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To ask what you are doing NYE?

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STOPCOLLABERATEANDLISTEN19 · 30/12/2024 14:40

I don't go out these days but trying to gather ideas really for staying in

Also happy to hear other peoples going out and having fun stories x

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WellsAndThistles · 30/12/2024 17:08

DH won't be home from work until 10:30pm at the earliest so I'll be sitting home alone probably binge watching something on Netflix.

Lossyfloss · 30/12/2024 17:07

We're at my parents house. A lovely roast, some games and a drink at midnight (we're not big drinkers!)

Ohhhthedrama · 30/12/2024 16:59

We are going big this year for a change. Big party, catering, Dj & fireworks (sorry, I know they're hated around here). Friends, neighbors & and kids' friends all invited. I can't wait.

DinkyDale · 30/12/2024 16:50

Bath, then relaxing with a film perhaps. Can't stand NYE, and will pop ear plugs in so I can drown the noise out

useitorlose · 30/12/2024 16:47

I'll be on a plane, landing about 10.45 local time, so hopefully at midnight I'll be nearly home.

StarDolphins · 30/12/2024 16:46

I used to go out when I was younger but disliked it even then. Food not good & rushed, prices hiked & too many queues.

I stay in with my DD & we’ll get a takeaway & see if we can stay up ‘til midnight. We’re out shopping all day tomorrow so my aim is to get her shattered so she falls asleep at 10pm so then I can fall asleep too🤣

mindutopia · 30/12/2024 16:46

Possibly staying awake til midnight at home watching everything on tv. Even when I actually liked going out, I hated NYE. Too crowded and drunken for me. Dd has asked to stay up, so may do it with her and then Dh and I will tuck ourselves into bed with a herbal tea.

Drivingoverlemons · 30/12/2024 16:43

Suzuki76 · 30/12/2024 16:39

We've been with family since Boxing Day and I have reached peak had-enough of people, so we're going to enjoy getting home, flopping once DS is in bed and sitting in silence with a film and some fizz.

Same. I decided that after 7 days of family I would be done socialising. I was right!

Sparxdislike · 30/12/2024 16:42

Late night bowling and cinema with the children and husband :) then home just in time nibbles to see the NY in.

Suzuki76 · 30/12/2024 16:39

We've been with family since Boxing Day and I have reached peak had-enough of people, so we're going to enjoy getting home, flopping once DS is in bed and sitting in silence with a film and some fizz.

Wildywondrous · 30/12/2024 16:35

Nothing except watch a bit of telly, do some crochet and in bed for 11.
The forecast is awful so at least they're won't be thousands of fireworks going off at midnight terrifying all the animals.

I used to go out but then realised that I didn't enjoy it and was only out because I felt like I should be.

2chocolateoranges · 30/12/2024 16:35

We are going out to our local pub who do a party night . This is the second year we have gone and it’s been a great night, good buffet, great entertainment and a short walk home.

i used to work in hospitality and worked most of them so making the most of not having to work.

Soccermumamir · 30/12/2024 16:33

Takeaway and a film 🙂

MajorCarolDanvers · 30/12/2024 16:32

Family party. Board games. Booze. Steak pie. Watch the fireworks at the Bells.

Ponderingwindow · 30/12/2024 16:31

Teen dd is going to a friends. DH will do some appetizers type dishes for dinner while we binge watch tv or a movie. In bed by 10.

NoraLuka · 30/12/2024 16:30

Staying in with DD who has depression and won’t entertain the idea of doing anything. Not sure she’ll even leave her room but I’ll make us a nice meal and see if she’ll watch a film or play a game or something. She probably won’t want to so I’ll end up watching the film on my own or maybe reading/painting. DP will be with friends so I will pop over to see them all but don’t like leaving DD for too long.

MummyInTheNecropolis · 30/12/2024 16:28

I’m taking my 7 year old niece shopping to spend her Christmas money, we’ll have lunch out together. I love spending time with her, she’s such a sweetheart. I’ll be on my own in the evening as my DD will be out partying so I’ll probably watch a film and maybe get a takeaway if funds allow.

Destiny123 · 30/12/2024 16:25

shitshow1976 · 30/12/2024 14:58

I'm working a night shift in A+E like I do every single year and it will be mayhem. I love it 😀

Haha same about the working it, not sure about the loving it bit. 1st time as senior reg in MTC tho. Wonder how likely it is I'll get to watch the fireworks out the window

ByShyRaven · 30/12/2024 16:25

Two kids - 6 and 2. We are leaving kids with grandparents and going out to a drum and bass night 😀.

irregularegular · 30/12/2024 16:24

Meeting up at a friend's house. There will be about 8 couples I think. Good food (everyone brings a dish), good company, probably some games. All pretty low key but nice.

Auburngal · 30/12/2024 16:21

Gingerkittykat · 30/12/2024 16:17

I was planning on going to the same street party tht I have been to most years since 2000 but there is a yellow rain warning and my friend is ill. I'll just stay in and eat cheese instead!

It looks like it's going to be a bad year in Scotland for parties, Edinburgh has just cancelled their party due to the weather.

Edit, the yellow weather warning has now been upgraded to an amber warning for wind and rain.

Edited

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgm9d7v1jvlo

Fireworks, which are green and red, explode over the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh. The castle is in the background and is lit up in purple. The sky is dark.

Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations cancelled

All events for 30 December and Hogmanay to be scrapped, including a concert in Princes Street Gardens.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgm9d7v1jvlo

Gingerkittykat · 30/12/2024 16:17

I was planning on going to the same street party tht I have been to most years since 2000 but there is a yellow rain warning and my friend is ill. I'll just stay in and eat cheese instead!

It looks like it's going to be a bad year in Scotland for parties, Edinburgh has just cancelled their party due to the weather.

Edit, the yellow weather warning has now been upgraded to an amber warning for wind and rain.

Tulipvase · 30/12/2024 16:17

SocksAndTheCity · 30/12/2024 14:58

I'm going to see Swan Lake in the afternoon and cooking seafood in the evening. I have a Waitrose trifle for after and I'll be in bed stinking of garlic for ten ish 🥳

I recommend a nicer trifle!

We have friends round for the evening. It’s one of my children’s birthdays so we’ve always stayed in and had the party at our house.

garlictwist · 30/12/2024 16:14

Few friends including young kids going for dinner at 7ish, then kids will go home and we will go to the pub for the rest of it.

Cinnamongirlinthesand · 30/12/2024 16:11

Staying in with d dog. Partner invited me out but expects me to drive there and back, whereas he can walk from his place. Have fibromyalgia, so only drive when needs must and will not drive after taking meds.Think I'll be single again soon and really not bothered .No one is better than just anyone.Onwards and upwards.