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To ask what you’re doing for New Year (if anything)?

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Theda13 · 31/12/2025 18:21

We’re having a quiet one, which is how we like it. We’ve ordered a Wingstop and will watch a favourite film.

We’ll also go out for a walk at midnight to watch the fireworks.

What about you?

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Theda13 · 01/01/2026 18:58

Valeyard15 · 31/12/2025 22:11

Afraid we had a sudden bereavement at Xmas so we are spending New Year's making arrangements. Feeling sorry for teenage children who are not getting much fun this NYE.

Happy New Year all when it comes.

Very sorry for your loss.

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DarkEyedSailor · 01/01/2026 18:43

Theda13 · 01/01/2026 18:38

So sorry to hear this. Hope you’re feeling better today.

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I feel so much better today!

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Theda13 · 01/01/2026 18:38

DarkEyedSailor · 31/12/2025 18:21

I'm in bed with a vomiting bug.

So sorry to hear this. Hope you’re feeling better today.

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MrsSPenguins · 31/12/2025 23:09

We are the four of us, cat and chickens at home.

DD who is back from university did have invites to 2 parties but decided to stay with us. I said to her she should go but she said she didn't feel like it and Mum I am at university so its not like the only party invites I will get all year, there's parties all the time.

We have had prawn, crab and lobster pots, duck spring rolls, mini cheeseburgers, and bake at home cinnamon buns from the bakers and a red velvet cake with champagne. Watching TV, fireworks, back to back Blankety Blank and University Challenge for me. Happy 2026 everyone.

CrazyGoatLady · 31/12/2025 23:08

At home watching Netflix until midnight, the. shortly after will be going to pick up DS16 from his first ever New Year's Eve party at his sports club. DH has the seasonal lurgy and has already fallen asleep! DS19 is staying over with a friend and they will probably be gaming until 3am and sleep in. I'll sort the animals out in the morning, walk the dogs and go pick him up after lunch I expect. I don't begrudge either of them the mum taxi service, DS19 has been working so hard in the run up to Christmas (retail) and the January sales will be busy too. DS16 does competitive sport and has a strict training schedule most of the time, so I'm glad for him to go have some fun with his mates tonight. As long as nobody throws up or embarasses themselves too much!

Slàinte and Happy Hogmanay to all!

FairViewRosie25 · 31/12/2025 22:58

Watching Pretty Woman, drinking wine, feeling fine will be asleep before midnight

Purplecatshopaholic · 31/12/2025 22:54

We’re already in bed. I’m really hoping there aren’t bloody fireworks at midnight as one of my dogs is terrified of them.

Barney16 · 31/12/2025 22:51

Been to a concert with DP, them the pub and a McDonald's. No food in as been away. Now watching a film with the fire on and the Xmas tree lights. Very thankful it's the end of a very difficult year. Happy New Year everyone.

Chateaudiaries · 31/12/2025 22:13

Dh working away overseas, I’ve got a couple of younger teens at home and a nervous dog!

I’m already on the decaf tea but I did have a few drinks earlier. Happy New Year MN🥳

Valeyard15 · 31/12/2025 22:11

Afraid we had a sudden bereavement at Xmas so we are spending New Year's making arrangements. Feeling sorry for teenage children who are not getting much fun this NYE.

Happy New Year all when it comes.

AltitudeCheck · 31/12/2025 22:10

Out in the local pub, wishing I was home! I have a cold, my contact lenses are irritating my eyes and heels are killing my feet! I am so not in the mood for being social tonight!

IndigoIsMyFavouriteColour · 31/12/2025 22:07

We have played some board games and had an Indian takeaway. Now watching a film and waiting for the new year. 8 year old is dtrying to stay up late with us

Doteycat · 31/12/2025 22:02

BringBackCatsEyes · 31/12/2025 19:04

DS1 gone to party in London. DS2 just been invited to party with mates. So I may watch both Call the Midwife episodes. The peace is very welcome. Normally we have a large family thing, but the kids are all getting older and traditions are evolving.

Where is call the midwife available?

Londonrach1 · 31/12/2025 21:27

sprigatito · 31/12/2025 19:01

Lying on a three-seater sofa all to myself with a hot water bottle and a wheat bag on my sore knee (post-surgery), eating lasagne with garlic bread and buttered green veg, drinking hot chocolate with chocolate liqueur, watching old Poirot and Marple while watching DH do the jigsaw he got for Christmas. Dad dozing off into his Guinness, adult dc out with friends. Utter bliss. I loathe NYE as a rule, but I’m enjoying this one.

Apart from the knee and the pain your nye sounds perfect... lasagna and miss marple , take it joan hickson and poirot, David suchet. Hope your knee is better soon

Procrastinatrixx · 31/12/2025 21:22

Poor DS3 has chicken pox, and DD0.5 is teething, so a quiet night in with DH, but expecting to be up hourly. Luckily we have lots of Christmas food left to fuel us…

ANiceCuppaTeaandBiscuit · 31/12/2025 21:19

We celebrated ‘midnight’ with the kids so did the UAE countdown and fireworks on TV at 8pm. Have had ‘midnight’ drinks and snacks and will be asleep myself by 10 - just the way I like it!

HopSpringsEternal · 31/12/2025 21:13

Meant to be at a party but a very poorly dog has meant most likely a night in :(

Mumofsoontobe3 · 31/12/2025 20:55

Working. 😩
Happy new year all!

FuckoffeeBeforeCoffee · 31/12/2025 20:51

I’m already struggling to stay awake!

TrentCrimmsflowinglocks · 31/12/2025 20:48

Had a friend and her young kids around for an early doors celebration. They’ve just left and now it’s just us, a bottle of wine and some big bags of crisps.

JBJ · 31/12/2025 20:46

I made us a homemade chicken kebab for dinner (I’ve got gallstones so can’t order takeaway at the minute!) and DS and I are going to watch Stranger Things.

mrstjones · 31/12/2025 20:43

I've just got into bed, I'm at work tomorrow and going to start the year as I mean to go on and do some planning for the next month or so and look at some personal development stuff too. I've never really liked staying up late to celebrate, I'd rather do it in peace with a cup of tea in the morning Grin

Hesma · 31/12/2025 20:20

Chilling with a glass of Prosecco and my cat. Alternating between watching to and reading. Kids with dad for NYE so enjoying some much needed me time.

Imaginary86 · 31/12/2025 20:17

Currently watching Matilda with the kids but once they’re in bed I’ll be chilling out and listening to the fireworks. Feeling off today as my mums partner is seriously unwell and they are in hospital now. Not a very nice end to the year 😔

MerelyPlaying · 31/12/2025 20:15

Got flu and feeling dreadful, had to cancel plans to visit friends. Can’t taste anything, don’t fancy alcohol or even chocolate. I’m not bothered about New Year celebrations but disappointed not to see my friends.
Heading for bed shortly and hope I can stop coughing long enough to sleep. I’m envious of all the people having nice family evenings in. Just me and the cats, who will doubtless wake me up at midnight to complain about fireworks.

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