Happy New Year all from me too. I may see in the New Year but probably not. Something I would never have missed not long back.

Nearly midnight, it won't be long
A new year begins - where's the old one gone . .
As we wait for the chimes that sound from Big Ben
Everyone's happy,  they kiss,  and then
Auld Lang syne is the usual song.   

Quote from: Michael Rolls on Today at 10:01:53 PMMore lies. BBC news site showed a grinning two tier proclaiming free tv licence s for all pensioners. Not true. Over 75 and in reciept of pension credit

I think the BBC are beginning to see their end!
Their lies, especially re. Trump; their greed in demanding payment to watch ALL live TV; their general attitude and bias if you watch programmes like Question Time.  
It seems that more and more people are seeing no reason to pay for a TV licence and, for that reason, I believe that their present system of financial support is destined to end.
I can foresee that once this Labour government is gone, they will be obliged to compete on a level playing field.

It's quiet here at the moment,  there was about 3 fireworks went off round about tea-time,  but no more.
No doubt it will all happen a little later.

Klondie,  if you know Santa Pod,  they usually have a big display each year,  and I hear all that. 
Don't know if they've got one this year or not yet,  but soon will!


* Thank you Granny,  and the same to you.  

I've been in the pool today, half the class was missing. I'm now trying to stay awake for the bells.

In case I don't manage it, I'll wish everyone a happy and healthy 2026.   And enjoy hogmanay Raven.

10pm and it sounds like a war zone here. I'm guessing all the Eastern Europeans here are celebrating New Year back home.

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