tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7114619283599508358.post3555319441098571029..comments2024-02-15T05:08:52.565+00:00Comments on Historical Fun: New Year's Eve TraditionsJed Cullanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05366003552650790684noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7114619283599508358.post-58880980120277362422016-01-01T04:10:38.682+00:002016-01-01T04:10:38.682+00:00I have a few observations, not having become entir...<br />I have a few observations, not having become entirely sloshed yet. I have to wake up at 530 Friday morning to get my #3 son to the drop-off point for his church group's winter retreat. Sometimes life's just not fair.<br /><br />>>urinate in a policeman's hat (but only if you're pregnant), and then forget where you live.<br /><br />After urinating in a policeman's hat, it is advised to forget both your name AND where you live. This keeps you from the requirement to accept room and board courtesy of the state.<br /><br />>>Crowds of 12,000 people have gathered to watch the locals walking up and down the High Street, swinging their massive flaming balls around in circles above their heads.<br /><br />I worked downtown Los Angeles today, leaving at 3pm. At the time I left, the entire downtown area was blocked off for a New Year's Eve party. I probably encountered 12,000 vehicles, all trying to leave the area via the same two roads which were still available. I won't tell you how long it took me to get home, but the good news is, I did get home, in one piece, and with my car intact.<br /><br />>>At each house, they pause their tributes to Tom Jones, to recite Welsh poetry. Which, because the merry-makers are hammered, sounds a lot like Klingon poetry.<br /><br />Which begs the question -- how does this compare to Vogon poetry?<br /><br />Happy New Year!<br />Dena Pawlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14444683810125395220noreply@blogger.com