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BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve?
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Subject: How did you spend the evening? From: CarolC Date: 01 Jan 01 - 07:09 AM I spent New Year's eve with two very special freinds in two countries at the same time. My very good friend, Ela, was here with me at my place. We had an assortment of junk food, good food, sparkling cider, music, laughter (I showed her some Mudcat posts), and conversation. At 11:45 EST, a special friend in another country called on the phone (I'm in the U.S.). All three of us hollered in the New Year together ("Happy f***ing New Year", if I remember correctly) ...across international borders. I think that's pretty cool. Ain't technology something? Carol |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Banjer Date: 01 Jan 01 - 07:21 AM To actually see how my New Years Eve was spent go to the thread about the Mudcat album an click on my last post. You will be amazed as to just what kind of a party animal you are dealing with!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Mooh Date: 01 Jan 01 - 07:22 AM Um, I contributed to the "Where's your thumb?" thread. Stayed home and watched the Leaf game with the kids, the bride was working, and I haven't played a New Years gig in a couple of years. Walked the dog this morning. Sure is quiet out there. Sounds boring doesn't it? No hangover though (I've been 6 weeks dry) and I can remember what I did last night. Not much fun, but at least the Leafs won. Happy New Year! Mooh. |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: death by whisky Date: 01 Jan 01 - 07:33 AM Had our friends round,and the neighbours boy,so six kids altogether,some stayed.Stopped the phone around at 8.30,we sat in front of the fire,glass of wine,kids getting excited.Everyone arrived at 9.Lager,homebrew,whiskey,played cherades and the guitar,set off some fireworks,sang Auld Lang Syne (all versions),thanks to MC.All in all an excellent evening.Do I have to drive all these kids home? |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Little Neophyte Date: 01 Jan 01 - 08:29 AM I spent the wee hours of the morning comforting a good friend whose wife told him at 12:00 midnight she was leaving him for the carpenter that was working on their home. I felt so badly for my friend. It all came as a great shock to him. They have 4 young kids and he loves his wife & family. My friend has a long road ahead of him. Right now he is so lost he can barely function. What can you do. Life throws us a wild card when we least expect it. Guess all I can do is be there to listen. Bonnie
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: kendall Date: 01 Jan 01 - 09:08 AM I drank too much at a party, played bluegrass music with friends... the two seem to go together... |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Bill in Alabama Date: 01 Jan 01 - 09:08 AM Our daughter and son came over, and we made quiet talk for awhile, wishing each other well on the hour. After awhile, the kids went to their respective homes, and we went to bed; sounds a lot like your evening banjer. I reckon that we 5-stringers just can't be controlled! Bill |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Midchuck Date: 01 Jan 01 - 09:19 AM Drove two hours in the snow from Rutland to St. Johnsbury. Played First Night gig. Good time, well received. Packed up stuff, layed down in back seat of van, told bigchuck, "take charge, my good man." That's the last I remember. When you form a new band, get one member who has trouble sleeping in a car. Very useful. Peter. |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: DonMeixner Date: 01 Jan 01 - 09:52 AM Played guitar with my son Greg. Drove through Lites on The Lake in Liverpool NY with my wife. Drank a glass of good Chardonay and a glass of miserable champagne. Got out a generation "F" whistle and whistled in the New Year. Best to all this New Year Don |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: dwditty Date: 01 Jan 01 - 09:58 AM Got to gether with six families. Lots of food, drink, and kids, followed by a long session of playing and singing. Mostly praise songs, after which, kwsawman and I continued on with some guitar/saw blues until the ball dropped. dw |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Murray MacLeod Date: 01 Jan 01 - 10:24 AM Put on my kilt and played with our band at the Main Street Cafe. Tried to get the audience to do the hand linking thing correctly during "Auld Lang Syne" but failed miserably. Murray |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: katlaughing Date: 01 Jan 01 - 11:15 AM Watched Cirque de Soleil, which was kewl, until Bravo showed it hour after hour and you heard that music throughout...eventually it almost drove me round the bend! We all fell asleep for naps about 830-9p; then rallied round about 9p. Watched "A Very English Marriage" with Albert Finney and Peter Courtenay (?) on PBS, then at about 1145p put "Chicken Run" in the VCR and laughed our arses off. What a darling, funny movie! Hit the sack at 130a after missing Jon and others in Paltalk, read my book until 230a, got up at 7a, went back to bed, got up at 9a.
Good Wishes to you all, and Goodonya, Mooh! luvyakat |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Matt_R Date: 01 Jan 01 - 11:23 AM Well, my Dad and I watched the Philadelphia Eagles whoop Tampa Bay's behinds, then later we crammed Ruffles, Doritos and Fritos with dip while watching a Columbo movie, then we turned on Dick Clark after that was over to catch the last 30 secs of the ball dropping. Then we turned the TV off, and I hauled out our old 45's collection, and I spun some Beatles, George Harrison, Gilbert O'Sullivan, and Kiss ("Beth") which made me sad because I couldn't be with my girl...who happens to love Kiss. Oh well. Let's hope this year yields the promise of a bright future. BTW Happy Birthday Day Bill in Alabama! --Matt |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Peg Date: 01 Jan 01 - 11:28 AM stayed home alone.. was invite to go to a party or a movie but opted to not do anything. watched TV until 10:30 pm, decided to read a convoluted fantasy story, dozed off until 12:30, went online and chatted with a friend untl the wee hours... had a little glass of Tyr Connell to celebrate the new year... today I shall go for a hike in the woods, set up some new elemental altars, and cook a nice meal for myself. Build a fire, too, and read one of the books I got for Christmas. I have the next two weeks off until teaching starts (having gotten laid off my day job two weeks ago). Having freinds over for dinner and "Cadfael" tomorrow evening. Hope to have a quiet but productive week. happy 2001 all! peg |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Amergin Date: 01 Jan 01 - 11:40 AM I had the most exciting time sitting in fron of mycomputer, getting quietly drunk all by myself.....then I took one of my dogs for a walk..... |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: sophocleese Date: 01 Jan 01 - 11:40 AM Went to a party at friends house with family. Played music and ate good food till midnight. Husband piped Auld Lang Syne and I tried to sing along. Then several of us got coats etc on and we followd the piper outside around the block to another friend who had the flu and was in bed. Froze my fingers banging on a bodhran. Got back to the party and warmed up. Slept long and late this morning. |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Rick Fielding Date: 01 Jan 01 - 11:53 AM Jeez little Neo! Some people have a terrible sense of timing. Your friend is lucky to have you there. Played for the folks at the Scarborough "First night" thing. Then went over to our friends Greg and Cathy's place where Heather and they drank Champagne and I had cranberry Juice and soda. Rick |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Amergin Date: 01 Jan 01 - 11:59 AM Bonnie, I'm that is just plain shitty.....all I can say is that you (and from what you said you are) need to make him feel like he is still lovable, make him feel that he is appreciated, make him feel that some one cares....he will need his friends in the coming year.... |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Matt_R Date: 01 Jan 01 - 12:02 PM DAmn. Why is it that the good, loving husbands get left, and the evil twisted ones are impossible to escape? It's just not fair. |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Sorcha Date: 01 Jan 01 - 12:23 PM Went to an afternoon party, played good music, ate lots of good food. At 6:30, drove 30 miles home in nasty fog. 30 minuite drive took almost an hour. Glad I was sober!! Read a while, let the dogs out and went to bed at 11P. Slept til 10A. Happy New Year all! |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Matt_R Date: 01 Jan 01 - 12:32 PM BREAKING NEWS! This just in!! After much world-wide media speculation, it has finally come to our attention that during the evening hours of December 31st, 2000, it was SORCHA WHO LET THE DOGS OUT!
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: black walnut Date: 01 Jan 01 - 12:40 PM fire in the fireplace, rum and coke in the glass, martin simpson on the cd player, icecicles and stars out the window, alone with spouse, teenage children both out of the house on new year's eve for the first time in 16 years.... ~'nut |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Little Neophyte Date: 01 Jan 01 - 12:41 PM Rick & Amergin thanks for your thoughts. It has not been easy. At this point my friend can not make sense of anything. It was horrible timing and came out of left field. All he can do is cry. Amergin, as for making him feel like he is still lovable, appreciated and cared for well...... there is a limit. He is an old boyfriend and I think he would like more comfort than I am prepared to offer. I will try to find him a good marriage counselor or therapist. He needs to talk with a professional. He also could use a good ear and friendship which I am more than happy to offer. Its interesting, the man owns half of Toronto, lives in a palace and has a 'picture perfect home'. It has been a rude awakening for him that having all the money in the world means little when your world is falling apart. Bonnie |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Sorcha Date: 01 Jan 01 - 01:01 PM Matt, LOL! Threre has to be a song in that! My life: Let the dog in. Let the dog out. Let the cat in. Let the cat out. Let the (other) dog in......... |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Amergin Date: 01 Jan 01 - 01:16 PM Hey, Sorcha, I can relate to that....only mine would be along the lines of this: Yip, yip, yip I hear at the door Yip, yip, yip Four little mutts I adore I let them inside To from the pouring rain They run and muddy the floor They all wag their tails And jump upon me And lick my face some more I rise up to get a cat Who's been sleeping all the day Stretched like a king on the couch I feel his deadened weight in my arms And a pulling and tearing in my gut As I lift up this old maddened grouch Well, you all get the picture..... |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: tar_heel Date: 01 Jan 01 - 02:03 PM i spent the evening tracking a friend of mine who had met a friend online....she was driving out to colorado fro,m ohio,alone...dang,she loved this guy...they met online,had a relationship going,then out of the blue...he dumps her!she was very determined to find out why...dang her,driving thru rain,snow and crap for this guys affection....found out this morning she had made it to colorado...dont know about the meeting of her online love,yet...so you say,so what..i dont know all the details? well i dont either,but this lady is my friend and i give a damn! dang...this story hits home...you just dont know...................... |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Cobble Date: 01 Jan 01 - 02:10 PM We spent the evening with Bill and Lorna Sables. Bill was pleased that for once he was at home and not entertaining somewhere, he said it made a nice change. And with matron Lorna whatching him he had to behave. We all had a very pleasent night, that finished about 3 in the morning "Magic". Mr and Mrs Cobble. Brian and Margaret. |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Peg Date: 01 Jan 01 - 02:18 PM tar heel; been there done that. it rarely works out. it is just not a good way to meet people, tho more and people seem to do it... peg |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: kendall Date: 01 Jan 01 - 02:30 PM Be careful Bonnie..you are in a very dangerous spot. Matt, I have often wondered the same thing, so, I started asking how come? Did you ever hear the song Raggle Taggle Gypsies? the lady runs off with the gypsy and leaves her rich husband, baby and great house with a feather bed. I've been told it is a matter of needing a challenge, and, a need to play with fire. Kate Wolf sang a song which touched on it....some kind of love tears your heart, when you knew it was wrong from the start..but, try and explain the moth to the flame... After years of self examination, I came to the conclusion that I am only attracted to intelligent women. The problem is, if they are bright enough to attract me, they are also bright enough to avoid me.. Anyway, Bonnie, this man is going to go through hell, and all his friends can only listen and try to support his smashed self esteem. Sounds like she is the future loser, and will come to regret her move. She really should hav eased into it instead of dropping a bomb. Not nice. |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: GUEST,Curtis & Loretta Date: 01 Jan 01 - 02:36 PM Went to an afternoon New Year's Eve party. Musician friend of ours has it every year, and lots of musicians come to it, then they can go do their gigs at night. Curtis & I aren't rowdy enough for New Year's Eve gigs, thank goodness. Used to try to do them, and I'm really relieved now that we don't play bars anymore (except for a few, exceptional, quiet ones!) We stayed home in the evening. Curtis watched football on TV, I cleaned my home office. (Well, *started* to clean-- to actually clean it will take most of 2001). Happy New Year! Loretta Simonet for Curtis & Loretta http://www.curtisandloretta.com |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Matt_R Date: 01 Jan 01 - 02:45 PM Exactly, kendall. Except the rich husband in my case is pure evil, a total control freak wacko, and I'm the gypsy... |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: GutBucketeer Date: 01 Jan 01 - 02:50 PM Merry New Years to all! We went to a New Years Eve Party where all of the clocks were set ahead 3 hours. It was the first party that I have been to in a long time where everyone really got dressed up, there was a big spread of food, and the hostesses kept coming around and making sure that our champaigne glasses were full. At Midnight (9:00pm) someone played auld Lang side on bagpipes and we all popped crackers. It was fun. Then we came home, had hot chocolate, and a fire in the fire place. Picked my banjo for a while. Then, I put on a Bruce Molsky CD (new) and we all dozed off. The champaigne earlier had done me in. We barely woke up at midnight for my traditional kiss. This morning my youngest son Ryan woke up early and made me a Birthday Breakfast (Frozen Waffles). Today, the black eyed peas are on the stove and I'm about to start cooking my collard greens (from scratch this year a first). All in all a pretty good start. JAB |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Matt_R Date: 01 Jan 01 - 02:53 PM And a happy Birthday to you too, Jim! |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: MAG (inactive) Date: 01 Jan 01 - 02:53 PM I strummed with our house club band from 9:00 straight through until midnight, and actually wore through my callouses. A first. Then well all had a quick sip, sang a couple of songs, and went home. Today I will listen to that Martin Simpson CD someone here recommended. I expect to enjoy it tremendously. |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Branwen23 Date: 01 Jan 01 - 03:44 PM went to a party at a local pub where some friends were playing... It was groovy... Rang in the new year at one of my favorite pubs, with a lot of my favorite people. |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Micca Date: 01 Jan 01 - 04:46 PM well, several Uk catters turned up at Mortys the evidence is here.Click here |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Linda Kelly Date: 01 Jan 01 - 05:23 PM Well I have just got back from Whitby where I spent a boozy few days in the company of good friends singing in the Tap & Spile. I also enjoyed the gracious company of the Ducks whom I met for the first time including all the ducklings and lovely they were too. had to leave early to start work but everyone else seemed to be there for the duration. Heard some fabulous singing and much snogging went on after midnight-which made up for the snow and the ice! |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Gervase Date: 01 Jan 01 - 05:36 PM Not one of the best, this year. A rather dull party, with the radio tuned to some crap station blaring plastic pop all the way through - midnight was missed due to some gripping discussion (not) on the viability of various dot.coms. There was a belated and half-hearted stab at Auld Lang's wotsit, but that was it as far as real music goes, and I had far too much to drink (to mitigate the tedium) - or so my SO tells me. Had hoped to get to Aldershot for Morticia's party, but the complex party plans of a 16-year-old daughter put paid to that. Grrr! Today was better though - up to Buntingford to see the Standon Crownsmen's Mummers' Play, followed by a belting singing session in the back bar of the pub with some real people, during which it seemed like half the singers turned out to be lurking 'Catters. Anyhap, a happy new century to the lot of yers! |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Diva Date: 01 Jan 01 - 05:54 PM I went to bed and hid. |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Banjer Date: 01 Jan 01 - 06:08 PM Well it sounds like almost all had a pretty good start to the New Year. Bill in Alabama is right, us five stringers are an unstoppable crowd...party animals to the max!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Giac Date: 01 Jan 01 - 06:11 PM Woke up the little dog, swung her around and said, "Happy New Year!" She snapped at me and crawled back in her blanket. Woke up the old blind dog, who has only a little hearing in one ear, and screamed, "Happy New Year!" She growled and went back to sleep. "Happy New Year," I said to myself. "Happy New Year," I responded, then went to bed. |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Benjamin Date: 01 Jan 01 - 07:06 PM Yesterday, I went to the aquarium in Seattle. Followed that by a visit to Steamers, a seafood place, for some clams. That night, I threw up the clams and spent New Years Eve trying to recover. Don't eat seafood before a party!! Trust me!! Benjamin |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Naemanson Date: 01 Jan 01 - 07:13 PM Well, I went off to New Hampster to visit with Bat Goddess, Curmudgeon, and Jeri (and a few other people). We ate plenty of food, sang some songs, drank some beer and wine, talked some talk, and sang more songs. I started the new year by trying some Leap Frog whiskey (stated by mine host to be one of the finest single malt whiskies). Unfortunately it was a case of pearls before the swine. I wouldn't have recognized its fine qualities if he hadn't told me what they were. |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Bat Goddess Date: 01 Jan 01 - 07:25 PM For the uninitiated, "Leap Frog" is a pet name for Laphroaig, our favorite single malt. (Even better than Talisker, but I had to try them side by each too close apart to know for sure -- lucky me to have both in hand at the same time!) It was a nice, rather laid back gathering that had time for conversation as well as music. And its continuation before, during and after brunch today was a lovely way to welcome in the New Year. Thanks, Naemanson, for joining us! Doubly glad we got plowed out in time! Bat Goddess |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Gypsy Date: 01 Jan 01 - 07:42 PM Had half the friends (who were in town) over for music, made bottle rockets, sang...and drank nary a drop. had a great time! Listening to sirens on Amature night is enough to keep anyone dry! Fabulous evening/morning |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Liz the Squeak Date: 01 Jan 01 - 08:04 PM Gervase, better luck next time!! How about a birthday party at mine at the end of Jan? LTS |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Sorcha Date: 01 Jan 01 - 08:19 PM Ahhhh, the Leap Frog stuff!! ( I can't spell the real word either, lol!) Good stuff. Naem, glad you had a good time. Giac, the 16 yr old here hung out with her 22 year old brother so I didn't have to worry! He is a worse "Mother Hen" than I am. Wish I could come to the BD party!!! Next question is :
What Did You Do on New Year's Day? Love ya'll! |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: GUEST,jaybyrd Date: 01 Jan 01 - 09:23 PM I spent my new year's eve with two special friends in Las Vegas. We both were on vacation and watched the sky glow and sang karoake for the most of the night. |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: blt Date: 01 Jan 01 - 10:14 PM I was on standby at work--meaning I got paid a tiny amount to stay home and not go anywhere--played a lot of guitar, trying to work on a new song, lit a candle that a friend had given me and followed her instructions to meditate on what changes I would like to occur in my life over the coming year. In bed before midnight, but heard some fireworks go off. Up at 5:00am to get ready for work. Didn't know until later this afternoon that "wild youths" had torn up downtown Portland (OR) because for some reason the city didn't have a fireworks show this year. |
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Subject: RE: BS: So what did you do on New Year's Eve? From: Amergin Date: 01 Jan 01 - 10:37 PM Hey, blt, I didn't know that either....but then I don't watch tv nor do I keep up on the news...but then this area tends to call a couple of kids going wild a riot.... |