New Year's Eve parties planned across Wis.
MADISON — Forget the much ballyhooed ball drop in Times Square on New Year's Eve.
Consider instead the lowering of the carp in Prairie du Chien or the cheese drop in Plymouth.
Those are just a couple of the homespun New Year's Eve celebrations planned across Wisconsin on Thursday night.
Fireworks are planned along the Mississippi Valley in La Crosse while in Egg Harbor a local stable is offering two-hour candlelight horse rides ending with a glass of champagne around the fireplace.
A swing band is on tap to ring in the New Year in Wausau while bluegrass, folk and blues is planned at a Washburn party and there's a Beatles tribute in Brookfield.
And for those willing to brave the elements, a ski resort in Portage has fireworks at 10 p.m. followed by skiing until midnight.
Jan 2, 2010 at 4 p.m.
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New Years Eve a.k.a. Amateur Night
Jan 2, 2010 at 10:28 a.m.
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Happy new year Kid.
We went to Olive Garden at 5:30 and thought we would hit the old folks crowd. HAHA they were out at 4pm the waitress said. Waited an Hour to sit. In actuality it was only 45 minutes so not so bad. In bed by 10 pm. We watched the Hangover. Guess we are the OLD crowd haha.
Jan 2, 2010 at 12:23 a.m.
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I thought thekid3477 was referring to Midnight bowling. I spent all night checking out local lanes in Janesville and Beloit looking for him.
Dec 31, 2009 at 11:30 p.m.
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"ughhh. why do people insist on showing off their ignorance."?
Ummmm....because they can?
Dec 31, 2009 at 6:10 p.m.
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ughhh. why do people insist on showing off their ignorance. i mean REALLY. where in this thread do i say ANYTHING about my beliefs or why i use marijuana?? this is what i laugh at the most. you people bring up the convo more than i do. you insult me by insinuating that i havent grown up. you dont even know if i work, yet you think i need to grow up?? i mean REALLY?? how does one even compute this thought process?? it blows me away how many self absorbed, closed minded, stereotyping people there are in the world. i mean REALLY. i REALLY cannot fathom that thought process towards ANYONE and i thank (insert personal religous belief here) that i DONT have that thought process, and more so i am not going to teach that thought process to my kids. fyi i work between 45-50 hours a week. i pay a good chunk in child support and even though ive smoked pot 98% of the days in the last 4 and a half years i have NEVER missed a payment. EVERYONE in my life knows i smoke pot and EVERYONE in my life will tell you that it has no negative effect on how i live my life. if you would pay as close of attention as your fellow haters do you would have seen me post that my pot use for my pain is only temporary. if theres no pain i dont need it. if you think i dont need it for pain, then id ask you where you got your doctorate and ask why you take aspirin for a headache?? i appreciate any 'props' you feel you have given me, but the truth is that their false props cuz the second you dont like how the convo goes you try to grill me on my use. i do appreciate you giving me the unsolicited opportunity to spread the message just little further. im out. happy new year to all.
MEDICAL MARIJUANA FOR WISCONSIN IN 2010!!!!!!
Dec 31, 2009 at 5:20 p.m.
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calito....., why don't you tell your friend, Andreah, to grow up?!!!
Dec 31, 2009 at 4:53 p.m.
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Kid for one thing it is against the law and another it gets old. I tried to play it down and gave u your props. But your defense of the use is a poor one at best. Pain, live with it, many people do. I don't know if u work or not but my guess SSI.Just my opinion!!!!!No im not old just WISER!!!
Dec 31, 2009 at 4:51 p.m.
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I hate goodbyes, even to a year like 2009. I will probably try to sleep and avoid all the drama. Have fun and be safe, everybody!
Dec 31, 2009 at 4:41 p.m.
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sahmama! I hope your New Year starts off with you being in a better mood C'mon we all have serious opinions and ,fun ones as well!Just go with the flow and lighten up.Happy New Year!
Dec 31, 2009 at 4:11 p.m.
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sahmama-
if i had my way, you'd be off this as well.
See why we don't all get our ways? Happy new year all. No matter what you do, stay safe!
No matter where you go, that's where you are.
Dec 31, 2009 at 4:08 p.m.
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We are heading to the Rock County fairgrounds for a family friendly rabbit show. I hope they have the heat on....It sounds like it is going to get cold out there tonight.
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Stay safe everyone. Please be careful out there. I want us all to start 2010 off on happy terms.
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Happy New Year every one.
Dec 31, 2009 at 4:06 p.m.
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Every one has a choice on what to do this Eve,but hope all will be smart and safe,after my Prime Rib I will be in my cozies and watching the idiot box till my eyelids get too heavy.HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!
Dec 31, 2009 at 3:58 p.m.
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I'd be willing to bet, thekid3477 won't be on the road drunk and driving like soooooo many other non smokers will be tonight. I'm jusy sayin' Happy New year to everyone.
Dec 31, 2009 at 3:43 p.m.
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sahmama: why do you (insert personal favorite derogatory word here) haters insist on taking the time to tell me how much you loathe me?? do you even realize how juvenile it makes you look?? im not sayin my continuous pot posts are the most mature, but shnikes. you want me banned from the gazette simply because you dont like what i post?? did i insult anyone here??unlike yourself no. im guessin the gazette has no problem w me blogging...since they put me in their print edition for my beliefs AND POSTS. i made a joke that a few people enjoyed, and a few didnt. not the end of the world or even the day. i probably live off the state cuz i spend all my money on drugs?? lmao nice work. just in time to win the 'silliest closed minded completely uninformed statement of the year'!! woo hoo
Dec 31, 2009 at 3:34 p.m.
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ughhh. back in the 50's people didnt have the ability to press their holier than thou beliefs on people via the internets either(thank you al gore:) why cant we just crack a few jokes and say happy expletive new years without someone thinkin their way is the right way??
Dec 31, 2009 at 3:32 p.m.
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TheKid-
I really wish people like you would be banned from the gazette.
Your pathetic. Probably live off of the state because you spend all of your money on drugs.
Grow up!
Dec 31, 2009 at 3:09 p.m.
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Hey Kid back in the 50's no one ever heard of the first bowl at midnight. Everyone took there date to a dance and brought in the new year in a clean way. You should just try that once and you will end up with a clear head. It is amazing at all the beautiful air and view you will see with a clean head.
Dec 31, 2009 at 2:35 p.m.
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hahaha. you say that you grew up which sort of implies becuase i smoke pot that i havent. maybe its not that you 'grew up' so much as just plain got old:) now thats a lol:) happy new year all!!
Dec 31, 2009 at 1:39 p.m.
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thekid - giddyup buddy!
Dec 31, 2009 at 1:33 p.m.
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hey kid lol a lot of us use to then we grew up Happy New Year and enjoy the bowl.I kinda have to agree with justme46. thanks for the invite tho.my son might have taken the invite.
Dec 31, 2009 at 1:29 p.m.
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A lot of friends staying home if your not, get a designated driver or call for ride HAPPY NEW YEARS TO ALL AND BE SAFE AND BEST ADVICE STAY HOME Petey pablo is at music room in janesville. Me and the grandkids pizza and popcorn
Dec 31, 2009 at 1:29 p.m.
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Thanks for the chuckle kid ! Very nice .
Dec 31, 2009 at 12:21 p.m.
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Good post, kid!!! I am sure my son will do that! I used to, but in my old age it just makes me sleepy and hungry! Happy New Year!!
Dec 31, 2009 at 12:13 p.m.
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yer also welcome to join me for the ceremonial 'first bowl' of the year at midnight!!
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