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To clap my hands and skip about in a elephantine manner?

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DisgraceToTheYChromosome · 15/06/2017 23:11

I'm going to be a grandfather! Woo hoo! They haven't tuppence to rub together, so there'll be 3 generations under one roof. Still, DD is doing well after the throwing stopped, he's working all the hours God sends, and with luck I shall see New Person into their teens, as opposed to my DF who got less than 7 years of DGF hood. Wish us luck.

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Hoppyhops · 28/08/2025 09:44

Thank you for updating! This thread always makes me so happy.

bikerunski · 30/08/2025 13:30

Hello @DisgraceToTheYChromosome Lovely to see your annual update.
8 year old boys are very much meant to be upside down, in motion in water. It sounds like the ample collection of grown ups in his life are doing an excellent job.

DisgraceToTheYChromosome · 27/12/2025 21:37

Hello peeps. It's been an interesting year.

The descendants all share the same surname. An epic occasion, including the sight of a not so fat man jumping around to Metallica played on strings. No bad for someone who'd spent 7 hours with a robot sorting his innards 6 weeks previously. The bride and groom looked lovely, DGS sustained a black eye during an impromptu rugby game, and there was much rejoicing.

DGS beat me at chess twice over the festivities. He arrived wearing a t-shirt announcing his future promotion to big brother.

Fingers crossed, next year there'll be a new thread. It will start 9 years after this one.

Happy New Year from us all.

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Iamalltheyhavenow · 28/12/2025 01:08

Hello @DisgraceToTheYChromosome
Have been following your thread since the start, this latest update is absolutely joyous, what a fabulous year (apart from the surgery) you have had. Cannot believe it has been nearly nine years though! Have a fabulous 2026, I will look out for the new thread about the second DGC. All the best to you and yours xx

ChessieFL · 28/12/2025 06:54

What a lovely update! Thank you.

bikerunski · 28/12/2025 08:46

Perfect twixtmas news x

BoreOfWhabylon · 31/12/2025 04:49

What lovely news!
Happy New Year to you all.

Mogloveseggs · 31/12/2025 20:33

How wonderful! I can’t believe it’s been so long since I first read this thread. Happy new year!

DisgraceToTheYChromosome · 01/01/2026 00:08

Happy New Year!

We were with the kids on Sunday, and DD & DSIL stared gloopily at each other like newlyweds. Which they are, but they regard their wedding day as pretty close to their true 10th anniversary. It's nice when people make the right choice so early.

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PerspicaciaTick · 20/01/2026 20:51

Thank you taking the time to update what is my favourite MN thread.
Congratulations to all your peeps - long may you all flourish!

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