Oh, What the Heck!
By DianneN
@DianneN (247184)
United States
December 25, 2023 3:54pm CST
Hi my friends! I wasn’t planning on returning to myLot until sometime in January, but after replying to your sweet and wonderful messages after all this time, I figured I’d stop by to wish you a Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year.
We are a family scattered all over the place. My younger son is in Connecticut. My older son is with his family in Turks and Caicos. And hubs and I are back in Florida with my brother and his beautiful wife. Being scattered doesn’t mean that we aren’t in touch multiple times a day. Once a loving, close knit family, always a loving, close knit family.
While I am here, I want to let you know that you have been in my thoughts since last April - my last post. We have all been well, but ultra busy having the best spring, summer, and autumn of our lives. So much to share. So little time. I will get back to you all little by little.
Off to enjoy Christmas dinner from my brother and sister-in-law and to respond to more photos from Turks and Caicos. They come in every few minutes. lol
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@rebelann (113136)
• El Paso, Texas
25 Dec 23
Oh wow, have you seen your buddy osprey? I can't remember his name but I know you've always liked that fella.
I'll bet you'll have some really neat stories to share with us when the time is right.
EDIT: I will never learn, I should have read everybody elses responses, Orville is that impressive birds name 
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
25 Dec 23
lol! Yes, my seahawk, Orville, is thankfully still alive and well. Hubs and I were so worried, because we hadn’t seen him for three weeks before we left Florida in April. I must admit, that he’s still showing off his fish and yapping incessantly, but it’s music to our ears. My grandkids, sons, nephew, and friends have all been introduced to Orville when they visit.
I have tons of stories, but so little time. I will try my best to be here to share them.
And, oops! I forgot to give you my phone number in our last message. Soon!
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@Deepizzaguy (105324)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
25 Dec 23
I wish you and your loved one a very Merry Christmas.
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@Deepizzaguy (105324)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
26 Dec 23
@DianneN You are very welcome.
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@allknowing (138936)
• India
25 Dec 23
One thing good about myLot It waits patiently for the return of the prodigal daughter (lol)
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
26 Dec 23
Thank you! I missed you and thought of you often. I hope you had a lovely Christmas and that you and hubs are both doing well.
Yes, Orville was out fishing the day we arrived. He immediately flew to us when I called to him. I was so happy and relieved that he was still alive and well. He spent the day in his tree watching us and singing. Love him!
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@RasmaSandra (81617)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Dec 23
A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family! I am glad to hear Orville is still around, We lost my friend Leslie on June 20th my friend left us right on my Names Day. This is the first Christmas without her for Nick and the boys so it is a quiet holiday time. Besides that, Freddie, Morticia, and I are hanging in there and coping with a rained-out holiday. But then being here in Florida some rain mush has caught you as well. Looking forward to hearing from you again all the best.
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@RasmaSandra (81617)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Dec 23
@DianneN hey, that is interesting that my Names Day in the Latvian calendar falls on your birthday.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
26 Dec 23
@RasmaSandra I thought the exact same thing 
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@kaylachan (73496)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Dec 23
I am glad you decided to drop in and say hi. We'll be happy to welcome you back when you're ready.
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@FourWalls (70045)
• United States
25 Dec 23
Why, howdy, and merry Christmas to you! Is Orville the Osprey still there in Florida with y’all??
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
25 Dec 23
Howdy partner and thanks so much!
The day we arrived, I saw Orville fishing. When I called him, he flew overhead and settled into his tree. He never bothered fishing and spent hours in the tree watching our every move. lol. I cannot tell you enough how grateful I was to see him alive and well.
Merry Christmas to you!
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@just4him (318366)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
26 Dec 23
@DianneN You would deprive me of a hug I'm waiting impatiently for? Osteoporosis might be part of it, but my older son's abuse towards me is more the factor. He caused many broken ribs.
It was a shock to find another one broken. This time on the back instead of the chest where they normally are. It sounded like breaking glass to both of us. He apologized. Five weeks now until it's healed.
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@LindaOHio (183946)
• United States
26 Dec 23
So glad to see you back! Always wanted to go to the Turks and Caicos. Is Orville still there? Looking forward to your updates. Hope you and your hubby have a great day. 
P.S. Read the comments and am glad that Orville is alive and well!
P.S. Read the comments and am glad that Orville is alive and well!1 person likes this
@LindaOHio (183946)
• United States
26 Dec 23
@DianneN Ohhhhh. Lobster dinner. Yum! Do they have fireworks near your condo? Have a great day.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
26 Dec 23
@LindaOHio I’m craving lobster and a big one, too!
There are fireworks all over town, and the ones we can easily view from our lanai are on a field nearby and across the water on a beach.
Enjoy your day, too, Linda
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@LindaOHio (183946)
• United States
26 Dec 23
@DianneN Thanks. That's nice that you can sit on your lanai and watch fireworks. Eat a big lobster for me too!!!
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@arunima25 (88132)
• Bangalore, India
26 Dec 23
Good to see you back after sooo long. . Needless to say that you were missed here.
I hope that you had a great Christmas. 
. Will wait to hear more from you when you come back in January. Enjoy your time. Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy New Year
. Needless to say that you were missed here.
I hope that you had a great Christmas. . Will wait to hear more from you when you come back in January. Enjoy your time. Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy New Year1 person likes this
@DianneN (247184)
• United States
26 Dec 23
@arunima25 I figured the girls were both busy with their studies. I’m sure you are plenty busy yourself!!!
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@arunima25 (88132)
• Bangalore, India
26 Dec 23
@DianneN Will wait for more updates from your side. My daughters are doing good. Both busy with their studies now.
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@much2say (56667)
• Los Angeles, California
28 Dec 23
Look who popped in 
. . . doing the happy dance to see you here !
Glad to hear all is well out your way and with family - being busy with life is a good thing .
Hope you had a lovely Christmas . . . may everyone stay healthy and safe in all those places 
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@aninditasen (16541)
• Raurkela, India
26 Dec 23
I guess you are having a Christmas full of joy. Happy that you still have a close knit family which is rare these days.
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@aninditasen (16541)
• Raurkela, India
28 Dec 23
@DianneN You are lucky. Glad you are happy.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
26 Dec 23
Thanks so much, and yes, I have been following the war since it happened. Actually, my friend’s daughter flew to Israel for a wedding on Oct. 5th. Obviously, the wedding was postponed. She had trouble getting a flight back to the US, but arrived safely.
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@2ndchances24 (9657)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
26 Dec 23
Glad to see you back in action, hope you had a great Xmas
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@2ndchances24 (9657)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
26 Dec 23
@DianneN I did, I haven't been too
long getting on here like a few wks.
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