I haven't decided yet if I'll join the Mpls Alumni Association to watch the game at a downtown bar. I live a mere four miles away, but the weather forecast calls for rain/sleet tonight and into tomorrow to coat the record breaking snowfall we've already had, further "complicating" the drive.
As a back-up I've a stock of cheap beer (Hamm's – From The Land Of Sky Blue Waters – a nostalgic hold over from my first trip to MN when I enjoyed a sunny, warm May afternoon watching the Twins play at Met Stadium from the 12th row just beyond 3rd base) and a bottle or three of Burgundy.
For an old fart my age it's considered "heart med-cine." More pleasant and less expensive than prescription drugs from whatever pharmaceutical firm that might come to mind.
Regardless, my guess is that I'd be in no shape to head out to a New Year's Eve party (unless it was in my living room) so I'll content myself with getting skunked and cheering and/or yelling at the TV at home watching the game. Followed by a nosh and an extended nap.
I've seen the "Ball Drop" in Times's Square live so I don't need to see it on TV. I can go to sleep at a "reasonable" hour.
Go Irish, have yourselves a Hurricane Party!
dshans - you ROCK my hippie brother! Hamms and burgundy! Awesome! I used to love the Hamms commercials with the animated bear when I was young.
For me, tomorrow is my Mom and Dad's 50th wedding anniversary. So we will be watching the game and eating the best Chinese food in the world (my parent's favorite place). My parents don't drink, but I will have the Guinness flowing, no doubt. I also have a bottle of Glennrothes 1985 Single Malt that I only save for special occasions that I will surely have at least one shot of for the bowl game (most surely more than one, though).
Won't be able to break out the good herb until later in the evening. After spending the afternoon with my parents, the wife and I are heading up to out mountain getaway to enjoy some snow (don't worry my wife is my DD). Probably ring in the New Year looking up at the stars and blazing a bit.
I love I.E. and I have been blessed with new friendships and a lot of good times because of it. 2010 was a strange and wild year. I look foward to 2011 with you all! Please be safe this weekend. Be good to each other and, most importantly, GO IRISH! BEAT MIAMI!!!