Is MyLot getting more quiet? Or have I just been busy with real-world stuff?

@TheHorse (220758)
Walnut Creek, California
April 24, 2021 10:34am CST
It seems like MyLot activity has been a tad slow over the past week. A Most Recent Discussion will remain so for longer than I'm used to. Have you noticed it too? Or have I just been a bit "out of the loop" due to a busy work schedule? I'm off to Guitar Center now for an "Open House" (we're trying to sign up more guitar and piano students and give a discount during our Open Houses). I'll be back for some MyLotting Pleasure this afternoon. It's cloudy and cold out--not a hiking day.
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@porwest (93185)
• United States
24 Apr 21
No. It is not you. It is MUCH slower here lately. On the flip side, the average number of responses has not changed. In fact, it is actually improving. It just takes much longer for the responses to come in.
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@vandana7 (100705)
• India
24 Apr 21
What do you mean by slower then?
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@lovebuglena (44768)
• Staten Island, New York
24 Apr 21
@porwest I think it is childish for someone to block you simply because that person disagrees with you on a political issue.
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@porwest (93185)
• United States
24 Apr 21
@vandana7 Slower pace. People used to seem to latch onto a new post much more quickly. It is also funny to me that more people have blocked me than ever before...mostly due to differences in politics, and I am making more money than I have ever made on here and much more easily. It is perplexing. But ALMOST makes me want to get more people to block me.
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@vandana7 (100705)
• India
24 Apr 21
I have been a tad busy. I got my second shot today. Yesterday, aunt left for the US. Then we went scouting for where we can get covid injections. Today also. Finally we got it.
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@vandana7 (100705)
• India
25 Apr 21
@TheHorse No..just a borderline headache..I could not classify it as such too. So it was kinda..well, and yet unwell. I slept for a long time though. Now I am feeling good.
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@TheHorse (220758)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Apr 21
@vandana7 Glad to hear you're feeling well now. Many people report a bit of fatigue.
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@TheHorse (220758)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Apr 21
Have you had any reaction to the shot(s)? I don't think I did (I was actually a bit giddy after the second shot), but my supervisor at Guitar Center has been under the weather for two days after her second shot.
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@FourWalls (69462)
• United States
24 Apr 21
Maybe people are enjoying warm weather when it pops up.
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@vandana7 (100705)
• India
24 Apr 21
We are in hot weather. Just been a tad busy with aunt leaving for states, and second shot of covid.
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@vandana7 (100705)
• India
24 Apr 21
@FourWalls Yeah...hope she is not too cold for 87 years old. She called me and said something that is eating me now. Kinda..thanked me for looking after her. Usually, when such words are uttered I end up crying and my nose leaks almost as much as my eyes. I was near tears at the airport. It felt as if she was saying I am not returning. This is goodbye. I wish covid was not there, and I wish I could have given her a hug.
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@FourWalls (69462)
• United States
24 Apr 21
@vandana7 — we had snow earlier this week. Hope your aunt packed her woolen underwear!
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@Shiva49 (26806)
• Singapore
25 Apr 21
Looks like things are rather quieter than usual of late. Good that you have time still to be here despite the busy schedule.
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@ptrikha_2 (47124)
• India
25 Apr 21
@Shiva49 Horse has the ability to bring some casualness and fun here. And when Vanny jumps in (You would have probably figured out who) then it can become a kind of party. Plus a few more guys. With these folks, I have had some discussions which became so long that it soon became unclear as to who was responding to what but it was fun!
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@ptrikha_2 (47124)
• India
25 Apr 21
@vandana7 Does that qualifies for a word named "Obfuscation". We have a similar name for a Programming code that we use in Oracle Database for certain functions- in a way to "hide" the exact thing.
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@TheHorse (220758)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Apr 21
I always enjoy checking in regardless of what else is going on.
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@thelme55 (77162)
• Germany
24 Apr 21
I have not noticed it as I am just back half an hour ago. I was so busy today as I baked and decorated a cake for tomorrow's order.
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@vandana7 (100705)
• India
25 Apr 21
Agreed. I am ok with its pace.
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@TheHorse (220758)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Apr 21
I'm baking a cake for a customer this morning too. Except it's actually a pair of large speakers that should be ready to go home with their owner next week.
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@thelme55 (77162)
• Germany
25 Apr 21
@TheHorse I see. That sounds good. Enjoy your Sunday.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Apr 21
This time of the year maybe more are getting out and about. I sure hope they are out enjoying themselves.
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@vandana7 (100705)
• India
24 Apr 21
I have been out quite a bit. Next week again, towards weekend, I will be going out.
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@TheHorse (220758)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Apr 21
@vandana7 I worked every day last week. It was fun. The same will be happening this week.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Apr 21
@vandana7 Hope things are well with you.
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@Tina30219 (82082)
• Onaway, Michigan
24 Apr 21
It has been slow it is not just your busy work schedule.
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@Tina30219 (82082)
• Onaway, Michigan
25 Apr 21
@TheHorse I say go for it. I just finished my dinner and dishes.
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@Tina30219 (82082)
• Onaway, Michigan
24 Apr 21
@TheHorse I will be here on and off almost dinner time
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@TheHorse (220758)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Apr 21
@Tina30219 I'm heading out to dinner with friends. I wonder if I should do another post.
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@Tampa_girl7 (50752)
• United States
24 Apr 21
I haven’t been here enough to notice.
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@TheHorse (220758)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Apr 21
Busy in the "real world"?
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• Laguna Woods, California
25 Apr 21
@Tampa_girl7 - Me, too
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@TheHorse (220758)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Apr 21
@DeborahDiane How come?
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@wolfgirl569 (108857)
• Marion, Ohio
25 Apr 21
It has been slower.
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@vandana7 (100705)
• India
25 Apr 21
Now, I am feeling psychologically it has slowed down.
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@wolfgirl569 (108857)
• Marion, Ohio
25 Apr 21
@vandana7 I have seen a lot less new posts the last few days it seems.
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@TheHorse (220758)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Apr 21
Glad I'm not the only one who thinks so.
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@rakski (126829)
• Philippines
24 Apr 21
I think yes for both.
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@vandana7 (100705)
• India
25 Apr 21
I guess most people are battling after effects of those vaccinations. Do you think god can come up with a virus that can infect human being across Internet? It may be challenging but god might just want to give it a try.
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@vandana7 (100705)
• India
16 May 21
@rakski Why can't we start something like that...
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@rakski (126829)
• Philippines
26 Apr 21
@vandana7 that will get all of us having it if that is the case
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@JudyEv (342516)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Apr 21
It does seem a bit slower perhaps. You've had a lot of Open Houses lately. I hope it's paying off.
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@vandana7 (100705)
• India
25 Apr 21
What is Open Houses?
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@TheHorse (220758)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Apr 21
I had fun yesterday, but wasn't really in a "selling myself" mood. I had a delighful 7-year-old boy "on the line" but didn't bother to reel him in. Daddy was hesitant to let the kids touch the guitars, but I told him it was fine, and wound up giving the little boy and his 4-year-old sister "free lessons." I just didn't do my "sales" thing of showing them the teaching rooms and taking them to my Supervisor to tell them about our "special rates if you sign up today." Maybe I should read "Trump's" The Art f the Deal and work on my sales skills. Except I think I sold two guitars and a ukulele yesterday. Sigh. The Horse learns to go Corporate.
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@JudyEv (342516)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Apr 21
@TheHorse You're really doing well on the selling side, aren't you? You'll be on a commission next and working 9 to 5. Better take care.
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@NJChicaa (120389)
• United States
24 Apr 21
Things do seem slower here
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@TheHorse (220758)
• Walnut Creek, California
24 Apr 21
I was at Guitar Center this morning. But I'm going try and be a good MyLotter for the next hour or two.
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@Mayabee21 (326)
25 Apr 21
I've been busy as well
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@TheHorse (220758)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Apr 21
Busy is good. Welcome aboard. This is a fun place.
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@TheHorse (220758)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Apr 21
@Mayabee21 Welcome back?
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25 Apr 21
@TheHorse I have used this website before but thank you anyway
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@Belexhanns (3431)
• Kampala, Uganda
24 Apr 21
You are just out of the thing may be
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@TheHorse (220758)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Apr 21
Being busy is good. At least for me.
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• Kampala, Uganda
25 Apr 21
@TheHorse that's great lol
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@vandana7 (100705)
• India
25 Apr 21
@Belexhanns Otherwise, he becomes devil. Actually, he is always a devil.
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@LadyDuck (472277)
• Switzerland
25 Apr 21
It is not only your feeling. MyLot is very quiet from several days. It is true that the nice season is coming and many are busy outside, but I sense that many think that the earnings are down and it's not worth spending time here. I love to interact here, the earnings is only a little incentive and a plus, but for many the earnings are a must.
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@LadyDuck (472277)
• Switzerland
8 May 21
@TheHorse I am not here for the money, what I make in one day is not even enough to buy a coffee at the bar. I enjoy the interaction and reading about other people. The older gay, do you mean Alfredo? He wrote a post last Sunday and this week too. He feels a little better now.
@TheHorse (220758)
• Walnut Creek, California
7 May 21
I make a game of the earnings. Of course I make more in an hour of work than I make in a month here. But I look forward to the interaction here. Speaking of which, do you know what happened to the older gay fella? He is one of my favorite MyLotters.
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@xander6464 (44477)
• Wapello, Iowa
25 Apr 21
I know we're not supposed to talk about money here, so just between you and me, if it keeps going like this, I won't make this month's arbitrary goal of $435,876,998,221.18.
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@xander6464 (44477)
• Wapello, Iowa
26 Apr 21
@TheHorse Dang, I might fall short of your goal too. Maybe if I blow off this afternoon's jam party and just write all afternoon... -------That's a tough call...at least it would be for me. Are a few billion dollars worth a jam party? Especially if it's strawberry jam. That's my favorite.
@TheHorse (220758)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Apr 21
Dang, I might fall short of your goal too. Maybe if I blow off this afternoon's jam party and just write all afternoon...
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@TheHorse (220758)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Apr 21
@xander6464 Are you sure those aren't actually Hot Asian brides dressing up and trying to separate you from your wallet? I heard from Alex Jones that Democrats have hired Jigglypuff to put people to sleep so Liberal-supported Asian Brides can steal their money and open up Pizza Parlors.
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@akalinus (43448)
• United States
28 Apr 21
I have been off for the last week or so. I think it is the weather is getting warmer and the danger of the virus has lessened so people are out and about more often and not here as much.
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@akalinus (43448)
• United States
9 May 21
@TheHorse Sometimes, I need to peek out and see what the world is doing. People have been cooped up with the virus lockdowns and the crazy weather. Time to see the sun and sky. I'm glad you agree.
@TheHorse (220758)
• Walnut Creek, California
7 May 21
That's my opinion as well.
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@DeborahDiane (40326)
• Laguna Woods, California
25 Apr 21
@TheHorse - It could be getting slower on MyLot because a lot of people are getting vaccinated, Covid numbers are down in many parts of the U.S., businesses are opening up, and people are getting out more. I think people are starting to enjoy their lives more, and things have been calmer now that the election is over, too. People are moving on with their lives, and that is a good thing.
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@TheHorse (220758)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Apr 21
Yes, I see more people out and about.
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@TheHorse (220758)
• Walnut Creek, California
7 May 21
@DeborahDiane I enjoyed the relatively isolated beach that surrounded the UCSB campus. When I wanted to "girl watch," I went to Goleta Beach.
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• Laguna Woods, California
26 Apr 21
@TheHorse - I agree. Laguna Beach looks like there was never a pandemic. Restaurants, bars, shops, hotels, etc. are packed. By July, the beach will be packed, too. I try to enjoy it in the very early morning.
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@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
24 Apr 21
there are days that i feel the site is kinda slow, there were days that, well...
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@TheHorse (220758)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Apr 21
We'll see what happens today. I have plans for the afternoon, but I have a couple of hours to "play" this morning.
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@arunima25 (87861)
• Bangalore, India
25 Apr 21
I was not much here in last few weeks as I am recovering from Covid in home isolation. I am coming here for some time since last two days. Not much energy to be here for long. I am napping a lot. I guess as always activities pick up towards the end of the month when everyone wants to reach their goal.
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@TheHorse (220758)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Apr 21
Goal? Who would be silly enough to set a goal here?
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@TheHorse (220758)
• Walnut Creek, California
25 Apr 21
In all seriousness, I hope you're on the mend. How bad were your symptoms?
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@arunima25 (87861)
• Bangalore, India
25 Apr 21
@TheHorse People often post about reaching their goals here.