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lemongrove Thu 27-Dec-18 10:47:53

We used to enjoy NYE with friends, dinner at each others houses, plenty of drinks and the fireworks at midnight.
Sometime in the last three years it has become more an ordeal, so last week we all talked about it, and the others admitted it had become more and more difficult to stay up celebrating, when they really longed for ‘cocoa and slippers’
We all laughed and then decided to see everyone for a nice long lunch on New Year’s Day instead, which we will all enjoy.
So glad we talked about it when we did! Anyone feel the same or are you still a party animal?

paddyann Sun 30-Dec-18 00:44:18

we always spend Hogmanay with family and friends ,some years in a hotel this year at our home .There should be about 20 of us ..maybe more including the GC who all love to stay up and see the New Year in.I cant imagine ever going to bed before midnight ANY night of the year never mind on Hogmanay.
Everyone will stay here and they'll all have atraditional New Years day dinner before heading home .
A very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous 2019 to you all,may it bring with it all you wish for yourselves ,your families and loved ones. Slainte

Alima Sun 30-Dec-18 06:11:38

A NYD lunch sounds much better than staying up till 12.00. We used to have some real humdinger celebrations when we lived in Navy married quarters. Not the same in civvy street. Now much prefer NYD, go for an early morning walk whilst others are nursing sore heads.

Sehh Sun 30-Dec-18 09:27:44

Can’t wait to see the back of 2018, we’ve had an awful year so this NYE we are going all out. All the children and grandchildren are coming over to cook and have a murder mystery evening. Just hope I can stay awake! I’m hoping that a nice NY day walk will help us to re focus for the coming year.

Marthjolly1 Sun 30-Dec-18 09:39:33

I always prefer NYE to Christmas and remember some very good parties over the years. Now we enjoy a good meal at home just the 2 of us then trot to the local for the bells. Always a good atmosphere here on NYE. Just wish we didnt have to do all that kissing of strangers who suddenly become best friends for one minute. Then we trot home again. We might go to this pub twice or 3 times in a year so dont know anyone at all.

Marthjolly1 Sun 30-Dec-18 09:44:34

Thank you Paddyann for your good wishes. Enjoy your party. The same to you and all Gransnetters hope you enjoy whatever way you choose to see the old year out and look forward to much happiness in 2019.