Sad as it is . . .

On Christmas day, I'm sitting here alone, making up a comprehensive list of the Walking Liberty half dollars I own, so I don't keep bidding on coins I already have. I didn't have a list, as I hadn't planned on trying to add to the merger few I had, but I ended up winning some at an auction, and now I'm hunting them.
Don't get me wrong, I was invited to friends houses for their family Christmas meals, but declined as I'm not feeling too social. I'm always surprised at how much energy it takes for me to be around, and involved in conversations, with even small groups of people. Wears me out.
Here is my latest acquisition: my birth year.

 

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That's a Beauty! You have us my friend!

 

We are with you man. This Christmas is the first I've spent without one of my parents still alive. I'm with my wife and her kin, instead of my own family. I'm not a chatty Kathy myself. I'm back and forth from the fray but having a good time. Merry Christmas.

 

Nice Walker, Mountain Man. Nothing wrong with being by oneself.

 

Right there with you, even if the reasons may be different. My wife's headed off to a party with a bunch of our music friends and some of their family. It would be a great time, but my head and my belly are both telling me "time to stay home and hide behind a keyboard".

Enjoy your cataloging, and enjoy admiring those specimens as you catalog them!

 

Nice Walker. And I totally understand. I’ve spent plenty of Christmases not being social. This year it’s me and my roommate and the animals and I’m totally fine with it

 

Beautiful! Nice gift for you! Well if I were your neighbor, I would have left some goodies at your door.

 

Gorgeous coin Mountain Man.
Merry Christmas!

 

Wishing you health in the new year!

 

Very nice walking liberty half dollar. I too enjoy quiet time during the holidays. Enjoy your holiday and new year.

 

It ought to be a 65. That beauty is so bright you can read off it !

 

sweet! Now I’m looking at 1947 stuff!

 

My friend, that is a beautiful coin and I’m glad you won it. My prayers continue for you and your family.

 

@Mountain Man - I completely get it. I spent the last two days with family and I'm completely exhausted today. I'm looking forward to two days at home, just me and my wife doing our own things. And not all family gatherings are what they seem. I often feel pretty lonely when I meet with mine. I have a feeling that I'm there only because I'm related to them and really for no other reason. No deep personal connections exist, despite my trying for years. So, yes, it can be exhausting. In other news, I should have a coin in the mail today, my late holiday present to myself.

 

Thank you all, for the comments and well wishes. As I've gotten older, I've become a true introvert, which is why I live as I do, alone, with NO neighbors, so spending holidays away from family and crowds, is actually my preference, so I hope no one feels sorry for me.

 

Not sure what you mean? Is 'sorry' another word for 'envious'?

 

We are your neighbors here!

 

Very well said.

 

Oops, sorry, we should probably go now...