New year plans

DJ85 · 16 Dec 2019 at 20:39

I know it's not been christmas yet but what are your new years plans?

We've not really been bothered about new year last few years but fancy a night away somewhere for a change so will be planning something.

I dont think people really bother nowadays or do they? Used to be a big thing when I was younger,out visiting after 12pm,gifts etc

PapaLazaru · 16 Dec 2019 at 20:44

Booked a decent restaurant for a long afternoon lunch. Stop somewhere in town for a quick drink, maybe two before the hordes turn up. Get back to the village on the train and maybe get one in in one of the local pubs, again, before the hordes turn up.

Go home and watch Hootananny with the hope that I will be flat out asleep on the sofa way before midnight.

Dis86 · 16 Dec 2019 at 20:47

New year gifts? Sure you're not thinking of Christmas?

robfosters · 16 Dec 2019 at 20:47

Few beers, curry and Jools Holland. Doesn’t get more exciting than that I’m afraid. I hate going out on NYE.

Malevolence · 16 Dec 2019 at 20:48

Seeing as how I don't drink and places charge a fortune for entrance I think I'll do what I usually do - stay in and do nothing. Well, will probably play a game online and have Jools Holland on in the background, but that's about it.

labbby · 16 Dec 2019 at 20:50

I’ll be driving back over night from Swiss to the U.K. so my dogs miss the fireworks

DJ85 · 16 Dec 2019 at 20:50

Had to Google it to make sure but when I was younger we used to visit the neighbours and "first foot" bring a bottle of wine or something

The "First Footing" is a tradition celebrated on Hogmanay, a Scottish New Year's celebration. It is supposed to bring luck and prosperity to the household for the new year. It is a ritual involving the first person to step into a household from the outside in a new year.

Begbie · 16 Dec 2019 at 20:55

David Flett said:
Had to Google it to make sure but when I was younger we used to visit the neighbours and "first foot" bring a bottle of wine or something

The "First Footing" is a tradition celebrated on Hogmanay, a Scottish New Year's celebration. It is supposed to bring luck and prosperity to the household for the new year. It is a ritual involving the first person to step into a household from the outside in a new year.

Scottish tradition, don't think it happens down here.

I remember this as a lad too.

If you want to do something and you've never done it. Edinburgh, every damn time. My and the misses were in Edinburgh on NYE and she dragged me down to London to watch fireworks from her flat (head out the window at an angle, with no real view) with her friends. I could've cried leaving Edinburgh, what an incredible atmosphere on Hogmany.

DJ85 · 16 Dec 2019 at 20:58

Edinburgh and inverness are in the shortlist so far only thing putting me off Edinburgh is the price or the drinks for what you get I remember last xmas we went town there for the xmas market and spent a fortune on overpriced baileys coffees

Derek W · 16 Dec 2019 at 21:01

David Flett said:
I know it's not been christmas yet but what are your new years plans?

We've not really been bothered about new year last few years but fancy a night away somewhere for a change so will be planning something.

I dont think people really bother nowadays or do they? Used to be a big thing when I was younger,out visiting after 12pm,gifts etc

Fireballing at stonehaven?

[FnG]magnolia · 16 Dec 2019 at 21:01

Counter argument: Edinburgh on NYE is a massive pain in the hoop because it's filled with drunk tourists, it's almost certainly blowing a gale and/or snow storm, the pints are 20 quid a go, and the local student population comes out to remind everyone why they're hated so much.

Begbie · 16 Dec 2019 at 21:03

David Flett said:
Edinburgh and inverness are in the shortlist so far only thing putting me off Edinburgh is the price or the drinks for what you get I remember last xmas we went town there for the xmas market and spent a fortune on overpriced baileys coffees

We stayed at priemer inn or maybe travel lodge (it was £60) and it was fine. Obviously we didn't stay till the 1st as we were on a plane (

) but I'm sure the price was the same regardless?

Just go to some dive where the price is the same all year round, and fight your way to the bar.

Or go to Bar Salsa and barge your way in for £1.50 drinks

[FnG]magnolia said:
Counter argument: Edinburgh on NYE is a massive pain in the hoop because it's filled with drunk tourists, it's almost certainly blowing a gale and/or snow storm, the pints are 20 quid a go, and the local student population comes out to remind everyone why they're hated so much.

Last year the weather was fine, yeah cold. But really it was bearable. No colder than London was on the same day.

Yes, the beer is expensive. Its a capital city though. But again, you just don't go to the main party on the street.

Mikeey · 16 Dec 2019 at 21:11

I have to admit I prefer to stay in now. Good food. Good company and I can drink myself into oblivion if I’m so obliged.

Gray2233 · 16 Dec 2019 at 21:20

Can't stand going out on NYE.

I'll be staying in, might buy a crate or two of beer and have a few friends over, order a curry in.

NoobCannon · 16 Dec 2019 at 22:02

Will be at work. Earn double time rather than paying double to go out anywhere!

builder22 · 16 Dec 2019 at 22:35

I remember almost getting crushed at the Edinburgh street party, that was great

it does kinda feel like should be doing something since it's 2020 this time tho!

memyselfandi · 16 Dec 2019 at 23:14

On call for the week from 9am on the Monday morning so will be doing nothing at all over new year, like usual

Rimsy · 16 Dec 2019 at 23:55

Going out for the first time in years.. only to the local but should be a good crowd.
Last several NYEs have been spent wrapped up sitting on a hill watching various fireworks displays from afar. Ahh old age!

Tek81 · 17 Dec 2019 at 00:43

Beer. That's the extent of my plans so far.

Supercow · 17 Dec 2019 at 04:29

Whiskey.

...then again, that's the plans most nights.