New Year’s Eve 2011 was an interesting evening. Since I had to return to work on January 2nd,
Chris and I made the long drive from Chicago to Charleston and were
exhausted. We arrived home around 9:30,
ate some Ruby Tuesday’s curbside to go, and watched Dick Clark in the comfort
of our pajamas. My how times have
changed!
 |
| This year, we suited up and went out! |
This New Year’s we ushered in the holiday with a friendly
dinner, fireworks on the Bund, and some fun times at Bar Rouge.
The evening started with a “Sparkly” potluck supper /
hombrew tasting with some of our Shanghai crew.
 |
It was wonderful to celebrate with friends from different parts of our lives.
|
 |
| As part of our celebration, we popped some Christmas Crackers. Inside my cracker was this lovely crown and a fingernail clipper. |
 |
| Even Ditka was having a great time snuggling with our guests. |
After dinner, we boarded a 16-passenger van and headed to
the Bund for the New Year’s countdown and fireworks!
 |
| The police were out in full force to make sure everyone had a fun, safe evening. |
 |
| We loved watching fireworks with hundreds of thousands of friends. |
After the fireworks, it was time to head to Bar Rouge for
more fun and champagne!
 |
| This was the multi level line to get in to Bar Rouge. Luckily, my "friend" John was able to get us in with no cover and no wait. :) |
 |
| We're having fun with the Bosch Shanghai crew. |
 |
| Those dots on this picture are not stars. They are floating lanterns containing well wishes for the new year! |
 |
| Happy New Year everyone!!! |
It was a great night to suit up and go out! Thanks everyone for making the evening a
night to remember, and have a great year!
