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texanwitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 12:40 AM
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So how many here plan to stay on home New Year's eve.
I can't make up my mind, stay home or go to a party.
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DarkTirade Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 12:41 AM
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1. Plan?
Like... think of something in advance? Man... I hadn't thought about trying that... :P
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texanwitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 12:47 AM
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7. The big day is almost here.
I will be glad to see 2008 go away.

Of course 2009 might not be better, at least we have a new President.
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grannylib Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 12:43 AM
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2. We'll be home, Hubby and Sarahbellum and one of her friends
Food, wine, movies, hats, streamers, confetti, games, and those little thingies like champagne bottles that pop out little streamers and stuff when you pull the string. :-)
Perhaps we'll go sliding too, if there's still snow and it's not too cold.
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Book Lover Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 12:43 AM
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3. Amateur night
I stay home and have for many, many years. Too many people who don't know how to drink like adults are on the loose, whereas I and a few friends have a civilized sleepover with dinner and rum-soaked desserts.
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alphafemale Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 12:48 AM
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9. "amateur night"
:rofl:
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Burma Jones Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 11:17 AM
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44. I'm usually home on St. Patricks (a big Amateur night) by 8:00.........
But this year I have Pogue Tickets at the 9:30 club in DC on March 17th..........
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KitchenWitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 12:46 AM
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4. We might go to the drive in movies.
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texanwitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 12:59 AM
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15. That sounds fun.
I haven't been to a drive in movie in years.
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Tom Kitten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 12:47 AM
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Me
Can't afford it and don't have any friends anyways.
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Mari333 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 12:47 AM
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5. was invited, wont go
just am not a party person anymore. just sit at home and listen to the rednecks shoot their guns off at midnight. probably toast in the new year with actual TOAST, since I dont drink. wake up and send in my tax documents on jan 1st.
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wartrace Donating Member (920 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 01:21 PM
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52. I doubt it is just the "rednecks" that are shooting in the air.
You probably would like to assign blame to one group that you find distasteful however I suspect there are others that also commit that offense. For instance, did President elect Obama win the "redneck" vote in Flint?
http://www.mlive.com/flintjournal/index.ssf/2008/11/flint_residents_celebrate_bara.html
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whistler162 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 12:47 AM
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6. Working my last New Years eve,
at least at this company. I have worked most New Years eves that occurred on a weekday for the last 22+ years. But, since I will be laid off at the end of January this is probably my last one.
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CaliforniaPeggy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 12:47 AM
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8. My dear texanwitch...
We NEVER go out on holidays...

I don't know anyone who's giving a party, anyway...

*sigh*
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texanwitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 12:52 AM
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11. I really don't want to hurt their feelings but I really don't like being out on the road that night.
Staying home and playing on DU seems better.
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tigereye Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 10:56 AM
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37. don't you folks go down to the beach, or something?


that's what I would do if I lived near the ocean! Take sparklers and run around....


Happy New Year, Peggy!
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kentauros Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 12:48 AM
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10. I'll stay at home.
I don't have a bulletproof head nor do I know how to look out for falling lead rocks :P
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texanwitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 12:57 AM
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13. I am not in Houston right now, the party is in Austin.
I know what you mean about falling lead.

My neighborhood used to be really loud at midnight but not so much now.
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kentauros Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 01:22 AM
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24. I haven't found any consistency in Houston.
Some neighborhoods you kind of expect it and it happens, but even in places you would think they'd know better, you still hear the guns going off. It's good you live in a better neighborhood now :)

I have watched people "responsibly" fire into the ground, but why not just get some fireworks and risk less penalty when you're caught? ;)

I've heard some "weapons" go off that sounded a lot bigger than a shotgun, too. That kind of scared me even if it was way off in the distance...
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texanwitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 01:30 AM
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28. The townhouses have helped in this department.
We used to play with fireworks as kids, blackcats.

We would tie them together and throw them.

It is a wonder I have any fingers now.

I liked the bottle rockets.
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petronius Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 12:56 AM
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12. I'm gonna stay home, but I'll shoot my guns up in the air at midnight
I may be a homebody, but I'm not a total loser... :)
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kentauros Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 12:58 AM
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14. Are you going to be standing under the carport when you shoot them off?
:P
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petronius Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 01:00 AM
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16. Probably at first, because I'll be drunk, but I'll stagger out into the street
after reloading...

;)
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kentauros Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 01:16 AM
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20. Does someone need to play some Ennio Moricone
with inclusive ricochet sound effects?
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tigereye Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 10:58 AM
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38. crap and we thought the few folks who set off fireworks were bad!


:rofl:
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Fire Walk With Me Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 01:01 AM
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17. I'll likely stay home and listen to some great music.
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Lucian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 01:02 AM
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18. I'm planning on staying home.
I have a bottle of Moet & Chandon White Star that I'll be drinking by myself. :)
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PaddyBlueEyes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 01:15 AM
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19. Pray for Me Guys
Edited on Tue Dec-30-08 01:17 AM by PaddyBlueEyes
I will be on duty in the Greater Times Square area..I'd rather be in Wisconsin!
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kentauros Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 01:18 AM
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21. Oooooohhh!
Do you have a bulletproof and vomitproof vest?
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PaddyBlueEyes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 01:18 AM
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22. Bulletproof yes
vomit proof.no..they havent made one yet, and a tyvek suit is too hot.
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kentauros Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 01:23 AM
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25. get some Teflon paint then
:P

Stay safe, though. I'll send some Vibes :)
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PaddyBlueEyes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 01:25 AM
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26. I will
Thanks Bro.
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mcctatas Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 01:54 AM
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32. You haven't lived until you experienced a New Years Eve
'sconi style, hopefully next year sweetie.
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Danger Mouse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 01:20 AM
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23. I was going to drive up to my brother's but am going to stay home instead...
and make the trip on Thursday.
Lot of drunk drivers on the road, after all...
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redqueen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 01:27 AM
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27. Me.
I haven't gone out for new year's in over a decade. My, how time flies.
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emilyg Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 01:42 AM
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30. Same here.
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Iggo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 01:40 AM
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29. Stayin' home.
As midnight approaches I'll grab the kevlar hat, sit in the bathtub, and pray for morning.
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Tuesday Afternoon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 01:54 AM
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31. I have to work ~sigh~
How on earth do I think I can afford to build a house :eyes:
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luv_mykatz Donating Member (198 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 06:31 AM
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33. I always stay home for New Year's eve.
My cat hates all the noise...and I don't want to be on the road with all the crazies, either.
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MissHoneychurch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 06:46 AM
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34. I'll be home
packing, watching a DVD and post on DU :D
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harmonicon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 07:14 AM
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35. I don't know...
I just got back home today after my Christmas trip.... I may have no one to hang out with, because loads of people are leaving town.
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tigereye Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 10:54 AM
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36. we are having a potluck here at home


we usually stay home, so we thought we'd try to have folks come to us!
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hobbit709 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 10:59 AM
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39. I refuse to go out on amateur idiot night.
Us pros stay off the streets.
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Arkansas Granny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 11:10 AM
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40. I'm staying home. I might call a few people around midnight, but
no party this year. Besides, without a nap I find it very hard to stay awake until midnight anymore.
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Kajsa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 11:11 AM
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41. Hi Texanwitch! Home for us,
we'll watch a movie till the
Time Square ball drop, yell
' Happy New Year' and
hit the sack!

Whatever you choose to do, stay safe
and warm, OK?

:hi: :pals:
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Burma Jones Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 11:15 AM
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42. We're walking to a party up the street
Then, when the 2 year old is ready for bed, I'm taking her home and the Wife and two older kids will stay at the party and I will remember the friends I lost to a car crash (no drunks, at about 8 pm) on December 31, 1989.......Haven't been a big New Year's reveler since then.
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BarenakedLady Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 11:17 AM
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43. I don't have a party to go to.
So I'm staying in. :P
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flvegan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 11:44 AM
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45. Me. I'm on doggie v fireworks duty...again.
Even without the pups, you couldn't pay me enough to go out on New Years.
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WinkyDink Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 11:51 AM
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46. *Raises hand* Food, wine, TV, comfort.....what's to go out for?!
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TZ Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 12:00 PM
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47. Me.
I could go out if I wanted but I get tired early these days. And my night vision sucks. And I have a habit of falling asleep behind the wheel. So no, it will be me and the kitties watching the ball drop on TV.
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wartrace Donating Member (920 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 12:01 PM
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48. Staying at my compound, no worries at all about falling lead.
Shooting into the air must be a city thing. While I am confident ALL my neighbors own guns I have never heard any being fired on New years eve. Either they are responsible gun owners or they don't want to waste ammo & have to clean them afterwords. As a matter of fact they don't shoot off fireworks either.

I really don't like the thought of driving on a night when there are so many drunks on the road. To be honest with you I will probably be in bed by ten o'clock.
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MorningGlow Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 12:16 PM
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49. 5 YO = staying home
But we stayed home before the little one was born anyway. I have to admit, in my single days, I never found myself at one of those rollicking and/or dress-up New Year's parties you see in the movies. Maybe I don't know the right people :P but I always ended up at a lame house party IF there was a party going on at all. I did go to one formal party at a local museum before I met Mr. MG, but without a date it was a complete waste of time. So I know I'm not missing much.
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Roon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 12:30 PM
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50. I'm going to Boulder to see my boyfriend New Year's eve..
It's just going to be him and I and a 30-pack of beer. Hope I can stay awake. I always end up crashing early when I go visit him.
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bikebloke Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-30-08 12:39 PM
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51. It was hard enough when I was a light drinker.
But now I drink even less. And I really don't care for drunk women hanging all over me, which always happens. Especially those, whose partners are comatose across the room.

I'll stay home and have an extra movie night this week.
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