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Parties/celebrations

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So for those not going out/celebrating now /n the next few hours.......why?

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lisalisa · 31/12/2008 21:40

is it because you live overseas so for you it is not new years eve at all but perhaps new years day or it is still morning?

Or prehaps you are on your own with no babysitter? Or you choose not to celebrate ?

I'll kick off.I'm at home with virus whch has plagued me for 5 days now......all friends at local restuarant having party. Strangely enough it doesn't bother me half as much as it should though!

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mypandasgotcrabs · 31/12/2008 22:10

Am at home with the boys, so can't go out even if I wanted to. I've never celebrated new year, don't see hte big deal with it really, it's just a different number on the end . In hte past I would be working, but no longer work in clubs & restaurants so I'm in on my own. Had planned on just going to bed by now but one of my friends insisted on coming round after she's been to a party (full of couples so she doesn't want to hang around!), so will see new year in with her.

socialpariah · 31/12/2008 22:14

At home with the kids all tucked up in bed. exh at big party with all our friends and respective families. He has them next two days. I am debating running away to a spa and not answering my phone!

Hulababy · 31/12/2008 22:15

We decided to stay in this year. I have gone past the desire to go out where it is busy, busy, busy and everything is triple the price than normal. Been there, done that I think. Could have gone to friends, etc but didn;t fancy prospect of blow up beds or taxis.

So, we have been to a friend's this afternoon, followed by us all going toa local balti house for curry. Got home about 8:30pm, DD to bed and DH and I opened wine and played bowling on the Wii. At 9:15pm DD still awake so she has been down and played a couple fo games, and just gone back up.

DH and I will celbrate the new year together with some fizz later.

ChrismumMiaow · 31/12/2008 22:18

I always find NYE a big letdown if we go out - too many people, too much noise, too expensive for a taxi.

Of course this year I wouldn't leave 11mo DS (we have been out on our own, but we prefer to do it in the day, or for a short time in the evening when DS is highly unlikely to wake) so we're doing the child duty with our two lovely nieces. We're having a couple of beers (literally) and some pizza in front of child friendly films. Much more relaxing than fighting for space in a pub.

MusntGrumble · 31/12/2008 22:19

We could have gone out but my PILs are visiting so we thought we should stay home.

FIL is driving me mad. We have been watching Andre Rieu in concert and now German (well, Bavarian) comedy show.

Thrilling.

Going to open the bubbly soon.

sphil · 31/12/2008 22:25

We were supposed to have friends to stay but cancelled them as we're both knackered - DS2 (who's autistic) has broken his leg and isn't sleeping well, so we're up every night from 3am on average. And we've just had a huge family Christmas coming just after my Mum's diagnosis of bowel cancer - so emotionally wiped as well.

Having said all that, Dh, Ds1 and I have just caterwauled our way through the Mamma Mia singalong while eating roast duck, roast potatoes and peas, and have really enjoyed ourselves. Probably a good idea no-one else is around.

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lisalisa · 31/12/2008 22:29

WEll my NYE has got significantly worse. Dh has walked in and anounced he wants a divorce. Not entirely unexpected as we have not ever really seen eye to eye but with 5 kids - the youngest of whom is olny 3 - I had resigned to staying with him until youngest is about 18 years. this is because I know he'll bugger off abroad and leave me more or less maintainceless and holding the baby ( literally!(

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socialpariah · 31/12/2008 22:32

God am so sorry lisalisa.Can I ask why? Could he not have timed it better?

dietstartstomorrow · 31/12/2008 22:32

I normally AM the babysitter - but did not get a booking this year.

I hate New years anyway, so am happy to be home.

DesperateHousewifeToo · 31/12/2008 22:33

Lisa, i'm so sorry.

What a horrible time to announce it

dietstartstomorrow · 31/12/2008 22:36

lisa don't know what to say

SalLikesCoffee · 31/12/2008 22:39

Oh lisa I'm so sorry.

Here ds has bronchiatis and is puking his lungs out, we've got no babysitter and I don't like New Years anyway. Something about drunk morons people puking on trains puts me off a little.

MusntGrumble · 31/12/2008 22:40

Lisalisa
How awful, what a terrible thing to do. Do you have much support from your family and friends?

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lisalisa · 31/12/2008 22:46

thanks. At least mumsnet is keeping me busy tonight as socialpariah knows /

To be honest it is probaly the best decision as we are so very different that every day life is difficult but I'd resinged myself to managing so as not to damage the kids. Yes i know its an old fashioned view and plenty of kids from divorced families survive and make good etc but kids don't see us arguing and we disguise a lot so they are ok and hate - absolutely hate to shatter their world.

Also - I just keep getting ill and am a bit paranoid that something more serious is going on with me and worried that stress of divoercwe will not be good for me health wise.

Unfortunately i ahve no family supprot as dad is termnially ill ( gosh - didn't itend to turn this into sympthy thread) and mum belongs on the MN thread Stately Homes! Good friends though althogh all are joint with dh and therefore loyalty seriously compromised.

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Dottoressa · 31/12/2008 22:50

Have never been interested in going out at all, never mind on New Year's Eve with a load of drunks. Am glad to be going to bed early!

socialpariah · 31/12/2008 22:55

I think its good to be chatting on here then. You strike me as a very articulate and educated person and I am sure you will be fine.
I have had a terrible year and have a serious illness also but some people just get on with it.

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lisalisa · 31/12/2008 22:58

Sorry to hear that socialpariah. I wish you a quick recovery and a good 2009.

I am educated although being in a bad marriage necessarily depletes your confidence and being sick as well doesn't exactly bode well for marital troubles.

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socialpariah · 31/12/2008 23:00

I know. I spent a lot of last year in hospital. It puts an enormous srain on you.
I am hoping my 2009 will be less eventful although knowing me i doubt it!

BoccaDellaVerita · 31/12/2008 23:09

For me, a night in with champagne, crisps, chocolate and Jools as is good as it gets.

I'm sorry to hear that others are not having a good NYE. Wishing you peace and strength and a better year in 2009.

S1ur · 31/12/2008 23:24

am staying in, partly because my party fell through and partly because i feel like someone has punctured one of my lungs

ScottishMummy · 31/12/2008 23:27

LOL hogmany everyone without weans is out.we are in with shortie,lump o coal,champagne.but i love hogmany love the transition from one year to other. some time for reflection on year past

TWINSETinapeartree · 31/12/2008 23:29

I have been out for an hour to meet friends in town, come back to see the new year in with dp as he stayed in with dd

I am on the internet now mumsnetting looking for something to do tomorrow

BlueSapphire77 · 31/12/2008 23:43

39+3 pregnant and my partner was supposed to be working on the doors of some venue tonight but it got cancelled so not even a quiet night in with only the dog n tv for company, he's on his sodding xbox..which i brought him for xmas in the vain hope it would keep him quiet *sigh

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