New Years Party

United States
December 25, 2006 12:41pm CST
For several years I have contemplated hosting a New Years Eve Party. The problem is that I would not want to offer alcohol until the 12:00 hour. I do not want anyone to drink and drive home. Many people think of a New Years Eve party as one were the alcohol is plentiful. Maybe if we had a couple of designated drivers it would be okay. But, still I do not want to have a bunch of drunks to worry about.
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margieanneart
@margieanneart (26423)
• United States
30 Dec 06
Hey, who says ya have to have booze. It can just be fun with close friends, and snacks. Whatever you decide. have a wonderful happy safe New Years.
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rekhitha
@rekhitha (176)
• India
29 Dec 06
i think u must arrange a mini- bus for your guests to get home after the party.. i feel really sad that still many people dont understand the dangers of driving after getting drunk... i hope your party goes really smooth and u have loads of fun. ENJOY
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ElusiveButterfly
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
29 Dec 06
If I could afford a minibus that would be a great idea. Sadly, we will ring in the New Year alone again. Not a problem for me.
Polly1
@Polly1 (12644)
• United States
26 Dec 06
It is possible to have a really nice alchohol free party. I don't know who you would invite, but you might be surprised by the people who would enjoy attending a party where they didn't have to watch their back because of drunks. Also going home after a party, you really want to be straight so you can be extra aware of the traffic.
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ElusiveButterfly
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
29 Dec 06
Offering a toast at midnight would be okay. No drinking up until the midnight hour.
LovingIt
@LovingIt (5396)
• United States
25 Dec 06
I understand what you mean. In addition to not wanting to have to worry about them, I hate having a bunch of drunks in my house. They get destructive and accident prone there as well.
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ElusiveButterfly
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
26 Dec 06
My husband would freak if someone were to break something in our house or even worse, get sick.
missyd79
@missyd79 (3438)
• United States
28 Dec 06
that is a great concern there. I for one do not go out on new years unless i will be spending the night to where i am going. I refuse to drive after dark on new years eve because of so many drunk people out there.
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ElusiveButterfly
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
29 Dec 06
We ventured to my brother's house a few years ago and ended up coming home at 9:00. They aren't much for staying up late. We watched the ball drop at home and went to bed. Party animals we are not!
TerryZ
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
25 Dec 06
I see your point. Unfortunatly alot of other people dont. It certainly wouldnt bother me I dont drink. i dont think I would want the responsibilty of the drunks when they leave.
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ElusiveButterfly
@ElusiveButterfly (45941)
• United States
26 Dec 06
I actually am not fond of being around people who have had too much to drink.
kids91911
@kids91911 (4363)
• United States
25 Dec 06
Hope your have fun and find drivers.
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