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Are there any old school Mumsnetter’s still around

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D0g · 22/04/2025 19:52

I am back on Mumsnet potentially briefly I was on here a lot from around 2009 to maybe 2012 when my children were small and i was deep in sleepless nights etc etc all seems a distant memory now mine are teens. I’ve flitted in and out very briefly over the years. But really I remember when this was all fields 😂.

Are there any long term posters still going? I had an accident so my memory isn’t that great but so far on my brief travels I am yet to see any familiar names on any threads.

id update you all on my car crash life but I seriously doubt anyone remembers me its been that long

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ButterCrackers · 22/04/2025 20:32

Yes - from a long time ago when you couldn’t swear.

D0g · 22/04/2025 20:34

I think its probably gone now but the reason I have been thinking of here a lot is I was posting a lot when my dad had half his liver removed a really lovely poster who I really liked but cannot remember her name made this felt snail with embroidery saying “kicking cancer in the fuck” and sent it to me. Dad died in November last year and it made me think of all the support I got on here when he was first poorly.

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IDontSuitHats · 22/04/2025 20:35

Hi Ive been here since 2008 but have changed name

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Hedjwitch · 22/04/2025 20:36

Been on here for ages under a different name.
It's hard to remember the names of all the old posters but
Xenia
Getorfmyland
CatthiefKeith

D0g · 22/04/2025 20:36

@ButterCrackers was swearing banned i don’t remember that?! Are we allowed to swear now or should I show myself out!

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HedgehogOnTheBike · 22/04/2025 20:36

Yes been here 18 yrs

Wolfiefan · 22/04/2025 20:37

No. I’ve always had this name.

ButterCrackers · 22/04/2025 20:38

D0g · 22/04/2025 20:36

@ButterCrackers was swearing banned i don’t remember that?! Are we allowed to swear now or should I show myself out!

You can swear all you like I think. It used to be really polite

D0g · 22/04/2025 20:40

@ButterCrackersI always remember some people could be quite scathing but equally don’t actually think I can recall much swearing

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RustyBear · 22/04/2025 20:42

I’ve been here since 2006 (nearly 20 years!) - I’ve had a few temporary name changes, but mostly I’ve always been RustyBear.

Hoppinggreen · 22/04/2025 20:42

2007 I think, never name changed

D0g · 22/04/2025 20:43

Yes @RustyBearI am fairly certain I remember your username

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Summertimeblahness · 22/04/2025 20:48

I’ve been here since around 2006 but with lots of name changes. I remember you I think. Sorry that you have had a rubbish time!

TheNinthLock · 22/04/2025 20:49

I have been here since 2006. De-registered during the Covid madness and came back under a new name a few years ago.
Morningpaper's roundups were a highlight of my week!

DoNoTakeNo · 22/04/2025 20:50

Crikey I’ve been here nearly 22 years! since mat leave of DC1 - how the world has changed!
So pleased you’re still around, @D0g & all the other oldies - is anyone still using the same name or even the same email account?

LindorDoubleChoc · 22/04/2025 20:51

RustyBear · 22/04/2025 20:42

I’ve been here since 2006 (nearly 20 years!) - I’ve had a few temporary name changes, but mostly I’ve always been RustyBear.

I always remember you @RustyBear because you had a picture of the original rusty bear on your profile - when people had profiles! Grin.

And also didn't your Dad live to be 100+ ?

mumofoneAlonebutokay · 22/04/2025 20:52

TheNinthLock · 22/04/2025 20:49

I have been here since 2006. De-registered during the Covid madness and came back under a new name a few years ago.
Morningpaper's roundups were a highlight of my week!

Oo, what was mn like during covid? 👀👀

ShowOfHands · 22/04/2025 20:52

Nomorecoconutboosts · 22/04/2025 20:19

I joined in 2008 approx
I had lollipop in my name
i remember the spelling of your name but not much more.
This was slightly pre ‘moldies’ I think then it went a bit odd for a bit.
back then people would occasionally send each other stuff. I sent someone a bagpuss mug and someone kindly gave me one of those doidy cups. There was also a Christmas donate thread but I gather it had to be stopped as people misused it. There was no pm feature we had to pay £5 a year to CAT (contact another talker…)

Oh my goodness @Nomorecoconutboosts

You're one-piece! It was me you sent the mug to after I broke the one my brother gave to me. It belonged to my SIL before she died and I missed it desperately. I have never forgotten your kindness.

Are there any old school Mumsnetter’s still around
ShowOfHands · 22/04/2025 20:53

(I drink earl grey from it every single day btw)

D0g · 22/04/2025 20:54

Yes I am fairly certain RustyBear is familiar! My name has pretty much always been D0G for some reason its changed the g to lower case. But same name and email as before

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beepbeep · 22/04/2025 20:55

Joined in 2006, same name!

ShowOfHands · 22/04/2025 20:55

RustyBear · 22/04/2025 20:42

I’ve been here since 2006 (nearly 20 years!) - I’ve had a few temporary name changes, but mostly I’ve always been RustyBear.

Wotcha matey.

I remember you too D0g. I'm sorry things have been tough but sounds like you're doing really well.

Sometimes it feels like it's been forever. Other times, just a heart beat.

I've been here since the early 2000s.

Summertimeblahness · 22/04/2025 20:55

ShowOfHands · 22/04/2025 20:52

Oh my goodness @Nomorecoconutboosts

You're one-piece! It was me you sent the mug to after I broke the one my brother gave to me. It belonged to my SIL before she died and I missed it desperately. I have never forgotten your kindness.

I remember that!

Oxonc3 · 22/04/2025 20:56

Been here since 2006 but various names reflecting different stages of life.

D0g · 22/04/2025 20:57

I am almost certain I remember you SOH.

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