The big five-O is coming up for me in August. Does this mean that I have to do something especially significant and particularly memorable? I don't want hubby to throw a party...although I do like to attend parties. Actually, I'd like to take a little trip somewhere alone--is that selfish? How did you celebrate your 50th birthday?
posted by sandra194 on Jul 19, 2009 - 16 answers

I'm going to be away from a computer for a couple years and am tangled in every corner of the internet. What should I do to insure it's all here when I get back? [more inside]
posted by bradly on May 20, 2009 - 13 answers

I need help selecting classic cuisine dishes to perfect and new exercises and activities to try as part of my New Year's Resolution! [more inside]
posted by ReneeOg on Dec 30, 2008 - 11 answers

I am throwing a small New Year's Eve party, and would like to be able to show the ball dropping in Times Square -- and optionally more of the programing around that moment -- despite not having a television signal into my home. I've a large LCD monitor (42"), a laptop with an HDMI input into said TV, a Windows PC, and an XBox 360. What's the best way to go about setting something up for my guests and I to watch?
posted by ellF on Dec 28, 2008 - 7 answers

How does one hookup with someone from easily 8-10 years ago? [more inside]
posted by isoman2kx on Aug 3, 2008 - 10 answers

Any good websites for watching the ball drop in Times Square? [more inside]
posted by AdamOddo on Dec 30, 2007 - 2 answers

I want to go to someplace cool and exciting with my friends for New Years.. I live in the LA area (Santa Monica) and would like to stay within 15 miles of the city. I'm fairly new to the area--having just moved here this summer--but still know a bit. I'm 22 so I still have the energy.
posted by evanm on Dec 19, 2007 - 9 answers

I own a home in the mountains of WNC. It is large and old (1895) and in fair condition. Fortunately, (and unfortunately), it is in an area that is experiencing a lot of influx by wealthy folks fleeing whatever. It is time to begin thinking about my next life. [more inside]
posted by haikuku on Nov 22, 2007 - 6 answers

Where would you recommend my wife and I celebrate New Years Eve in Hong Kong? [more inside]
posted by Gilgad on Nov 13, 2007 - 4 answers

Where's the party at on New Year's Eve in San Juan? [more inside]
posted by letahl on Nov 7, 2007 - 5 answers

I just learned August is anal sex month. Is there a meta-index of corporate, non-profit, non-governmental and intergovernmental "...Month"s, "...Day"s or "...Year"s?
posted by parmanparman on Aug 5, 2007 - 12 answers

Themed years: From now until 2099? [more inside]
posted by Tnuocca on Jul 28, 2007 - 9 answers

Baltimore or DC fireworks tonight? I hear the Inner Harbor fireworks are great, and so far haven't found anything indicating downtown DC fireworks. Any suggestions?
posted by nj_subgenius on Dec 31, 2006 - 5 answers

Looking for some mid-ized group activities/themes for new year's eve. You'll find [more inside]
posted by jtajta on Dec 4, 2006 - 4 answers

NYE Filter - Went to an open bar, and let's just say I drank my money's worth, and now I'm having pain on my lower left side behind the ribs.... [more inside]
posted by matimer on Jan 2, 2006 - 15 answers

Where and how do we throw the mother of all New Year's Eve bashes ... in Baton Rouge ... on New Year's Eve? [more inside]
posted by kuperman on Oct 31, 2005 - 9 answers

What should I do for New Years? [+] [more inside]
posted by drezdn on Dec 6, 2004 - 7 answers

How do we know how long ago AD 1 was? Lots more to this bizarre question inside. [more inside]
posted by wackybrit on Jul 20, 2004 - 25 answers

New Years resolution time is approaching — can you recommend any good diet/nutrition/fitness tracking software (preferably web-based)? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by jdroth on Dec 24, 2003 - 5 answers