Decadent Decade-end - 2020 Vision

By pgn
@pgntwo (22408)
Derry, Northern Ireland
December 31, 2019 3:03am CST
So here we are, on the eve of a new year and a new decade - 31-Dec-2019 rolls over to 01-Jan-2020. Fireworks for many, perhaps a dash of sparkling wine (prosecco or cava or champagne, depending on your budget), and hopefully no headache on the morning of January 1st, when you actually rise to start the new decade. Some will have spent the evening out in the elements: the homeless, not by choice, and the revellers - if you should perchance encounter a small huddle of clothing on a doorstep this evening, reach into your heart and do what you think is right for that less-fortunate member of society. Happiness and health to all who read this, may your 2020 be good for you and those around you. Happy New Year.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (462732)
• Switzerland
31 Dec 19
It is controversy if the new decade is the next one or 2021, but let's celebrate the end of 2019 and let's hope for a good "Leap Year". According to Italian superstition leaps years are not the best, wait and see.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (462732)
• Switzerland
2 Jan 20
@pgntwo For Italians the Leap Years are not considered "lucky years", I do not know from where this superstition comes and I am going to research.
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pgn
@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
2 Jan 20
@LadyDuck I look forward to hearing what your findings are, when you get a solid answer.
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pgn
@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
2 Jan 20
Yeah, one extra day in which events can happen, good or bad
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Fiacre Banks
@xFiacre (12559)
• Ireland
31 Dec 19
@pgntwo Can I stick to whiskey? Bubbles guarantee a headache for me. Tonight will certainly not be a night for sleeping on doorsteps if this morning’s frozen loveliness is anything to go by. Celebrate well (and responsibly).
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pgn
@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
31 Dec 19
The Teutonic tradition is Sekt, the Irish, a measure of whiskey - I may partake of a snifter of each, the Irish before retiring, the Teutonic a little earlier
Fiacre Banks
@xFiacre (12559)
• Ireland
31 Dec 19
@pgntwo I think a snifter for each time zone as the new year creeps over the world might be appropriate. Don’t want to leave anyone out.
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M.-L.
@MALUSE (69388)
• Germany
2 Jan 20
@pgntwo I'm not a one for Sekt or other bubbly drinks. I have to belch when I drink them which is a sensation I don't particularly enjoy.
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M.-L.
@MALUSE (69388)
• Germany
31 Dec 19
Sláinte!
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pgn
@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
2 Jan 20
Late, but well-intentioned: Prost!
pgn
@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
2 Jan 20
@MALUSE Or, given your location, you might prefer Skål?
M.-L.
@MALUSE (69388)
• Germany
2 Jan 20
@pgntwo The second day of the year is not too late! And a prost is always welcome.
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Arya
@yoalldudes (35040)
• Philippines
31 Dec 19
That is such a smart play of words. Happy New Year!
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MasMeron
@masmeron (85)
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31 Dec 19
Happy New Year
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