Happy 2025........

[OomStruisbaai]

Our drinking and party time still a few hours away. For those already in the mood. Enjoy and cheers. 2024 was a good year, make 2025 even better.

[Slick]

Happy new year to everyone.

I have to say that 2024 was a bit of a shocker all things considered, with flashes of good stuff.

I hope your 2025's are excellent for you and your families.

Also, annual thank you to ASMO for this fine place!

[Sandstorm]

I have to say that 2024 was a bit of a shocker all things considered, with flashes of good stuff.

Indeed. Bring on more good than bad in 2025 please!!!

[LoveOfTheGame]

Happy New Year everyone, best wishes for 2025!

[Kiwias]

Glad to see the end of 2024 -- heart surgery was a totally unexpected and not at all welcome event and I definitely hope for better in 2025.

[Lady P]

Happy new year Boredies. 2025 is a Lions year so we’ve got that if nothing else!

[Sandstorm]

Happy new year Boredies. 2025 is a Lions year so we’ve got that if nothing else!

[OomStruisbaai]

Braai is up. Sosatie evening to knock over 2024!

[SaintK]

A happy, peaceful and prosperous New Year to all

[Gumboot]

Happy New Year, y'all.

[salanya]

Just lost my dog on Sunday. Rescued him 9.5 years ago, and he was beside me through house moves, job changes, a pandemic and new relationships.

Not sure I'm ready to start a new year without him. 2024 sure has ended in the most terrible way.

Wishing you all the best for 2025, and make sure to cherish the things you love most in life.

[Stranger]

Just lost my dog on Sunday. Rescued him 9.5 years ago, and he was beside me through house moves, job changes, a pandemic and new relationships.

Not sure I'm ready to start a new year without him. 2024 sure has ended in the most terrible way.

Wishing you all the best for 2025, and make sure to cherish the things you love most in life.

I lost mine 4 months ago, things gradually get better and I hope you eventually have great 2025

[Ovals]

Just lost my dog on Sunday. Rescued him 9.5 years ago, and he was beside me through house moves, job changes, a pandemic and new relationships.

Not sure I'm ready to start a new year without him. 2024 sure has ended in the most terrible way.

Wishing you all the best for 2025, and make sure to cherish the things you love most in life.

Sorry to hear that - losing a pet is devastating. We lost our old cat a couple of months back - she just turned up about 15 years ago and adopted us.

I hope 2025 starts better than 2024 is ending for me - just spent 5 days feeling absolutely wretched with some sort of dreadful stomach bug - haven't eaten for 5 days.

Anyway, Happy New Year everyone - hope it brings you health, happiness and prosperity.

[TB63]

Lost both my parents in the last 3 months after caring for them for the last 5 years. Fuck 2024, 2025 is when I finally release the shackles of caring and looking forward to being a continuous cruiser on the canals of GB...With Sir Purralot..

[Paddington Bear]

Wishing everyone all the best for 2025.

All things going well we’ll be welcoming a mini-PB to the world in mid-2025 so a lot to look forward to and indeed budget for (you have to be joking as to how much a buggy costs!) next year. Preliminary negotiations have confirmed that he or she will support England which I’m sure the kid will one day forgive me for

[Ovals]

Wishing everyone all the best for 2025.

All things going well we’ll be welcoming a mini-PB to the world in mid-2025 so a lot to look forward to and indeed budget for (you have to be joking as to how much a buggy costs!) next year. Preliminary negotiations have confirmed that he or she will support England which I’m sure the kid will one day forgive me for

Congratulations PB - Such a wonderful time of your life - until you have kids you can't really understand just how much you will love them and how much they change your perspective and priorities. It's an adventure that makes everything else pale in comparison. Hope all goes well.

[TB63]

Btw, where the fuck is Jools?...

[Biffer]

Happy New Year from Edinburgh. Hope it’s good for you and lang may yer lum reek.

[vball]

Aw ra best folks from Inverness

May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the warm rays of sun fall upon your home
And may the hand of a friend always be near

[Slick]

Wishing everyone all the best for 2025.

All things going well we’ll be welcoming a mini-PB to the world in mid-2025 so a lot to look forward to and indeed budget for (you have to be joking as to how much a buggy costs!) next year. Preliminary negotiations have confirmed that he or she will support England which I’m sure the kid will one day forgive me for

This is great news, congratulations!

[Slick]

Lost both my parents in the last 3 months after caring for them for the last 5 years. Fuck 2024, 2025 is when I finally release the shackles of caring and looking forward to being a continuous cruiser on the canals of GB...With Sir Purralot..

That’s rough mate, sorry to hear it.

GB sounds like a lucky lad though

[Blackmac]

Happy new year to everyone.

I have to say that 2024 was a bit of a shocker all things considered, with flashes of good stuff.

I hope your 2025's are excellent for you and your families.

Also, annual thank you to ASMO for this fine place!

The shitshow of Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations kind of summed up the mess of 2024. It's like the world is just becoming too weak willed to have fun anymore. I see there is already a groundswell of interest to have an unofficial Hogmanay party next year and boycott the council mess.

[Niegs]

Guessing things have ticked over for most of the board, so ring in ...



... and make sure to sort your ...

[dkm57]

Happy New Year everyone.

I'll be spending a good part of the early months going through and recovering from Stem cell treatment and chemo.

[SaintK]

Happy new year to everyone.

I have to say that 2024 was a bit of a shocker all things considered, with flashes of good stuff.

I hope your 2025's are excellent for you and your families.

Also, annual thank you to ASMO for this fine place!

The shitshow of Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations kind of summed up the mess of 2024. It's like the world is just becoming too weak willed to have fun anymore. I see there is already a groundswell of interest to have an unofficial Hogmanay party next year and boycott the council mess.

Should imagine the insurers had something to say about that decision

[SaintK]

Happy New Year everyone.

I'll be spending a good part of the early months going through and recovering from Stem cell treatment and chemo.

Good luck to you
Hope all goes well

[Tichtheid]

Good Luck and Happy New Year to you all.

[Slick]

Happy New Year everyone.

I'll be spending a good part of the early months going through and recovering from Stem cell treatment and chemo.

Happy new year mate, hope it all goes well

[Torquemada 1420]

Happy New Year everyone.

I'll be spending a good part of the early months going through and recovering from Stem cell treatment and chemo.

In which case, thoughts with you for a full recovery.

[Blackmac]

Happy new year to everyone.

I have to say that 2024 was a bit of a shocker all things considered, with flashes of good stuff.

I hope your 2025's are excellent for you and your families.

Also, annual thank you to ASMO for this fine place!

The shitshow of Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations kind of summed up the mess of 2024. It's like the world is just becoming too weak willed to have fun anymore. I see there is already a groundswell of interest to have an unofficial Hogmanay party next year and boycott the council mess.

Should imagine the insurers had something to say about that decision

Indeed but it was a terrible decision. Even on Monday it was no more than a strong breeze and the forecast for the 31st had been decent for a few days. Most people are angry that what used to be a traditional, spontaneous celebration has been utterly hijacked by commercial interests.

The company that run the event actually had the gall to send out a warning to residents not to travel into the city centre because they couldn't guarantee their safety. It turned out to be one of the mildest Hogmanay nights I've seen.


Anyway. Happy New Year to one and all.

[Blackmac]

Lost both my parents in the last 3 months after caring for them for the last 5 years. Fuck 2024, 2025 is when I finally release the shackles of caring and looking forward to being a continuous cruiser on the canals of GB...With Sir Purralot..

I'm 6 years through the very same situation, although slightly further apart. It's a massively difficult time but I knew that both my parents, and especially my dad, had led incredibly exciting and fulfilling lives that I could only dream about so it was easier, and and also a great relief to eventually see them go.

[laurent]

Bonne année et bon Rugby.

[dpedin]

Happy New Year guys!

Day 1 of my 3 months of no alcohol, diet and exercise regime ... wish me luck! Did it last year and enjoyed it and am actually looking forward to forward to doing it again.

[SaintK]

The shitshow of Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations kind of summed up the mess of 2024. It's like the world is just becoming too weak willed to have fun anymore. I see there is already a groundswell of interest to have an unofficial Hogmanay party next year and boycott the council mess.

Should imagine the insurers had something to say about that decision

Indeed but it was a terrible decision. Even on Monday it was no more than a strong breeze and the forecast for the 31st had been decent for a few days. Most people are angry that what used to be a traditional, spontaneous celebration has been utterly hijacked by commercial interests.

The company that run the event actually had the gall to send out a warning to residents not to travel into the city centre because they couldn't guarantee their safety. It turned out to be one of the mildest Hogmanay nights I've seen.


Anyway. Happy New Year to one and all.

Aaah, I see! All sounds a tad premature and poor decision making.
My wife's family are from Edinburgh and we've had some spledid Hogmanays up there. Including the Millenium which my kids who were teenagers back then still remember with awe!!!

[Biffer]

Should imagine the insurers had something to say about that decision

Indeed but it was a terrible decision. Even on Monday it was no more than a strong breeze and the forecast for the 31st had been decent for a few days. Most people are angry that what used to be a traditional, spontaneous celebration has been utterly hijacked by commercial interests.

The company that run the event actually had the gall to send out a warning to residents not to travel into the city centre because they couldn't guarantee their safety. It turned out to be one of the mildest Hogmanay nights I've seen.


Anyway. Happy New Year to one and all.

Aaah, I see! All sounds a tad premature and poor decision making.
My wife's family are from Edinburgh and we've had some spledid Hogmanays up there. Including the Millenium which my kids who were teenagers back then still remember with awe!!!

The weather was fucking miserable in Edinburgh yesterday.

[OomStruisbaai]

Great 2025 first day past. Worked all day. Great weather, tried to go to the beach but it was packed with Cape Crusader supporters. They came in busses from neighboring towns as far as Robertson and even Worcester. Tomorrow it's the big trek to Gauteng and Cape Town. Back to normal. Have our Town back.

[Blackmac]

Indeed but it was a terrible decision. Even on Monday it was no more than a strong breeze and the forecast for the 31st had been decent for a few days. Most people are angry that what used to be a traditional, spontaneous celebration has been utterly hijacked by commercial interests.

The company that run the event actually had the gall to send out a warning to residents not to travel into the city centre because they couldn't guarantee their safety. It turned out to be one of the mildest Hogmanay nights I've seen.


Anyway. Happy New Year to one and all.

Aaah, I see! All sounds a tad premature and poor decision making.
My wife's family are from Edinburgh and we've had some spledid Hogmanays up there. Including the Millenium which my kids who were teenagers back then still remember with awe!!!

The weather was fucking miserable in Edinburgh yesterday.

Nah, nonsense. Just typical December weather, the likes of which has never affected the celebrations before. 2003 and 2006 were absolutely horrific with properly dangerous winds.

[Enzedder]

Happy New Year everyone.

I'll be spending a good part of the early months going through and recovering from Stem cell treatment and chemo.

Best wishes for a full recovery DKM.

2025 has started off very badly with the loss of a family member (nieces hubby but they are great people and really feel for her) and today a colleague passed away suddenly.

Take it easy people.

[Dan54]

Well after having 2 sisters (oldest and youngest) pass away in 2025, wifes 35yo nephew also. Also wife broke her ankle in 3 places up the mountain in July, we saying bloody 2024 can finish and c'mon 2025.
Not even 3 weeks into 25, I get call yesterday, a bloody good long time mate over in Aus had died. So not looking a promising year to start with!!