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Anyone not acknowledging this new years eve at all?

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ImFree2doasiwant · 31/12/2020 19:02

Single, 2 small DC. Lots of friends having family zoom quizzes, laying out nice buffets etc. I'm getting the dc in bed then reading my book in my pjs.

Anyone else? All seems a bit pointless!

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calamityjam · 31/12/2020 19:49

Today is dds 18th birthday and we are in a tier 4 area. She was expecting it so we ate just having domino's and a few cocktails from Tesco. She's got money from everyone for her birthday to spend once she is able to and 2 nights out planned with friends but I am gutted for her.

BearFoxBear · 31/12/2020 19:50

I'm sorry madcatforever, that's understandable.

Nothing doing here. I'll DH and DS are already in bed. It's just me and the dog tonight.

shamus2020 · 31/12/2020 19:56

I woke up in quite a good mood, done my food shopping planned to do a buffet for my little ones and have a little party for us. Then my ex called telling me he was being the kids back early because his cousin died of covid this morning. 30 years old is all she was. It's knocked me sick tbh she was a lovely girl and on my fb Sad saw her mum last week when she dropped the kids presents off at the end of the path she said how they were all doing well and now hers daughters dead a week later on New Year's Eve Sad. I don't fancy celebrating now, I'll put the kids to bed in a minute and watch a Film before going to bed myself.

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shamus2020 · 31/12/2020 19:57

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PeskyRooks · 31/12/2020 20:14

Sorry to hear that @madcatladyforever.
You are one of my favourite posters Flowers

PeskyRooks · 31/12/2020 20:15

@shamus2020
Flowers for you too

shinynewapple2020 · 31/12/2020 20:15

@missbunnyrabbit

I'm not doing anything because my bf would rather celebrate with his mates than with me. I'm not bitter Smile

(No one in his village social-distances)

Shockwhere do you live ?

Lemonpiano · 31/12/2020 20:19

I'm just killing time until it's late enough to take sleeping tablets, but early enough to sleep through any NY bullshit.

Destinysdaughter · 31/12/2020 20:24

I home alone so no not celebrating, can't even be arsed to have a drink! Bloody fireworks are already going off outside. Might stay awake long enough to watch Jools Holland, but that's only because I miss live music!

Anyone not acknowledging this new years eve at all?
missmouse101 · 31/12/2020 20:26

I don't give a flying fuck about it. I can't wait to get to bed. I feel it's so overrated anyway. Yes I know I sound grumpy but I really detest all the incessant wanging on about Christmas, then new year... Yawn....

rc22 · 31/12/2020 20:27

I think much of 2021 will be shit but I am hopeful that things will be better by this time next year.

Ratbagcatbag · 31/12/2020 20:30

We've had a lovely takeaway (single parent with DD 7). DD is now in bed. She's tired and grumpy after a late night at her dads yesterday.
I'm watching once upon a time and will be in bed in a couple of hours.

Mochatatts · 31/12/2020 20:36

Well I was hoping to stay up and watch the fireworks on TV if nothing else 🙄 but they were cancelled. OH has been playing PS4 most of the day with SS9 and SS 10. My DC are with their dad and I'm 34wks pregnant so not drinking. Usually love new years but can't be arsed at all. Going to have a bath and eat the cherry pie and custard I got earlier and hope I manage to sleep and not end up on the sofa, again. Yay

lyinginthegutterstaringatstars · 31/12/2020 20:40

Me.not bothered at all

JellyNo15 · 31/12/2020 20:41

My Dad died Boxing day and my aunt today, both covid related. Staying with my mum who is still poorly after covid. I only had it mild. First New Years Eve without my DH in over thirty years as he is home alone. Bed by ten pm.

user1471538283 · 31/12/2020 20:49

I haven't celebrated New Years Eve for years. I like a quiet night in, a lovely book to read and scrub the apartment first thing!

GypsyLee · 31/12/2020 20:59

No, had an awful year. Some covid related other not related at all.
First year since being very little.
Probably on here, watching tv and bed.
The rest of the family too.
DD 17 may do some virtual stuff with close friends, but that's all.

missrks · 31/12/2020 21:02

In bed watching films. Hopefully fall asleep before the bells. Happy NY when it comes x

dementedma · 31/12/2020 21:18

Nothing here. Already in bed. 2021 will start with my father's funeral on Jan 4th which none of my siblings can attend.
Just more shit really

timeforawine · 31/12/2020 21:21

Me. Daughter went to bed at 7 (she's 4) we're having a couple of drinks while watching tv, will probably go to bed soon, I'm bored

DansMaPoche · 31/12/2020 21:24

Me. I'll be in bed soon. But that's the same as most of my NYEs to be honest. I think it's highly overrated and I'm not the least bit bothered I can't go out. Secretly relieved in fact, I dread having to make excuses for parties I don't want to go to.

GypsyLee · 31/12/2020 21:49

Ha Ha, dd gone up now, and dh won't be long.
Then I'll watch tv, or read, night cap and bed.
So funny reminiscing on other NYE. Me and dh are/ were in entertainment and music, can't remember the last time we didn't work NYE, think it was 2000.

WalkingMeAway · 31/12/2020 22:42

Shit isn’t it

Sorry to those who have lost loved ones.

We had a buffet tea, watched SOUL (brilliant) which the 4 year old whinged all the way through. As soon as it had finished the 12 year disappeared back to her room. H and I had a row. I’ve gone to bed with the baby.

Happy fucking NY

Darcy86 · 31/12/2020 22:46

33 weeks pregnant, husband working late, it's just like any other night for me. Don't think I'll make it to midnight, usually like to see the new year in but it does feel a bit pointless this year. As others have said, there's not a lot to celebrate.

MuckyPlucky · 31/12/2020 22:49

Same here OP. Single parent, two young kids asleep in bed. Clinical depression. Had enough of this year. Not seen friends or family. Boyfriend not been in touch. Sat in dirty pajamas can’t even be arsed to have a glass of wine. On mumsnet then gonna head to bed.