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Happy New Year!

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Posted by: Jill

Lester asked me to start this thread (I think he has a postcard he wants to share) and so, here you are!

My best wishes to all in 2005 and beyond! From all the stuffed chickens I see in Yerevan, I can only conclude that this is the Year of the Rooster. That should be good, right? Here's what the internet says about it:

Quote:
General confidence may lead to new and daring ventures. The year of the Rooster heralds happiness, color and drama, but this has to be balanced with good old fashioned common sense and tried and tested values. Otherwise it could end up becoming a wild goose chase. Conflicts may come up but will dissipate if we put ourselves in each other’s shoes, otherwise, the administrator can turn dictator, which may not go over very well in the barnyard.

The motto for this year should be ‘KISS’ – Keep It Simple (let’s leave the last ‘S’ out, as stupidity is not an option here) and don’t take offense at the slightest provocation. There’s a Chinese saying, “If you take a step back, you will find the sea and the sky is boundless.” Remember, good values never go out of style, no matter how hard it may seem to apply them. He who dares will have plenty to crow about in the end, with the pockets none too light at that - a perfect challenge for the rooster in all of us.


And if you can't believe the internet, who can you believe?

So what are your new year's resolutions? Mine is to be more consistent in studying Armenian



Posted by: Jerico

Mine is to be happily married to my beautiful Russian fiancee!!
Also to eat better in 2005 !!
My fiancee has only been with me for a week and I can tell already that I will be eating more healthy types of food now.
She does not like me eating fast food or eating things that come from a can.
I suppose thats a good thing.
Jerry



Posted by: lester

Happy New Year!

Thar She Blows!!!



Posted by: Jerico





Posted by: Leprechaun

Thats a Greenpeace card???? LOL!!!!!

well i never

*Happy new year to all you lovers, singles, friends new & old, divorcees, posters, genius, bad spellers, newbies, scammers, moaners, optimists, trolls, flamers, winners, losers, members, guests, tree hugging hippies, nutters, moderators, hosts & pretty Russian ladies ;o)

and Future Vegetarians hehehe Jerico. (she is right of course)

*please note if you fall into 2 or more catagories its still counts as only 1 happy new year.
Terms & conditions apply.

Yep 2005 is the year I lose my freedom =oD
Its a new start for us all and meself and herself are looking forward to every min of it.

Hope all you dreams come true.

Luv
Chris & Irina.



Posted by: BradIL

Lester---

Just when I thought it was safe to go back in the water.



Posted by: ShermanAtlanta

And they blamed an earthquake for the tsunami.
Sherman

P.S.
I thought my ex couldn't swim.



Posted by: Jill

Lester, I certainly never saw THAT coming!





Posted by: rtking

Quote:
Originally posted by ShermanAtlanta
P.S. I thought my ex couldn't swim.


D'OH!!!!



Posted by: BradIL

Jill--- I am working New Year's Eve (not so bad at holiday pay rate---that rate being a total of 2 days pay).

How will you celebrate in Armenia???

In fact, since you'll all see this after the big event, how did you celebrate? Stories from the FSU are encouraged!

Lester's celebration was totally out of control (see above photo). Probably the best one around.



Posted by: Jill

I'll tell you what, Brad, after Kiev, celebrations in Yerevan seemed really low key. There were, of course, concerts and fireworks on the main square, but NOTHING like the celebrations in Ukraine. We even went for a walk on January 1, and there was NO ONE around! In Kiev on that day, half the city is walking around Khreshatik drinking beer and continuing the celebration. Yerevan was like a ghost town! And then we found out that EVERYTHING is closed until January 5th--including resturants and supermarkets. So our usual hunting and gathering activities were greatly hindered. Today was actually the first day that we could find bread My husband's theory is that everyone goes to America for the holidays--seems like many actually do, but still certainly not everyone

As for us, we had a quiet evening at home, ate a lot, lit some sparklers, listened to music, and watched TV. Which I think isn't really a bad way to start the new year



Posted by: Pin Boy

jill, your new year's eve "celebration" sounds like you're gettin' old!!! if i knew how to use these emoticons i'd add an appropriate "just kiddin" one

happy new year

pin boy



Posted by: Jill

I am, Pin Boy, I am



Posted by: Pin Boy

it's all a state of mind...and low lighting doesn't hurt either



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