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OrlandoMike · 12-28-2010, 03:59 PM

What are yours?

In my family, its considered good luck to eat pork and cabbage...

Just picked up a ham and a head of cabbage....

But here in the south Black Eyed Peas are a big thing....

What are your traditions?

jackskellingtonsgirl · 12-28-2010, 05:36 PM

We don't have any.

DH usually has to work. He is off this year, but my (somewhat) irrational fear of drunk drivers will keep us in the house. DS is supposed to be going to a party. We won't even be enjoying a bottle of wine while DS is out because we will have to go pick him up.

starann · 12-28-2010, 05:57 PM

I have to work NYE as well...it is my 'holiday' to work (better that then Xmas!)

The past few years....my big plans have been to fall asleep before the ball falls!

NYD we usually have another couple and their 2 boys over for picky foods, dinner and a day of games...last year was Rock Band for the Wii, this year will be "Just Dance" and of course uno and other board games!

STOCKYJIM · 12-28-2010, 05:59 PM

Traditions I have observed for many many years are as follows...

Getting very drunk
Kissing a stranger
Throwing up
Not remembering getting home

I think that about sums it up. Oh and my new years resolution every year...

NEVER AGAIN!!!

STOCKYJIM · 12-28-2010, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jackskellingtonsgirl

We don't have any.

DH usually has to work. He is off this year, but my (somewhat) irrational fear of drunk drivers will keep us in the house. DS is supposed to be going to a party. We won't even be enjoying a bottle of wine while DS is out because we will have to go pick him up.

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Originally Posted by starann

I have to work NYE as well...it is my 'holiday' to work (better that then Xmas!)

The past few years....my big plans have been to fall asleep before the ball falls!

NYD we usually have another couple and their 2 boys over for picky foods, dinner and a day of games...last year was Rock Band for the Wii, this year will be "Just Dance" and of course uno and other board games!

OK suddenly realised what a Lush I am!!

jackskellingtonsgirl · 12-28-2010, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by STOCKYJIM

OK suddenly realised what a Lush I am!!

*IF* we were staying in and DS was going to be home then DH and I would have a bottle of wine. I have a VERY strict rule that anyone driving a vehicle with DS inside is not to have had ANY alcohol. I mean not a single drop. It wouldn't be nice of me to drink wine and tell DH he can't have any since he has to drive, so we'll both skip the wine.

Maybe we'll have wine on Saturday.

f86sabjf · 12-28-2010, 07:25 PM

We run for the house and hide until the next day and then have a bbq. Not big holiday people around here

DVCDan36 · 12-28-2010, 07:36 PM

It has been a long time since we did anything on NYE. Either we worked or were sick. This will be our first NYE off together and will probably play it low key. May watch some movies, enjoy a glass of wine, and then to bed at a reasonable time.

Tony-NJ · 12-28-2010, 08:33 PM

We usually host a dinner on NYE with some friends and family - last year we actually went out in town. NY Day we always have Ham and black eye peas.

Not sure yet what we are doing this year for NYE.

jjjmranch · 12-28-2010, 10:58 PM

The boys spend the night with Grandma and we just go out to dinner and then hang out at home. New Year's Day is spent celebrating my son's belated birthday with the inl-laws. He likes it. More presents!

zeitzeuge · 12-29-2010, 10:24 AM

Here in Texas, people have to eat black eyed pease on New Years Day. I hate them and think they taste like dirt. Steven's not crazy about them either, but he HAS to do it since it's a die hard Texas tradition, so he makes some sort of cornbread/black eyed peas cassarole. Without fail, every year.

I'd rather just go eat at one of our favorite restaurants in the gayborhood, The Black Eyed Pea. You would think that, that would cound, but I was told no.

Other than that we have no NYE or Day traditions. Sometimes we meet friends out, ring in the new year, take a taxi home. Others, we've crashed on the couch with a couple bottles of champagne and get drunk watching movies. Classy, huh?

This year the Sisters have been requested to show up at a few private parties thrown by the Bear and Leather groups, so thats what we're doing this year. I'll be in a dress........

wallyb · 12-29-2010, 11:19 AM

NY eve - we have a mini second xmas with friends - get way trashed -
go to a big fancy dinner out with the group - get trashed some more.
Hopefully get to see his balls drop - Oops I mean see the ball drop.

NY day - the rose parade always!

C&G'sMama · 12-29-2010, 11:21 AM

Ever since I can remember my family celebrates at one of my sibling's houses and at midnight the kids bang pots and pans. We will go to my brother's this year and stay 'til about 10 or 11. Then me and DP will go home with our 2, watch the ball drop and I'll go out with DS to bang the pots and pans at midnight and go to bed.

We always have shrimp in some form on New Year's Eve.

STOCKYJIM · 12-29-2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by wallyb

NY eve - we have a mini second xmas with friends - get way trashed -
go to a big fancy dinner out with the group - get trashed some more.
Hopefully get to see his balls drop - Oops I mean see the ball drop.

NY day - the rose parade always!

Thank God - I really did think it was just me getting trashed!!!

wallyb · 12-29-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by STOCKYJIM

Thank God - I really did think it was just me getting trashed!!!

No honey

- we got a plethora of trashed and trashy queens here.
Some of them just need help admitting it.

12-28-2010, 03:59 PM	#1
OrlandoMike all I can say is beer hurts when it comes out of your nose! I don't think we hijacked Halloween, we just do a better job at it! Mr. Mike, plain ole head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 8,730	New Years traditions... What are yours? In my family, its considered good luck to eat pork and cabbage... Just picked up a ham and a head of cabbage.... But here in the south Black Eyed Peas are a big thing.... What are your traditions?

12-28-2010, 05:36 PM	#2
jackskellingtonsgirl Jello Shot Chick I am scarred for life from wearing knock off brands I opened the door and gave them the "nanny death stare"! Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 25,622	We don't have any. DH usually has to work. He is off this year, but my (somewhat) irrational fear of drunk drivers will keep us in the house. DS is supposed to be going to a party. We won't even be enjoying a bottle of wine while DS is out because we will have to go pick him up. __________________ "What a fool believes he sees, no wise man has the power to reason away." Doobie Bros. "I'd rather laugh with the sinners than cry with the saints." Billy Joel BWV June '13 Boardwalk Oct. '12 AKV June '12 AKV CL June '11 AKV June '10 AKL Dec. '09 AKV CL Aug. '09 AKL/SSR/Poly/AKV Aug. '08 AKL Dec. '07 WL Aug. '07 AKL Feb. '07 Pop Dec. '06 AKL Aug. '06 Pop Oct. '05 Pop Jan. '05

12-28-2010, 05:57 PM	#3
starann In having children, I have lost my mind, but found my soul Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hellertown, PA Posts: 2,388	I have to work NYE as well...it is my 'holiday' to work (better that then Xmas!) The past few years....my big plans have been to fall asleep before the ball falls! NYD we usually have another couple and their 2 boys over for picky foods, dinner and a day of games...last year was Rock Band for the Wii, this year will be "Just Dance" and of course uno and other board games! __________________ Star Momma to Christopher ^i^ 4-24-98 Cody 12-19-03 and Shane 2-23-05 NEW ARRIVAL, Casey 5/13/11 "You've Just Had a Baby, What Are You Going to Do Now, Go to WDW!!!!" A PTR http://www.disboards.com/showthread....4#post41478894

12-28-2010, 05:59 PM	#4
STOCKYJIM Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brighton, UK Posts: 186	UK Traditions Traditions I have observed for many many years are as follows... Getting very drunk Kissing a stranger Throwing up Not remembering getting home I think that about sums it up. Oh and my new years resolution every year... NEVER AGAIN!!! __________________

12-28-2010, 07:25 PM	#7
f86sabjf Kingdom Keeper Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Deltona,Fla Posts: 294	We run for the house and hide until the next day and then have a bbq. Not big holiday people around here __________________ "People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost." ~ H. Jackson Browne

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12-28-2010, 07:36 PM	#8
DVCDan36 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northern New York Posts: 159	It has been a long time since we did anything on NYE. Either we worked or were sick. This will be our first NYE off together and will probably play it low key. May watch some movies, enjoy a glass of wine, and then to bed at a reasonable time. __________________ If all of the world is a stage, I need better lighting.

12-28-2010, 08:33 PM	#9
Tony-NJ Ready for Spring!!! Needs at least 8 hours Loves weeping willows Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Posts: 6,931	We usually host a dinner on NYE with some friends and family - last year we actually went out in town. NY Day we always have Ham and black eye peas. Not sure yet what we are doing this year for NYE.

12-28-2010, 10:58 PM	#10
jjjmranch Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Oswego, IL Posts: 359	The boys spend the night with Grandma and we just go out to dinner and then hang out at home. New Year's Day is spent celebrating my son's belated birthday with the inl-laws. He likes it. More presents! __________________ Jane

12-29-2010, 10:24 AM	#11
zeitzeuge DallasDisneyDork Some people NEED to be bitten Had a little accident in my pants when I found out I was going to Club 33! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,902	Here in Texas, people have to eat black eyed pease on New Years Day. I hate them and think they taste like dirt. Steven's not crazy about them either, but he HAS to do it since it's a die hard Texas tradition, so he makes some sort of cornbread/black eyed peas cassarole. Without fail, every year. I'd rather just go eat at one of our favorite restaurants in the gayborhood, The Black Eyed Pea. You would think that, that would cound, but I was told no. Other than that we have no NYE or Day traditions. Sometimes we meet friends out, ring in the new year, take a taxi home. Others, we've crashed on the couch with a couple bottles of champagne and get drunk watching movies. Classy, huh? This year the Sisters have been requested to show up at a few private parties thrown by the Bear and Leather groups, so thats what we're doing this year. I'll be in a dress........ __________________ DL FEB 2008 Pics, DL JULY 2008 Pics, DL DEC 2008 Pics, DL SEPT 2009 Pics (Club33), DL Orton Effect Pics, WDW MAY 2010 Pics, DL OCT 2010 Hallooween/GayDays, DL AUG 2011 Pics, WDW APRIL 2012 Pics, DL OCT 2012, DLC Dream APR 2013

12-29-2010, 11:19 AM	#12
wallyb Love My Stella-rella! Crocs are Crack for Feet! On ‘the list’ so treading carefully Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 10,427	NY eve - we have a mini second xmas with friends - get way trashed - go to a big fancy dinner out with the group - get trashed some more. Hopefully get to see his balls drop - Oops I mean see the ball drop. NY day - the rose parade always!

12-29-2010, 11:21 AM	#13
C&G'sMama DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 1,598	Ever since I can remember my family celebrates at one of my sibling's houses and at midnight the kids bang pots and pans. We will go to my brother's this year and stay 'til about 10 or 11. Then me and DP will go home with our 2, watch the ball drop and I'll go out with DS to bang the pots and pans at midnight and go to bed. We always have shrimp in some form on New Year's Eve. __________________ Me DP DD(11) DS(8) "Those who dance are thought mad by those who hear not the music." - Unknown

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