Turk71 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 We don't go out on New Years Eve anymore except when my band is playing. We have played the last few but not this year unfortunately, lead guitarist is in NYC. So champagne at home by the fire listening to music it is. I used to see the Grateful Dead many NYE's in the 80s when Jerry was alive, the last one was in '91 I think. Hard to believe that was almost 30 years ago. Think I'll crank up the Buffalo '77 show on stereo, my first show and still one of my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZBILLS Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 It's currently 8:30PM, December 31, 2019. Got my Shady jersey on (Fitzmagic coming out later), cocktails on the balcony with old-school RnB on Spotify blasting to piss off the neighbours. Go Bills! I'll be back in 2020! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 (edited) 12 hours ago, RochesterRob said: A quiet evening at home. For no explicable reason a car with a drunk driver winds up in my front yard about every ten years. I'm thinking I am due for another episode soon. you live on the corner of or perpendicular to a street with a stop sign? i’d guess 3 or 4 times idiots were drunk and/or icy conditions caused a bump into a house in my childhood hood Edited December 31, 2019 by row_33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 The wife and I were planning on dinner and a movie yet none of the movies up look appealing. She already saw the Episode VIII and the rest of box office looks dreadful so dinner and then stream something before the ball drop and then either stay up and watch it or go to bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 (edited) On 12/29/2019 at 9:22 PM, Augie said: I hope you have a plan for the next phase. That is surprisingly important. These’s more to it than the guy above. No plans. We were planning to do a work/play trip to California beginning VERY early NYD, but a death in the family means my wife has to get there and back ASAP with no time for me or play. I’ll sit at home as is generally the case on New Years Eve. It can get sketchy out there! You are not the first person to tell me this. While I am quite driven and self motivated, I want to take some time and enjoy the fact that I will be a pensioner at 55. After caring for everyone else for the better part pf 30 years I will need some "me" time. My finances may necessitate taking on part time work but I am going to be very selective. I still have two kids at home and one will be staying with us at least another 4 years as a full time student. I am not one to stay home and do nothing but I don't want an enormous amount of structure either. I welcome your advice Edited December 31, 2019 by stuvian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HopsGuy Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 23 hours ago, LewPort71 said: My countdown to retire is 154 days...Mrs. Lew too. New Years Eve will be spent playing board and card games with grandson. I will teach him 52 pickup You have a few hours to YouTube some card tricks. Don’t be an a-hole, make him think you’re a wizard. Here’s a couple of easy ones: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 10 hours ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: The misses There’s a whole boatload of Freudian slippage in the above statement, but I doubt many will see the humour. ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOKIE Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 (edited) Last time I went out on NYE, I woke up with a bloody pillow, and didn't know how I got home. Thanks Andy Dalton! Not tonight. Edited December 31, 2019 by BUFFALOKIE 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandBillsFan Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 I am in my late 30's and this is going to be the most senior citizen thing I do all year. A local Irish bar does English/Irish New Years at 7pm EST. So we will go party it up like its midnight to get home safely by 9pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 2 hours ago, stuvian said: You are not the first person to tell me this. While I am quite driven and self motivated, I want to take some time and enjoy the fact that I will be a pensioner at 55. After caring for everyone else for the better part pf 30 years I will need some "me" time. My finances may necessitate taking on part time work but I am going to be very selective. I still have two kids at home and one will be staying with us at least another 4 years as a full time student. I am not one to stay home and do nothing but I don't want an enormous amount of structure either. I welcome your advice I semi-retired at 55 and began a freelance writing career. I have a few clients who give me as much work as I need to supplement the pension and keep my brain sharp, while giving me plenty of time to pursue other interests. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 31 minutes ago, IslandBillsFan said: A local Irish bar does English/Irish New Years at 7pm EST. >>> “Where did you get a tooth knocked out and two black eyes?!?” ? <<< “English / Irish New Year’s Eve” ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOKIE Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 1 hour ago, IslandBillsFan said: I am in my late 30's and this is going to be the most senior citizen thing I do all year. A local Irish bar does English/Irish New Years at 7pm EST. So we will go party it up like its midnight to get home safely by 9pm. That sounds like a great plan my friend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOKIE Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 (edited) On 12/30/2019 at 11:07 AM, LewPort71 said: My countdown to retire is 154 days...Mrs. Lew too. New Years Eve will be spent playing board and card games with grandson. I will teach him 52 pickup Bless you Grandpa Lew! I wish I could play Sorry! with my kids, my Sister and Nephew again! Edited December 31, 2019 by BUFFALOKIE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 12 hours ago, Buffalo Barbarian said: The misses 8 man that's early. One reason i could never do first shift, up too early and in bed too early. I am exactly the opposite. If I am up later than 10:30 I am toast the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Info Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 A short walk from our house to a nearby restaurant, The Iron Horse https://www.ironhorserestaurant.com which will also have a Dead cover band tonight. Quite happy we do not have to drive anywhere & can walk home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markaf431 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 It’s my birthday so I’m taking the family to redeem A free night at a hotel, let my older kid swim for a bit and have dinner there. Trying to spend as much time with the family before my long work trip starts in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 1. Quiet dinner alone (widower)-son & daughter in law have plans; my daughter runs a major wedding venue locally and has a New Years Eve wedding booked. 2. Watch the Senior Citizen Ball drop at 8PM; bed by 8:15 3. New Years Day-start prep "cheffing" for my kids and daughter in law st 5:30AM; Sliced Tenderloin with marsala mushroom sauce; broiled lobster tails with garlic butter; Shrimp Fra Diavolo; sauteed green beans in olive oil and pancetta; Caesar salad with homemade dressing; AND A MAJOR LEAGUE NAP.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 2 hours ago, WhoTom said: I semi-retired at 55 and began a freelance writing career. I have a few clients who give me as much work as I need to supplement the pension and keep my brain sharp, while giving me plenty of time to pursue other interests. You're the person I need to talk to. Writing is my passion. I have taken the AWAI copywriting course, Steve Slaunwhites copywriting course and am three courses away from completing a Tech Writing Certificate. This is what I want to do work wise in the next stage of my life. I was hoping to make the jump from my day job but that didn't materialize as I hoped. I have been published in journals related to my field but am still seeking the path to do something along your lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Buffalo Barbarian Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 1 hour ago, thenorthremembers said: I am exactly the opposite. If I am up later than 10:30 I am toast the next day. i go to bed at 5 or 6 in the morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
707BillsFan Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 (edited) Got roped into going to a friends house tonight to meet up w/ family. Not really looking forward to it, but it is what it is. Soccer Mom community where everyone thinks it's cool to drink, party and whoop it up (even though they're in their 40's, they act like 21 yr olds). To make this night even better, I know I'll be stuck as the DD...so I get watch this nightmare unfold...sober. Yay me!! Edited December 31, 2019 by 707BillsFan 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 On 12/30/2019 at 12:07 PM, LewPort71 said: My countdown to retire is 154 days...Mrs. Lew too. New Years Eve will be spent playing board and card games with grandson. I will teach him 52 pickup my earliest out is November 1 and the way the year at work ended I may just take it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, 707BillsFan said: Got roped into going to a friends house tonight to meet up w/ family. Not really looking forward to it, but it is what it is. Soccer Mom community where everyone thinks it's cool to drink, party and whoop it up (even though they're in their 40's, they act like 21 yr olds). To make this even even better, I know I'll be stuck as the DD...so I get watch this nightmare unfold...sober. Yay me!! Well hopefully you can get some action out of it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 On 12/30/2019 at 12:07 PM, LewPort71 said: My countdown to retire is 154 days...Mrs. Lew too. New Years Eve will be spent playing board and card games with grandson. I will teach him 52 pickup Teach him how to cheat at poker, so when gets older he can be assured at winning at strip poker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 40 minutes ago, stuvian said: You're the person I need to talk to. Writing is my passion. I have taken the AWAI copywriting course, Steve Slaunwhites copywriting course and am three courses away from completing a Tech Writing Certificate. This is what I want to do work wise in the next stage of my life. I was hoping to make the jump from my day job but that didn't materialize as I hoped. I have been published in journals related to my field but am still seeking the path to do something along your lines. I just sent you a PM. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RochesterRob Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 8 hours ago, row_33 said: you live on the corner of or perpendicular to a street with a stop sign? i’d guess 3 or 4 times idiots were drunk and/or icy conditions caused a bump into a house in my childhood hood No. The road curves moderately which makes the event of impromptu lawn ornaments seem somewhat improbable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 On 12/29/2019 at 11:12 PM, Augie said: I’m an Uber guy if I’m having a few pops. There is NO WAY ON EARTH I would pay for whatever that surge pricing might be. It’s just one night of the year. I think Times Square for NYE is in my Top Ten Nightmare scenarios! You would have to pay me a fortune to do that! 2 things. 1. I know a guy in Orlando who drives Uber 1 night a year, NYE, and he makes about $3,500. 2. The zombie apocalypse will begin in Times Square. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: 1. Quiet dinner alone (widower)-son & daughter in law have plans; my daughter runs a major wedding venue locally and has a New Years Eve wedding booked. 2. Watch the Senior Citizen Ball drop at 8PM; bed by 8:15 3. New Years Day-start prep "cheffing" for my kids and daughter in law st 5:30AM; Sliced Tenderloin with marsala mushroom sauce; broiled lobster tails with garlic butter; Shrimp Fra Diavolo; sauteed green beans in olive oil and pancetta; Caesar salad with homemade dressing; AND A MAJOR LEAGUE NAP.............. Your NY-DAY sounds a lot more fun than your NY-EVE! And delicious! Our son and his fiancé are on their way to her parents lake house. I don’t blame them! My wife and I will play our annual best of three backgammon tournament to determine the 2020 Champion. She will go to bed WAAAY before midnight. I might make it that far. She leaves for work tomorrow for the rest of the week. I’ll watch some football and get ready for Saturday! . Edited January 1, 2020 by Augie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
\GoBillsInDallas/ Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 1 hour ago, 707BillsFan said: Soccer Mom community Any hot b!tches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Well at the gym now. Heading home for an early celebration. I’m falling off the wagon because my boss gave me a bottle of 2005 Cristal. I brought it home and the wife said “ooooh the cat and I’ll enjoy that!” Ummmm no way baby. I fall off for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 5 minutes ago, Chef Jim said: Well at the gym now. Heading home for an early celebration. I’m falling off the wagon because my boss gave me a bottle of 2005 Cristal. I brought it home and the wife said “ooooh the cat and I’ll enjoy that!” Ummmm no way baby. I fall off for that. YUM! Would you like some advice on what to accompany it with? We went to Sarasota, FL for Christmas and met with a lot of old friends. One couple is seriously into fine (and expensive) beverages. Love these folks, so the wife had me take a $250+ bottle of Champagne. I got an insulated bag and took it along on the drive down......only to be told a brought A bottle of Champagne from the garage fridge, not THE bottle of Champagne. Oops! Her former boss is seriously into this stuff and looks for opportunities to expose her to the good stuff. She once told him she didn’t like Champagne and he told her because she hadn’t had GOOD Champagne. He was right. He has to tell her “you do NOT put OJ in this!” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Steak and scallops, goose island IPAs and sweet, slow love making to my wife. I’m confident 2 of 3 will happen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 1 hour ago, EmotionallyUnstable said: Steak and scallops, goose island IPAs and sweet, slow love making to my wife. I’m confident 2 of 3 will happen. Scallops are overrated anyway. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 On 12/30/2019 at 12:56 PM, apuszczalowski said: 19 years for me............ I will be taking the family to our usual, an OHL Hockey game at 6, coming home and then not doing much of anything because its just another night...... which OHL team do you support? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 On 12/29/2019 at 9:22 PM, Augie said: I hope you have a plan for the next phase. That is surprisingly important. These’s more to it than the guy above. No plans. We were planning to do a work/play trip to California beginning VERY early NYD, but a death in the family means my wife has to get there and back ASAP with no time for me or play. I’ll sit at home as is generally the case on New Years Eve. It can get sketchy out there! thanks for sharing your story. Sounds like you have a nice combination of structure and freedom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, Markaf431 said: It’s my birthday so I’m taking the family to redeem A free night at a hotel, let my older kid swim for a bit and have dinner there. Trying to spend as much time with the family before my long work trip starts in January. Lol. It's my sisters birthday as well. Always thought that her birthday got a bit over shadowed by NYE every year. I think it bothered me more than her. Hope you and the fam have a great night. Edited January 1, 2020 by SinceThe70s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 (edited) 16 minutes ago, stuvian said: thanks for sharing your story. Sounds like you have a nice combination of structure and freedom HA! It was cathartic, but it also sounded whiney upon review, so I went back and deleted it! Glad you caught the long version while it was up. (Assumption there.) The writing goal sounds awesome, as you can do that from anywhere at any time. It’s funny how the world is changing so this is true for so many positions. I did a Johnson O’Conner aptitude test when we moved here knowing I’d need to reinvent myself. Editor is one of the things that popped up high on the list. Is it any wonder that this place can make me crazy at times? ? FWIW - I am the Grand Champion of Backgammon 2020 having won the best of three tournament with my wife. Slow start, but the cream rose to the top! Best wishes for a great new year from the Grand Master! . Edited January 1, 2020 by Augie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 3 hours ago, WhoTom said: Scallops are overrated anyway. Uhm, this is false. If you have someone who can cook them properly, see also barely, they are awesome. My cousin had a scallop station at his wedding and I could have eaten the species extinct that night. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 I am drinking gin and tonics, on the theory that tonic water contains quinine, so is effective against fevers, so is a suitable treatment for the flu. I will claim it's working, as I feel much less bad after four gin and tonics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 11 minutes ago, DC Tom said: I am drinking gin and tonics, on the theory that tonic water contains quinine, so is effective against fevers, so is a suitable treatment for the flu. I will claim it's working, as I feel much less bad after four gin and tonics. You're an idiot Happy New year ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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