regentrude Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 For once, I wanted to throw a nice new year's eve party. I invited 29 people. One is out of the country- I should have remembered that. Six people are out of town, but had let me know right away. One couple has another function and has to leave after 45 minutes. One couple has another function and may come afterwards if they feel up to it. Two people are traveling and getting into town tonight and may come afterwards - if travel is smooth; with the weather, that's unlikely. One family wanted to come but just got sick. Two couples would have liked to come, but canceled today because it snowed. One couple had said they'd come, but canceled just now because they have to entertain their son's guest. One couple just told me they can't come because of a family issue. Two couples said they'd come and have not canceled - yet. Wish me luck that somebody shows up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I hate it when that happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I'm so sorry! This is why I hate to have parties anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Hope you guys have a good celebration no matter what tonight! And at least the sick people aren't coming to spread germs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmos Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Here's hoping for a small, intimate gathering that brings you joy. I have occasionally been one of a small number at a poorly attended party. Once we had a lovely time with wonderful, long discussions. Another time, the host spent the whole time apologizing and fretting over the small turnout. We felt so awkward, as if we weren't "good enough" guests. I am sure you would never do that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I hope your guests show up. Sometimes small gatherings are more fun and intimate, anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Sounds just like our Christmas party this year. We always host an open house and have had great attendance in the past. This year? About a quarter of our regulars. Bad timing and the flu were the offenders. Hope you have a great time with the people who can make it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I'm sorry - that's no fun. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullia Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I hope you have an enjoyable evening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Hope all goes well! I'd sooooooooo come if we were close! And then get arrested for being that freaky stalker chick :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Happy New Year! You are blessed to have 29 couples you'd like to invite to your home. :D (It's all in the spin...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I hope the small turnout yields great fellowship. Personally I prefer smaller intimate parties. Happy New Year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 Thanks for all the commiseration and well wishes. I do enjoy small intimate gatherings and host a number of those throughout the year - this was supposed to be different ;-) I'll let you know tomorrow how it went. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassy Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 We threw a Christmas Party on 22nd Dec and invited twice as many people as we thought we could cope with, knowing from previous years how many people don't make it. We probably invited about 100 people and had between 60 and 70 turn up. There are a lot of illnesses going around here at the moment. What upset me most were the people who didn't even bother to reply or to turn up. We did have fun, but it was hard work - especially when, after doing a preliminary clean-up and wash of glasses, we fell into bed at 2.30 am only to find that DS5 had sicked all over the bed, then continued to sick on and off throughout the rest of the night. Ugh. I really don't know whether we'll do another one next year, it did feel like a bit of a thankless task in end. Happy New Year to you! Do be sure to have lots of fun regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeschoolMamaOfTwo Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Awww I'm sorry. :( That stinks. I'm hoping it is an enjoyable time for you all! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Happy New Year! You are blessed to have 29 couples you'd like to invite to your home. :D (It's all in the spin...) I thought it was 29 people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennynd Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Oh that stinks. I hope more people show up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Aww, well that stinks! A small, intimate gathering sounds good, though. Hoping your evening is fun and glad that you're spending with people you love and enjoy! (Also, jealous that you know 29 people that you like enough to invite to your home.... :laugh: ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I hate it when that happens. So do I. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I'm looking forward to hearing the outcome. I hope that you had a good celebration with family + x guests. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besroma Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I hope you are having a wonderful time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I'm so sorry! But I'm glad I'm not the only one that's happened to. But for some reason it always happens to me on the Fourth of July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Well? It is tomorrow! How did it go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 We ended up having guests, yeah! The party was supposed to start at 7pm. At 7:20 we were still on our own, so I told the kids to go ahead and start eating. At 7:25 we got a phone call from one of our guests. He had driven past our house and seen no cars parked outside, so he drove to the gas station at the end of the street to look up our phone number in the yellow pages and called to inquire whether it was the correct night for the party. Shortly thereafter, he and his wife, and the other two people who had said they'd come showed up (bringing their kids), plus the couple who had to leave early. The couple who had said they might come late did come indeed, and one of the travelers made it back to town and stopped by straight from the airport before even driving home. It was a nice small gathering with good conversation - and everybody left by 10pm. We will eat well for the next few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I'm glad that you had a nice, if quiet, party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 It sounds like a pleasant evening. I'm glad to hear that some of your invitees were able to make it. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Glad it worked out. Maybe a different day next year? New Year's Eve parties are a blast, but the biggest party we go to is held on or near Jan 6th--"Twelfth Night." You don't have to be religious to throw one or come to one, and it has several advantages over NYE. People are back in town, no one cares about being out late on the roads b/c there aren't a ton of drunk folks around... Just a thought--I do know what you mean about a big, fun party on NYE, tho. Didn't mean to sound unsympa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sahamamama Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 That is a bummer, but then again, I don't even KNOW 29 people to invite, LOL. And we go to church. But they all live on the other side of the county, or have extended families, or travel, or are sick, or... We stayed home. The girls were in bed on time. My husband submitted receipts for work (by midnight). I wrapped birthday gifts for three children. :) We had fun. I hope you did, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHASRADA Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I once threw a baby shower for dsil. I usually have at least 10-15 women plus kids attend these types of "ladies'" functions, including said dsil's wedding shower. We have never been formal about RSVPs, everyone just knows about it and shows up. Well, for dsil's shower, a total of 2 guests showed up. 2. Her former boss and our other dsil. Oh, make that 3, the wife of one of her dh's coworkers, who could only stay for a short time. No actual "friends", only close family and these aquaintances. Ugh. Glad it all worked out in the end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeschoolMamaOfTwo Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 That is great news! I'm glad it worked out! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 Maybe a different day next year? New Year's Eve parties are a blast, but the biggest party we go to is held on or near Jan 6th--"Twelfth Night." That's a very good idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted January 1, 2013 Author Share Posted January 1, 2013 That is a bummer, but then again, I don't even KNOW 29 people to invite, LOL. And we go to church. Most of them are, in some way, connected with work (DH's and mine). There are usually a few of our colleagues from the department; as it turned out, this year there were only two of them. I also have a funny way of making friends: there was one math prof who always greeted us so friendly and always smiled when we saw him on campus - so one year I decided that he looks like a fun person to get to know better and asked him for a party, and he turned out to really be one of the nicest, most interesting people. Let's see who else we had: our French tutor and his wife, who is a history professor. A colleague's wife who is a photographer. A friend from our choir who inspired me to go into homeschooling, and her engineer husband. Among the people who could not come were several people I know through music, from choir and from a recorder group with whom I performed previously. These are not all "share your deepest confidences and confess to mental illness and family trouble"- friends, but mostly "glad to see you, let's spend a few pleasant hours eating and chatting"- friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I like the way you select friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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