I am writing this blog when perfectly PISSED (Its 1.00am)
(American readers will have to be aware that pissed means drunk and NOT angry!)- I have had around 7 very large gin and tonics and one mediocre sized glass of champagne!
We have been down to my sister's house for a quiet but relaxing New Year's Eve and got ourselves all tied up at 11.45pm when we had to light three Chinese lanterns to set off in the garden before the chimes rang out.
I love this new tradition of lantern lighting! There is something quite magical at the spectacle of dozens of miniature balloons drifting over the horizon and up over Prestatyn hillside in the cold December air
It is a sight that always (and just almost) makes me cry!
Happy New Year.....lets all have a good one eh?
Much Love
Johnx
Happy New Year to you also
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In the morning does this mean you'll be making history writing your post hungover?
ReplyDeletegeez...diarrhea and vomit again
lol grouchy
ReplyDeleteyou are my kind of guy!
hic!
Love the tradition of the lanterns!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, John, sorry in advance for the hangover!
Happy New Year!!!!
ReplyDeleteIf I had 7 gin and tonics I'd be dead!!! I love the Chinese lanterns. It's a very beautiful tradition. Happy New Year again.
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A good piss-up is good for a man's soul - provided he only does it occassionally.
ReplyDeleteUFO' floating and darting over Wales? Must watch The Spectator for a report! LOL!
Happy new year mate!
Happy New Year, John. (I hope you've got some aspirin for the morning!)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!!! Shared a few bottles of wine and am home an hour before the new year... pretty lite-up myself... Will likely be sleeping for the new year!!! Wishing you the best for 2011!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful idea...the lanterns, that is.
ReplyDeleteIf I was able to drink that much and not fall down, I would be dancing on the tables and making a complete fool of myself...hey, kinda sounds like fun.
Happy New Year, may your hangover be small.
11.30 here John and just about to head to our town centre with a fistful of glitter in my hand! Happy New Year Darling!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, John! I'm spending mine on the couch in my PJs with a six pack of beer, sandwich fixins, and chips and queso.
ReplyDeleteRollin' like a rock star!
Happy New Year JohnX.
ReplyDeleteYou are still quite eloquent even when drunk and not even a spelling error.
Happy 2011 to you.
Just hope your chinese lanterns burn themselves out! Last year the local pub let some go and one landed on a house roof resulting in a fire :(
ReplyDeleteAnyway hope your head is well and truly thumping thus morning cos I was manager on call last night!
Have a good 2011
I love the idea of lighting lanterns and letting them go into the sky. I saw this on TV onetime and it looked spectactular. I'm going to have to look into this and next year when I go to my church's New Year Eve's party we can let some of these lanterns go at midnight. I'll have to check out where you buy them.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got home O.K. ~ I thought of you at 4 p.m. Iowa time and thinking you were already into the New Year. Cool~!
ta ta for now from Iowa USA
I like those lanterns too John. I realise that - as I write this - you are probably feeding the chickens with a screaming hangover, clutching your buttocks and trying to make it back indoors again without giving Constance an impromptu lesson on toilet training by pebble-dashing the hydrangea bush.
ReplyDelete...mediocre sized glass of champagne...
ReplyDeleteDoes that mean it wasn't big enough for you, John?
Best hangover cure for me is Eggs Benedict with a pint of real ale.
Have a good 2011.
Canadians know what pissed means, by the way! :)
ReplyDeleteAnyway, for a drunkard, you were remarkably coherent. Happy new year!
So i'll ignore the sentiments for the "card" thst you sent to me by email as I trust you were pissed. Let me know your address and I'll post you my creations. xxxx
ReplyDeleteGood on you, John! A good 'drunk' is just what the doctor ordered!
ReplyDeleteAnd a 'few' gins will do it just right!
Happy New Year to you and Chris and all the critters!!
Jim
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ReplyDeleteHic! Whassup? Who are ye lookin' at? Hic!...Whaddya mean no more drink! Ahm not pished ye daft bugger! "..For ould lang syne me dear!" Hic! HAPPY NEW YEAR JOHNBOY!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
ReplyDeleteAgreed ... Canadians know the meaning of pissed. :D
Ya done good with the pissed post, John!
It's the clearest post I've read so far, John! Gin likes you. Happy New Year to you, too, and may peace, prosperity, and love surround you and all your loved ones.
ReplyDeleteFrom far away but close in spirit,
Dia
Pissed or not, those lanterns must have been a wonderful sight. I see from your latest post that you're not too hung over, so that's one up for you.
ReplyDeleteThat is a LOT of alcohol sweet man! Sending love and hugs (and a virtual hot cup of coffee) Happy New Year xo
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely tradition! I can imagine how magical it looks.
ReplyDeleteNo booze for me, I had to drive home :-(
happy New Year to you!
thanks for the fun posts this past year, and I look forward to more :-D
You make me laugh. That's not that easy. Keep it up.
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