So what is everyone doing??
we will go to my Rob and Nancy's house [son and daughterinlaw} for a few libations and then come back to our neighborhood and let Jon and Colleen go out and we will watch the grandkids...
perhaps play a game of cards with Ken and Babsi if they are not babysitting thier twin grand kids..

but first I have to clean the neighbors summer house as there will be guests coming for an undetermined time... eeeekkk their guests not ours for a change... lol

I will be safely at home watching movies/playing games/eating junk food with my three children and hubby until he leaves for work (midnight to 7am security, ugh!)....and I'll be on line...the only thing that could possibly change the plan is if my friend decides to invite some people over because she has been considering that, but it's doubtful...so it's junk food and soda with the family!!

Freddie...great artwork on the other thread! Wow! Thanks, Judy for sharing.

Low key for us here. We'll stay in the safety of our home and do the Times Square ball drop watching.

I'll be online too; if this ol gal can stay awake. Will ensure ice maker is at full steam for the one's we'll be tying on

Dam, I sound pretty boring don't I LOL!

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Oh yeah, gotta watch the ball drop...always have...always do..ho hum....I'm boring, too!! We can be boring together!! An on-line BT party! LOL

John is working so I'll be here as usual - Since Kira is visiting her Dad, I'll just have the little one while her folks have a few people over. It'll be me, Alex, Chaos, Cheeko, and BOB!

Yes, Bob has been here since Wednesday, but I kept him taped up in his box until today. Problem is Bob wants to go out for New Year's eve, and has no concept of caring for a 2 yr old. 'No, Bob, we can't take her to a club, and no, we can't leave her home alone.' (Repeated a dozen times) Since I'm having to hide my car keys, I'm thinking Chaos's crate may have a secondary use in the next couple of days......

I hope to make it till the ball drops as well OMG we have turned into our parents!!!!! AAAAAACKKKKKKKKKKK

LOL....we are a sad bunch!! Hopefully somebody will come along that's got some kick a@@ plans and we can all feel even worse when we hear what they're doing....LOL!

Donna...call it a date; will be online for a BT New Year's Rocking Eve Partay

Well that somebody is not me Kobi. We are staying in. Trying to save money. First, our goal is to pay off all of our bills this year because my student loans are coming due (Plus we want some cash in the bank for when the construction field slows down again). Second, I have two interesting things on the horizon... 1) My nephew might be coming to live with us. 2) I have an extended trip to Bon planned for the summer (shhh....don't tell anyone!)

Well, Jeanine...those things on the horizon are good things As is the getting debt free. I should put that on my '08 resolution/to do list and be more frugile. Don't think it will happen but I'm gonna try. I have two trips to BON to save/pay for.

Gail,

Brave woman you are; spending New Year's Eve with BOB. OMG.....do let us know you're OK after midnight!!

ooohhh dear....our little group is going to cripple the economy!!

Guess we will be having that on-line BT party...at least we have each other. Keeping expenses down is my "forced" goal these days also. I actually did quite well keeping Christmas to a minimum...and everyone was just as happy.

George got us reservations at the Grand Floridian in Orlando/Disney. We have a limo picking us up downtown, so ALL of my "neighbors" will be SO jealous! We are having dinner at The Venetian Room (5 Star), then a show...La Nouba Cirque du Soliel, then to the Hard Rock Cafe and wandering and partying before limo takes us to the Grand Floridian for the next 2 days of relaxation/spas...
It's just gonna be FANTASTIC!!
I wish yall were coming with me...
Watching the ball drop...I SO remember those days!!!!

Ooo PegiSue...sounds awesome! Have eaten there many years back; it had just opened. FAB dinner we had and I'm sure you're in for a wonderful treat too!

Can't wait to hear about your getaway!

LOL, Donna! I can talk a good talk about cut backs but I doubt I can go through with it; it's just too much fun! I have a black belt after all and one must practice to keep skills up I thank my Mom everyday for my premature gray hair AND that gene that came through the cord..the shopping one!

Too Funny!!!!!!!
I will be at home, asleep!!! I never stay up til midnight!
But, it was fun googling all of the things going on in Orlando on New Years!!!!!

I think I've drank an entire bottle of wine tonite...and I am cracking myself up!!!!
I always try to watch the ball drop...usually one of my kids wakes me up just in time to see it!!!

Pretty swanky plans, Pegi Sue! La Nouba is great! So is the Grand Floridian. Sounds like you'll have to party hardy for many of us stay at homers....

You mean we've been HAD?

Bad, girl, Pegi Sue. Bad girl. Down girl! Hummmmmm - that bottle of wine made you do it!

Oooo...you are having too much fun PegiSue!

It's Kobi's fault! She wanted some kick a@@ plans to make us all feel worse. Well, I googled "kick a@@ plans"!!!!!!

You are soooo bad Pegisue..I truly believed you and was SOOO jealous!! We really are a boring bunch! Or at least and OLD bunch! LOL

As for shopping, Kobi, cut back I must...I'll never stop loving to shop, but the use of credit is a thing of the past for me. I've gotten myself into too much mega-debt...the credit is being reserved for the "necessary"...like my eyeglasses and for on-line shopping, reservations, etc... but for the day to day clothing, gifts, etc...it's cash or not at all.

I swear, I can't stop laughing!!!!

But, dam, that does sound like a good time!!!
HEY GEORGE!!!!!!!!

Donna, your plan is a good one. I always say if no cash no carry I do that for sure; just really love to shop; the thrill of the hunt I supposed. Doing the Big Apple in '08 for sure...PPS's!

PegiSue....dam girl I was SO hoping you and George were gonna whoop it up at the Floridian! H*ll, now we're back to still waiting on somebody with kick a@@ plans LOL!

Maybe we should start a thread: What would you do on New Year's if money was not a concern?

Do you realize that my FAKE kick a@@ plans would pay for a week in Bonaire?? No way could I do that! And it could never be as much fun as I just had with it!

Tribs, we should all google our town (or closest big town) and find the most awesome things we would LIKE to do. It'll be cool reading the things that are going on around the country in everyone's neck of the woods. I guess that's mine. But, not what I would EVER do. I'm not that "flashy"!!! I can't believe yall believed me!! Of course with George, anythings possible...
Heck, give me a bottle of cheap wine and there's a party!!

Truthfully, if John wasn't working, our preference would still be to stay home and keep the grandkids! Really and truly. We don't care that much about parties, and hate being on the roads on nights where drinking is the biggest focus. Much safer and saner right here!

No kidding! I haven't been out for New Year's in FOREVER! It's too dangerous. Actually, I'd be more afraid I'd just fall asleep trying to get home! I can't stay up very late. I'm only good for about 30 more minutes now.

Honestly, a nice dinner or an evening with friends is about all I could handle myself. I love being quietly at home with my little family and I would fall asleep, too. When Marc (hubby) wasn't working nights, he'd nap and then get back up for the "festivities" of watching the ball drop! LOL

Right now I'm watching "The Sound of Music" with my girls....It's my all time favorite movie. I'm such a sap and a sucker for music and a love story!

If I could do something local, I would head to Chicago to one of the big hotels along the lake front. Someplace where we could dance and party until the wee hours and then go upstairs to retire. It would be awesome to be able to see the fireworks at Navy Pier from the hotel. Or maybe a package deal with a limo: Signature Room for dinner and then on to the hotel for a party. Yep....if only!

Tribs, that sounds fun!
One day....

If money was no object we would fly to Vegas for a kick a** party and spend New Years day recouperating in the spa !!

But here in the middle of mid-west he** --- grandma wanted to keep Riley so we are getting dressed up like big kids and going to dinner at Morton's.... yummmmmy. I'm not a big New Years Eve partier either... we'll come home stuffed and probably watch something on TiVo... ;)

Birds of a Feather....
Guy is on duty but even if he were home, we never go out past 10pm. I can't remember the last time we were out somewhere for fireworks. This year, I'm going to a friend's house for dinner and then home with the fur-kids

LOL!! We were in Vegas for New Years last year and ended up watching the fireworks from the window and on tv at our friends' house. We had all fallen asleep in the living room. but someone woke up just in time! We had had an incredible dinner (our friend is an amazing cook) and lots of bubbly

PegiSue, I thought you were joking but then with George you just never know... he might still see this thread and surprise you!!

I happen to know that Ms. Cynde and Michael are going to have a KICK A$$ rocking New Year's Eve. We'll have to live vicariously through them!

Let's see.... if $$$ weren't an issue my PERFECT New Year's Eve night would be...

to rent a luxury boat (with crew) for the weekend. We'd cruise the harbor to watch fireworks then head over to the Channel Islands - there is usually a really great party of anchored boaters off Santa Rosa or Santa Cruz islands (I'm not sure which but that wouldn't matter, if $$ wasn't an issue )
Guy could sleep as late in the day as he pleased and I could sit on deck in the warm sunshine reading something frivolous
Yeah, that's what I'd like most!!!

We staying at home.with drinks and foods,
at 12 hour clock.
every people in the neigh-bourhood.including us go outside.and watch the fireworks.they all shoot in the sky,
then we give each other Happy New Years Wishes and depends how its go .we drink and said cheers .
always surprise by us or by others ,its always nice and no one nows on witch house the party go further.its always a surprise every year in some-ones house .
last year they drop in in our house.LOL.and then to others house,so as we did.

in case that we not here.
HAPPY NEW YEAR Wishes to al of You.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL.and all You wish may be come true,

.

Pamela's sister Wendy is taking Benny and Katie to a First Night celebration so Pamela and I have a quiet dinner at home planned

Too funny! Pegi Sue, I believed you and was extremely jealous! lol (I want a spa day again!)

We'll be here with a few close friends, and go to the clubhouse next door for their free drinks and crowns and noisemakers, and we'll be able to the all the fireworks from the lanai, and if we make it till midnight, there's a bottle of champagne chillin'. Maybe I should not drink wine and drink something else, as wine makes me sleepy. Might have to make a rum run today.

That was fun! But, C'mon, yall know me better than to sound that snobby about it!! Makin' people jealous & all...Thank you Tara!
George works til 8 or later tonite, I will be home, I think with wine again! Then he has to work tomorrow. I'm sure someone will wake me up at midnite...But I want to be on here, so I'll fight to stay awake this year!!

And I must make a BIG pot of black-eyed peas with hog jowls to eat at midnite tonite!! You have to eat at least one spoonful at midnite to bring good luck for the new year. A very southern tradition!

HAHA Nice one Pegi-Sue

I'll be at friends in Osnabruck, not really partying just a nice evening together playing cards etc.

I had a BIG Dream last week that I was on Bonaire!!

I'll miss you all at the online party here, I think I've managed the first post of the year the last two years, there's normally some good captures of the fireworks on the Eden beach cams

So Wish you all a Happy New Year

God Bless and BIG BT HUGS to Y'all

Not doing too much! Will watch TV, I will probably cry as usual when the new year hits (always do every year, no idea why). I always get the usual butterflies in the stomach on Dec 31.

We have champagne and some nice snackies for the evening. We will do a pretend countdown with the boys!

Ahhh, Roy....we're gonna miss you, buddy!! Enjoy your time with friends. Also know we'll be thinking about you and will see you in 2008!!!

Eileen, enjoy the bubbly you deserve that girl!!

Going out to dinner and then come home watch movies (rented 3) and receive the New Year in the house. Mr. D tried to find out about a hotel here in Birmingham that would have a celebration - found 0!!

Eileen, I am like you - I always cry - don't know why.

PegiSue, you really had us - funny!

I wish all of you a great 2008!

We have some plans! We will eat an easy, lo-cal dinner here, then head about 40 min south to Bethesda, where there will be a contra dance. We'll dance deliriously up to midnight. At midnight, there will be a small glass of champagne or sparkling cider for each one to make a toast, then make noise, hug our friends and do the first waltz of the year with a favorite partner. Then we will head home, driving very carefully because of all of the crazies on the road and go to bed. This year will be special because Steve was unable to dance last year with his bad back.

Tomorrow, I'll make some black eye peas and I'm planning a soup made with barley and lamb shanks.

Gail, glad to hear that Bob arrived safely. Yes, you should put him in the crate so he doesn't start any fires!

Ken is sick. When he gets home from work, he will just feel like relaxing. The kids are having some friends over and we will just play cards and hang out with them. I am fixing lots of snacks for us.

My brother is going to ask his girlfriend to marry him tonight. So, I will be waiting by the phone to see what her answer is. I am already pretty sure she will say yes! That is a great way to start off a new year.

Kelly, if money was no object, we would be flying to Vegas right behind you!

I wish you all continued health, happiness and all the best life has to offer in the new year!

My my you all are busy!!!!

Boom is right, WE HAVE PLANS! lol! for the first time in years we are doing something on new years eve!

Michael is making eggs benedict AGAIN this morning with mamosa for Linna per her request then its get all gussied up for the belly up...lol!

Boom, we are eating at the blue note cafe before the band fest We'll tip a toast for you and guy. I think we'll cab it to the bar and cab it back

BC did you get a room at the Marriott? You're going to have a GREAT dinner and a BLAST!!!! We know that the Belly Up will keep you going till the wee hours
Cabs are a good thing!

Boom, yep, the Marriot....king with jacuzzi tubs for both parties please And we requested by the pool too. I feel kind of bad that the housesitter has to be all alone with the puppies tonight

I'll send you a pic through my phone so you can be with us vicariously!

I'll be working as usual!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cocktails with the neighbors and then drunk cell calls.

Kiwi...you gonna have fire crackers????

Patrick, that just sucks

The neighbors will, Kini. Probably start the New Year with 9 fingers. Hah!

Cleaning out my 300 gal tank, my 17+ year old Snow Flake eel died last night. I'm not feeling very happy at this point.

Going to a friends house for diner and then to a birthday party. You all can take part, that's what my dad use to say when I was small.
"See that Jerry, everyone is wishing you a happy birthday." Now how cool was that?

Have fun, but be safe.

Sorry to hear about Snow Flake, Jerry. Snow Flake has gone to where the fish are sweet and the divers taste like lobster.

It's your birthday????

Happy Birthday Buddy!! I will hold off on the slaps as a birthday present to you
sorry to hear about Snowflake..

How have you been Steve?
11:05 tonight.
It took 6 hrs to dismantle the tank, I'm fried at this point.

Jerry,
Sorry about your loss Try to enjoy YOUR day though. We're all thinking about you.

Things are lookin up, Jerry. Thanks for askin'.

Happy, Happy, Birthday! You have a good one. I'll toast you at 11:05.

6 hours! Wholly crap! That is why I do not have a tank.

Kobi, when did you get your second "*"? Bad girl! LOL

Pegisue's plan did sound like a great one. Too bad we couldn't all join her.

Joyce, we should get together. Lorinda and I are going to have a quiet dinner at home, then go to a rueda dance from about 7:00 to 10:00, then back home to the champagne, when will raise a toast to the new year and all of you who care to stay up and toast with us. (Well, we'll toast you anyway, but it would be nice if you would along with.)

Kiwi....it came outta nowhere LOL!
I really miss you around here Hope 2008 will allow you some more time to play; you are a great addition to BT and I miss the giggles, buddy! PS: Glad you're on Facebook

Okay, the au gratin potatoes, beer marinated green beans and brownies are ready to transport. Time to feed the kids and then I'm outta here...
I doubt I'll be back home before midnight Eastern time... darn it.

Clink a crystal goblet for me and I'll see you shortly there after.

Boom, your transport goodies sound YUMMO! Have a safe evening. I don't know if I'll be up at midnight, your time, so here's my hug and New Year Wishes from us {{{BOOM, GUY & Kids}}}

Hey, we just got back from Our one sons and now we are watching our other sons kids so they can go out.. we gave Judy and Les a call and they are coming over, I hope to join us for New Years. If not we are just going to sit here and watch Twilight Zone marathon reruns... but I won't be alone with my BT friends .. if we can make it till then.. love you all....
Happy New year

Freddie - we'll be over in a few - just finished dinner I love the Twilight Zone

We're coming with




and Les will be our


Ha!


And we can ring in the new year





Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year

Love & Hugs to you all

I have Alex fast asleep, and am getting ready to watch a movie. My neighbor lent me The Christmas Blessing, the followup to The Christmas Shoes. Definitely a chick movie, I guess!

But there are so many random fireworks already going off, that Chaos was going nuts. All 85 pounds of him tried to climb into my lap while I was holding Alex with her nitetime sippycup. Did not work well at all! He CHOSE to go into his crate, and is finally settled down. He probably thinks I'm still lying on the bed next to him, but I snuck out! (I put Bob in the crate with him, so that's helping him feel safe!)

Time for my 2 glasses of vino as I enjoy the movie.

Happy New Years, my dear friends.

Well...change of plans here. The snow has lots of people trapped in their homes, so Wes is outside right now trying to dig my car out. If he is successful, we are headed over to his sister's new place. She just moved on Friday and wants some company. Plus, she is very close. Only a few blocks over.

Happy New Year's to everyone (in case I don't make it back in time)!

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Happy New Year, Jeanine and Wes! Safe travels to your SIL's home!!!!

Kobi are you still up????? WAKE UP!!!!

OMG....you skeered me! I really was dozing off LOL! Rob's watching something on ESPN at 11 so I told him that he BETTER wake my arse up before midnight as his show's going off. What am I thinking asking him!?! I'll be here, kids....

I knew I should have napped earlier today

Did Judy tell ya to yell and wake me up!? LOL

Hope you guys enjoy your time together and have a wonderful night's celebration!!

Hey are you still here..it's almost time!!!

Me still here; where are the other east coasters?! Wake up seepy heads...it's almost next year!!!

We've been watching football, now we're watching ESPN's New Year NO Limits! That's my new motto for 2008! This Aussie freestyle Motocross guy is trying to break a world record and jump a football field with his dirt bike in Las Vegas! Cool, live show!

OYE....let's hope Rob aka Evil doesn't go out this weekend and THINK he can pull this kinda thing off!

I'm here, Kobi! I was over on the webcams. Wishing you and all BT'rs a Happy New Year, off to bed for me.... Judy and Freddie, Happy New Year to you and yours too!

Goodnight, Debbie and Happy New Year to you and your family!!!!

well since we have 5 minutes left.. we want to wish you all a very Happy New Year.. we are about to pour the champagne.. whhooo hooo 3 minutes....to go
Happy New Year

good night all love Judy and Freddie and the guys

GOODNIGHT, Freddie, Judy, and Hubbies!!! Thanks for hanging with us

Champagne is poured woo hoo

Hiccup!!

Was that fun or what!!!!

Actually, dinner was Fabulous!! My au gratin potatoes were a HIT, even after I 'fessed up to using Betty Crocker and embellishing with tarragon, 1/2 & 1/2, and bacon bits (Sandra Lee will be so proud ~ SemiHomemade). The Barefoot Bubbly was too sweet but there was plenty of other goodness going around. One of my neighbors was there as a designated driver so his wife and I tasted the wine, the champagne, the sherry and the tequila Only tastes, so no drunken debouchery but no driving for me either.

I got a message from Ms. Cynde but it was garbled ---- the Belly Up must be rocking

1/2 hour to go for us Left Coasters!!!!

Tara,
Sounds like you had fun and hopefully you're sound asleep as I type LOL...with no hiccups
Food & friends; great combo! Your food sounded tasty as I'm sure it was.

Happy New Year, my friend!!