OT: New Year's Eve Fun
by Natto on Dec 26, 2009 9:45 PM PST
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PrintThe end (of the year) is nigh! So... what will you party people be doing? Other than posting on McCovey Chronicles, of course. Feel free to share your plans whether you're kicking it at a huge bash downtown or just hanging around with people at home. I've been trying to think of something myself. Anyone have any suggestions? Maybe something classy like invites to a party at Randy Winn's house. Anyhoo whachoo got, folks?
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Since Mr. Merope is in Ohio till the 2nd and Mom never stays up for New Years… I have no plans. Even when we try to stay up here at home, we usually end up falling asleep. Yeah I know: LOLD !!
We are supposedly doing a 5k walk on the 3rd but we’ll see how jet lagged he is!
Absolutely nothing. I’ll be at home watching a little TV or maybe watch a DVD. I’ll be online. No party for me. No drinking either. In other words, a boring night.
"meh"
really dude? come on, you got to do SOMETHING, at least have a glass of wine or something to celebrate the new year and the new decade
Now, now you don't know the back story!
Some people just can’t indulge. Period.
My sister is on medication that would have some nasty side effects if she were to drink. Other people are allergic, some people just don’t like alcohol. I don’t drink because I watched my father and grandfather pickle themselves to death and I know that some addictions can have genetic factors, and then of course some people are in recovery.
Probably going to see the coolest fireworks ever
by Tim LinCyYoung on Dec 26, 2009 11:31 PM PST reply actions
man
Fresno really goes all out for New Year’s Eve.
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
"I sometimes still can get insider info and I am not a dumb or average fan.
Molina is needed."
by natteringnabob on Dec 27, 2009 6:12 AM PST up reply actions
LOL
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Dec 27, 2009 3:16 PM PST up reply actions
Umm, i got invited to this party in Berkeley with a DJ house beer, house alcohol… but my Dad is asking me if i want to participate in the Hike and Dip… which is a mile hike over at Ocean Beach and then run into the ocean ten times… then go to brunch over at the Olympic Club
Do that.
The dipthing.
Dad participation can be a rare an’ wunnerful thing.
Parties are damn near every weekend (or if you’re PiKAgiant on days that end in “Y”).
…whoops…
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Dec 27, 2009 11:53 AM PST up reply actions
Seriously. New Years parties really aren’t that much different than normal parties. Perhaps more of a guarantee of a kiss and more at the end of the night, but not really much of a difference.
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The main difference being that it costs $100 dollars to get into places that are usually free.
Juan Carlos Perez, please start hitting.
RAGIN!!!
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Also, Tim Lincecum
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by GrahamCrakalaka on Dec 27, 2009 12:14 AM PST reply actions
Hanging with jcb?
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Moving to Fresno. Yep. New Years Eve day I will be getting up at 6:30 and loading everything I own into a couple of trucks and driving them down to Fresno. Hope to get everything out and cleaned up by 11, walkthru with the old landlords and in Fresno no later than 2. Then unload everything.
Hopefully I can do some unpacking and get done early enough with the essentials, kitchen, bedroom, TV stuff, that I can do a bit of relaxing that night and share a drink with some of my old college buddies.
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Yes graduated 2007.
"It appears that Sabean is playing a game of chicken with Neukom wherein he elucidates the most outrageous things he could do as ML GM without getting fired." - cornball
Nice! that’s what i wanted to do, i wanted to go to Fresno State, but mom wouldn’t let me, she was a graduate of like 1970 something… But she didn’t want me going to school in the middle of nowhere, but i went to MIAMI FREAKIN OHIO
How are you driving two trucks?
say hey nation is the Ralph Nader of McC.-Xanthan
by say hey nation on Dec 27, 2009 6:07 AM PST up reply actions
see above
they have nice fireworks
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
"I sometimes still can get insider info and I am not a dumb or average fan.
Molina is needed."
by natteringnabob on Dec 27, 2009 6:12 AM PST up reply actions
Absolutely nothing.
I might watch that Burn Notice marathon on USA Network or something.
Adopted Giant: Clayton Tanner
by walkoff baltimore chop on Dec 27, 2009 1:03 AM PST reply actions
What channel?
The originals right? I saw a whole bunch of Twilight Zones on the other day & it was the newer ones. Bleh.
"It's too late now."
Playing Edward 40Hands and Watching 'Quest for Fire'
Yup. It’s a new years tradition with my chums.
Desirous of Matt Holliday and Dan Uggla since 2009.
Gettin drunk, finding a gorgeous chick to make out with at midnight, and hoping it goes well beyond then. Again!
(Taking a cab so I don’t get in trouble)
Happy New Year to all!
What? What are you, like, not a nerd or something?
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by shanghaijim on Dec 27, 2009 12:47 PM PST up reply actions
Not much. I live to close to the bars here, and I don’t like the drunks on New Years.
say hey nation is the Ralph Nader of McC.-Xanthan
+eleventy billion
I don’t live close to bars, per se, but there will be pee in the gutters all over SF. It’s the most wonderful time of year!
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
"I sometimes still can get insider info and I am not a dumb or average fan.
Molina is needed."
by natteringnabob on Dec 27, 2009 6:14 AM PST up reply actions
but there will be pee in the gutters all over SF.
How is that different from the norm?
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Since we've got two young'uns, like most nights I'll probably be asleep by 10:00 at the latest and awake at 6:30 the next morning.
The days of getting wasted at a nightclub and coming back at 3:00 a.m. stinking of others’ cigarettes are long, long gone.
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Dec 27, 2009 7:23 AM PST reply actions
Our annual Capitol Hill celebration at the Palace of Wonders “Daredevil’s New Year’s Eve” featuring burlesque dancers, sword swallowers, fire breathers, death defying stunts from Thrill Kill Jill and Prissy Pistol and the traditional midnight Champagne of Beers toast.
My Bucardo is better than yours.
A hot August weekday, before a small crowd, when the only thing at stake is the tissue-thin difference between a thing done well and a thing done ill. Insofar as the clutch hitter is not a sportswriter's myth, it is a vulgarity, like a writer who writes only for money.
this sounds extreme to the max.
Dodgers fans eat their young.
by redhornet78 on Dec 27, 2009 11:31 AM PST up reply actions
Probably getting together with some friends and their kids (we’ve all got mostly young ones) and watching the east coast feed of the ball dropping so the kids don’t turn into little gremlins waiting for midnight to do whatever kids do when the ball drops. Big thrills all around.
It's my blarg! Quick Pitch
And I tweet (more often than I blarg).
Rejoicing the impending Jermaine Dye signing
(Or probably just hanging out and drinking with some amigos)
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McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
GET THAT VORP AND WHIP SH!T OUTTA HERE!!!
Whomever Sabean signs this off-season will make a good platoon partner with Ryan Gark-ohh... nevermind...
Making dinner for the boyfriend (green seafood curry, jasmine rice, and a vegetable) then going to the Fairmont in San Jose to listen to live music at the lobby/bar. Just a chill NYE, as it’s our first official date.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 27, 2009 10:28 AM PST reply actions
lol
no pressure then!
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
"I sometimes still can get insider info and I am not a dumb or average fan.
Molina is needed."
by natteringnabob on Dec 28, 2009 8:39 PM PST up reply actions
WOULDN'T YOU LIKE TO KNOW!!
Brian Sabean strongly encourages you to disregard the drudgery of your employment responsibilities and join him in the consumption of spirituous libations.
I would!
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first new years living in new york
no kids, no gf/wife, i have some friends who wants to party like rock stars…
i assume cabs will be hard to come by so a few friends and i have tickets to a rooftop party at the empire hotel, which is a few blocks from our apartment. i prefer the all-you-can-drink-and-eat parties because i hate trying to pay for drinks on new years. i’ve gone to one of these parties the past five years in LA, SF, DC, and now NY and usually party hard (i start each year giving up the booze for a few months) and rely on my camera to remind me who i kissed at midnight.
Dodgers fans eat their young.
I understand there's some beauty there. Bring a camera.
Unfortunately, I cannot take credit for this one – it was sent to me by a resident.
"I don’t know why people feel the need to come up with reasons 'why' for everything..." - Missing Barry
by victor frankenstein on Dec 27, 2009 11:58 AM PST up reply actions
I had more than enough party for the few remaining days of the year, thanks, and well into the next. Us quiet loners need our alone time with our extremist websites, disturbing facebook pages, and weaponry. I’ll probably watch When Harry Met Sally as usual.
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WHERE'S THE PARTY?!
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
by Tim LinCyYoung on Dec 27, 2009 7:48 PM PST up reply actions
Sounds like some of the people I know are going out to a bar around here in Campbell (hoppin place). There’ll be a free new years eve toast, balloon drop, and a DJ (maybe karaoke, not sure). It’ll be a fun night.
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Baby goes to bed. Booze comes out. Twilight Zone marathon is on. Wife falls asleep, and I play MW2 until I puke.
It’s like a normal night, but with more Twilight Zone.
We were thinking of having a party, but it looks like we’ll be up in Tahoe skiing.
"We're in this thing!" My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman, "Sweet Jesus" Guzman and Jesus H. Guzman.
Oh Fiddlesticks.
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Were you going to come if we had one? If so, you should have responded to my FB post
"We're in this thing!" My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman, "Sweet Jesus" Guzman and Jesus H. Guzman.
No, you just seemed so disappointed to be in Tahoe. I wouldn’t have been able to make it anways as it’s my friends birthday. It’s just so tough to make it up that way from here.
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???
Officially disinterested in any high school outfielders from the state of Mississippi.
Proud adoptive parent of Sergio Romo. Looking forward to adopting Justin Smoak.
Howie will be stripping this NYE.
WHY IS BOCOCK?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Dec 29, 2009 8:38 AM PST up reply actions
If flying internationally is some sort of euphemism for removing his clothes and playing helicopter with his privates, then yes.
WHY IS BOCOCK?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Dec 29, 2009 8:57 AM PST up reply actions
I think it is. I’ve been using it as one, at least.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Dec 29, 2009 9:02 AM PST up reply actions
I’m not sure if it’s a strictly Filipino custom, but putting coins in your pockets at New Years is like good luck for the coming year (w/ regard to prosperity, I believe).
So basically, I’m saying that I’ll be spending New Year’s with my girlfriend’s family.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Dec 29, 2009 8:52 AM PST up reply actions
Thanks for ruining the surprise, jerk.
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Yes.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Dec 29, 2009 11:35 AM PST up reply actions
MILF?
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 29, 2009 1:58 PM PST up reply actions
Yes.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Dec 29, 2009 2:25 PM PST up reply actions
So, to summarize
1. Your girlfriend is Filipino.
2. Baron thinks your girlfriend’s mom is hot.
Hmm.
Officially disinterested in any high school outfielders from the state of Mississippi.
Proud adoptive parent of Sergio Romo. Looking forward to adopting Justin Smoak.
You missed the step about Tim Lincecum’s mom, and you missed the step about profiting.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Dec 29, 2009 5:21 PM PST up reply actions
Thinkin about posting here while at the party using my blackberry, although it would be VERY CHALLENGING
I’ve been trying to make reservations for restaurants, but they’re all fully booked. :( I should have thought this through earlier.
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Chevy’s.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Dec 28, 2009 8:17 AM PST up reply actions
That was the first place I called.
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Chiles.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Dec 28, 2009 10:14 AM PST up reply actions
Alright, we were able to get reservations here: http://www.rangesf.com/ Anyone ever been to it before?
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I guess bgunn has
http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/2009/12/19/1208711/chili-davis-the-cocktail#comments
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by Giant among Angels on Dec 28, 2009 6:33 PM PST up reply actions
Hey, how about that.
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We’re regulars there. Great food—nice people.
I love the manilla clams w/fennel sausage to start. And cocktails. And…everything.
Tell them the Gunn’s said hello.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
Cool
I look forward to it.
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X at Slims.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
Oh man. That sounds awesome. It would be worth it just to hear “Hungry Wolf” and “Burnin’ House of Love”
"We're in this thing!" My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman, "Sweet Jesus" Guzman and Jesus H. Guzman.
JOHNNY HIT AND RUN PAULINE!
WHY IS BOCOCK?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Dec 28, 2009 9:43 AM PST up reply actions
I didn't know this until recently
From xtheband.com/exene.html (posted 6/2/09):
After some months of not feeling 100% healthy, I [Exene] recently had some medical tests run
and the prognosis is that I am suffering from Multiple Sclerosis.
Apparently, it has been affecting me for quite some time.
Although this is obviously unfortunate news, I am choosing to see the positive in it.
I, and X as a band, have supported the Sweet Relief charity since the mid-1990’s;
the irony of this is not lost on any of us. Sweet Relief was started as an aide to uninsured artists by musician Victoria Williams when she herself was diagnosed with MS in 1992.
Having been longtime fans, we decided it was a good time to go out and support the band and the charity.
After the devestating loss of singer/songwriter Vic Chesnutt (who actually paid $500.00/mo. for health insurance and still ended up commiting suicide due to a massive hospital bill), I’m real sensitive to these things.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
If that’s anything like Hanging with Mr. Cooper, I’m pretty sure your New Year’s Eve beats everyone else’s.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Dec 28, 2009 9:18 AM PST up reply actions
I hope the evening involves an re-tooling your hardware.
"We're in this thing!" My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman, "Sweet Jesus" Guzman and Jesus H. Guzman.
They’re going to de- and re-frag each other all night.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Dec 28, 2009 10:16 AM PST up reply actions
and hoping it doesn't turn to software
at inopportune moments
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti. "I treat Timmy differently from most pitchers: I leave him alone."
"I sometimes still can get insider info and I am not a dumb or average fan.
Molina is needed."
by natteringnabob on Dec 28, 2009 8:41 PM PST up reply actions
Gonna be in Riverside with family. Alcohol will be involved. Loud arguments will ensue with rowdy LAD fans.
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by Giant among Angels on Dec 28, 2009 9:36 AM PST reply actions
I’ll get hate anyways.
Also, I went to Disneyland the past couple days and man, there were A LOT of Giants hats. I mean, A LOT. I also saw a couple SJ Giants shirts as well. Giants fans out in full force in my area. It almost felt like home.
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by Giant among Angels on Dec 28, 2009 10:46 AM PST up reply actions
NICE! well you know what’s weird is that i’m also starting to see a ton of SJ giants hats as well, so those are getting in style now around here, because if i wore that back in Ohio people would probably ask what it is
I have one, and people guess that it is a San Jacinto or San Juan Capistrano HS’s hat.
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by Giant among Angels on Dec 28, 2009 11:12 AM PST up reply actions
Then when you say who it is they'll be like "WOA WTF WTF WTF!! BUSTER POSEY!! MADISON BUMGARNER!!!"
But i think that hat is pretty cool, i like it
I’m pretty sure the night will involve a lot of hijinx involving wii, some monopoly, and maybe even some chocolate milk. That’s how I roll.
"It's too late now."
You are out of control.
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I bet that’s reduced-fat chocolate milk, too. This guy can’t be stopped.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Dec 28, 2009 10:16 AM PST up reply actions
they put cocaine in it
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 29, 2009 1:58 PM PST up reply actions
That also explains my addiction to cocaine.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Dec 29, 2009 2:25 PM PST up reply actions
I’ve already been doing that myself.
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I have no plans. I have to fly to LA on the 8th and then Spokane on the 14th (I’ll be gone for 10 days on that trip), so I’m going to chill this weekend. Also, I probably should do some work on Friday, even though the office is closed. So sad.
That being said, if anyone knows of anything fun to do in Walnut Creek or nearby on Thursday night, I’d be interested.
if anyone knows of anything fun to do in Walnut Creek
I’m pretty fun.
WHY IS BOCOCK?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Dec 28, 2009 11:16 AM PST up reply actions
Nah
kdl is of age.
WHY IS BOCOCK?!
by Lars The Wanderer on Dec 28, 2009 1:59 PM PST up reply actions
That’s what he said!
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I vote for a NYE Walnut Creek McCoven meetup. As of now I don’t have anything planned and don’t want to really go anywhere or spend a ton of money in the city.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis. To pass the time during the offseason I decided to try my hand at blogging about photography and music.
There doesn’t seem to be anything too exciting going on in town (big surprise, it’s walnut creek), just the little celebrations that the local bars are doing.
Right now I’m thinking dinner at McCovey’s for their 9pm ball drop then head over to Dan’s to just hang out and listen to The Inflatables (a pretty good generic cover band) for the rest of the night… if I can find some others to come along that is in case any of you are interested.
Otherwise it looks like I’ll give in to the rest of my friends and do the party bus thing in the city and spend way too much money to go clubbing, which is one of my least favorite activities.
Adopted brother of Jason Jarvis. To pass the time during the offseason I decided to try my hand at blogging about photography and music.
McCovey’s and Dan’s sounds good to me, especially since I can walk to/from both places! :)
Anyone else in?
hmm...
if it’s just you and I are you still interested? I’m game if you are.
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McCovey’s …. and I’m sure you’ve already considered that, but anything else I know of in that area would be outdoorsy, that really wouldn’t work at night.
Thanks! I thought about McCovey’s, but its celebration is more kid-friendly (celebrating at 9 p.m.), and I don’t have little ones. Still… it might be fun.
I didn’t even catch that! McCoveys does have a NYE celebration planned, so I thought you were referring to that. :)
I thought maybe you were just visiting relatives in the area and were looking for something to do… Is there still a comedy club in Walnut Creek? Back in the Bay Area comedy hey days of the mid 80’s there were comedy clubs all over the place.
Damn I kinda wish I was in the area to party at McCovey’s with y’all.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 29, 2009 6:13 PM PST up reply actions
Bar hop with some friends?
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
McFAQ for all you newcomers out there.
GET THAT VORP AND WHIP SH!T OUTTA HERE!!!
Whomever Sabean signs this off-season will make a good platoon partner with Ryan Gark-ohh... nevermind...
doan worry, poplo loe he team, he wan get berry good for body to play the beisbol
by Tim LinCyYoung on Dec 30, 2009 4:36 AM PST up reply actions
The steeple chase is weird.
I don't know about that, to the groin.
by howtheyscored on Dec 30, 2009 8:05 AM PST up reply actions
Yea, i’m in Moraga, so i feel ya, i got a party invite so i might have to go to that though in Berkeley
Where do they have the ball drop in SF?
I’ve never been there for NYE and am wondering where (if there is one) do they have all the people counting down until 12 am? I was planning to take a touristy trip around some SF sights all day on the 31st and then stay through midnight.
Win the inning.
By the waterfront at Embarcadero. There isn’t really a countdown, but at midnight a fireworks show starts.
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BART and MUNI included?
I checked the weather and saw that it might rain, BOO!
Win the inning.
by Scooter Ellis on Dec 30, 2009 1:08 AM PST up reply actions
Yeah, not killing patrons.
You can't solve your problems with the same level of thinking that created the problems - Albert Einstein to Brian Sabean
People on the Richmond and Pittsburg-Bay Point lines get on at Embarcadero. People on the Dublin-Pleasanton and Fremont lines get on at Montgomery.
I look forward to flashmob protests. not.
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by shanghaijim on Dec 30, 2009 12:28 PM PST up reply actions
In theory it sounds like a good idea for breaking up the crowds a little bit, but in reality these are going to be slightly inebriated crowds, so I dunno how that’s going to work.
I am staying home. If there’s one thing I like to keep from my childhood, it’s our New Year. As howie said: put money in all your pockets to ensure you’ll be prosperous in the new year (resulting in a little boy putting on lots of clothes with lots of pockets and change everywhere); have good-luck food at the ready (noodles for long life, round foods — in my family, we go by grapes, dunno why, but i like it — for prosperity); and then at the stroke of midnight grab a noisemaker or bell and go running around the house making a huge clamor, opening all the doors and turning on all the lights, until you chase all the shadows of the past out the front door. Then champagne and food. Luckily champagne goes well with chow mein and grapes.
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I think we’re going to Sacramento.
I haven’t really gotten the hang of the scene in the east bay yet. There didn’t seem to be much to do that didn’t involve either 100s of dollars or transvestite strippers.
Please hit better, Randy Winn.
really?
That was one of my favorite elements of the old hood.
So long as the Fox & Goose remains open, Sac will always have a special place in my heart.
Please hit better, Randy Winn.
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