Rumors of My Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated
@BelleStarr (61101)
United States
July 17, 2023 1:19pm CST
Hi Everyone,
I can't begin to tell you how much I miss all of you wonderful people. I am still a bit of a hermit. I have been busy writing and I got to do a focus group which paid very well. I actually drove to it myself which was a big deal for me these days.
I lost my little dog Brie in April, she was 16.5. We have a new dog Remy Martina who is a cut little handful.
I was up at 4 am this morning to take my grandson Chris to work. He got out at noon and treated me and Jack to lunch. Kasey is in Chicago on a getaway with her best friend.
I may be headed to Vermont later this week after Kasey gets back. My brother and sister in law have been after me to come up.
We have a new deck going on the cottage, it will be a great place to sit and look at the lake.
It has been hot and rainy here. Very hot and very rainy. I cant wait for fall frankly. lol I'm sorry all you summer loving people, but I am not a fan.
I am moving forward slowly, I am content and enjoying myself as much as possible without Al. My grandson Danny has not been relocated from Wyoming to Massachusetts so I will be seeing more of him which is great.
I guess that is it for now but I plan to spend some time catching up on what all of you are doing.
The photo is Remy.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
18 Jul 23
Thank you, I can honestly say I miss all of you wonderful people a lot too. I am going to make a real effort to be here much more often.
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@JudyEv (342145)
• Rockingham, Australia
18 Jul 23
@BelleStarr That's good to hear. I'll watch out for your posts.
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@allknowing (137801)
• India
18 Jul 23
Good to see you. Losing a pet can be hard on us We lost the last dog we had Preiti a few years but have decided not to have anyone any more.
Remy looks cute.
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@allknowing (137801)
• India
18 Jul 23
@BelleStarr It is their naughtiness that puts a spring in our step
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
18 Jul 23
She is a very naughty little dog but we love her. lol
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
19 Jul 23
Thank you, every time I see the heat in west texas I think of you. How are you doing with this massive heatwave?
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@RebeccasFarm (90474)
• Arvada, Colorado
18 Jul 23
Fall is my favorite too..I am so sorry about dear Remy a good doggo RIP
Oh Vermont..then they were not affected by the flooding good Belle.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
18 Jul 23
Not where they live in Vermont. Remy is the new puppy in the picture, it was Brie that passed away. But thank you I did love her a lot Brie is the black and white one the other is roscoe
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@RebeccasFarm (90474)
• Arvada, Colorado
18 Jul 23
@BelleStarr Oh Belle nevermind me I got mixed up I mean Brie RIP so sorry.
She is a doll Remy
@wolfgirl569 (108197)
• Marion, Ohio
18 Jul 23
She is cute. Glad you are doing good. I love summer
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
19 Jul 23
I would guess it is a little easier for your farming in the warm weather, isn't it? How are all your critters?
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
20 Jul 23
@wolfgirl569 And I hate being hot, I can put on warm clothes, there is only so much I can take off lol
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@wolfgirl569 (108197)
• Marion, Ohio
19 Jul 23
@BelleStarr Everyone is doing good. Crops grow better when it is warmer. But I hate being cold
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@LindaOHio (181717)
• United States
18 Jul 23
First of all, it's good to see you again. I wondered what happened to you. I'm so sorry to hear about Brie but happy to see your cute little Remy. You certainly have a lot going on. I would rather be hot than cold; and we could use some rain. Thanks so much for the update; and I wish you a wonderful day.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
18 Jul 23
Thank you Linda, I am happy to be back and connecting with all my old friends.
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@GardenGerty (160978)
• United States
21 Jul 23
Glad to see you hear. We will have a time catching up, I guess.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
22 Jul 23
Yes so many things have gone on in the year and a half I have been mostly missing.
@snowy22315 (182199)
• United States
18 Jul 23
Glad things are going well for you, and Thanks for checking in.
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@much2say (56063)
• Los Angeles, California
17 Jul 23
How wonderful you are here today 
! Nice to see you!
So sorry to hear about your Brie. Sounds like you are busy and enjoying family time - little Remy Martina probably keeps you on your toes. It's been getting hot here . . . but I am a wimp to cold, so I'm kinda ok with this 
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! Nice to see you!
So sorry to hear about your Brie. Sounds like you are busy and enjoying family time - little Remy Martina probably keeps you on your toes. It's been getting hot here . . . but I am a wimp to cold, so I'm kinda ok with this .1 person likes this
@much2say (56063)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Jul 23
@BelleStarr It's interesting what temps we could all tolerate, right? Oh no - she shredded your new Venitian blinds - ARGH!!!!
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
19 Jul 23
My northern European genes just can't tolerate heat lol and yes Remy decided she need to look outside so she shredded my new Venitian blinds.
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@Juliaacv (51393)
• Canada
17 Jul 23
I am sorry that you lost your little dog, that must be difficult.
You raised a very loving family, that is so very evident when you write about them.
I am so glad that you have this.
We visited a sister-in-law on the weekend that just lost her hubby last September. She is less than 10 years older than I am, and her kids and grands are there each and every day with her. I feel like it is keeping her alive, but also youthful. Such a blessing to see and feel such love.
I agree with you about this summer, either extremely hot and muggy or cool and raining. Such a huge let down, the farmers are not happy with it either.
I know that John's anniversary is approaching, I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I am sure that him, as well as Al, are looking down on you all.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
19 Jul 23
Yes it is, can you believe it is 4 years? We go away somewhere every year for the day at least, go to Mass, and then have a nice lunch and remember him. That's why I am going to Vermont now, I need to be back for the anniversary, It is right between Kasey's anniversary and her birthday. It's 3 days in a row!! We do have lots of love in our family. It makes it all bearable.
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@Juliaacv (51393)
• Canada
20 Jul 23
@BelleStarr Anything and everything is possible with family.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
21 Jul 23
Thanks, it is good to be back. I put your brother on the prayer line.
@Marilynda1225 (83103)
• United States
17 Jul 23
Missed you Iz I'm happy that you popped on and glad that things are going fairly well for you. I imagine that you miss AL terribly . All we can do is take life a day at a time
I'm happy that the family is doing well too.
Remy is so cute but sorry you lost Brie.
Enjoy your trip to Vermont and whatever time you spend at the lake
I'm happy that you popped on and glad that things are going fairly well for you. I imagine that you miss AL terribly . All we can do is take life a day at a time
I'm happy that the family is doing well too.
Remy is so cute but sorry you lost Brie.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
20 Jul 23
Thanks, I missed you too!! Yes, I just talked to my brother this morning, we are going up on Saturday. Kasey will take me up to Brattleboro and he will meet us there.
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@Marilynda1225 (83103)
• United States
20 Jul 23
@BelleStarr have a safe trip and hope the weather in Vermont isn't bad.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
18 Jul 23
I figured someone would get the reference lol I love him too. I've been to his grave, and his house in Hartford CT. I fell in love with A CT Yankee in King Arther's Court
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
17 Jul 23
We surely could give you some of ours, we have flooding in Connecticut. lol Thank you it is good to be back.
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@just4him (317238)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Jul 23
@BelleStarr The weather has been crazy all over the US this year.
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@celticeagle (168327)
• Boise, Idaho
17 Jul 23
good to see you. I an sorry to hear of your loss.Sounds like an eventful summer. Your new Remy is a cutie for sure.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
18 Jul 23
Thank you, she keeps us on our toes for sure.
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@LeaPea2417 (37381)
• Toccoa, Georgia
18 Jul 23
It is good to see you here again.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
18 Jul 23
It is good to be back, I see a few faces are missing but lots of familiar folks.
@1creekgirl (41744)
• United States
17 Jul 23
It's so wonderful to see you again! I'm glad Danny will be closer so you can see him more often. I'm sorry about Brie, but Remy is sure a cutie. You'll always be in my prayers.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
20 Jul 23
Thank you for the prayers, I am getting a little stronger all the time.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
19 Jul 23
I love Vermont and I do enjoy spending time with my brother and his wife.
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
19 Jul 23
Thank you, yes I try to keep as busy as possible.
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@Dena91 (16686)
• United States
18 Jul 23
It is good to see you again.
Sorry about Brie's passing. Our pets take up such a big part of our hearts. I hope Remy Martina brings you a lot of joy and happiness.
I am glad your family is close to you. I am sure that helps you after losing Al. I can't begin to imagine.
Were your brother and sister-in-law affected by the terrible flooding up in the northeast? The pictures we have seen have been heartbreaking.
I am with you, I am looking forward to fall. My favorite season. Have a blessed day.
Were your brother and sister-in-law affected by the terrible flooding up in the northeast? The pictures we have seen have been heartbreaking.
I am with you, I am looking forward to fall. My favorite season. Have a blessed day. 1 person likes this
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
19 Jul 23
No they have a hill where they live and no streams but it did cause a lot of damage on rout 4 in Killington which is about 10 miles from them.
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