Parties

[mickd1961]

I hate parties.

Mostly pretentious b u l l s h I t that forces people with deep rooted dislikes to spend time with each other.

I particularly despise the summer parties such as the one local to me today, you know the sort, pounding music hour after hour until late at night.

Then just when you hope everyone will f u c k off they decide to sit in the garden until 3 in the morning talking b o l l o x in loud voices.

Then you get to hear the slamming of car door and the mind numbing pipping of car horns as they finally depart at 4.00am.

Seems to get worse as the years go by, people’s lack of awareness and giving a s h I t about neighbours has gone completely to Hell.

I now actively avoid parties, there’s very few people I genuinely like so I try not to compromise myself by attending much stuff these days.

When certain of the last few “elders” in my family finally depart ( there are now only six above me in age ) I will likely never see most of their offspring and appendages again.

I’d rather go to a Villa match than attend a party to be perfectly honest!!

[baggieal]

I hate parties.

Mostly pretentious b u l l s h I t that forces people with deep rooted dislikes to spend time with each other.

I particularly despise the summer parties such as the one local to me today, you know the sort, pounding music hour after hour until late at night.

Then just when you hope everyone will f u c k off they decide to sit in the garden until 3 in the morning talking b o l l o x in loud voices.

Then you get to hear the slamming of car door and the mind numbing pipping of car horns as they finally depart at 4.00am.

Seems to get worse as the years go by, people’s lack of awareness and giving a s h I t about neighbours has gone completely to Hell.

I now actively avoid parties, there’s very few people I genuinely like so I try not to compromise myself by attending much stuff these days.

When certain of the last few “elders” in my family finally depart ( there are now only six above me in age ) I will likely never see most of their offspring and appendages again.

I’d rather go to a Villa match than attend a party to be perfectly honest!!

There was a party a few weeks ago next door to me where they hired a band and dressed up. Yes it was loud with around 60/70 people and everyone appeared drunk but people are allowed to have a good time.

As long as there’s respect for your property then don’t care. With all the doom and gloom people need to let their hair down and have a great time. I feel for the younger generation with covid that’s robbed kids of school learning and friendships etc. Likewise young adults have suffered with relationships and uni social life which is all about growing up.

I again fear for the younger generation now with a war caused by old c unts who should gracefully enjoy the end of their sad lives!

[Albionic68]

Went to a lot of house parties during the 80s...... and I mean a LOT. Stop overs where we slept on the floor for the most part. If the chips fell right and you ended up in a bed it wasn't to sleep. Great days where we didn't worry about the reality of what awaited in terms bills and mortgages.

One thing though, the music went down a few notches after midnight and if anyone's neighbours asked for it to be turned down a little earlier we obliged. Not always by a lot but noticeably. We weren't boring and the parties weren't crap, we just had some consideration for others. Nowadays I'd be happy to take a machete to some of our neighbours.

Late nights, happiness and music are one thing. Today's music systems thumping beats out into the night from back gardens are something else. As for shrieking into the night air out in the streets at 3 or 4 in the morning give me a fkn break.

Haven't been to a house party in years as they don't hold the same appeal. Think the last one was Millennium Eve at my mate's house. There were loads of us, most slept over and we all had a great time apart from the wife. Unbeknownst to us she was in the very very early stages of pregnancy at the time.

Nowadays we'd rather go around each other's houses for meals and wine with a bit of music in the background and a chat and laugh around the table.

One hard and fast rule though. Only with like minded people whom we genuinely like. So no family as life's too short to spend it in prison.

[WBA1955]

Same as Mick really, never really been a party guy. They are usually full of pretentious people who have too much to drink and end in a fight.
I am a social chap who finds it easy to mix and get on with people, but I don't like crowds. I shun places like Benidorm or Blackpool, not being able to see a beach for people isn't my idea of an holiday.

[mickd1961]

Went to a lot of house parties during the 80s...... and I mean a LOT. Stop overs where we slept on the floor for the most part. If the chips fell right and you ended up in a bed it wasn't to sleep. Great days where we didn't worry about the reality of what awaited in terms bills and mortgages.

One thing though, the music went down a few notches after midnight and if anyone's neighbours asked for it to be turned down a little earlier we obliged. Not always by a lot but noticeably. We weren't boring and the parties weren't crap, we just had some consideration for others. Nowadays I'd be happy to take a machete to some of our neighbours.

Late nights, happiness and music are one thing. Today's music systems thumping beats out into the night from back gardens are something else. As for shrieking into the night air out in the streets at 3 or 4 in the morning give me a fkn break.

Haven't been to a house party in years as they don't hold the same appeal. Think the last one was Millennium Eve at my mate's house. There were loads of us, most slept over and we all had a great time apart from the wife. Unbeknownst to us she was in the very very early stages of pregnancy at the time.

Nowadays we'd rather go around each other's houses for meals and wine with a bit of music in the background and a chat and laugh around the table.

One hard and fast rule though. Only with like minded people whom we genuinely like. So no family as life's too short to spend it in prison.

It’s the lack of respect these days 68.

Like you say, there was a time when the volume button would get turned down a lot by midnight or earlier.

Neighbours used to notify other neighbours that a party would be taking place and offer invite them along.

My son’s neighbours had a two day house party until all hours without a care for the fact there was a three month old baby in the house next door as well as two other young children.

Maybe it’s just my persona but I am very mindful of neighbours.

My nearest neighbours are very quiet and good neighbours so I go out of my way to treat their peace and quiet with the utmost respect.

[baggieal]

Went to a lot of house parties during the 80s...... and I mean a LOT. Stop overs where we slept on the floor for the most part. If the chips fell right and you ended up in a bed it wasn't to sleep. Great days where we didn't worry about the reality of what awaited in terms bills and mortgages.

One thing though, the music went down a few notches after midnight and if anyone's neighbours asked for it to be turned down a little earlier we obliged. Not always by a lot but noticeably. We weren't boring and the parties weren't crap, we just had some consideration for others. Nowadays I'd be happy to take a machete to some of our neighbours.

Late nights, happiness and music are one thing. Today's music systems thumping beats out into the night from back gardens are something else. As for shrieking into the night air out in the streets at 3 or 4 in the morning give me a fkn break.

Haven't been to a house party in years as they don't hold the same appeal. Think the last one was Millennium Eve at my mate's house. There were loads of us, most slept over and we all had a great time apart from the wife. Unbeknownst to us she was in the very very early stages of pregnancy at the time.

Nowadays we'd rather go around each other's houses for meals and wine with a bit of music in the background and a chat and laugh around the table.

One hard and fast rule though. Only with like minded people whom we genuinely like. So no family as life's too short to spend it in prison.

Everything can hold the same appeal if you are young at heart. When I worked in Benidorm the over 70’s were rampant with parties and sneaking into each others rooms. Good on them!

Some women look better in their 60’s than younger years and most likely go like the clappers!

My late father used to say positivity and being stress free leads to a longer life! Therefore Corrie - Cocoa - wearing cords/brown shoes and a dirty snot rag are a no no for me!

[Albionic68]

Everything can hold the same appeal if you are young at heart. When I worked in Benidorm the over 70’s were rampant with parties and sneaking into each others rooms. Good on them!

Some women look better in their 60’s than younger years and most likely go like the clappers!

My late father used to say positivity and being stress free leads to a longer life! Therefore Corrie - Cocoa - wearing cords/brown shoes and a dirty snot rag are a no no for me!

Worked with a chap in his early 60s around the late 90s/00s. He and his wife used to go ballroom dancing and were classed as youngsters.

One comment he always used to make was about the amount of used condoms to be found on the floor of the car parks outside on 60/70+ dance nights.

If any of them are still alive now I imagine their minds would be more willing for standing knee tremblers than their hearts and hips. That said I know for a fact there's loads of STI transmission in care homes for the elderly.

[baggieal]

Worked with a chap in his early 60s around the late 90s/00s. He and his wife used to go ballroom dancing and were classed as youngsters.

One comment he always used to make was about the amount of used condoms to be found on the floor of the car parks outside on 60/70+ dance nights.

If any of them are still alive now I imagine their minds would be more willing for standing knee tremblers than their hearts and hips. That said I know for a fact there's loads of STI transmission in care homes for the elderly.

You will be right 68. That’s why many go to places like Benidorm! Good look to them!

Good few drinks - dancing to the Lambeth Walk and then bang!

A person is as old as they feel and what they do which is why some who are 65 look like 45 and some who are 45 look like 65!

[boingy]

I’ve never liked parties. Shallow as s@“?

[baggieal]

I’ve never liked parties. Shallow as s@“?

Don’t expect a party for West Brom until Lai is brown bread 😜