Happy Frigging New Year
A welcome to 2024.42 total reviews
Comment from Dawn Munro
Hahahaha Okay, so now you know what I think about your posting... (That adorable ol' grumpy protagonist...)
But here's the thing -- I do have a few suggestions--
1) "I did get"... I get why, but to be grammatically correct it should be "I got", yes? No, it does NOT work to show how grumpy this guy is though...
2) "I did go" -- ditto
3) Are you a "new thing"? Or did you mean to say that you wouldn't be following the psychologist's advice?
I enjoyed this very much. (*still grinning*)
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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Hahahaha Okay, so now you know what I think about your posting... (That adorable ol' grumpy protagonist...)
But here's the thing -- I do have a few suggestions--
1) "I did get"... I get why, but to be grammatically correct it should be "I got", yes? No, it does NOT work to show how grumpy this guy is though...
2) "I did go" -- ditto
3) Are you a "new thing"? Or did you mean to say that you wouldn't be following the psychologist's advice?
I enjoyed this very much. (*still grinning*)
Comment Written 02-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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LOL, Dawn, I think you are right about your first two points. But being the old grumpy Texan, I decided to sound the way I would talk. The third point...I don't want to be anybody's "New Thing!" LOL. Thank you for reading and for your review. Terry.
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Hahahaha! You're very welcome, my friend. :)
Comment from John Ciarmello
Well, I'm a bit younger than you (not rubbing it in) and I did stay up to bring in the New Year in between intervals of deep slumber. No fireworks, however.
As far as slowing time down. I couldn't wait for that ball to drop so I could go to bed!
So, Happy Friggin New Year to you as well, my friend!
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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Well, I'm a bit younger than you (not rubbing it in) and I did stay up to bring in the New Year in between intervals of deep slumber. No fireworks, however.
As far as slowing time down. I couldn't wait for that ball to drop so I could go to bed!
So, Happy Friggin New Year to you as well, my friend!
Comment Written 02-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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Show Off! LOL, Thanks John. Terry.
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Comment from Annmuma
Terry, you have the humor thing down! Perhaps, it is just ability to report on life as it really is. I went to Kroger for black-eyed peas on New Year's Eve and there were none. It has been a very long time since I started year without black-eyed peas! Even when we still had the Italian NYE's in PA, they always had black-eyed peas just for me. I miss those evenings - that lasted all night. Guests arrived around 8 or so and a lot of us would go to the cellar to play poker. At midnight, the food covered the dining table - If you don't eat at midnight, you may go hungry in the coming year . If you don't kiss your lover at exactly at midnight, the relationship is in danger. And be very careful that the first person to enter your home after midnight is dark haired! And the list goes on. I wrote a funny story about Aunt Armella and New Year's Eve; I might revive it.
In the meantime, this post is near perfect! I love every word and every smile it provoked. Exceptional job. ann
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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Terry, you have the humor thing down! Perhaps, it is just ability to report on life as it really is. I went to Kroger for black-eyed peas on New Year's Eve and there were none. It has been a very long time since I started year without black-eyed peas! Even when we still had the Italian NYE's in PA, they always had black-eyed peas just for me. I miss those evenings - that lasted all night. Guests arrived around 8 or so and a lot of us would go to the cellar to play poker. At midnight, the food covered the dining table - If you don't eat at midnight, you may go hungry in the coming year . If you don't kiss your lover at exactly at midnight, the relationship is in danger. And be very careful that the first person to enter your home after midnight is dark haired! And the list goes on. I wrote a funny story about Aunt Armella and New Year's Eve; I might revive it.
In the meantime, this post is near perfect! I love every word and every smile it provoked. Exceptional job. ann
Comment Written 02-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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Ann, thank you for the six stars. Your review is better than my story. And your revivals do very well. You should consider it. I wasn't really planning on writing anything, but the guys on the radio got me to thinking. Terry.
Comment from jmdg1954
I'm with you, Terry, where the hell does the time go? It sure speeds up in these advanced ages...
I fell asleep around 10pm on the couch, woke up at 11:45, had a shot of Baileys with my wife at midnight and in bed at 12:05...
Happy friggin new years, and many more my friend.
John
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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I'm with you, Terry, where the hell does the time go? It sure speeds up in these advanced ages...
I fell asleep around 10pm on the couch, woke up at 11:45, had a shot of Baileys with my wife at midnight and in bed at 12:05...
Happy friggin new years, and many more my friend.
John
Comment Written 02-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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John, thank you for the six stars. You certainly did better than me. Terry.
Comment from Jacob1395
I have to admit I was already in bed by the time it chimed midnight, although I was woken up by fireworks going off. I was out for lunch though all afternoon with friends, so we did have quite a bit of alcohol. New Year's Eve is always a bit of a let down I find. I enjoyed reading your piece, it did make me smile at the end, my decorations were down on the 26th December. Have a great year in 2024.
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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I have to admit I was already in bed by the time it chimed midnight, although I was woken up by fireworks going off. I was out for lunch though all afternoon with friends, so we did have quite a bit of alcohol. New Year's Eve is always a bit of a let down I find. I enjoyed reading your piece, it did make me smile at the end, my decorations were down on the 26th December. Have a great year in 2024.
Comment Written 02-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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Jacob, you are good man! WTG on those decorations! Thank you. Terry.
Comment from Sarah Robin
LOL! You should try something new - Cajun black eyed peas! Don't worry, you'll be happy! I could write morels but I am taking down decorations. From one old goat to another! Happy New Year! Sarah
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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LOL! You should try something new - Cajun black eyed peas! Don't worry, you'll be happy! I could write morels but I am taking down decorations. From one old goat to another! Happy New Year! Sarah
Comment Written 02-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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Sarah, thank you for the six stars. I don't mind skipping the peas this year. That will be my new tradition, unless of course it doesn't work out. Terry.
Comment from Mary Vigasin
I agree with you; I lost interest in celebrating New Year's some years ago. Truthfully, I was not the life of any party, just a glass of wine at midnight that now is replaced by a glass of water.
I love your reasoning and fun and delightful post. good job.
I did watch the ball drop in Times Square, wondering why someone would stand there for 8 to 12 hours just for a few minutes to "celebrate" the New Year. I, for one, preferred the comfort of my couch and a warm room.
Mary
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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I agree with you; I lost interest in celebrating New Year's some years ago. Truthfully, I was not the life of any party, just a glass of wine at midnight that now is replaced by a glass of water.
I love your reasoning and fun and delightful post. good job.
I did watch the ball drop in Times Square, wondering why someone would stand there for 8 to 12 hours just for a few minutes to "celebrate" the New Year. I, for one, preferred the comfort of my couch and a warm room.
Mary
Comment Written 02-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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Mary, thank you for the six stars. I never did get the watching the ball drop thing. Terry.
Comment from Jesse James Doty
So, you are a Bah Humbug for New Year's Eve parties and all that goes on in those tawdry sordid soulless parties. For the most part, I am too. I don't mind the fireworks since I am already up again by midnight or 11 pm either. I have had great difficulty sleeping since my neck surgery happened on December 11th, 2023. Happy Friggin' New Year to you too!
Jesse
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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So, you are a Bah Humbug for New Year's Eve parties and all that goes on in those tawdry sordid soulless parties. For the most part, I am too. I don't mind the fireworks since I am already up again by midnight or 11 pm either. I have had great difficulty sleeping since my neck surgery happened on December 11th, 2023. Happy Friggin' New Year to you too!
Jesse
Comment Written 02-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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LOL, thanks, Jesse, for the well wishes!
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Keep writing entertaining stories, and I'll keep reading them.
You're welcome, Terry.
Jesse
Comment from Judith B.
I love this! I share your sentiments and like it when someone is feisty enough to actually express them. I laughed and nodded my head in agreement with everything you said. I think you might actually enjoy my rant somewhere on this site--as long as a few unladylike words don't offend!
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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I love this! I share your sentiments and like it when someone is feisty enough to actually express them. I laughed and nodded my head in agreement with everything you said. I think you might actually enjoy my rant somewhere on this site--as long as a few unladylike words don't offend!
Comment Written 02-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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Judith, thank you for the six stars. I will look for your rant! Terry.
Comment from Iza Deleanu
Wow, you made me laugh from day one and I for sure no matter how much luck those peas will bring I will not eat them. These lines made me laugh:"I wonder who started that blackeye peas thing about eating them on New Year's Day for good luck. Most likely, some farmer who had a bumper crop of black-eyed peas.
On the way back from the supermarket, the guys on the sports radio station were talking about how time flies when you get older. I'm an expert at this stage in my life, and it does." Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings.
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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Wow, you made me laugh from day one and I for sure no matter how much luck those peas will bring I will not eat them. These lines made me laugh:"I wonder who started that blackeye peas thing about eating them on New Year's Day for good luck. Most likely, some farmer who had a bumper crop of black-eyed peas.
On the way back from the supermarket, the guys on the sports radio station were talking about how time flies when you get older. I'm an expert at this stage in my life, and it does." Thank you for sharing and good luck with your writings.
Comment Written 02-Jan-2024
reply by the author on 02-Jan-2024
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Iza, thank you the six stars. So far, my luck hasn't changed, despite the lack of black-eyed peas! Terry.
