weekends or untill there parents get home which as you know is not the same thing.

If you come on the Grandparents Network I have the same Name as here so Im easy to find, I just enjoy chatting and meeting new people,this is good site didn't get to do anything on here today as it's been one of those mad days. Be interested to know more about your

Grandchildren and how you are coping, take care. Pushymeadows