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What are your plans for New Year's??

I'm a huge New Year person. I love the feeling of a fresh year. Not that my previous year was bad. I did get married and all! And, that's just been lovely.

Any resolutions? Any new adventures being planned?

For me, I'm gathering a list of all the birthdays and anniversaries I can get my hands on of extended family, co-workers, etc. I love sending out cards of all sorts, and I want to do that much more this year. I can be quite the anti-social family member just because I get so busy and wrapped up in projects and the like. This year, I really want to focus on being more involved with family affairs.

I have some other things as well, such as using my new yoga ball! Hopefully I'll learn not to keep rolling off! :p

So, let's hear your plans!!

We always order chinese food in, rent some movies and watch the celebrations from all over the world.

to expensive to go out and to many drunks out!

New Year's Day-watch the Rose Parade, one of my colleges always has a float in it that is a contender.

Watch the bowl game-Penn State vs USC. My husband will be relegated to one side of the room (a Penn State grad) and we all will sit on the USC side. Ha-ha, I will see my old friends on the tube in the Parade by some of the college bands as music coaches, they'll be in the bowl, and the chips and dips will be flying........

Odie;1093610 wrote: We always order chinese food in, rent some movies and watch the celebrations from all over the world.

to expensive to go out and to many drunks out!


I agree. I went out last year because my sister and her husband were hosting a party. Still.... it's too cold here and yes, all the drunks.

I love watching the ball drop. I stay up for it every year.

Chinese food and movies sounds great!

chonsigirl;1093614 wrote: New Year's Day-watch the Rose Parade, one of my colleges always has a float in it that is a contender.

Watch the bowl game-Penn State vs USC. My husband will be relegated to one side of the room (a Penn State grad) and we all will sit on the USC side. Ha-ha, I will see my old friends on the tube in the Parade by some of the college bands as music coaches, they'll be in the bowl, and the chips and dips will be flying........


That's really neat, chonsigirl.

And a little rivalry is a lot of fun!

My husband will be deejaying where I work and he's commander. We'll have pork, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, etc. It's always a good time. Hubby doesn't drink so I always have a designated driver. We live real close to the club so we don't have to worry too much about the other drivers on the road.

I am going small this year and I'm just going to try and get birthday cards out to family members this year. I say that every year, but this year, I'll really try,

As for New Years Eve, hubby works and I have my two babies home with me. I also have my 15 year old niece visiting. I like the Chinese food and movie idea someone else mentioned. She may have other plans that include a male friend here (She lives 8 hours away and met him 2 summers ago) but even if she does, my plans won't change.

Peg;1093633 wrote: My husband will be deejaying where I work and he's commander. We'll have pork, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, etc. It's always a good time. Hubby doesn't drink so I always have a designated driver. We live real close to the club so we don't have to worry too much about the other drivers on the road.


now that sounds different and alot of fun!

nice also to live close by!

New Year's Eve is heaps of fun here. All the streets round Sydney Harbour are shut down from midday and after 4pm no one can even walk in, including residents. Millions of people mill around outside and grab any spot on the foreshore and the party starts.. I usually have a few people in. They have to come early and sleep over - so it's all pretty relaxed and low key. We yack, cook, eat, watch the action in the street, and then have a front seat for the big fireworks at midnight.

AussiePam;1093904 wrote: New Year's Eve is heaps of fun here. All the streets round Sydney Harbour are shut down from midday and after 4pm no one can even walk in, including residents. Millions of people mill around outside and grab any spot on the foreshore and the party starts.. I usually have a few people in. They have to come early and sleep over - so it's all pretty relaxed and low key. We yack, cook, eat, watch the action in the street, and then have a front seat for the big fireworks at midnight.


sounds lovely Pam....I havent been into the city yet to watch the fire works

New Years Eve here in my small town at midnight is fireworks galore! We just have a nice evening together & watch movies (and yes, popcorn). Will probs do a seafood takeout from a place around the corner. Would really love some mussels in red sauce, etc. Quin has just informed me that he would like a fruit dish (pineapples, cantaloupe & honeydews, yummio - maybe for brekkie.)

We always stay home. We'll watch a movie or two and then watch the ball drop...on tv of course. We hate going out cuz of all the drunks on the road...just isn't worth it. We usually get some sausage and cheese for crackers and may even spring for a bottle of sparkling grape juice since neither of us drinks.

shelbell;1094398 wrote: We always stay home. We'll watch a movie or two and then watch the ball drop...on tv of course. We hate going out cuz of all the drunks on the road...just isn't worth it. We usually get some sausage and cheese for crackers and may even spring for a bottle of sparkling grape juice since neither of us drinks.


OMG, AGAIN, WE ARE THE SAME, read my post!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Odie;1094403 wrote: OMG, AGAIN, WE ARE THE SAME, read my post!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl




:eek::eek::yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

wont be going out this year as we will still have Meline so will probably come on FG and have a few drinkies

shelbell;1094437 wrote: :eek::yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl


:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

shelbell;1094437 wrote: :eek::yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl


At the pubnutters? Yeah, me & Odie will mix them up for you:wah:

I don't like going out on New Year's Eve anymore. People are just too crazy on this night...just like St. Patrick's Day.....



This year I've invited some friends over, and I'm going to cook a brunch in the early afternoon.



:yh_shamrk:yh_shamrkI'm making a full Irish breakfast.....:yh_shamrk:yh_shamrk ...well, almost...no blood pudding



.....fried eggs, rashers, bangers, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes,new potatoes, scones and homemade Irish soda bread.



I'm setting a table near my fireplace...hope it's cold...and putting out all of my Old Country Rose and Waterford. We'll drink good chardonnay champagne, Smithwicks and Port.



Here's the type of Waterford and Old Country Rose that I'll be putting on my table with Ducky's gift (the beautiful package on the last pic)...We'll lift one for you Ducky:p



Sorry...light is bad due to reconstruction work in my home...

At midnight I'll watch the fireworks on the beach with my fishermen friends:p

Kathy Ellen;1094528 wrote: I don't like going out on New Year's Eve anymore. People are just too crazy on this night...just like St. Patrick's Day.....



This year I've invited some friends over, and I'm going to cook a brunch in the early afternoon.



:yh_shamrk:yh_shamrkI'm making a full Irish breakfast.....:yh_shamrk:yh_shamrk ...well, almost...no blood pudding



.....fried eggs, rashers, bangers, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes,new potatoes, scones and homemade Irish soda bread.



I'm setting a table near my fireplace...hope it's cold...and putting out all of my Old Country Rose and Waterford. We'll drink good chardonnay champagne, Smithwicks and Port.



Here's the type of Waterford and Old Country Rose that I'll be putting on my table with Ducky's gift (the beautiful package on the last pic)...We'll lift one for you Ducky:p



Sorry...light is bad due to reconstruction work in my home...

At midnight I'll watch the fireworks on the beach with my fishermen friends:p






And I will be smiling at midnight to you KE and wishing you a happy, happy with your fishermen friends!:-4

Kathy Ellen;1094528 wrote: I don't like going out on New Year's Eve anymore. People are just too crazy on this night...just like St. Patrick's Day.....



This year I've invited some friends over, and I'm going to cook a brunch in the early afternoon.



:yh_shamrk:yh_shamrkI'm making a full Irish breakfast.....:yh_shamrk:yh_shamrk ...well, almost...no blood pudding



.....fried eggs, rashers, bangers, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes,new potatoes, scones and homemade Irish soda bread.



I'm setting a table near my fireplace...hope it's cold...and putting out all of my Old Country Rose and Waterford. We'll drink good chardonnay champagne, Smithwicks and Port.



Here's the type of Waterford and Old Country Rose that I'll be putting on my table with Ducky's gift (the beautiful package on the last pic)...We'll lift one for you Ducky:p



Sorry...light is bad due to reconstruction work in my home...

At midnight I'll watch the fireworks on the beach with my fishermen friends:p








what time shall I be there?

and the basket they sent you for working so hard on your worm project, nice!

Is that a planter you can use?

Odie;1094679 wrote: what time shall I be there?

and the basket they sent you for working so hard on your worm project, nice!

Is that a planter you can use?


Silly girl, I sent that to KE. It is a beauty.

qsducks;1094681 wrote: Silly girl, I sent that to KE. It is a beauty.


then she must have 2.

she had posted one from the school.

Odie;1094682 wrote: then she must have 2.



she had posted one from the school.


Hi Odie,



I originally thought that a company had sent this beautiful package to me, but later realized that Ducky had sent this to me...I love her gift and will open it on New Year's Day when I have my company:p:-4:D

Kathy Ellen;1094685 wrote: Hi Odie,



I originally thought that a company had sent this beautiful package to me, but later realized that Ducky had sent this to me...I love her gift and will open it on New Year's Day when I have my company:p:-4:D


You will have to tell me how good it was KE. It looked devine when I ordered it. Perfect prezzie and it had some really neat stuff in it. I'm sorta of jealous:wah:

qsducks;1094687 wrote: You will have to tell me how good it was KE. It looked devine when I ordered it. Perfect prezzie and it had some really neat stuff in it. I'm sorta of jealous:wah:


huh, so why didn't I get one?:sneaky::yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Odie;1094689 wrote: huh, so why didn't I get one?:sneaky::yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl


My mum got a basket full of goodies and I've been eyeing up since Christmas as she won't even eat half of it:wah:

qsducks;1094687 wrote: You will have to tell me how good it was KE. It looked devine when I ordered it. Perfect prezzie and it had some really neat stuff in it. I'm sorta of jealous:wah:


:wah::wah: I wanted to open it, but promised my friends that I would open it in front of them on New Years....I'm ogling the peppermint things....:-6

Kathy Ellen;1094694 wrote: :wah::wah: I wanted to open it, but promised my friends that I would open it in front of them on New Years....I'm ogling the peppermint things....:-6


mmmmmmm peppermint and chocolate!

I'm so thrilled that KE loves her basket!:-4 I hope she enjoys all the goodies that are in it.:-4

qsducks;1094458 wrote: At the pubnutters? Yeah, me & Odie will mix them up for you:wah:


sounds like a plan!

Yep I have plans for Next Year:sneaky:;)

Carolly;1094951 wrote: Yep I have plans for Next Year:sneaky:;)


Are you going out Carollyoking?:yh_rotfl

qsducks;1094966 wrote: Are you going out Carollyoking?:yh_rotflGoing Singing:D;)

Carolly;1094969 wrote: Going Singing:D;)


are you singing in a pub?

Odie;1094982 wrote: are you singing in a pub?No a club:D

Carolly;1094984 wrote: No a club:D


Club/pub...what's the difference?:wah: She's going out Carollyoking

Carolly;1094984 wrote: No a club:D


what songs?

am I asking wayyyyyyyyy to many questions?:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Odie;1094989 wrote: what songs?

am I asking wayyyyyyyyy to many questions?:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl


She's singing one of my faves which is "Where the Ducks Are":wah:

qsducks;1094987 wrote: Club/pub...what's the difference?:wah: She's going out Carollyoking
Its by ticket only and its very posh thats the bleedin difference:yh_rotfl....I may get pissed I dunno yet......last time I did that when I was singing somewhere and they couldn't get me off the stage and started pulling the Mike lead and I kept pulling it back:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Odie;1094989 wrote: what songs?

am I asking wayyyyyyyyy to many questions?:yh_rotfl:yh_rotflQute alot thats on my web site link here Odie and a few more;)

qsducks;1094992 wrote: She's singing one of my faves which is "Where the Ducks Are":wah::yh_rotflNooooo but I will be singing Where The Boys Are that I recorded...........I love that song:-4

Carolly;1095000 wrote: :yh_rotflNooooo but I will be singing Where The Boys Are that I recorded...........I love that song:-4


someone waits for me.............



awesome song!:guitarist:guitarist:guitarist

Carolly;1095000 wrote: :yh_rotflNooooo but I will be singing Where The Boys Are that I recorded...........I love that song:-4


Can you tweek it and insert Ducks instead of Boys?:wah:

Odie;1095002 wrote: someone waits for me.............



awesome song!:guitarist:guitarist:guitarist


No a drake waits for me:wah:

Odie;1095002 wrote: someone waits for me.............



awesome song!:guitarist:guitarist:guitarist
Odie have you heard me sing it?

qsducks;1095010 wrote: No a drake waits for me:wah:In yer dreams baby;):D

Carolly;1095020 wrote: Odie have you heard me sing it?


noooooooooo, where would I find this?

Carolly;1095021 wrote: In yer dreams baby;):D


Just great now I have your song in my head:(. Will have to go listen to the Verve to get it out.

qsducks;1095008 wrote: Can you tweek it and insert Ducks instead of Boys?:wah:No I bleedin cant:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:p

Odie;1095024 wrote: noooooooooo, where would I find this?I will look on the link and tell you....funny but my American pals here like it the best.....I will go and check it out now;):driving: