Celebrating New Year

DH isn’t too well and has gone to bed. I shall stay up for a while and have another whisky or two. He often had to work on NYE so we’ve never made much of it.

Hate it, I will be in bed alone, by ten after a few glasses of bubbles. DH in long term nursing care and our only S&family live overseas. Not miserable and I do not resent others happiness. We are only in our early sixties and had no idea our lovely married life would come to such a heartbreaking halt. To all my fellow grandparents I wish you a very healthy and happy 2018 ??????

Hello everyone, I'd like to wish you all a Happy New Year! May all your dreams and desires come true

In the 1970s we used to go to the clubs in and around Picadilly and then on to Trafalgar Square. Never ever got home until 6 or 7 in the morning! The clubs used to stay open and serve breakfast as there was no transport to take anyone home in those days. It was so safe and such fun. New Years in Trafalgar Square isn't the same anymore, barriers and cordons and controlled displays of fireworks, not to mention security aspects. Gone are the carefree days. Now we just carry on as normal, up here in North Yorkshire and send greetings by text to our children and watch the London fireworks on catchup the next day.

Hello Trendygran, I’m on my own tonight. I was widowed 18 yrs ago, then had a new partner for 15 years til he had his marching orders beg of November, hence I’m home alone tonight and feeling liberated... he is on a coach trip on the Isle of Wight with his new amour. Am I bovvered ... not on your life I’m free??

We had our usual invite to the dinner put on by some of the people in our part of the village here in Portugal but neither of us particularly enjoy it as even after 9 years some people just stare and never speak. DH has a cold (man flu) so I used that as an excuse to cancel. Plus two the children upset him with their squabbling during the week which is not good with his PTSD. So while he is feeling down they are together partying. I do wish would just get on with their lives and have a bit more consideration.
So NYE for us today has been soup and rolls (all he wanted) plus finishing off the Christmas cake, mince pies etc. We spent two years apart so now make the most of our time together.
Happy New Year to you all.

Husband and I sitting with nibbles and glass of wine wishing you all a very happy peaceful new year x

It's just another day and double excuse for some people to get drunk.
I can have a special meal and wine any day of the week and I enjoy every day, not needing to 'celebrate
having got through another year', as if it's an obstacle course or a trial.

My late husband used to like going out NYE, but I never really liked it. He passed away 20 years ago, so tend to stay in and watch TV glass in hand sometimes never even made it to midnight I record the fireworks and watch in the morning. I usually cook for my sister and her family NYD (she does Christmas) but due to circumstances took them and another friend who is also on her own out for a meal earlier today. Not looking forward to the evening as we lost our Father in June, and I lost a friend of 20 years a couple of days before Christmas- am sincerely hoping 2018 will be far better

Happy New Year to everyone

On another note, I have enjoyed many Happy New Years, the best being in Scotland with my youngest adult daughter. Ice-skating, the Hogmanay party, the bars (ended up in a gay bar full of guys in leather kilts and a Danny la Rue/Shirley Bassey look-a-like in the full evening monty, who was a man (I would never have known had he not spoken)
We stayed in a glorious boutique hotel, The Albany in Edinburgh. Other great NYs in Middleham N.Yorks watching the horses being exercised from the window of the White Swan and walking up to the castle on pristine snow, before tucking into a wonderful lunch by a roaring log fire with my youngest son and daughter and their housekeeper. Dubai was magical but too glitzy and I prefer British weather. Two of my children are part of the horse racing fraternity and it's a wonderful world at any time of the year.
I too hope that all GNs who are alone, unwell or enduring difficult times, find a measure of peace and comfort in knowing that others on here care and are wishing every one of you a healthy and contented 2018.

jimmyRFU

Your last sentence. I know the feeling.

May I wish everyone a happy new year and a healthy and contented 2018 x

Barmeyoldbat

Would that be Llanwrtyd Wells?

I wish a happy New Year to everyone, however you are spending it, and a comfortable 2018.

Im abed now with book and phone. Will be long asleep when fireworks go off zzzzz

Happy new year to you all x

After many years celebrating NY we are now of an age when a quiet evening at home with cat and dog (who trembles) when the fireworks start. We will be going to bed before "the bells" - hubby is a glaswegian so I also speak the speak! The years we did celebrate, we did it big time and although looked the part, the smiling, the kissing, and the dancing, I always felt sad and sometimes cried, thinking of all those I loved dearly were no longer around. I will be very happy when the days become normal and knowing that we are getting closer to the Spring.

Wishing you all a very Happy and Healthy 2018 - what would I do without Granset.

I have a cynics view of New Year.
Nothing is going to change for me with an H with dementia.
It is only going to get worse until one of us dies.
We have had a roast chicken dinner and all my H could talk about was how hard and how long it was raining.
I tried to talk about the past, the future? What I would like to do in the house, all fell on deaf ears. He went to bed at 9pm and after clearing up and putting the dishwasher on, I followed. No cheer and no expectations.
What a drag down I am.
Happy New Year to all.

Hi lovely ladies. We've just got in from a get together at my DDs. Can't last till twelve. All tucked up now with a cuppa. Had a few tipples . A very Happy New Year to every one of you and to all at HQ x

Annsixty, you are not a drag down x why pretend . I am fearful

Thanks Annie so am I, but I really hate to spoil the atmosphere, while being aware that I have, just down tonight.
I wish you Annie a peaceful and calm New Year and all you would wish yourself. Xx

This I am alone on my narrow boat. I have opened a bottle of good sparkling wine. I will open the hatch at midnight and watch the fireworks in the village. Wishing you all a tranquil and peaceful new year x

I hate New Years Eve. Had so many nasty violent ones from being a child and during 2 marriages that all I want to do is go to bed early.

No Annsixty, you have shown how brave you are x

Twenty five years ago today i was baby sitting my 55 hours old grandson, prior to him being born my daughter had asked me ,if this baby arrived before NYE would I look after it(was due boxing day) as 26th came and went and it got nearer to NYE I thought I'd been let off the hook so to speak. But no 4pm NYE up she rocks with new baby,lock ,stock etc and said thanks mum we'll be back tomorrow PM.Kids, what are they like.? this year like many years I'm on my own through choice,can't be bothered mixing with strangers. Even at xmas I'm quite happy on my own now I'm widowed. Never lonely ,like my own company.
Happy New Year to all Gransnetters,good health and happiness to all.
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