New Year...

[thebish]

I've never made much of a thing of new year's eve...

tonight it will be a few drinks - and a games night with the family up to midnight when we will gather around the grandfather clock (with a nice westminster chime) and wait for the bongs before toasting the new year, singing Auld Lang Syne and opening front door to wave at neighbours...

does anyone have big or small plans - if so, what?

[Abdoulaye's Twin]

Last 2 years I've been in bed before midnight (those 5am starts are a killer). This year I might brave staying up and have a beverage of some description

[Prufrock]

Working again.

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Best night of the year for tips.
Normally two of us behind the bar, me and mate, we have a laugh
Don't buy a drink all night
Still end up getting lashed, and would be there anyway.

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Fecking fancy dress.
Bloody part time drinkers.
Folk who order weird shit that takes 10 mins to make when there's a full bar 'coz it's Christmas'.
That we have to stay about 5 or 6 drinks behind the customers so 'feel' sober while they talk shit at 4 in the morning.

[2399]

I'll be watching bolton at 2am!

[Bruce Rioja]

Was meant to be at a bunfight at my former next door neighbours, but just had a call to say it's off due to flu

[Worthy4England]

Working again.

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Best night of the year for tips.
Normally two of us behind the bar, me and mate, we have a laugh
Don't buy a drink all night
Still end up getting lashed, and would be there anyway.

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Fecking fancy dress.
Bloody part time drinkers.
Folk who order weird shit that takes 10 mins to make when there's a full bar 'coz it's Christmas'.
That we have to stay about 5 or 6 drinks behind the customers so 'feel' sober while they talk shit at 4 in the morning.

I'd just like to say that at our local gaff, the bar staff will probably not be 5/6 drinks behind the locals. They're way more likely to order some weird shit in a "fishbowl" whilst attired in fancy dress, and they're certainly more part time than most of the regulars.

I prefer NYE to Christmas Eve (very rarely go out Christmas Eve). Christmas Eve is for the kids, NYE for the grown-ups.

[malcd1]

New Years Eve always comes across as hugely disappointing. The build-up, the countdown and then oh well another year over with. Just an anti-climax. I think it is built-up to be something it cannot ever live up to be.

Bradshaw Cricket Club for me tonight. Family fun - Games, disco, buffet, fireworks. Roll on tomorrow.

But I am probably the most miserable man in Bolton.

[Bijou Bob]

Quiet night in with family, venison is currently marinading nicely in the fridge, Jools Holland and bed by half 12 at latest with a bit of luck.

It's always been an anti climax for me up until last year when we visited friends in Garmisch Partenkirchen. Snow, Oompa bands, fuehrzangenbohle, fireworks. Don't think I'll ever beat that now

[Annoyed Grunt]

Quiet night in as usual.....food, tipple, movie later.

[Gail Platz]

Off to a house party soon, dressed as a caveman, oh dear.

Happy new year to everyone at TW, have a great 2012.

[Bruce Rioja]

New Years Eve always comes across as hugely disappointing. The build-up, the countdown and then oh well another year over with. Just an anti-climax. I think it is built-up to be something it cannot ever live up to be.

Bradshaw Cricket Club for me tonight. Family fun - Games, disco, buffet, fireworks. Roll on tomorrow.

But I am probably the most miserable man in Bolton.

They found a body in the river just up from Latino Lounge on Boxing Day. Looks like they'll be finding another tomorrow!

[Annoyed Grunt]

Happy New Year, fellow Wanderers.

[thebish]

Happy New Year, fellow Wanderers.

och aye! the window's open!

[Abdoulaye's Twin]

Has he gone yet? er...Happy New Year

[thebish]

Has he gone yet? er...Happy New Year

yay! you made it past midnight! cocoa on the hob?

[Abdoulaye's Twin]

Has he gone yet? er...Happy New Year

yay! you made it past midnight! cocoa on the hob?

Just finished doing the dishes

First time in 3 years I've stayed up!

[Dujon]

2012 arrived with me in bed reading and keeping a rather desultory eye on the television which was broadcasting the fireworks in Sydney. Whilst it's a colourful display, watching it on the 'box' is like having a non-alcoholic wine and expecting more from it. In a word, insipid.

Still 'n all, a Happy New Year to all on this forum. Given that we're back at the bottom again this could be a more interesting year than was 2011. Cheers!

[seanworth]

Happy New Year. Will be in bed long before the hour.

[malcd1]

New Years Eve always comes across as hugely disappointing. The build-up, the countdown and then oh well another year over with. Just an anti-climax. I think it is built-up to be something it cannot ever live up to be.

Bradshaw Cricket Club for me tonight. Family fun - Games, disco, buffet, fireworks. Roll on tomorrow.

But I am probably the most miserable man in Bolton.

They found a body in the river just up from Latino Lounge on Boxing Day. Looks like they'll be finding another tomorrow!

I was in Latino Lounge on Christmas Eve. I wonder if he was sat at the next table to me?

Happy New Year to everyone!

[Bijou Bob]

I have to say that the fireworks in London were one of the most amazing things I've ever seen. 30 tons of pyrotechnics apparently. Incredible to watch, absolutely incredible.