Helpful Hints For New Years Eve

This thread is for any ideas anyone would like to share about how to celebrate or not celebrate New Years eve.
There are many who just like to stay home and watch the ball drop on tv, check out the celebrations from around the world and listen to the music but...
There are still things you can do to "liven it up" or "tone it down"

Here's a few to start it off.

1) If you plan to end up naked, make sure you do it indoors (gonna be cold) and around people who will appreciate it or think it's funny

2) If the kids wanna take part, let them. No reason why they cant sleep in the next day just like you plan to (NEw Years Eve is on Saturday Night)

3) Have breakfast planned. If you have people over or even just do the family thang, have something to much on in the morning. Make sure you have coffee for guests and something to eat (donuts, pastries, waffles, pheasant under glass, snozzberries...)

4) If you invite people over, plan for a few to stay (dont start the year off with a tragedy) (no I'm not having anyone over)

5) Have options, though many will imbibe in adult beverages, some may skip it or only want that midnight glass of champagne. (If the kids are there, try to maintain some semblance of normal behavior)

6) Pass the hat. Dont be afraid to ask people to bring things or chip in for the [img]graemlins/beer.gif[/img] run or whatever

7) If it wears a stone, leave it alone (dont try to get too smoochy with someone elses wife or hubby, esepcially if they are there [img]eek.gif[/img] )

8) Party hats and noisemakes are good, obnoxious people who are just noisy and annoying are bad

9) Make sure you have tp, asprin and lots of cameras.

9A) If you plan on getting drunk and stupid, stay away from those with the cameras (refer to #1)

10) Dont be a poopface. Dont try to ruin someone's 2006 by being a jerk to them on the first day of it.

Anyone can feel free to add to this if they so wish.

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Thanks for the tips, cgreg!

I have enjoyed reading the New Year's Resolutions of Crowley and Aziraphale.

I have to agree with Crowley's Resolution 1 and 5, and Aziraphale's Resolution 3.

What are YOUR New Year's Resolutions?

I'm repeating last years resolution (which I actually kept!) which is to go to the gym on average 4 times a week and perform a workout according to a minimum standard I've set. More for blood pressure and cholesterol reasons than for aesthetic purposes, and because I think it helps me stay mentally fit and more upbeat.

I generally resolve not to make any resolutions. [img]graemlins/hmmm.gif[/img]

By saying that I make it and break it all at once [img]wink.gif[/img]

But there are a few I can use that are 100% guaranteed to be kept by me [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img]

I dont smoke, so I resolve not to start smoking (that's a gimme, I'll never be a smoker)

I dont smoke pot, so I resolve not to start doing that or any other illegal drugs

I resolve to remain a heterosexual

I resolve to never wear a dress in public, private or anywhere else (although I have the legs for it LOL!)

I resolve to continue to tell stupid jokes at will

I resolve to cheer for my own favorite teams and not give a damn if anyone doesnt like it

I resolve not to give in and become a poopface

I resolve not to care about stupid issues that have no meaning or bearing on anything of importance

I resolve to watch what I wanna watch, see what I wanna see, listen to what I wanna listen to and pretty much do what I wanna do

I resolve to eat at least 12 different flavors of ice cream this year

I resolve to drink beer but maybe a few less here and there

I resolve to continue to work to live and not become someone who lives to work

I resolve to eat where I wanna eat and not care if it pisses someone off

I resolve to spend some time poolside this summer


I resolve to continue to do my sunday breakfast thing, even if some dont like it

I resolve to continue to look for deals and sales and laugh at those who think less of me for it

I resolve to avoid becoming a canibal

I resolve to be myself

I resolve to end this list right now [img]wink.gif[/img]

<font color="#FFFFAA" size="1">[ December 27, 2005 09:43 AM: Message edited by: cincygreg ]</font>

Now, I cant mention everything, but here a few interesting things going on New Years Eve.
(the reason I've delayed the Jan to do list is because all the good Dec stuff is still going on! Who-Ha all week long [img]wink.gif[/img] )


Ok, first of all they will be ringing in the new year in a big way again in Newport as the World Peace bell will swing and ring at Midnight. (one of those new years shows should have a camera there, I mean it is the WORLD PEACE Bell)

Anywho, how about some laughs.
At Southgate House they have the Comedy Countdown at 9pm admission $15 call 859-431-2201

At Go Bananas Eddie Gosslin 984-9288

At The Funny Bone Alonzo Bodden 859-957-2000

At Music Hall the Cincy Symphony will be having their concert and ball
$17.75-$73.75 for concert only
$167.75-273.75 for the concert and ball

At the Old Fat Fish Blue location in Newport $30 and a non perishable food item will get you in to see Bootsey (Bootsey is one of those people who doesnt even need to use his last name)
8pm call 259-5291 for more info

Most of these things are things you can do before or after you go to dinner or whatever.

Might I suggest a trip to one of the Who-Ha things if you have a family that night. Maybe do that then come home to watch the ball drop or go see the bell ring or whatever. Truthfully, if it's a clear night you should be able to hear the bell for miles around.

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6) Pass the hat. Dont be afraid to ask people to bring things or chip in for the run or whatever

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">There's nothing wrong with asking people to bring a snack or a beverage, but passing the hat?

I don't think so.

The weather is promising to be great for the beach on New Year's Eve (during the afternoon) and then dinner. But I try to not be out and about after dinner time on New Year's Eve given the number of probable drunks on the road. As my brother termed it years ago, it's "amateur night", lots of people out and getting drunk and being on the road who don't normally do that. Once the sun is down I plan to be safely ensconced at home. Boring perhaps, but safe and sound. And since I do not drink, come Sunday I can enjoy a nice day (forcast to be in the 70s and sunny and up to 77 on Monday) sans hangover. Each to his/her own, but I just do not see the attraction in getting drunk and feeling like hell the next day. I also do not feel this lousy year (for me at least) deserves a send-off. 2005 takes the "prize" for being the worst year I have ever had and I shall be more than happy to see it over...(and waking up to 2006 bright and early and not hung-over from the night before)

If you let people know ahead of time that you are ordering something delivered or some takeout or something, then there is nothing wrong with passing the hat.

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Originally posted by cincygreg:
If you let people know ahead of time that you are ordering something delivered or some takeout or something, then there is nothing wrong with passing the hat.

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I beg to differ. If you are throwing a New Year's party, passing the hat for the pizza is tacky. People usually bring beverages and side dishes and such, which is fine.

Now, if you were having people over for an impromptu gathering to watch a football game and told everyone ahead of time they could chip in for pizza, I guess passing the hat would be more appropriate. But to invite people over for a party, then pass the hat, ummm, no, I don't think so.

As of right now, I have absolutely no plans for New Years, nor am I concerned about it. It's never been a favorite holiday of mine.

I am working, new years eve night.....great [img]frown.gif[/img]

Have resolved to swim a mile twice a week and be a stone lighter this time next year

Haviong worked in the restaurant business for what seems to be an eternity, I've worked a ton of New years Eve's Sean.

But, I have a little thing I've been doing for years that I suggest you might try.

A minute or so before midnight, run outside, just get out of the building completely if you can.
Why, uou may be asking yourself?
Well, that's easy.
It';s so you dont end the previous year and start the new one at work. So you dont turn over a calender year in the office or whatever.
You dont wanna be able to say that you spent two minutes at work that duing which you turned over an entire year do you?
Me neither.
It's kind of silly and stupid, but I do it every year that I have to work on New Years eve.
Reguardless of the job, I do it anywho.
Think of it as a moment in time that you cannot replicate.
For that 1 moment when you change over the calender, you dont wanna be working? Do you?

Works best with a beer or glass of something either bubbly or strong in your hand.,

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Originally posted by Sean Pa:
I am working, new years eve night.....great [img]frown.gif[/img]

Have resolved to swim a mile twice a week and be a stone lighter this time next year

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">If you don't mind me asking, what do you do for a living?

Sorry Folks, but it sounds like the Bootsey show has been cancelled for New Years eve.

Apparrently one of sponsers or promoters backed out.

Here's another idea if you are planning to ring in the new year with your kids.
Sprite or Sierra mist can be used for the midnight toast (no caffiene, wont keep them awake any longer).
It bubbles, it sorta looks champagne-ish and it lets them be part of it.
Some actually do it a little earlier than midnight.

Make it last.
If you go out first, maybe pick up some ice cream on the way home or something.
If you just have people over, dont bring out the big party items right away. Snack stuff firts, then work your way up a bit. It builds up the "main event" and keeps the party rollin along.

Make sure you bring some mints or gum.
Midnight smooches should not taste of onion dip [img]graemlins/gulp.gif[/img]
(not a bad move to have a bottle of of mouthwash (even those trila size ones) and a stack of dixie cups in the bathroom [img]wink.gif[/img]

Dont overdo it, if you are having ten people over, dont make enough food for 30.

And whatever you do. Remember to have some playing cards and maybe something for the kids to do (games or something)
Trust me, you'll be glad you did!
Party On Everyone [img]graemlins/party.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/party.gif[/img]

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Sean Pa:
I am working, new years eve night.....great [img]frown.gif[/img]

Have resolved to swim a mile twice a week and be a stone lighter this time next year

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<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">If you don't mind me asking, what do you do for a living?</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Process Operator, at a water plant, I magically turn dirty old river water into clean wholesome drinking water. Who the feck wants to drink WATER on new years eve, But someone does cause I gotta work.

I intend to spend New Years soundly asleep and preparing to work the next day.

In other words, having to work 12 hours today (7Am to 7:30PM) then repeat on Sunday means I'll be celebrating the inside of my eyelids. And I'll shoot the first fucker that detonates a firecracker outside my window.

Have a nice day!

And since we've pass the midnight hour in Eastern Australia, it';s ok to raise your glass and say Happy New Year at any time today.
Why?

Because for the rest of the day, it's gonna be midnight somewhere [img]wink.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img]

Party on everyone, party on [img]graemlins/party.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/party.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/party.gif[/img]

Here's the world clock so you can see who's celebrating now and who's counting down the minutes to celebrate next.
WORLD CLOCK

You can pretty much see the time for every area of the globe represented and watch as the midnight hour rolls tword you.

Happy New Year.

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