My Backyard
By DianneN
@DianneN (247216)
United States
December 28, 2017 8:36am CST
It's just another day in Paradise for me. I saw the sunrise at 7:06AM, had my morning walk, helped a neighbor with her groceries, and threw a palm frond into the trash. I could look at this view forever, but have no time today.
We are having 11 guests on New Year's Eve for cocktails and appetizers before we head to a steakhouse for dinner under two miles away. Afterwards, we will have dessert back at our place, watch the fireworks over the water, and then stand in front of the TV to watch the ball drop in Times Square in New York City to ring in 2018.
Then my husband throws everyone out! 
That's how we celebrate New Year's Eve in Florida. So today I must begin some prep work.
How do you ring in the new year?
That's how we celebrate New Year's Eve in Florida. So today I must begin some prep work.
How do you ring in the new year?51 people like this
52 responses
@LadyDuck (460568)
• Switzerland
28 Dec 17
We have decided nothing, but I think that my husband should love to go out for dinner, come back home and go to bed when he is tired, just like last year, without feeling obliged to wait for midnight. We usually get up at the first fireworks, to toast to the New Year.
We usually get up at the first fireworks, to toast to the New Year.8 people like this
@LadyDuck (460568)
• Switzerland
28 Dec 17
@DianneN We are so close to the border that we understand the fireworks of our compatriots. They can be pretty noisy. We went out for lunch, but we stayed at home for dinner, it snowed and it was very cold, I was a bit concerned about my husband. I know he was grateful I decided to make dinner. I received a very nice necklace.
We went out for lunch, but we stayed at home for dinner, it snowed and it was very cold, I was a bit concerned about my husband. I know he was grateful I decided to make dinner. I received a very nice necklace.5 people like this
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
28 Dec 17
We go to our friends house and have appetizers and goodies and play dominoes all evening. We have been doing it for years.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
29 Dec 17
@DianneN It is a fun evening, some years we go out to dinner some years we just snack in , I am not sure what we are doing yet this year.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
29 Dec 17
@BelleStarr Whatever you decide, have a very happy and healthy New Year!!!! And hurry down once your car is ready.
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
29 Dec 17
I also have a backyard but it is a different color. I can't take it from the balcony as the door is frozen. This is from downstairs. I like yours better!
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@1hopefulman (45123)
• Canada
31 Dec 17
@DianneN I find that if I take small steps there is less of a chance to slip but it does take longer to get anywhere.
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
28 Dec 17
Quietly is how I ring it in and safely and boringly.
Have a lovely New Years Dianne.
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@LeaPea2417 (36594)
• Toccoa, Georgia
29 Dec 17
We will be celebrating our wedding Anniversary since we got married on New Years Eve.
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@LeaPea2417 (36594)
• Toccoa, Georgia
29 Dec 17
@DianneN Thank you! Happy New Year to you & your husband.
Happy New Year to you & your husband.3 people like this
@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
28 Dec 17
It's a lovely view. I wish I could come for your New Year's eve :-) ... if neighbor Jay is there maybe I could get a kiss at midnight. Muahahaha.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
29 Dec 17
@DianneN Aw shucks. I hope she's nice but if she isn't reassure him that you know someone who is. lol jk
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@shaggin (71678)
• United States
29 Dec 17
Usually my father in law has a party every year. In 2011 when he had cancer he did not have one understandably. Last year he did not have one either but they let us come down for a very small get together. I doubt we will be doing anything this year. My son is never impressed with new years eve lol
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@rebelann (111459)
• El Paso, Texas
28 Dec 17
Show off 
Well, I guess I would too if I were in such a beautiful spot ... except for the buildings on the other side, I'd rather see Mother Natures work.
Boy, you're going to be really exhausted by the time you go back home. How are the newly weds doin? Have the found their dream home yet?
Well, I guess I would too if I were in such a beautiful spot ... except for the buildings on the other side, I'd rather see Mother Natures work.
Boy, you're going to be really exhausted by the time you go back home. How are the newly weds doin? Have the found their dream home yet?2 people like this
@DianneN (247216)
• United States
29 Dec 17
Lol! The ocean is on the other side of those buildings. You can see the turquoise water between some of the buildings. Those buildings act as a buffer to protect us during hurricanes. The ocean views are boring and very costly. At least here we can see birds, boats, and fishermen.
The newlyweds are fine and dandy. They are getting ready for their closing and haven't had a moment to look for houses, yet, with the holiday and parties, etc.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
28 Dec 17
I see you have everything planned for new year's eve.Including the part where your husband throws everyone out.
. Wish you and family a Happy New Year.
. Wish you and family a Happy New Year.3 people like this
@DianneN (247216)
• United States
28 Dec 17
We spent many quiet years at home when the kids were infants. Chinese and a movie was perfect then. We got sick of going out with friends to overpriced and noisy restaurants. When I went back to teaching, we enjoyed celebrating in different countries around the world. Now, we have just another way. lol. And thank you!
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@much2say (53941)
• Los Angeles, California
28 Dec 17
That's a lovely plan for New Year's Eve and surely you are busy preparing for it this week! I am not sure what we're doing this year . . . for now I just know we're going to my parent's house on New Year's Day to eat a traditional Japanese New Year's feast.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
30 Dec 17
@much2say I also miss things we've done in the past with family that are no longer here. At least your parents are continuing the tradition and hopefully, you will, too.
No, we just sleep late and my husband watches football. I know that we will have dinner with our sister in law here or go out. She won't have any food in her place and refuses to let her buy her milk. lol
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@just4him (308839)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
29 Dec 17
I'll be ringing it in by watching it in a comfortable pair of lounge pajamas I just bought, watching it on TV from Times Square and local as well. The local news station has been doing a live coverage with a ball in a city close to here. So as soon as the ball drops in Times Square, I'll switch over to the local one. I might also watch a movie or two as I wait for the countdown to begin.
Enjoy your evening with friends. It sounds like it's going to be a lot of fun.
I wonder if I should go out and buy a New Year's Eve hat or something and really make some noise at midnight. Now, there's a plan. 
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@just4him (308839)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
29 Dec 17
@DianneN I'm sure you did. I wanted a new pair of lounge pants, but couldn't find any in my size, but found a set - shirt, pants, and slipper socks on another rack. I have the Frozen themed loungers and they are very comfortable.
I never liked nightgowns. And I don't wear pajamas to bed either. I don't like anything that confines when I'm sleeping. I'm a tosser, so it would be very restrictive.
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
29 Dec 17
we should all be awake at the stroke of midnight, then we make loud noise like the car honking and loud music. then the lull at `12:45am. then we sleep. it is always like that.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
30 Dec 17
@ridingbet No noise except some loud kisses!
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
30 Dec 17
@DianneN do you also sound loud at new year's eve? receiving 2018 with a big bang?
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@khagendra1994 (1226)
• Kathmandu, Nepal
29 Dec 17
Wow what a beautiful picture is this , hope i wll be there.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
31 Dec 17
@khagendra1994 That would be awesome!!!! Best of luck to you!
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@khagendra1994 (1226)
• Kathmandu, Nepal
31 Dec 17
@DianneN Now iam preparing GRE for foreign study, hope i will be there next year for my higher level education
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