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Anyone Else Staying In New Year's Eve?

CrazyKittyLvr2 — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 17:49:37 GMT

DD and I are having a scintillating evening of Chinese for supper and finding a movie on Demand.

DH and I never went anywhere except a house party now and then in the 50 years we were married. It's too crowded, noisy and everyone who never drinks otherwise is out on the roads.

I haven't seen the ball drop in decades.

Anyone else staying tucked in for the night?

Whatever you are doing, have a great night and be safe. Here's to a wonderful 2020 for everyone!

Re: Anyone Else Staying In New Year's Eve?

KingstonsMom — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 17:55:29 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2

Yep! DH & I are!

We probably won't have Chinese food (not DH's favorite, but it IS mine!), but we'll have dinner at home, away from all of the DUI drivers!

I've been following your posts re: your TKR and hope that you're getting better every day!

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LoveMeSomeQVC — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 17:56:40 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 Your evening sounds like my cup of tea on New Year's Eve! We typically stay home too. I just feel safer and I enjoy the time at home. Hope you enjoy!

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freakygirl — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 17:59:17 GMT

we've been staying home for years. a light dinner, then just watch some tv. haven't been interested to see the ball drop nor watch fireworks. after all these years, they look pretty much the same.

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fthunt — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 17:59:43 GMT

I don't have a date!

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vermint — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 18:00:37 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 We're staying home this year and cooking steaks on the grill! We occasionally over the years have been to friends homes or joined them at restaurants, but we always make it an early evening. Usually in bed long before the ball drops!

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wildcat fan — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 18:01:22 GMT

My husband's working, so I'll be home, but not alone because I know I'll have some of you to keep me company.

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KingstonsMom — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 18:04:05 GMT

@wildcat fan

You betcha'!

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ALRATIBA — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 18:04:27 GMT

Yes.... staying in. I don't know anyone who goes "out" these days. We're lucky we can stay awake until midnight to watch the "ball drop" on TV!

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Vivian — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 18:05:49 GMT

My husband and I are meeting friends at a restaurant very close to home and very early in the evening. Then we'll head home and stay home. If I'm awake l will watch the ball drop. If not...been there, done that. I used to go to parties, eat and drink.Now I stay home because I worry about others who go to parties, eat, and drink.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 18:08:08 GMT

If we can stay awake till midnight. Its been years since we went out.

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Peaches McPhee — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 18:08:16 GMT

DH and I will go out to dinner, after work. We always go for asian food, because that is what we had on our first NYE togther. We will be in bed asleep long before midnight.

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Terrywu — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 18:09:23 GMT

First time in years, we will be home. Went to dinner with our usual group last evening. Less people, better menus, no rushing. We were discussing that we had been together for New Years Eve well over 50 years. Many of us were in school together, elementary and high school. Fun times, in a way I hate to see it change. Happy New Year all!

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 18:10:29 GMT

@KingstonsMom My pesky knee is much better, thanks for asking. If I could sleep lying down life would be really good. My knee objects to whatever position I'm in lying down. My recliner is my friend these days. lol

Oh, and my ice pack!!

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VegasBusinessWoman — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 18:12:36 GMT

Only the young and foolish--or the just plain foolish--would go out on New Year's eve in Vegas. There will be over 300,000 drunken lunatics running around town. The party will be loud, crowded and over the top, as is always the case, but once you've done it once, that is enough to last a lifetime. In my dotage, I don't feel the need to join them.

When I was in college I worked on the Strip, and so worked EVERY holiday. The entire town becomes an open-air looney bin. That was enough for me, thanks. I consider myself lucky to not have to work holidays anymore. If I want to see the fireworks, I can go out in the back yard to watch.

P.S. I don't want to see the fireworks

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Meowingkitty — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 18:13:59 GMT

I will go to bed early but will be awake at midnight if not before because of idiot neighbors shooting off fireworks. Last year they started at 10 and went to 2.

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SahmIam — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 18:15:57 GMT

Right here! Whole family stays in due to the idiots on the road. Have already hit Costco and Weis for ingredients for hot dips and other tasty treats. Doing a ham the next day and friends and family will join us for dinner and leftovers from the night before, lol.

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Sheila P-Burg — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 18:16:00 GMT

My husband and I always had Chinese on New Year's Eve and I have continued that tradition. When he was alive he enjoyed watching the various celebrations on TV. I never really enjoyed them so now I turn the TV off and prefer to read a good book. The firecrackers and the people banging pots together will let me know when midnight arrives.

Everyone have a very Happy New Year and for those going out enjoy yourselves but be careful and make it back home safely.

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Preds — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 18:19:43 GMT

My favorite place to be ... home and in bed before the fireworks go off.

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Grouchomarx — Mon, 30 Dec 2019 18:23:36 GMT

We go out for dinner and return well before midnight. Sometimes the restaurant wants us to stay to ring in the new year but that is way too late to be out and especially drinking. We rarely stay up till midnight! I think I'll know what year it is when I wake up LOL.