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Slick wrote: Tue Dec 31, 2024 9:35 am
I have to say that 2024 was a bit of a shocker all things considered, with flashes of good stuff.

Lady P wrote: Tue Dec 31, 2024 4:09 pm Happy new year Boredies. 2025 is a Lions year so we’ve got that if nothing else!

salanya wrote: Tue Dec 31, 2024 6:42 pm 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.

salanya wrote: Tue Dec 31, 2024 6:42 pm 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.

Paddington Bear wrote: Tue Dec 31, 2024 11:12 pm 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

Paddington Bear wrote: Tue Dec 31, 2024 11:12 pm 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

TB63 wrote: Tue Dec 31, 2024 10:34 pm 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..

Slick wrote: Tue Dec 31, 2024 9:35 am 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!

Blackmac wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2025 2:41 am

Slick wrote: Tue Dec 31, 2024 9:35 am 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.

dkm57 wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2025 8:29 am 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.

dkm57 wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2025 8:29 am 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.

dkm57 wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2025 8:29 am 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 wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2025 8:53 am

Blackmac wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2025 2:41 am

Slick wrote: Tue Dec 31, 2024 9:35 am 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

TB63 wrote: Tue Dec 31, 2024 10:34 pm 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..

Blackmac wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2025 9:49 am

SaintK wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2025 8:53 am

Blackmac wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2025 2:41 am


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.

SaintK wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2025 12:12 pm

Blackmac wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2025 9:49 am

SaintK wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2025 8:53 am
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 wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2025 1:28 pm

SaintK wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2025 12:12 pm

Blackmac wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2025 9:49 am

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.

dkm57 wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2025 8:29 am 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.