Happy New Year MyLotters
@BelleStarr (61463)
United States
December 29, 2025 2:42pm CST
I know, I am a very irregular poster these days, but I still think of my friends on here often. I am doing well, we had a very lovely Christmas eve and Christmas.
Not much going on in my life, writing has slowed down to a crawl with A!. But that's okay, I have been delving a little more into my other hobby, genealogy.
My cousin Chris introduced me to a site that gives you your deep roots. Turns out I am a Celt through and through, quite amazing. If you are interested PM me.
I have a new great grandson (Oliver) due in February. We had a shower for my granddaughter in law that was amazing.
Dogs are all well. Jack who is 14, has a girlfriend, so sweet, she is sportsy just like him.
I had a POD delivered today with my stuff from the Florida House. I have renters for Jan-March and after that I hope to sell it, one less thing to worry about. Kasey and her friend went down 2 weeks ago and loaded it for me.
I had Chris bring me in the first box so I can go through it. Lots of Al's clothes.
I am pretty boring frankly. I hope to catch up on all the much more exciting things you have been doing.
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@Nakitakona (59767)
• Philippines
30 Dec
Welcome back. We're here akways wuth an outstretched arms to welcome you.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
4 Jan
Thank you I enjoy being here when I can.
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@Nakitakona (59767)
• Philippines
4 Jan
@BelleStarr Now that means you love to be here.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
12 Jan
@rebelann that is the truth. We paid less than $30,000 for our home in 1973 and our $180 a month was a struggle to pay for many years. Al worked 2 jobs and I babysat until the 3 kids were old enough for me to work. It's all relative. Our pay was way less than what's made today.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
5 Jan
I am getting 3 times what I paid for it, so I am happy. Prices have really risen in Florida since I bought it. It is in a trust so the profit will really go to my kids eventually with me only getting the interest the money earns. You have a Great New Year TOO!!
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@DaddyEvil (167942)
• United States
29 Dec
Merry belated Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!
Congratulations On the coming baby!
Nothing really happening with my daughter and I. We're boring people, too.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
12 Jan
The same to you. Hopefully 2026 will be a great year for everyone.
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@wolfgirl569 (129584)
• Marion, Ohio
29 Dec
Glad to hear things are going good for you.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
3 Jan
Thank you, I hope they are going equally good for you.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
3 Jan
lol Yes I have found that out the hard way. Now I just leave my life in God's hands and realize that boring is better than some of the alternatives. However, yesterday we had a game day with friends, my daughter Kasey was my partner so it was different but still lots of fun.
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@JudyEv (371745)
• Rockingham, Australia
3 Jan
@BelleStarr We had a friend stay over New Year and played lots of games too.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
4 Jan
It is a huge puzzle and it's fun to find pieces and see how they fit in. It keeps me sharp.
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@snowy22315 (202943)
• United States
29 Dec
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and glad you checked in. Life gets busy with this and that, come when you can.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
5 Jan
Thank you, I am still working through the grieving process and there are times when it just take to much energy to write and respond. But, I seem to be coming back to life so maybe 2026 will be the year for recovery. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.
@RasmaSandra (94219)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
29 Dec
Glad you had a good Christmas and I wish a joyful New Year for you,
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
3 Jan
The same to you my friend. I'm sure you are much warmer than me lol
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@Marilynda1225 (88661)
• United States
5 Jan
Happy New Year! it's always nice to see you and hear about what you've been up to. I'm glad you had a good Christmas and wow how exciting that you're having a new great grandson. Hope that the sale of the Florida house goes smoothly once you put it on the market.
Things here have been good. My life isn't very exciting either 
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
12 Jan
I guess it's just the time of year, nothing much going on.
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@DianneN (249044)
• United States
13h
It’s so wonderful seeing you here. You must know how much I have thought about you over the years.
You have been through so much, but I am sure between your loving family and your genealogy you are keeping busy.
Good luck with selling your house.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
13h
So far he is enjoying his staying there and is very determined to buy it, It is going to be a bit of a problem because it is in the trust but I will go talk to a trust lawyer before we do the closing so I do everything right.I went on a 14 day cruise to Canada with friends in the fall of 2024 and I was supposed to go to Iceland in 2025 but my friend had a family emergency, We are talking about new ideas right now. My cousin in Vancouver wants me and Kasey to come and do an Alaska cruise so that may be in the future as well. Once my grief brain clears, and it will, I will be in a better place. I'm sure you can imagine what I am going through I know you and hubby are like Al and I and being a single suddenly is not easy but luckily I have family and my friends have not abandoned me as some couple friends do. I never feel like a second wheel. I can't even explain how excited I am to talk to you. Are you in Florida, is Orville still around?
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@DianneN (249044)
• United States
13h
@BelleStarr If the house is in a trust, you really need a good lawyer who can help you. I hope you can sell it to the renter an happy he loves it.
You certainly have been surrounded by love, and traveling with friends and or family is a great way to take your mind off things.
We are in Florida and Orville greeted us. Last year we had to drive because he had hernia surgery and wasn’t cleared early enough for anything. By the time the doctor checked him out, it was too late to make airline reservations and car transportation, so we drove and took our time. Didn’t get here until Christmas Day, but made it in time for the Holiday party which was so much fun.
Love you! So many memories…….
@Shiva49 (27894)
• Singapore
30 Dec
Nice to see you back again.
Wishing you Happy New Year too.
Thanks for sharing what is happening with you.
AI is all over the place now.
It reminds me of the “The pied piper of Hamelin”
We are all footing the bill. Hopefully, the rewards will follow to everyone..
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
12 Jan
I try not to use AI myself but I understand that it is the way of the future.
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@AliCanary (3695)
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30 Dec
Oh, Oliver is such a fun name! I like Oliver and Olivia as names. Hats off from a fellow Irregular :)
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
13h
I am so excited about Oliver and I love his name. I think I am going to call him Ollie. His mom will be induced on the 22nd. I want to be more regular but it never seems to work out lol.
@Laurakemunto (13768)
• Kenya
5 Jan
Happy new year to you I hope for so much good things ahead of me
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
12 Jan
I wish you all the best in the new year.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
3 Jan
Happy New Year Ann Marie, so good to hear from you.
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
13h
Hello, so glad to hear from you. I do think of you over there in my favorite ancestral home. How is everything?
@LindaOHio (213774)
• United States
30 Dec
I'm so glad to see you here again...and thank you for the update. This may be news to you depending on how long you're been gone. My husband passed away in January. One bright spot...I joined the 21st century and bought a smartphone. I hope to see you around more often!!!
@RevivedWarrior (3855)
• India
30 Dec
It’s always nice to hear from a mylotter , even if the visits are less frequent these days. Glad to know you had a warm and lovely Christmas Eve and Christmas. It sounds peaceful to let writing slow down while giving space to other interests. Genealogy has a wonderful way of grounding us, and discovering deep Celtic roots is fascinating. It is interesting in many ways. The upcoming arrival of your great-grandson Oliver in February is such joyful news. That baby shower sounds like a beautiful celebration of family and new beginnings. Jack having a sporty girlfriend at fourteen is irresistibly sweet. Sorting through the POD, especially Al’s clothes, must carry a mix of memories and emotions. Your life doesn’t sound boring at all—it sounds full of love, reflection, and quiet meaning. Enjoy the day!
