Putting myLot into perspective
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
United States
March 31, 2016 7:16am CST
When I first joined myLot I had no clue what is was like or if I would stick around. That was in mid-August of 2015 and I'm still here. I didn't spend much time here until October, which coincides with when we closed our pool for winter.
All the years of writing online at Associated Content/Yahoo and other sites taught me a lesson it took too long to learn. I gave up way too much of my fun time, the time I enjoy the most - summer. Sure I was still active on those sites in summer because I was committed to them. We also made 'real' money back then. But the times they have changed....
I promised myself, my husband and Ruby, that starting this summer I would not be tied to the computer as in the past. I live for summer and gave them away and now they are lost forever in cyberspace....no more will I let that happen.
I am putting myLot into perspective. Once warm weather is truly here to stay I will be outside enjoying it. I will be in here off and on posting and commenting, but it won't be like it has been. I will probably be getting more of those 10 cent days like I had recently and that will be OK.
Do you plan on changing your 'myLotting' habits when the weather turns nice?
Photo is mine
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@Marilynda1225 (82799)
• United States
31 Mar 16
My myLotting habits have already changed with my daughter & family moving in. My time is now limited on the computer but I'm not complaining as I'm enjoying the activity. I can see why you would want to be outside and enjoy that beautiful pool when the weather gets warm. If I had a pool like that I'd be shrived like a prune and never want to get out.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
31 Mar 16
There are days I was shriveled like a dozen prunes but it doesn't take long for that to happen! The good thing about this pool is we have shad we can get into really easily when the sun gets too much.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
31 Mar 16
@Ruby3881 We usually go in three times a day - we do have to get out to cook/eat!
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@Ruby3881 (1963)
• Canada
31 Mar 16
I'm the same way, @Marilynda1225! I'd never want to get out of the pool!
@else34 (13515)
• New Delhi, India
31 Mar 16
@AbbyGreenhill,No,my mylot habits will remain unchanged.I don't have anywhere this summer.Our new house is under construction and I need to stay put here for at least six or seven months.
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@else34 (13515)
• New Delhi, India
31 Mar 16
@AbbyGreenhill Yes,I have decided to getting a new house built at the place where our old house exists.The old house is not spacious enough for a family of as many as seven members.The house will be ready by the end of this year,I hope.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
31 Mar 16
Building a new home, that's exciting!
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@Marilynda1225 (82799)
• United States
31 Mar 16
@else34 building a new house certainly sounds exciting
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@DWDavis (25805)
• United States
31 Mar 16
This time of year is when our weather is the nicest. In a couple of months it will get too hot to spend much time outside as I don't have a pool and live too far from the ocean to go every day. Then again, I'll be working hard on getting my next book ready for publication during the summer so maybe it's a good thing it gets so hot out, Keeps me in and working.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
31 Mar 16
You work on that book I'll be outside enjoying the heat in the pool LOL!
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@LadyDuck (471541)
• Switzerland
1 Apr 16
@AbbyGreenhill No, the place will not fall apart and I am not quitting, I will be only less active.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
31 Mar 16
The place might fall apart w/o you!!!!! Enjoy your time outside as I will do the same.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
31 Mar 16
That must be helpful work you are doing.
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@boiboing (13153)
• Northampton, England
31 Mar 16
@Drosophila Some days I wonder if it really helps but mostly people just want to know that somebody - even somebody who knows zilch about their particular situation - has noticed what they wrote and acknoledged it.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
31 Mar 16
Love the photo. Love the dog too...I can't spend all day on the computer, I would go crazy if I did. That's why I only post one discussion a day and miss the odd day because I can't catch up. I know the importance of returning comments and helping out our friends instead of having it be "all about me". I will not be here as much in summer as I am in the nasty winter... While camping there is no WiFi, and when too busy with my painting there is no WiFi. I think real life is much more important than the internet. Enjoy your Summer, I plan too.
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@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
2 Apr 16
@PainsOnSlate I absolutely agree about real life being more important, but from the way I live my life people might think otherwise. I'm trying to do something about that though. Unfortunately where I live, winter is just around the corner that that won't help me to drag myself away from the computer as much as I should.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
31 Mar 16
Thanks!!! Hope we all enjoy what we love the most.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
2 Apr 16
@Gina145 I get that - the computer is the only thing that gets me thru winter.
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
1 Apr 16
Once summer hits around I think I'll go play in the sun too! 
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@infatuatedbby (94914)
• United States
2 Apr 16
@AbbyGreenhill I hope it'll warm up for you! On the east side my friends are showing on Facebook it's snowing! Lol.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
2 Apr 16
@infatuatedbby It is snowing gin MI We might get down to freezing tonight...I hope not - there goes the lettuce!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
2 Apr 16
I'm hoping that warm weather gets here soon, I've had enough of long pants and shoes!
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
4 Apr 16
@AbbyGreenhill Really ! So, what does he do to be entertained in his free time ?
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
4 Apr 16
@SIMPLYD He takes care of 8 acres, the pool, the garden, the vehicle etc...what free time?!LOL
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
1 Apr 16
I am glad my husband doesn't use a computer!
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@frankie2013 (381)
• Canada
31 Mar 16
Good morning. No I think I will either be here or on my other writing sites. The reason being is because I am not a fan of summer. Here, where I reside, the summers can be very humid and uncomfortable because of the high humidity. Since I do not swim or hike or bike or garden, I stay indoors with air conditioning. So you just might see me mostly responding to discussions and occasionally starting my own. I cannot wait for next winter and now it is almost 8 to 9 months away. Oh well, such is life.
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@frankie2013 (381)
• Canada
31 Mar 16
@AbbyGreenhill I totally agree. That is what is making this world go round.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
31 Mar 16
See, now I hate winter, absolutely hate it which is why we moved south! We all have our likes and dislkes and reasons for doing what we do.
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@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
31 Mar 16
oh ya just go outside and post on the phone.
Thats what I do
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
31 Mar 16
I couldn't type my own name on a phone it's too small.
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@Drosophila (16571)
• Ireland
1 Apr 16
@AbbyGreenhill time to get a new phone no doubt :)
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
2 Apr 16
@Drosophila I don't use cell phone - it is for emergency calls only.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
31 Mar 16
Time and chance dictate my mylotting time. Some days I can just sit and read, others I'm out and active in other ways. I don't conform to Mylot, it waits for me.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
31 Mar 16
That's a good way to do it for sure.
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@Mike197602 (15505)
• United Kingdom
31 Mar 16
I never go out much so I'll be here as normal
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@Mike197602 (15505)
• United Kingdom
31 Mar 16
@AbbyGreenhill nope, just staying at home like usual...I prefer winter to summer
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
31 Mar 16
Oh yes I have traveling plans. We always like to try a new lake every summer. Not sure where yet but going we are. I would like to take at least 2 camping fishing trips a month while it's warm. So I won't be here as much either.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
31 Mar 16
Instead of one trip to SC for a week, we will take 2-3 mini-trips within 3 hours....But I will always be online and the trips give me good articles for the blog I write on.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
31 Mar 16
@fishtiger58 Yes, very true!
Hey, we have some nice lakes in TN!
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@fishtiger58 (29820)
• Momence, Illinois
31 Mar 16
@AbbyGreenhill And I get more photos when I go, sounds like a win win for both of us.
@Ruby3881 (1963)
• Canada
31 Mar 16
I haven't been here long enough to really have a set habit for my participation here. But I do think that this time around with my sites in general, I'm going to aim for spending more time with my family. The earnings aren't nearly as big as they were in the old AC days, so it's not really productive to enslave ourselves to our computers.
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@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
2 Apr 16
@AbbyGreenhill It still feels like summer here and looking at the weather forecast it seems like we've quite a lot of hot weather in front of us. It's lulling me into a false sense of security because I really need to start making preparations for protecting my bonsai trees when the cold weather arrives.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
1 Apr 16
Yes, you're opposite seasons from us....autumn is still nice weather right?
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@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
1 Apr 16
Oh the weather never stops me from venturing out into the real world rather than mylotting. I love that beautiful leap from your dog into the pool - brings back a memory of my own Lab doing the same. Get outside as soon as its warm and take long walks, sip coffee for hours, and visit friends
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
1 Apr 16
She loves that pool, she is ready for us to uncover it, but we need warmer weather first.
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@Inlemay (17713)
• South Africa
2 Apr 16
@AbbyGreenhill we have just put the cover on our pool. so now my grandchildren think its a trampoline
@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
1 Apr 16
Nice backyard area and pool. Looks inviting even though it's still a bit cold in Michigan for that.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
1 Apr 16
I imagine the water in that pool is a tad chilly...it's still covered but we'll find out in month.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
6 Apr 16
@AbbyGreenhill I'm sure it would be chilly regardless of which state you lived in.
@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
1 Apr 16
It's fun here and there is no need to stop, I won't stop, just spend less time.
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@shshiju (10342)
• Cochin, India
2 Apr 16
@AbbyGreenhill You are absolutely right.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
31 Mar 16
Thanks. The older I get, and I'm old, the more I don't want to give away my time.
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@Marilynda1225 (82799)
• United States
31 Mar 16
@AbbyGreenhill so true...I feel like I've wasted so much time in the past
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
31 Mar 16
@Marilynda1225 I'd like to have some of that time back LOL.
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@farbuoloxusy (1164)
• United States
31 Mar 16
I don't use MyLot as much as I would like to now. I use to be very good at making an earning online but here lately there is so much that needs to be done or things I want to do I find it hard to sit at the computer for long periods of time.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
31 Mar 16
And to earn here you have to be here lots of hours that's for sure.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)
• United States
1 Apr 16
@farbuoloxusy It's much easier to respond here when using a computer.
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@farbuoloxusy (1164)
• United States
31 Mar 16
@AbbyGreenhill Most of the places I depend on earning from I do from my phone, usually on the go. This is one I would rather be on my computer but I do need to invest more time if I want to improve my earnings here.
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