stupid new years parties...

[xanis]

A couple friends are going to something in Philly that's $85/person (which I think it's nuts). I'll be spending about 1/4th of that and going to a friend's house, and I'll still have a good time.

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

A couple friends are going to something in Philly that's $85/person (which I think it's nuts). I'll be spending about 1/4th of that and going to a friend's house, and I'll still have a good time.

Good for them and good for you! Many folks don't know how to enjoy New Years or, any social event. Most folks don't give any thought to planning an event other than maybe arranging for food and showing up. After many years in the hospitality business, I've learned that people have to be taught how to enjoy social events.

 

[Jeff7]

am I the only one that wants to be antisocial this year and stay home tonight? my wife feels the same way. we just want to sit on our butts and do nothing tonight. dont want to drag the kids out then drag them home at 1230 and try to get them in bed.

ugh. making some queso, eating some chips and watching tv sounds real good tonight.

... but we already rsvp'd for our groups annual NYE bash.

Nope. I went to a New Years party once. Stayed until a bit after midnight, then left shortly afterwards. I'm not much for large groups of people. And New Years....well, the date's changed. Yyyyup.

 

[iRONic]

I like staying home and cranking Pink Floyd and watching their light shows.

Well that's... original.

 

[jhansman]

Stay home. Chances are you won't be missed, and your kids will be better off for it as well.

 

[bigrash]

What if those two things are mutually exclusive? Especially if you have kids.

I have a 5-month-old baby so that's reason (excuse?) enough to stay home.

I haven't actually enjoyed New Year's Eve since I was a child.

I'm at that age where a lot of my friends have kids, so they bring them to the New Year's party. As a matter of fact, my best friend is bringing both his 3 year old and his 6 month old. Wife and I have no problem with that. We'll probably do the same once we have kids.

Edit: just to clarify, these are not crazy parties where everyone gets drunk. More like quiet party at one of my friend's house.

 

[skyking]

we are staying in or close. We might walk to a neighbor's house. Looking back on it, I had more fun at Halloween bashes over the years.

 

[clamum]

I'm staying home but some piece of shit is pounding music in the apartment complex. Well, I'm sure more than one is but this one is drowning out all others. I'd love to toss a couple grenades through their window.

 

[jumpncrash]

PARTY!!!!!

Got a load of fireworks in the car for when I get off work, and a case of beer and a bottle of champagne.

Also got some cocktail weiners in dough and some mini pizzas, this is gonna be great!

 

[sjwaste]

My daughter went to bed about 30 mins ago. Sadly, I don't think I'm far behind.

 

[mmntech]

I'm not a big party guy so I'm just staying at home this year. Having a pint and relaxing. I just got off work not too long ago. If I had known I would have gone to Buffalo to see Jim Norton tonight. Ah, might do the Falls next year.

 

[gorcorps]

Nope, staying home alone after dinner. I started to get sick though so I'm using that as an excuse. I don't like going to bars for both the price and the amount of people, but tonight even going to somebody's house doesn't sound fun.

 

[zerocool84]

Just hanging out with family tonight, don't really feel like partying.

 

[Ns1]

It's amazing how similar we all are.


Gonna hit the champagne soon though.

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

i think ever since going to Asia, i'm all about massive parties now. house parties are so lame... it's once a year. go out and have a blast.

it seems the EDM massives are bringing the large scale countdowns to the US now lol.

 

[Ns1]

^^ no more parties at la coliseum no care.

I might have one edc in Vegas left in me though.

 

[Insomniator]

its a tight group of friends. weve done this party for over a decade and now we all have kids. we go over to one of our friends houses and the kids run around like crazy little heathens, games are played, drinks are drunk... you know the whole bit.

omg never having kids, that sounds awful. We are staying in tonight... even without kids... just want to drink and chill.

 

[DrPizza]

I hate noise. Especially noise makers that people have at New Years parties. I hate sloppy drunks. Tonight, the world will seem full of them. I stayed home, though I am designated driver for my kids - they'll call me to pick them up when they're done being obnoxious drunks out at whatever party they're at.

 

[sjwaste]

I hate noise. Especially noise makers that people have at New Years parties. I hate sloppy drunks. Tonight, the world will seem full of them. I stayed home, though I am designated driver for my kids - they'll call me to pick them up when they're done being obnoxious drunks out at whatever party they're at.

You're a good dad.

 

[manimal]

Opened a couple of bottles of Klimt cuvee. Great bubbly!