new years eve - whats the point??

SailorSam

People often complain about how how difficult it is to get a taxi at New Year but as an ex driver it's often a very quiet night.
Because many of the pubs were charging to get in you wouldn't have people doing their normal pub crawls, they'd go out early so they could get a seat and then stay there until after midnight. The end of the night would be mad busy with people fighting to get into the cab but between 7pm and midnight you may have sat around and thought you were lucky to do half-a-dozen short fares in 5hrs.

marisco_2

I have always loved New Years Eve. As a child I spent many with my grandparents and their generation of other relatives. I have lots of fond memories, it was always a thrill then to stay up till midnight and see the next year in.

In my 20s I spent New Years Eve in some wonderful places. Usually that were ahead of the UK. I would then stay up late into the night phoning friends and family when their locations rolled round to midnight. No kids then, so I could sleep the whole of New Years day if I wanted.

Now I spend it quietly. Tonight some friends are coming over and we are cooking a lovely meal. We will catch up and have a great time. At midnight if it is not raining we will head out to the garden as I get a fab view over the coastal town I live in and the sky will be ablaze with fireworks. Then as we are all around the 40 mark I expect we will flake out and head to bed. Up tomorow for a mid morning brunch and hopefully off out for a long walk.

suburbanwifey

Abbymoo wrote: »

suburbanwifey wrote: »

Great idea, I'm serious! Lets remember this conversation next New Years and if you do go, lets meet and have a toast to NY I like gals that wear too much eyeliner xx[/QU

Deal We're definitely going, I can't stand another year of sitting indoors on NYE, OH should think himself lucky I'm not making him drive us up tonight!

We can inspire each other in the meantime as to where to stay. I love cottages up there, but on the flip side, ROOM SERVICE

Deal. Hubby has just had the suggestion put to him and he says he would like to very much! Great We're doing it :T

Molly41

I look forward to not washing on New Years Day (as you wash your luck for the upcoming year away) but it will be bed and doggy cuddles as my furry friends are frightened of fireworks:(

Maureen43

No invitations for me this year On my own at home.

Mara69

Rockporkchop wrote: »

My DH is like a dog with two tails today as we haven't been invited anywhere good for NYE and he thinks the year starts off as a failure if we are not drunk in a crowd of people when the clock strikes midnight.

I don't get that - the dog with two tails thing is when people are extremely happy - surely your husband would be sad as he's not been invited out?

We're celebrating with sausages, wine and chocolate at home.

I_wanna_live_for_free

Am full of cold so luckily we've had no plans to go out. Just going to snuggle with OH, and drink some nice wine, being totally sad and catch up on some tv.

DD out for her first NYE party with friends *alone* ie without us being there boy am I apprehensive?

ruby-roo_2

scottishchick27 wrote: »

We normally have a big party to celebrate but we've got an eight week old baby this year. I'll be taking in the bells at my mums with all my family but no alcohol for me as I'm breastfeeding then I'll be taxiing everyone home. It's different but I wouldn't have it any other way

Congratulations on your new baby. What does 'taking in the bells' mean? I've noticed lots of people mention this.

ellieo

loved it in my teens
cant stand it now, worse night of the year for me
will be in bed with ear plugs firmly stuck in

Skintski

sassyblue wrote: »

I hate New Year's Eve, all that happens afterwards is that you go back to work.

My favourite day is Christmas Eve, all that magic head of you :santa2:

Same here, I love Christmas but new Year is just depressing