What's better... staying in on NYE on your own or going to a party where you don't know anyone?

[Michael Palaeologus]

The Rye Hotel's "Top Hat and Tiara" Party to celebrate NYE and my Birthday.

I feel one of my heads coming on.........

[TillieTrotter]

I'm doing the same Jah, apart from having the company of my boys. Not feeling great at the moment so it suits me. Happy New Year folk.

[Keef]

I'm just going to the CPT, which for the record, is not charging. Not particularly exciting, but cn't be doing with yet another night in. I shall also be surrounded by people who can most definitely hold their drink :)-D

[OutOfFocus]

mockney piers Wrote:

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> Haven't been out in pubs or clubs since about 2001.

I assume there is a tacit "on New Year's Eve" in this statement :)

[Michael Palaeologus]

I have to say that the Rye Hotel do was pretty blimmin brilliant. I shall sport a tiara more often.

[bob]

CPT pretty subdued but no ticket charge bumped in to some Forumites and had a good time, got home 4 can's strongbow,bottle red wine and half a bottle of champer's would have drunk it all but Mrs Bob S beat me to it.

Bob S

[Keef]

I had a nice time at the CPT, even got up for a dance! Left at a reasonable time, but made the mistake of going back to a friend's to call a cab... Several drinks later we finally got our cab, and got home abou 4. Oh well. :)-D

[summerjt]

Glad to hear that people had a good time locally on NYE. Just to report, I managed to sell my ticket for last night's do and had a great time boogie-ing. Managed to get a lift back Denmark Hill too, which was good. Felt sorry for people that had been out in central London and coming back to SE London (no tubes). Most people had decided to walk by the looks of things, as at around 2.30am there seemed virtually no nightbuses going south of the river.

[Cityjules]

So I went to the party and had a great time.

Next challenge is coming to one of these EDF drinkies... how does one go about joining you all? Must I wear a red carnation!

[indiepanda]

If you look at one of the previous months drinks threads you should find a link to some photos, have a look on there and you will probably recognise us. I don't know if Georgia has a specific part of the pub booked for us, often does.

I would offer to meet you on the way in, but my working hours can be unpredictable and I can't be sure when/if I will arrive.

[Strawbs]

Good for you CJ Im glad you plucked up the courage to go, I have met some lifelong friends by putting myself out there..

Going to your first forum drinks can be totally daunting, i went to my first back in april.. It is normally just spot the biggest group of peeps and you find them but if closer to the time you decide to go Jaws and I will be getting the bus from ED so you can come with us...

[summerjt]

Hi Cityjules, so glad that you went to NYE party and enjoyed it. I'm considering coming to the next drinks on Friday 9th January too, and am in the same boat as you in that I don't know anyone. I'm assuming it's the Phoenix at Denmark Hill station. Handy for me as it's nearby... technically I live in Camberwell rather than East Dulwich - but only just ;-)

[Cityjules]

Thanks everyone.... you all seem lovely on here, so will definitely try to make it on Friday.

Summerjt, it will certainly be easier not being the only newbie!

See you all Friday I hope.

[Moos]

Speaking for myself, we are lovely. (fighting urge to insert smiley... no - no!)

Nice work going to the party, Cityjules, we were all rooting for you to go and have a fab time. Look forward to meeting you at the Phoenix. Seems an appropriate pub name for the new year.

Oh go on then :)-D