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The thread centers around New Year celebrations, reflections on the past year (2008), and hopes for the upcoming year (2009). Participants share greetings, personal anecdotes, and light-hearted commentary related to the transition into the new year.
Participants generally agree on the sentiment of wishing each other a happy new year, but there are varying perspectives on the significance of the past year and personal reflections on aging. The discussion remains light-hearted and informal, with no strong disagreements present.
Some posts reference specific cultural practices related to New Year celebrations, such as the leap second, which may not be universally understood. Additionally, personal anecdotes about age and life milestones introduce subjective experiences that may not resonate with all participants.
Individuals interested in community discussions about New Year traditions, personal reflections on the past year, and light-hearted exchanges related to aging and future aspirations.
jimmysnyder said:Happy New Year everyone. I wish you all twice as much luck in the stock market this coming year.
CompuChip said:It won't be 2009 for another 4 hours here,
Danger said:Indeed, Happy New Year to all.
When I click the 'submit' button on this post, I'll have exactly 7 hours to go.
What a coincidence, I'll become middle-aged this coming year too. I'm 58 now.Chi Meson said:Next week I'll be 44! The last year before I am completely, undeniably, unequivocally "middle aged," so this year has GOT to COUNT!
jimmysnyder said:What a coincidence, I'll become middle-aged this coming year too. I'm 58 now.
Ah... so like myself, you only have a handful of days to decide if you're going to start on your second year of being 29?TheStatutoryApe said:Happy new year to everyone.
I'll be the big three oh in about four days. :-/
I haven't even started planning my mid life crisis yet.
lisab said:I'd like to wish a wonderful year to all PFers...2008 was really something, extremely high highs and extremely low lows.
Let's toast to the hope that in 2009, we can restore some balance to this wonderful world... *CLINK!*