[Tommy-G]

When do you think the last time you really went all out and did something extravagant was?

What was it?
In 7 years since moving to Florida we did one gala when we first got here and a nice dinner another year but the rest have been on the couch.

[DocOfTheDead]

I purposefully stay home on NYE. Far too many drunks out on the road. We’ve also gotten old enough to loathe crowded bars and retarauants. Frankly, I can’t remember the last time we even stayed up until midnight.

[minn19]

Originally Posted by DocOfTheDead

I purposefully stay home on NYE. Far too many drunks out on the road. We’ve also gotten old enough to loathe crowded bars and retarauants. Frankly, I can’t remember the last time we even stayed up until midnight.

^This, we go to a good friends house, party and stay the night. Much more fun, hassle free and safer.

[ErikJ1]

The last few yrs I get a suite at the Guitar Hotel/Hard Rock Casino and bring the wife and mybtwo 20 something kids to party and gamble.

[erickonphoenix]

Last big NYE was back in 2000 when I was stationed in England, other than that we make a point to chill at home and leave the evening to the amateurs.

However, this year we'll be in San Antonio for my mom's birthday (NYE 1942) and I understand the hotel has a bar so we may hang out there for the after party.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by DocOfTheDead

I purposefully stay home on NYE. Far too many drunks out on the road. We’ve also gotten old enough to loathe crowded bars and retarauants. Frankly, I can’t remember the last time we even stayed up until midnight.

This is me, except I’m up past midnight every night.

[Buug959]

I don't go out on NYE. I realized many years ago that there are just too many drunks trying too hard to have too good of a time. I much prefer staying home with a big order of Chinese take-out, a few drinks and listen to music with a few good friends. Last year I posted my musical evening on the "What song are you listening to right now? " thread. Maybe I'll do the same again this year... depends on my mood.

[RickFLM4]

I don’t remember but guessing the year started with 19.

[cmyx6go]

The last BIG NYE for me was back in the mid ‘80s. Got limos, did dinner then a club in NYC. Stupid expensive, crazy crowded and a shit show. A guy next to me passed out at the club but never hit the floor because people were shoulder to shoulder. I’ll pass on amateur night. Even if you think you are being safe by taking a car not to drink and drive, too many others are driving drunk.

[floridaorange]

We prefer quiet time in the mountains where we can really recharge the batteries before ringing in the new year. When we were in our 20's we did the New York and LA, San Diego parties - those days are happily behind us.

[M_Six]

Probably 40 years ago. NYE in Nürnberg, Germany. Awesome time. We tried to repeat the experience the following year, but it was a bust. That was the last time I did anything for NYE aside from just going to a friend's house or something like that. Too much lunacy out there. Better to just stay home.

[Tommy-G]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

The last BIG NYE for me was back in the mid ‘80s. Got limos, did dinner then a club in NYC. Stupid expensive, crazy crowded and a shit show. A guy next to me passed out at the club but never hit the floor because people were shoulder to shoulder. I’ll pass on amateur night. Even if you think you are being safe by taking a car not to drink and drive, too many others are driving drunk.

I did Times Square twice….pure insanity. People peeing and pooping in the eveway of the Marriott….I’m good, High Def TV is better than live anyway

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by Tommy-G

I did Times Square twice….pure insanity. People peeing and pooping in the eveway of the Marriott….I’m good, High Def TV is better than live anyway

Yep, nothing like the comfort of your home.

[F30lolz]

I’ll be in bed by 9:45. Have a drink for me guys.

[RickFLM4]

Originally Posted by Tommy-G

I did Times Square twice….pure insanity. People peeing and pooping in the eveway of the Marriott….I’m good, High Def TV is better than live anyway

You went back a second time??

[antgenn]

For a number of years we went to the River Rink in Philly to celebrate NYE on ice with midnight fireworks. We usually stop by a few friends' houses on the way home. That will not happen this year due to the bad weather forecast though.

[JMcLellan]

Last year was the first year in about 15 years where I stayed up until midnight. I'd much rather stay home or go to small-scale thing at a friends or neighbors house but then go home by 10. This year we are having a couple friends over and will be cooking some filet medallions and some sort of seafood.

[Tommy-G]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

You went back a second time??

Well, you see......
I was probably early 20's back in the late 90's and my GF's BFF father worked on Wall Street. He got us a Penthouse Suite in some swanky hotel. WE took a cab just outside Time Square and went to an amazing Steakhouse and had sidewalk passes to the ball drop. We thought we were so slick we just kept walking around the sidewalk so we didnt have to get in the mosh pit.

2nd time, new GF about 10 years later we stayed right in a Times Square hotel. I had gotten super sick the day before but I knew my GF still wanted to go. We stood at the end of our hallway and watched from inside.

Just the things you see reaffirm that we developed from apes

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by Tommy-G

Well, you see......
I was probably early 20's back in the late 90's and my GF's BFF father worked on Wall Street. He got us a Penthouse Suite in some swanky hotel. WE took a cab just outside Time Square and went to an amazing Steakhouse and had sidewalk passes to the ball drop. We thought we were so slick we just kept walking around the sidewalk so we didnt have to get in the mosh pit.

2nd time, new GF about 10 years later we stayed right in a Times Square hotel. I had gotten super sick the day before but I knew my GF still wanted to go. We stood at the end of our hallway and watched from inside.

Just the things you see reaffirm that we developed from apes

Ain't that the truth.

[________]

I like how you used the word “developed” and not “evolved”. Doesn’t seem to have been much evolution there.

I tried the Times Square thing once. I had no idea the police blocked off streets with barriers as they were getting full. You can only walk out. I was “in” an area as I was coming out of a Broadway show (lion king if that matters), and thought it’d be a good opportunity to stay “in” as I’d lose the “spot” I was in if I walked out.

Now, what was that? 4pm? And people had already filled the areas closest to the stage since early morning? I thought “what if I have to pee?”

I went to a hooters in the area sitting comfortably eating and drinking while having full access to sanitation. 10 minutes to ball drop I walked out to see it on one of those big screens, while having to shove people out of my “comfort zone”. I was lucky no fights ensued.

I then heard people go in with bags to pee in… why, what for, what do you possibly gain… anyway, seems I’m in the minority as there are many who will do it year after year.

[Alfisti]

Best by far for me is Sydney. You need to pick your spot that is a) not too crowded and b) still has a good view but the kids absolutely love it, it's a great atmosphere and one can either kick on or go home once the fireworks are done.

Friends have done the "boat on the harbour" thing, it's a great experience but pricey.

[rebekahb]

Last year we were in Positano and had dinner at a small restaurant. They passed out drinks and there was a huge fireworks display. This year, I think we are going down the street to a friends house. Pissed I didn’t plan a Europe trip like normal.