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Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

RE: Testy Tuesday

Lindley · Guru

My husband is always working on end of year closing on new years eve so I'm always alone. One year my dd, sil, niece and I went to New York City and was so excited that I was going to spend new years eve on timesquare but got lost and still spent it by myself except I was in a huge crowd.

Riding · Guru

Lindley that would SO be me in a big city

FNW · Guru

We get an early dinner at a local Thai restaurant then come home, put the kids to bed, and watch TV until the ball drops. He usually has to wake me up on the sofa, we drink champagne and go to bed. Wild ones, we are.

Riding · Guru

sounds like we have several *party animals* in this group

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Olive Garden is apparently charging $400 for a meal on New Year's Eve...

flan

Riding · Guru

flan,

that's in NYC in an area that *can almost see the ball* LOL

several other eating establishments in that area are also going to make a killing~

sheesh

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

In my wilder days, I would be out all night. Drinking, dancing, engaging in other adult activities.

Now I spend it in church.

We have a dessert social hour, then a singing and then we take communion and pray out the old and pray in the new.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Riding wrote:
flan,

that's in NYC in an area that *can almost see the ball* LOL

several other eating establishments in that area are also going to make a killing~

sheesh

Serves me right for not reading the story. Thanks!

flan

Momala · Great cook-happy wife-superb fisherman

Our county used to do a "Sober Ride" program - supported by all the bars/restaurants that serve alcohol on New Year's Eve. They would call the Sheriff's Office & request a ride for a patron; Driver & shotgun would take patron home, and pick him/her up late the next morning or afternoon at a specific time, and return them to the bar, where they could pick up their keys and car. Free for the bar; free for the patron; bar would pay for gas for the Sober Ride driver. Unfortunately, it didn't get instituted this year. Don't know why. Never had any problems for the drivers - probably because there was another person with the driver. And fortunately none of the drivers had to clean up any "accidents" in the back seat!

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

When DS was growing up we would make a nice meal on NYE, friends came over, usually steak and lobster. Then we would be in bed by 10 and get up early to go skiing. In those days people were too hung over to be on the slopes so we would have the mountain to ourselves until 1 or so. I refuse to drive after 7 on NYE's, scared of the drunks. So happy I am taking DD up to the mountains this year and we will stay for a couple of days.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Momala wrote:
Our county used to do a "Sober Ride" program - supported by all the bars/restaurants that serve alcohol on New Year's Eve. They would call the Sheriff's Office & request a ride for a patron; Driver & shotgun would take patron home, and pick him/her up late the next morning or afternoon at a specific time, and return them to the bar, where they could pick up their keys and car. Free for the bar; free for the patron; bar would pay for gas for the Sober Ride driver. Unfortunately, it didn't get instituted this year. Don't know why. Never had any problems for the drivers - probably because there was another person with the driver. And fortunately none of the drivers had to clean up any "accidents" in the back seat!

That is done around here, but not just NYE. You just have to prove you have a car nearby, they don't want people taking advantage of the program by using it as a taxi service. There is one tow truck owner that does it too. He will bring you and your car home!

Lindley · Guru

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
When DS was growing up we would make a nice meal on NYE, friends came over, usually steak and lobster. Then we would be in bed by 10 and get up early to go skiing. In those days people were too hung over to be on the slopes so we would have the mountain to ourselves until 1 or so. I refuse to drive after 7 on NYE's, scared of the drunks. So happy I am taking DD up to the mountains this year and we will stay for a couple of days.

Hope you and your girls have fun in the mountains.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

I've actually never gone out on NYE.

flan

ed11563 · Guru

Our tradition at home is to have cocoa and watch the ball drop at midnight.

When I was in HS and college, my parents went to New York every year to watch the ball drop at Times Square.

My friends and I and our dates would go to the movies to watch the latest James Bond thriller, then have late dinner at a Chinese restaurant,

then go back to my place where we had a fireplace, stereo, and bedrooms.

Good times.

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

Our tradition is to have appetizers of all kinds. We just nibble all night long. At midnight we break open the sparkling grape juice and toast to the new year. Sometimes we do fireworks. Just the little ones like ground spinners and sparklers.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
Our tradition is to have appetizers of all kinds. We just nibble all night long. At midnight we break open the sparkling grape juice and toast to the new year. Sometimes we do fireworks. Just the little ones like ground spinners and sparklers.

I forgot the fireworks! Our dogs go crazy.

flan

Riding · Guru

flan327 wrote:
Riding wrote:
flan,

that's in NYC in an area that *can almost see the ball* LOL

several other eating establishments in that area are also going to make a killing~

sheesh
Serves me right for not reading the story. Thanks!
flan

Riding · Guru

I love hearing about all the NYE plans

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

flan327 wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
Our tradition is to have appetizers of all kinds. We just nibble all night long. At midnight we break open the sparkling grape juice and toast to the new year. Sometimes we do fireworks. Just the little ones like ground spinners and sparklers.
I forgot the fireworks! Our dogs go crazy.
flan

Ours do too!

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

Riding wrote:
well, I have never gone out on a New Years Eve. My dad passed away in 1976 at 39 when I was 15 on New Years Eve. so I stayed home with mom (and eventually my family) until she passed away on January 30, 1997.

When my kids were little we made confetti and snacks and they tossed it around (good gosh WHAT was I thinking LOL) and then we were all in bed by 10 after watching the ball drop, as we are in Wyoming so happens in Time Square earlier LOL

Now, DH and I will just stay home and watch a movie, snacks and a few beers, nothing too wild. the temps are below zero here so too dang cold to venture out at night

Not really too exciting of a night LOL

Whoa, you sound like DH and I!!

Last year we went all out and went to the casino. We were home by 11:30!!!

So much for our partying, lol.

ETA: Sorry your dad passed on a holiday. That always makes it tough to enjoy forever after.

-- Edited by just Czech on Tuesday 29th of December 2015 06:20:45 PM

Riding · Guru

thanks Czech

and yes we are all some wild wild geeks~

ed11563 · Guru

just Czech wrote:
Riding wrote:
well, I have never gone out on a New Years Eve. My dad passed away in 1976 at 39 when I was 15 on New Years Eve. so I stayed home with mom (and eventually my family) until she passed away on January 30, 1997.

When my kids were little we made confetti and snacks and they tossed it around (good gosh WHAT was I thinking LOL) and then we were all in bed by 10 after watching the ball drop, as we are in Wyoming so happens in Time Square earlier LOL

Now, DH and I will just stay home and watch a movie, snacks and a few beers, nothing too wild. the temps are below zero here so too dang cold to venture out at night

Not really too exciting of a night LOL

Whoa, you sound like DH and I!!
Last year we went all out and went to the casino. We were home by 11:30!!!
So much for our partying, lol.
ETA: Sorry your dad passed on a holiday. That always makes it tough to enjoy forever after.

-- Edited by just Czech on Tuesday 29th of December 2015 06:20:45 PM

A few days after her failed brain surgery, my mother passed away around midnight, the night before my birthday. When the doctor heard that the next day was my birthday, he set the time of death at 11:59 p.m.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
flan327 wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
Our tradition is to have appetizers of all kinds. We just nibble all night long. At midnight we break open the sparkling grape juice and toast to the new year. Sometimes we do fireworks. Just the little ones like ground spinners and sparklers.
I forgot the fireworks! Our dogs go crazy.
flan
Ours do too!

OMG I forgot too! The neighbors are .care of Sonny but he will be alone overnight. He will be so frightened

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

ed11563 wrote:
just Czech wrote:
Riding wrote:
well, I have never gone out on a New Years Eve. My dad passed away in 1976 at 39 when I was 15 on New Years Eve. so I stayed home with mom (and eventually my family) until she passed away on January 30, 1997.

When my kids were little we made confetti and snacks and they tossed it around (good gosh WHAT was I thinking LOL) and then we were all in bed by 10 after watching the ball drop, as we are in Wyoming so happens in Time Square earlier LOL

Now, DH and I will just stay home and watch a movie, snacks and a few beers, nothing too wild. the temps are below zero here so too dang cold to venture out at night

Not really too exciting of a night LOL

Whoa, you sound like DH and I!!
Last year we went all out and went to the casino. We were home by 11:30!!!
So much for our partying, lol.
ETA: Sorry your dad passed on a holiday. That always makes it tough to enjoy forever after.

-- Edited by just Czech on Tuesday 29th of December 2015 06:20:45 PM
A few days after her failed brain surgery, my mother passed away around midnight, the night before my birthday. When the doctor heard that the next day was my birthday, he set the time of death at 11:59 p.m.

What a nice Doctor.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Lindley wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
When DS was growing up we would make a nice meal on NYE, friends came over, usually steak and lobster. Then we would be in bed by 10 and get up early to go skiing. In those days people were too hung over to be on the slopes so we would have the mountain to ourselves until 1 or so. I refuse to drive after 7 on NYE's, scared of the drunks. So happy I am taking DD up to the mountains this year and we will stay for a couple of days.
Hope you and your girls have fun in the mountains.

We will, thanks! I have food packed, chicken wings marinating. I rented a 2 bedroom suite that has a kitchen, balcony, and fireplace. Plus there is an indoor pool and a tubing park. We Won't be skiing. I would like to but neither girl wants to ski. There are all kinds of kid activities including zip lining. I am hoping they want to do that. It will be a fun packed two days.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

ed11563 wrote:
just Czech wrote:
Riding wrote:
well, I have never gone out on a New Years Eve. My dad passed away in 1976 at 39 when I was 15 on New Years Eve. so I stayed home with mom (and eventually my family) until she passed away on January 30, 1997.

When my kids were little we made confetti and snacks and they tossed it around (good gosh WHAT was I thinking LOL) and then we were all in bed by 10 after watching the ball drop, as we are in Wyoming so happens in Time Square earlier LOL

Now, DH and I will just stay home and watch a movie, snacks and a few beers, nothing too wild. the temps are below zero here so too dang cold to venture out at night

Not really too exciting of a night LOL

Whoa, you sound like DH and I!!
Last year we went all out and went to the casino. We were home by 11:30!!!
So much for our partying, lol.
ETA: Sorry your dad passed on a holiday. That always makes it tough to enjoy forever after.

-- Edited by just Czech on Tuesday 29th of December 2015 06:20:45 PM
A few days after her failed brain surgery, my mother passed away around midnight, the night before my birthday. When the doctor heard that the next day was my birthday, he set the time of death at 11:59 p.m.

Ed, that doctor was very kind. Sorry for your loss.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Lindley wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
When DS was growing up we would make a nice meal on NYE, friends came over, usually steak and lobster. Then we would be in bed by 10 and get up early to go skiing. In those days people were too hung over to be on the slopes so we would have the mountain to ourselves until 1 or so. I refuse to drive after 7 on NYE's, scared of the drunks. So happy I am taking DD up to the mountains this year and we will stay for a couple of days.
Hope you and your girls have fun in the mountains.
We will, thanks! I have food packed, chicken wings marinating. I rented a 2 bedroom suite that has a kitchen, balcony, and fireplace. Plus there is an indoor pool and a tubing park. We Won't be skiing. I would like to but neither girl wants to ski. There are all kinds of kid activities including zip lining. I am hoping they want to do that. It will be a fun packed two days.

That sounds like a blast, IKWTDS!

Have a great trip! smile

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Lindley wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
When DS was growing up we would make a nice meal on NYE, friends came over, usually steak and lobster. Then we would be in bed by 10 and get up early to go skiing. In those days people were too hung over to be on the slopes so we would have the mountain to ourselves until 1 or so. I refuse to drive after 7 on NYE's, scared of the drunks. So happy I am taking DD up to the mountains this year and we will stay for a couple of days.
Hope you and your girls have fun in the mountains.
We will, thanks! I have food packed, chicken wings marinating. I rented a 2 bedroom suite that has a kitchen, balcony, and fireplace. Plus there is an indoor pool and a tubing park. We Won't be skiing. I would like to but neither girl wants to ski. There are all kinds of kid activities including zip lining. I am hoping they want to do that. It will be a fun packed two days.

Okay, now I am going to live vicariously through IDWTDS! Sounds like a wonderful mini-vacation. smile

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

just Czech wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Lindley wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
When DS was growing up we would make a nice meal on NYE, friends came over, usually steak and lobster. Then we would be in bed by 10 and get up early to go skiing. In those days people were too hung over to be on the slopes so we would have the mountain to ourselves until 1 or so. I refuse to drive after 7 on NYE's, scared of the drunks. So happy I am taking DD up to the mountains this year and we will stay for a couple of days.
Hope you and your girls have fun in the mountains.
We will, thanks! I have food packed, chicken wings marinating. I rented a 2 bedroom suite that has a kitchen, balcony, and fireplace. Plus there is an indoor pool and a tubing park. We Won't be skiing. I would like to but neither girl wants to ski. There are all kinds of kid activities including zip lining. I am hoping they want to do that. It will be a fun packed two days.
Okay, now I am going to live vicariously through IDWTDS! Sounds like a wonderful mini-vacation.

Come with. I can guarantee we or I will be in bed early!

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

This is a description of the Kids activities.

Enjoy fun outdoor activities at the Adventure Center included with your lift ticket. Zipline across the Pemigewasett River, scale the climbing walls, and bounce on a bungee trampoline. One free roundtrip zipline, bungee session, and climb with today's valid lift ticket or season pass.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
This is a description of the Kids activities.

Enjoy fun outdoor activities at the Adventure Center included with your lift ticket. Zipline across the Pemigewasett River, scale the climbing walls, and bounce on a bungee trampoline. One free roundtrip zipline, bungee session, and climb with today's valid lift ticket or season pass.

The girls are going to have a blast and you are going to be exhausted. Love it! Memories being made this weekend for you all. smile

Ohfour · Hooker

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
just Czech wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Lindley wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
When DS was growing up we would make a nice meal on NYE, friends came over, usually steak and lobster. Then we would be in bed by 10 and get up early to go skiing. In those days people were too hung over to be on the slopes so we would have the mountain to ourselves until 1 or so. I refuse to drive after 7 on NYE's, scared of the drunks. So happy I am taking DD up to the mountains this year and we will stay for a couple of days.
Hope you and your girls have fun in the mountains.
We will, thanks! I have food packed, chicken wings marinating. I rented a 2 bedroom suite that has a kitchen, balcony, and fireplace. Plus there is an indoor pool and a tubing park. We Won't be skiing. I would like to but neither girl wants to ski. There are all kinds of kid activities including zip lining. I am hoping they want to do that. It will be a fun packed two days.
Okay, now I am going to live vicariously through IDWTDS! Sounds like a wonderful mini-vacation.
Come with. I can guarantee we or I will be in bed early!

Next year can we come?????

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Ohfour wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
just Czech wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Lindley wrote:
I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
When DS was growing up we would make a nice meal on NYE, friends came over, usually steak and lobster. Then we would be in bed by 10 and get up early to go skiing. In those days people were too hung over to be on the slopes so we would have the mountain to ourselves until 1 or so. I refuse to drive after 7 on NYE's, scared of the drunks. So happy I am taking DD up to the mountains this year and we will stay for a couple of days.
Hope you and your girls have fun in the mountains.
We will, thanks! I have food packed, chicken wings marinating. I rented a 2 bedroom suite that has a kitchen, balcony, and fireplace. Plus there is an indoor pool and a tubing park. We Won't be skiing. I would like to but neither girl wants to ski. There are all kinds of kid activities including zip lining. I am hoping they want to do that. It will be a fun packed two days.
Okay, now I am going to live vicariously through IDWTDS! Sounds like a wonderful mini-vacation.
Come with. I can guarantee we or I will be in bed early!
Next year can we come?????

Abso-fkn-lutely

Just bring the hat!

-- Edited by I know what to do_sometimes on Tuesday 29th of December 2015 08:31:17 PM

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

New Year's Eve is the anniversary of our first date.

This year we are going into the cities, eating dinner so place nice (I told DH to surprise me) and staying downtown at a hotel where we can watch the fireworks from the balcony.

I know what to do_sometimes · Frozen Sucks!

Mellow Momma wrote:
New Year's Eve is the anniversary of our first date.

This year we are going into the cities, eating dinner so place nice (I told DH to surprise me) and staying downtown at a hotel where we can watch the fireworks from the balcony.

That sounds so wonderful and romantic!

chef · Guru

We will be home for NYE, per the usual. When I was single, I went to the casino for one NYE and met my uncle at a bar for another. I'm not a drinker and was rather uncomfortable at the bar. The casino was fun. They had a band and dancing then a champagne toast at midnight. I do love champagne but DH thinks it tastes like soap water so no reason to buy a bottle.

Still getting everything put away from Christmas and DS' birthday. We're so worn out from last week that not much gets done each day so it's slow going.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Mellow Momma wrote:
New Year's Eve is the anniversary of our first date.

This year we are going into the cities, eating dinner so place nice (I told DH to surprise me) and staying downtown at a hotel where we can watch the fireworks from the balcony.
That sounds so wonderful and romantic!

That does sound like fun! smile

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

I know what to do_sometimes wrote:
Mellow Momma wrote:
New Year's Eve is the anniversary of our first date.

This year we are going into the cities, eating dinner so place nice (I told DH to surprise me) and staying downtown at a hotel where we can watch the fireworks from the balcony.
That sounds so wonderful and romantic!

It has always been a very special holiday for us. We haven't always done something spectacular. When the kids were younger we loved staying home and just celebrating it with them, counting down at the top of our lungs! Now that we don't have kids at who need to hang out with us, we try and do something special together. We celebrate this anniversary like it was our wedding anniversary and don't really celebrate our wedding anniversary at all.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

We used to go out, back in the day.

Then, we used to go to or host, a house party.

This year, I'll be home watching the college football playoff games.

Parties be damned! wink

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

Found out today at work that our GM has resigned to move back to his home state and tend to his mother on her death bed.

He has to submit a few succession plans to the board so they can approve one of them. He is recommending I become the interim GM while the board searches for a replacement. Upon the replacement's hire, I would get a promotion and a significant raise. I don't want the job outright, but wouldn't mind doing it until they find a suitable candidate. It might take up to 6-8 months.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Mellow Momma wrote:
Found out today at work that our GM has resigned to move back to his home state and tend to his mother on her death bed.

He has to submit a few succession plans to the board so they can approve one of them. He is recommending I become the interim GM while the board searches for a replacement. Upon the replacement's hire, I would get a promotion and a significant raise. I don't want the job outright, but wouldn't mind doing it until they find a suitable candidate. It might take up to 6-8 months.

What a compliment!

flan

Mellow Momma · Sniff...sniff, sniff. Yay! A Bum!

It's going to be a lot of work. But it will be a big resume builder. And honestly, part of me thinks they won't be able to find someone and I will end up doing it permanently. If the money is right...

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Mellow Momma wrote:
It's going to be a lot of work. But it will be a big resume builder. And honestly, part of me thinks they won't be able to find someone and I will end up doing it permanently. If the money is right...

Good luck, MM!

It sounds like you are up for a challenge!

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

MM will you buy me a big gift with your raise? biggrin

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
MM will you buy me a big gift with your raise?

Darmit, NJN. I was just getting ready to ask her the same thing... furious

flan

Nobody Just Nobody · Rib-it! Rrrib-it!

flan327 wrote:
Nobody Just Nobody wrote:
MM will you buy me a big gift with your raise?
Darmit, NJN. I was just getting ready to ask her the same thing...
flan

Great minds and all. But really, I DO have a birthday coming up!

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

MM, sounds like a great challenge and opportunity to grow.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

MM, I'll settle for a SMALL gift.

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

NJN,

When did you hit 19,000 posts?

flan