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wcmagumba

(5,557 posts)
Mon Dec 29, 2025, 07:53 PM 5 hrs ago

I'm planning a small New Year's Eve grocery trip tomorrow. NYE will be just myself, no family or friends nearby..

I am used to celebrating this way as I never got married and family are all gone excepting for one sister and we don't talk...I have a couple friends I will be texting and I'm good...I hope all your preparations are going well and New Years will be a good one....I usually just watch a couple of movies like the classic "Meet John Doe" and others. My NYE tradition of starting the year at a low point will continue by my walking ten feet out the front of my apt. and stepping off the curb into the gutter, listening to fireworks and gunshots (in my very red area)...Back in my younger party days I sometimes had a whole crew of folks feeling good from the celebration join me, now it's me...fun days...

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I'm planning a small New Year's Eve grocery trip tomorrow. NYE will be just myself, no family or friends nearby.. (Original Post) wcmagumba 5 hrs ago OP
Enjoy! SheltieLover 5 hrs ago #1
After you're done going into the gutter in your red area, come say hello here. dem4decades 5 hrs ago #2
Thanks, I was planning on it... wcmagumba 5 hrs ago #3
I will be doing about the same for NYE..by myself and fine with it. The pyromaniacs will keep me awake, unfortunately Deuxcents 3 hrs ago #4
Hubby and I will probably be sound asleep LittleGirl 3 hrs ago #5
Celebrate with DU. LoisB 3 hrs ago #6
I always stay up but am usually alone Skittles 3 hrs ago #7
Time is but the stream I go a'fishing in. Thoreau usonian 2 hrs ago #8

dem4decades

(13,616 posts)
2. After you're done going into the gutter in your red area, come say hello here.
Mon Dec 29, 2025, 08:25 PM
5 hrs ago

Might as well enjoy the new year with like minded decent people, at least those that are still awake.

Deuxcents

(25,408 posts)
4. I will be doing about the same for NYE..by myself and fine with it. The pyromaniacs will keep me awake, unfortunately
Mon Dec 29, 2025, 10:14 PM
3 hrs ago

But, I’m safe at home and not out on Amateur Night. Happy New Year to you and best wishes. 🥳

LittleGirl

(8,942 posts)
5. Hubby and I will probably be sound asleep
Mon Dec 29, 2025, 10:28 PM
3 hrs ago

By midnight anyway, so enjoy your evening. He’ll be in bed by 9:30 so I get a few hours to myself. Like living single when me the night owl marries a morning person. Lol Happy New Year!

Skittles

(169,330 posts)
7. I always stay up but am usually alone
Mon Dec 29, 2025, 10:49 PM
3 hrs ago

I very much dislike crowds......may have a bit of liquor, I only do that on "special occasions" these days

usonian

(23,388 posts)
8. Time is but the stream I go a'fishing in. Thoreau
Mon Dec 29, 2025, 10:53 PM
2 hrs ago

I'm a time lord!

Daughter and SIL dropped by yesterday and today for Christmas, New Years, a couple of birthdays, all in one visit... whatever works!

Celebrate when, and because you're happy, not when others say to.

Do some hobby recreation. I want to spend more time with piano, sorting out my best photos. Make prints? Why not?

Enjoy classical (or rock) music. Good for the soul.

One NYE, my ex had a few, and is of the zero tolerance genetic makeup. Daughter and I had to pick her up off the floor.

It's not about the booze, believe me.

My Dad liked big bands and had to have his Guy Lombardo Auld Lang Syne. I can think of worse. No need to forget old acquaintances. They forgot me!!

Make new ones. I will at 77.

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