New Year's Eve

I went to a friends place and we brought the kids. It was fun! Some light snacks, played some
board games.

I live in Winnipeg too.......small world!

Sandra S

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Quoted message said:

Since we have such a culturally-diverse group here I'm wondering what everyone did for New Year's
Eve, and what the norm for your area is.

Here in my little section of Canada (Winnipeg) to be honest I'm not really sure what the norm is.
Most likely just house parties. That's all I've ever done, although I know some people go out to
the big organized parties and bars.

We had 2 long-time friends over, so there were 5 of us in total. I made dinner (ham, scalloped
potatoes made with skim milk and margarine, corn, fresh-baked buns, salad) and then had some
snacks ready for later.

I've discovered that I can't plan parties for 5 people. I'm great at planning for 2, or for 20.
I'm not so great with anything in between. We had 3 different chip dips, salsa, of course the
chips to go with them, pretzels, baked brie, mulled wine, a ton of cookies, and we also put out
all the sweets that were given to us over the holidays so a lot of packaged cookies and
chocolates.

I ended up having about 3 tablespoons of dip, 2 cookies, 2 slices of brie, and I'm not sure how
much wine because a) it wasn't very strong and b) no one else seems to have been drinking it. I
was too busy during the day to eat anything, except for the McDonald's Fruit & Yogurt parfait that
DF picked up for me.

So what did everyone else do?

Amberle3
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I have 5 kids, ages 12 to 3, so we don't go out, or have people over. But, we did have a party! We
had crackers with spray cheese (a much-beloved delicacy here), candy and cookies, and sparkling
cider. At 9 pm EST (which is midnight in Rio de Janerio), we went out to the front porch to ring in
the new year with noisemakers!

We let our oldest stay up, and put the other kids to bed. She got to stay up to midnight, and we
watched movies until 11:45, then turned on [censored] Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. We had champagne (
she had a sip, too) and raspberries and toasted at midnight.

We went to a neighborhood party on NY day, so now the kids think our life is just party, party,
party! They want to know when the next one is!

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Quoted message said:

Since we have such a culturally-diverse group here I'm wondering what everyone did for New Year's
Eve, and what the norm for your area is.

Here in my little section of Canada (Winnipeg) to be honest I'm not really sure what the norm is.
Most likely just house parties. That's all I've ever done, although I know some people go out to
the big organized parties and bars.

We had 2 long-time friends over, so there were 5 of us in total. I made dinner (ham, scalloped
potatoes made with skim milk and margarine, corn, fresh-baked buns, salad) and then had some
snacks ready for later.

I've discovered that I can't plan parties for 5 people. I'm great at planning for 2, or for 20.
I'm not so great with anything in between. We had 3 different chip dips, salsa, of course the
chips to go with them, pretzels, baked brie, mulled wine, a ton of cookies, and we also put out
all the sweets that were given to us over the holidays so a lot of packaged cookies and
chocolates.

I ended up having about 3 tablespoons of dip, 2 cookies, 2 slices of brie, and I'm not sure how
much wine because a) it wasn't very strong and b) no one else seems to have been drinking it. I
was too busy during the day to eat anything, except for the McDonald's Fruit & Yogurt parfait that
DF picked up for me.

So what did everyone else do?

Amberle3
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In Sydney (Australia), it's pretty much traditional to watch things being blown up (fireworks that
is). In a city of 6 million there were about 2 million packed in around the harbour. Anyone who
lives in a place with harbour views will almost be guaranteed of having instant friends 🙂 If you
can't get to the harbour, it seems that there are many suburbs who have their own displays.

From our house we have a good view to the west of the city (unfortunately not the harbour!), and we
see lots of little fireworks in the far distance going off almost constantly between 9 and midnight.
It's rather odd to see these small flashes of light without the smell or noise.

As for me, well, I was in bed by 10:30. This was mainly because the DBF is in India for work at the
moment, and I just couldn't be bothered finding other people to celebrate with. He did call me at
midnight my time though, which was nice 🙂 Normally we'd have people over, or celebrate it quietly
together. I am a sucker for fireworks though, so one year we're going to have to fork out some cash
to get a good spot for the big display.

--
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Quoted message said:

Since we have such a culturally-diverse group here I'm wondering what everyone did for New Year's
Eve, and what the norm for your area is.

Here in my little section of Canada (Winnipeg) to be honest I'm not really sure what the norm is.
Most likely just house parties. That's all I've ever done, although I know some people go out to
the big organized parties and bars.

We had 2 long-time friends over, so there were 5 of us in total. I made dinner (ham, scalloped
potatoes made with skim milk and margarine, corn, fresh-baked buns, salad) and then had some
snacks ready for later.

I've discovered that I can't plan parties for 5 people. I'm great at planning for 2, or for 20.
I'm not so great with anything in between. We had 3 different chip dips, salsa, of course the
chips to go with them, pretzels, baked brie, mulled wine, a ton of cookies, and we also put out
all the sweets that were given to us over the holidays so a lot of packaged cookies and
chocolates.

I ended up having about 3 tablespoons of dip, 2 cookies, 2 slices of brie, and I'm not sure how
much wine because a) it wasn't very strong and b) no one else seems to have been drinking it. I
was too busy during the day to eat anything, except for the McDonald's Fruit & Yogurt parfait that
DF picked up for me.

So what did everyone else do?

Amberle3
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My NYE consisted of way too many calories from alcohol. Someone needs to leave the nutritional
labels of those bottles!

I'm new to this group and I'm realizing that I can't do this alone. I've enrolled in a few diet
groups and enlisted the help of some of my close friends. I think this time may be the turning point
in my life. I'm tired of saying 'I'll do it tomorrow'.

I'm doing it right now.

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Quoted message said:

Since we have such a culturally-diverse group here I'm wondering what everyone did for New Year's
Eve, and what the norm for your area is.

Here in my little section of Canada (Winnipeg) to be honest I'm not really sure what the norm is.
Most likely just house parties. That's all I've ever done, although I know some people go out to
the big organized parties and bars.

We had 2 long-time friends over, so there were 5 of us in total. I made dinner (ham, scalloped
potatoes made with skim milk and margarine, corn, fresh-baked buns, salad) and then had some
snacks ready for later.

I've discovered that I can't plan parties for 5 people. I'm great at planning for 2, or for 20.
I'm not so great with anything in between. We had 3 different chip dips, salsa, of course the
chips to go with them, pretzels, baked brie, mulled wine, a ton of cookies, and we also put out
all the sweets that were given to us over the holidays so a lot of packaged cookies and
chocolates.

I ended up having about 3 tablespoons of dip, 2 cookies, 2 slices of brie, and I'm not sure how
much wine because a) it wasn't very strong and b) no one else seems to have been drinking it. I
was too busy during the day to eat anything, except for the McDonald's Fruit & Yogurt parfait that
DF picked up for me.

So what did everyone else do?

Amberle3
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Usually my husband and I host a New Year's Party at our house for family and friends. This year we
stayed at home, had my parents over for dinner, played games, then watched the countdown at midnight
at the Space Needle--no big party. We were invited to an adult only party but it would have been the
first time in 13 years we weren't with our kids at midnight so we stayed in. Next year we will go
back to having our big party!!!

--
Janice
263/252/150 (maybe 130)

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Quoted message said:

Since we have such a culturally-diverse group here I'm wondering what everyone did for New Year's
Eve, and what the norm for your area is.

Here in my little section of Canada (Winnipeg) to be honest I'm not really sure what the norm is.
Most likely just house parties. That's all I've ever done, although I know some people go out to
the big organized parties and bars.

We had 2 long-time friends over, so there were 5 of us in total. I made dinner (ham, scalloped
potatoes made with skim milk and margarine, corn, fresh-baked buns, salad) and then had some
snacks ready for later.

I've discovered that I can't plan parties for 5 people. I'm great at planning for 2, or for 20.
I'm not so great with anything in between. We had 3 different chip dips, salsa, of course the
chips to go with them, pretzels, baked brie, mulled wine, a ton of cookies, and we also put out
all the sweets that were given to us over the holidays so a lot of packaged cookies and
chocolates.

I ended up having about 3 tablespoons of dip, 2 cookies, 2 slices of brie, and I'm not sure how
much wine because a) it wasn't very strong and b) no one else seems to have been drinking it. I
was too busy during the day to eat anything, except for the McDonald's Fruit & Yogurt parfait that
DF picked up for me.

So what did everyone else do?

Amberle3
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Since we have such a culturally-diverse group here I'm wondering what everyone did for New Year's
Eve, and what the norm for your area is.

The norm for NZ is parties on the beach. My town has a carnival at the bay every summer and it's
packed on New Years Eve. The carnival runs until about 2am and there are fireworks at midnight.

Hubby and I stayed home this year, with videos. I ended up in bed with a migraine shortly before
midnight while my 2 year old son screamed the house down. Happy new year to me ;-p
--
Erin in NZ
125/90/75 kgs
125.90/1.1/165 lbs

RafL goal 180.6lbs (82 kilos)

"It is not the mountain we conquer, it is ourselves" Sir Edmund Hilary

Norm? As I've aged, I've realized there is no *norm* for New Years Eve - people do what they are
comfortable with and what they can afford. Those younger tend to go out, my age group seems to
settle in. Not so sure if it's really age related, more intelligence <grin> or that us older folks
have already partied ourselves out. LOL

That said ... my 19 year old went into Chicago to spend the evening, an organized party at an
improv place - then spent the night at a hotel in the city so as to not be on the road with the
rest of the drunks (my rules). The 16 year old spent the evening at a friends home, small private
party with the teens and again, spent the night. 29 year old had dinner at home and some friends in
to celebrate the

marathon and listened to the neighbor kids whoop it up. I've NYE'd myself out over the years, now
have the attitude that *it's just another day*.

Joyce

Amberle3 said:

Since we have such a culturally-diverse group here I'm wondering what everyone did for New Year's
Eve, and what the norm for your area is.

Here in my little section of Canada (Winnipeg) to be honest I'm not really sure what the norm is.
Most likely just house parties. That's all I've ever done, although I know some people go out to
the big organized parties and bars.

We had 2 long-time friends over, so there were 5 of us in total. I made dinner (ham, scalloped
potatoes made with skim milk and margarine, corn, fresh-baked buns, salad) and then had some snacks
ready for later.

I've discovered that I can't plan parties for 5 people. I'm great at planning for 2, or for 20. I'm
not so great with anything in between. We had 3 different chip dips, salsa, of course the chips to
go with them, pretzels, baked brie, mulled wine, a ton of cookies, and we also put out all the
sweets that were given to us over the holidays so a lot of packaged cookies and chocolates.

I ended up having about 3 tablespoons of dip, 2 cookies, 2 slices of brie, and I'm not sure how
much wine because a) it wasn't very strong and b) no one else seems to have been drinking it. I was
too busy during the day to eat anything, except for the McDonald's Fruit & Yogurt parfait that DF
picked up for me.

So what did everyone else do?

Amberle3

DH and I used to go out or have people over. One year, can't even remember
which one, we were both ill, he had bought a bottle of something for us to
share at midnight, we fell asleep early and didn't wake up until way into
the next day, we never even opened the bottle, it was our best year to date,
so now we stay at home alone with each other and do as little as possible
and no midnight drink either, every year just gets better with him, Lee
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Since we have such a culturally-diverse group here I'm wondering what everyone did for New Year's
Eve, and what the norm for your area is.

Here in my little section of Canada (Winnipeg) to be honest I'm not really sure what the norm is.
Most likely just house parties. That's all I've ever done, although I know some people go out to
the big organized parties and bars.

We had 2 long-time friends over, so there were 5 of us in total. I made dinner (ham, scalloped
potatoes made with skim milk and margarine, corn, fresh-baked buns, salad) and then had some
snacks ready for later.

I've discovered that I can't plan parties for 5 people. I'm great at planning for 2, or for 20.
I'm not so great with anything in between. We had 3 different chip dips, salsa, of course the
chips to go with them, pretzels, baked brie, mulled wine, a ton of cookies, and we also put out
all the sweets that were given to us over the holidays so a lot of packaged cookies and
chocolates.

I ended up having about 3 tablespoons of dip, 2 cookies, 2 slices of brie, and I'm not sure how
much wine because a) it wasn't very strong and b) no one else seems to have been drinking it. I
was too busy during the day to eat anything, except for the McDonald's Fruit & Yogurt parfait that
DF picked up for me.

So what did everyone else do?

Amberle3
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In Denmark people celebrate New years in so many different ways. Most people young and old throw or
go to private parties. Mainly because it is just more fun and it is impossible to catch a cab if you
want to leave a worn down half-empty danceclub at 4 am.

This year was my first NY at home. We were two people - my BF and I - our first NY together. I
wanted it to seem like a special evening so I decorated the place, made a three course meal and we
were both dressed up - it was soo nice. We went to visit his mom who lives 5 min. from my place and
she and I shared a bottle of baileys between us and then we went home, opened a bottle of champagne
at midnight, sang to the traditonal old Danish songs being played on the TV (it is a tradition in DK
-the broadcast the clock chimes at midnight and right afterwards they broadcast a girl's choir who
sing three songs) - moving...LOL - then we went to the porch and watched all the fireworks - it was
beautiful...

I think I slept at 3.40 and I had had a "tad" to drink, and we had so much fun:o)

Amberle:

We usually do a house party like you are describing but this year we stayed at home with the kids
and watched SeaBiscuit (good movie). It was fun.

Connie

Amberle3 said:

Since we have such a culturally-diverse group here I'm wondering what everyone did for New Year's
Eve, and what the norm for your area is.

Here in my little section of Canada (Winnipeg) to be honest I'm not really sure what the norm is.
Most likely just house parties. That's all I've ever done, although I know some people go out to
the big organized parties and bars.

We had 2 long-time friends over, so there were 5 of us in total. I made dinner (ham, scalloped
potatoes made with skim milk and margarine, corn, fresh-baked buns, salad) and then had some
snacks ready for later.

I've discovered that I can't plan parties for 5 people. I'm great at planning for 2, or for 20.
I'm not so great with anything in between. We had 3 different chip dips, salsa, of course the
chips to go with them, pretzels, baked brie, mulled wine, a ton of cookies, and we also put out
all the sweets that were given to us over the holidays so a lot of packaged cookies and
chocolates.

I ended up having about 3 tablespoons of dip, 2 cookies, 2 slices of brie, and I'm not sure how
much wine because a) it wasn't very strong and b) no one else seems to have been drinking it. I
was too busy during the day to eat anything, except for the McDonald's Fruit & Yogurt parfait that
DF picked up for me.

So what did everyone else do?

Amberle3
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Connie Walsh

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We are at my mother's place this year for a change. We've never done NYE with her before. She
lives at a resort place in Florida in the winter. We went to a cocktail party and dinner at the
tennis club she belongs to. Cocktails for me was 3 large glasses of Club soda. I stuck mostly with
the veggie platter for snacks before dinner. Dinner was a cornish game hen stuffed with rice. Not
bad except we had ordered lobster. The lobster turned out to be a small lobster tail with about 3
bites of meat. So we actually lucked out. Desert was a pitiful looking apple [censored]. All in all
dinner was a bust.

That was over by 10pm so we came home. We had the choice to go down to the beach club to watch the
fireworks at midnight but we decided that we did not want to fight the crowd so we stayed home and
watched them from the back yard. Could not see the ground display but that's okay. They only lasted
20 minutes. My daughter and I played with the sparklers that we had bought at the store. (Fireworks
are legal in Florida). Quiet night for us.

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Since we have such a culturally-diverse group here I'm wondering what everyone did for New Year's
Eve, and what the norm for your area is.

Here in my little section of Canada (Winnipeg) to be honest I'm not really sure what the norm is.
Most likely just house parties. That's all I've ever done, although I know some people go out to
the big organized parties and bars.

We had 2 long-time friends over, so there were 5 of us in total. I made dinner (ham, scalloped
potatoes made with skim milk and margarine, corn, fresh-baked buns, salad) and then had some
snacks ready for later.

I've discovered that I can't plan parties for 5 people. I'm great at planning for 2, or for 20.
I'm not so great with anything in between. We had 3 different chip dips, salsa, of course the
chips to go with them, pretzels, baked brie, mulled wine, a ton of cookies, and we also put out
all the sweets that were given to us over the holidays so a lot of packaged cookies and
chocolates.

I ended up having about 3 tablespoons of dip, 2 cookies, 2 slices of brie, and I'm not sure how
much wine because a) it wasn't very strong and b) no one else seems to have been drinking it. I
was too busy during the day to eat anything, except for the McDonald's Fruit & Yogurt parfait that
DF picked up for me.

So what did everyone else do?

Amberle3
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Stayed home, watched TV. It was snowing and the roads were slick - no way we were going anyplace!!
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Quoted message said:

Since we have such a culturally-diverse group here I'm wondering what everyone did for New Year's
Eve, and what the norm for your area is.

Here in my little section of Canada (Winnipeg) to be honest I'm not really sure what the norm is.
Most likely just house parties. That's all I've ever done, although I know some people go out to
the big organized parties and bars.

We had 2 long-time friends over, so there were 5 of us in total. I made dinner (ham, scalloped
potatoes made with skim milk and margarine, corn, fresh-baked buns, salad) and then had some
snacks ready for later.

I've discovered that I can't plan parties for 5 people. I'm great at planning for 2, or for 20.
I'm not so great with anything in between. We had 3 different chip dips, salsa, of course the
chips to go with them, pretzels, baked brie, mulled wine, a ton of cookies, and we also put out
all the sweets that were given to us over the holidays so a lot of packaged cookies and
chocolates.

I ended up having about 3 tablespoons of dip, 2 cookies, 2 slices of brie, and I'm not sure how
much wine because a) it wasn't very strong and b) no one else seems to have been drinking it. I
was too busy during the day to eat anything, except for the McDonald's Fruit & Yogurt parfait that
DF picked up for me.

So what did everyone else do?

Amberle3
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We stayed home and watched tv. DH and DS were in bed by 9:30, and I stayed up until 1:00 am. Some
neighbors were shooting off fireworks, but it was a quite entrance into 2004 in our household!
--
Brenda
209/176/150 NYNY goal 160

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Quoted message said:

Since we have such a culturally-diverse group here I'm wondering what everyone did for New Year's
Eve, and what the norm for your area is.

Here in my little section of Canada (Winnipeg) to be honest I'm not really sure what the norm is.
Most likely just house parties. That's all I've ever done, although I know some people go out to
the big organized parties and bars.

We had 2 long-time friends over, so there were 5 of us in total. I made dinner (ham, scalloped
potatoes made with skim milk and margarine, corn, fresh-baked buns, salad) and then had some
snacks ready for later.

I've discovered that I can't plan parties for 5 people. I'm great at planning for 2, or for 20.
I'm not so great with anything in between. We had 3 different chip dips, salsa, of course the
chips to go with them, pretzels, baked brie, mulled wine, a ton of cookies, and we also put out
all the sweets that were given to us over the holidays so a lot of packaged cookies and
chocolates.

I ended up having about 3 tablespoons of dip, 2 cookies, 2 slices of brie, and I'm not sure how
much wine because a) it wasn't very strong and b) no one else seems to have been drinking it. I
was too busy during the day to eat anything, except for the McDonald's Fruit & Yogurt parfait that
DF picked up for me.

So what did everyone else do?

Amberle3
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Sandra I'm curious - what did most of the people you know do for NYE? I don't know anyone who went
out to any of the organized things.

Is the "in" thing to do to just do little home parties? Does this mean that I'm "hip" now? 😉

Amberle3

Sandra S said:

I went to a friends place and we brought the kids. It was fun! Some light snacks, played some
board games.

I live in Winnipeg too.......small world!

Sandra S

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Quoted message said:

Since we have such a culturally-diverse group here I'm wondering what everyone did for New
Year's Eve, and what the norm for your area is.

Here in my little section of Canada (Winnipeg) to be honest I'm not really sure what the norm
is. Most likely just house parties. That's all I've ever done, although I know some people go
out to the big organized parties and bars.

We had 2 long-time friends over, so there were 5 of us in total. I made dinner (ham, scalloped
potatoes made with skim milk and margarine, corn, fresh-baked buns, salad) and then had some
snacks ready for later.

I've discovered that I can't plan parties for 5 people. I'm great at planning for 2, or for 20.
I'm not so great with anything in between. We had 3 different chip dips, salsa, of course the
chips to go with them, pretzels, baked brie, mulled wine, a ton of cookies, and we also put out
all the sweets that were given to us over the holidays so a lot of packaged cookies and
chocolates.

I ended up having about 3 tablespoons of dip, 2 cookies, 2 slices of brie, and I'm not sure how
much wine because a) it wasn't very strong and b) no one else seems to have been drinking it. I
was too busy during the day to eat anything, except for the McDonald's Fruit & Yogurt parfait
that DF picked up for me.

So what did everyone else do?

Amberle3
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"Jennifer Harvey" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

My NYE consisted of way too many calories from alcohol. Someone needs to leave the nutritional
labels of those bottles!

I'm new to this group and I'm realizing that I can't do this alone. I've enrolled in a few diet
groups and enlisted the help of some of my close friends. I think this time may be the turning
point in my life. I'm tired

of

Quoted message said:

saying 'I'll do it tomorrow'.

I'm doing it right now.

Amberle3 <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Since we have such a culturally-diverse group here I'm wondering what everyone did for New
Year's Eve, and what the norm for your area is.

Here in my little section of Canada (Winnipeg) to be honest I'm not really sure what the norm
is. Most likely just house parties. That's all I've ever done, although I know some people go
out to the big organized parties and bars.

We had 2 long-time friends over, so there were 5 of us in total. I made dinner (ham, scalloped
potatoes made with skim milk and margarine, corn, fresh-baked buns, salad) and then had some
snacks ready for later.

I've discovered that I can't plan parties for 5 people. I'm great at planning for 2, or for 20.
I'm not so great with anything in between. We had 3 different chip dips, salsa, of course the
chips to go with them, pretzels, baked brie, mulled wine, a ton of cookies, and we also put out
all the sweets that were given to us over the holidays so a lot of packaged cookies and
chocolates.

I ended up having about 3 tablespoons of dip, 2 cookies, 2 slices of brie, and I'm not sure how
much wine because a) it wasn't very strong and b) no one else seems to have been drinking it. I
was too busy during the day to eat anything, except for the McDonald's Fruit & Yogurt parfait
that DF picked up for me.

So what did everyone else do?

Amberle3
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welcome and good luck, Lee
Jennifer Harvey <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

My NYE consisted of way too many calories from alcohol. Someone needs to leave the nutritional
labels of those bottles!

I'm new to this group and I'm realizing that I can't do this alone. I've enrolled in a few diet
groups and enlisted the help of some of my close friends. I think this time may be the turning
point in my life. I'm tired

of

Quoted message said:

saying 'I'll do it tomorrow'.

I'm doing it right now.

Amberle3 <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Since we have such a culturally-diverse group here I'm wondering what everyone did for New
Year's Eve, and what the norm for your area is.

Here in my little section of Canada (Winnipeg) to be honest I'm not really sure what the norm
is. Most likely just house parties. That's all I've ever done, although I know some people go
out to the big organized parties and bars.

We had 2 long-time friends over, so there were 5 of us in total. I made dinner (ham, scalloped
potatoes made with skim milk and margarine, corn, fresh-baked buns, salad) and then had some
snacks ready for later.

I've discovered that I can't plan parties for 5 people. I'm great at planning for 2, or for 20.
I'm not so great with anything in between. We had 3 different chip dips, salsa, of course the
chips to go with them, pretzels, baked brie, mulled wine, a ton of cookies, and we also put out
all the sweets that were given to us over the holidays so a lot of packaged cookies and
chocolates.

I ended up having about 3 tablespoons of dip, 2 cookies, 2 slices of brie, and I'm not sure how
much wine because a) it wasn't very strong and b) no one else seems to have been drinking it. I
was too busy during the day to eat anything, except for the McDonald's Fruit & Yogurt parfait
that DF picked up for me.

So what did everyone else do?

Amberle3
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Welcome to the group Jennifer.
--
Brenda
209/176/150 NYNY goal 160

"Jennifer Harvey" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

My NYE consisted of way too many calories from alcohol. Someone needs to leave the nutritional
labels of those bottles!

I'm new to this group and I'm realizing that I can't do this alone. I've enrolled in a few diet
groups and enlisted the help of some of my close friends. I think this time may be the turning
point in my life. I'm tired

of

Quoted message said:

saying 'I'll do it tomorrow'.

I'm doing it right now.

Amberle3 <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Since we have such a culturally-diverse group here I'm wondering what everyone did for New
Year's Eve, and what the norm for your area is.

Here in my little section of Canada (Winnipeg) to be honest I'm not really sure what the norm
is. Most likely just house parties. That's all I've ever done, although I know some people go
out to the big organized parties and bars.

We had 2 long-time friends over, so there were 5 of us in total. I made dinner (ham, scalloped
potatoes made with skim milk and margarine, corn, fresh-baked buns, salad) and then had some
snacks ready for later.

I've discovered that I can't plan parties for 5 people. I'm great at planning for 2, or for 20.
I'm not so great with anything in between. We had 3 different chip dips, salsa, of course the
chips to go with them, pretzels, baked brie, mulled wine, a ton of cookies, and we also put out
all the sweets that were given to us over the holidays so a lot of packaged cookies and
chocolates.

I ended up having about 3 tablespoons of dip, 2 cookies, 2 slices of brie, and I'm not sure how
much wine because a) it wasn't very strong and b) no one else seems to have been drinking it. I
was too busy during the day to eat anything, except for the McDonald's Fruit & Yogurt parfait
that DF picked up for me.

So what did everyone else do?

Amberle3
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Most people I know did the small house party thing. Those organized things are way too much...I
guess we can both be hip now lol

Sandra S

"Amberle3" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Sandra I'm curious - what did most of the people you know do for NYE? I don't know anyone who went
out to any of the organized things.

Is the "in" thing to do to just do little home parties? Does this mean that I'm "hip" now? 😉

Amberle3

Sandra S said:

I went to a friends place and we brought the kids. It was fun! Some

light

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

snacks, played some board games.

I live in Winnipeg too.......small world!

Sandra S

"Amberle3" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Since we have such a culturally-diverse group here I'm wondering what everyone did for New
Year's Eve, and what the norm for your area is.

Here in my little section of Canada (Winnipeg) to be honest I'm not really sure what the norm
is. Most likely just house parties. That's all I've ever done, although I know some people go
out to the big organized parties and bars.

We had 2 long-time friends over, so there were 5 of us in total. I

made

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

dinner (ham, scalloped potatoes made with skim milk and margarine,

corn,

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

fresh-baked buns, salad) and then had some snacks ready for later.

I've discovered that I can't plan parties for 5 people. I'm great at planning for 2, or for
20. I'm not so great with anything in between. We had 3 different chip dips, salsa, of course
the chips to go with them, pretzels, baked brie, mulled wine, a ton of cookies, and we also
put out all the sweets that were given to us over the holidays so a

lot

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

of packaged cookies and chocolates.

I ended up having about 3 tablespoons of dip, 2 cookies, 2 slices of brie, and I'm not sure
how much wine because a) it wasn't very strong and b) no one else seems to have been drinking
it. I was too busy during the day to eat anything, except for the McDonald's Fruit &

Yogurt

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

parfait that DF picked up for me.

So what did everyone else do?

Amberle3
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I'm from Winnipeg too! Really small world. I stayed home with the kids and we watched movies. My non-
smoking friends had home parties and my smoking friends went to a bar out of town so they wouldn't
have to go outside everytime. Parish the thought they should have to get up off their dairier once
in a while.

Lili

Amberle3 said:

Sandra I'm curious - what did most of the people you know do for NYE? I don't know anyone who went
out to any of the organized things.

Is the "in" thing to do to just do little home parties? Does this mean that I'm "hip" now? 😉

Amberle3

Sandra S said:

I went to a friends place and we brought the kids. It was fun! Some light snacks, played some
board games.

I live in Winnipeg too.......small world!

Sandra S

"Amberle3" <[email hidden]> wrote in message "]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Since we have such a culturally-diverse group here I'm wondering what everyone did for New
Year's Eve, and what the norm for your area is.

Here in my little section of Canada (Winnipeg) to be honest I'm not really sure what the norm
is. Most likely just house parties. That's all I've ever done, although I know some people go
out to the big organized parties and bars.

We had 2 long-time friends over, so there were 5 of us in total. I made dinner (ham, scalloped
potatoes made with skim milk and margarine, corn, fresh-baked buns, salad) and then had some
snacks ready for later.

I've discovered that I can't plan parties for 5 people. I'm great at planning for 2, or for 20.
I'm not so great with anything in between. We had 3 different chip dips, salsa, of course the
chips to go with them, pretzels, baked brie, mulled wine, a ton of cookies, and we also put out
all the sweets that were given to us over the holidays so a lot of packaged cookies and
chocolates.

I ended up having about 3 tablespoons of dip, 2 cookies, 2 slices of brie, and I'm not sure how
much wine because a) it wasn't very strong and b) no one else seems to have been drinking it. I
was too busy during the day to eat anything, except for the McDonald's Fruit & Yogurt parfait
that DF picked up for me.

So what did everyone else do?

Amberle3
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