New Years Eve 2009

inflames

Since today is the 1st of December, lets see what the GFSA members are up to for New Years Eve!

I'm having a pool party at my place.

TomCat

Haven't thought that far ahead yet...... ??? ???

DonovanB

I'm trying to avoid jamming but if I dont get paid soon I might have to. ☹
Good money on New years... but it suuuucks.

Squonk

In JHB it's a bit dodgy to be riding around, So I will be at home enjoying my new Lapa and pool with my family.

Manfred-Klose

inflames, maby i'll join you. ?

[deleted]

Nightswimming deserves a quiet night... Nein bang-bang blinkenlichten.

I think I'll be reading a book with my earplugs in. Hahahaha.

inflames

Perfect Manny, you are always welcome!
I will create the invites tonight ?

Jack-Flash-Jr

Squonk wrote In JHB it's a bit dodgy to be riding around, So I will be at home enjoying my new Lapa and pool with my family.

Cool! What's your address?

Riaan-Combrink

The lapa/pool area looks awesome!

Like most of those who venture onto stage, I'll probzably be at a gig. The silly money they throw around on NYE makes it almost impossible not to. Have to stock up for the lean months ahead!

aubs1

Squonk wrote In JHB it's a bit dodgy to be riding around, So I will be at home enjoying my new Lapa and pool with my family.

If people can gate-crash a White House party, guess we can come gate-crash yours. My 2 naughty boys will surely liven up your party! Should I get them to bring their Vuvuzelas and Noise-makers? We have a pool, but no lapa! Hahahahahaha....

Manfred-Klose

Like most of those who venture onto stage, I'll probzably be at a gig. The silly money they throw around on NYE makes it almost impossible not to.

i also had to do a gig one new years, also offered alot of money because no one else wants to do new years.
Dont think i'll do it ever again.

Riaan-Combrink

Manfred Klose wrote
Like most of those who venture onto stage, I'll probzably be at a gig. The silly money they throw around on NYE makes it almost impossible not to.
i also had to do a gig one new years, also offered alot of money because no one else wants to do new years.
Dont think i'll do it ever again.

I think most performers set a baseline amount for which they're not willing to play below on nights like these. It should be an amount that you can't refuse - if you don't get offered that, you don't play.
But I must admit its a crappy way to spend NYE - and protecting your equipment from flying sparkling wine is a whole different issue!

Nothing worse than NYE 2005, which I spent in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo with an assortment of similarly displaced souls unhappy enough to be in that place at that time :'(

Jack-Flash-Jr

Riaan C wrote
Manfred Klose wrote
Like most of those who venture onto stage, I'll probzably be at a gig. The silly money they throw around on NYE makes it almost impossible not to.
i also had to do a gig one new years, also offered alot of money because no one else wants to do new years.
Dont think i'll do it ever again.
I think most performers set a baseline amount for which they're not willing to play below on nights like these. It should be an amount that you can't refuse - if you don't get offered that, you don't play.
But I must admit its a crappy way to spend NYE - and protecting your equipment from flying sparkling wine is a whole different issue!

Nothing worse than NYE 2005, which I spent in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo with an assortment of similarly displaced souls unhappy enough to be in that place at that time :'(

Those can be surreal, had 2 Xmases and NYE in remote north east Afghanistan, Xmas in Japan (which involves the tradition of KFC - I sh*t you not) and one of the most surreal... my first major snow was Xmas morning in New York....

DonovanB

My main problem with NYE is my mates aren't big into live music. so they don't interact with me while on stage so I don't see them otherwise, i get a birds eye view of them having a good time without me.

so I end up interacting with people I don't know or don't want to know while everyone else has a good time without me.

Riaan C wrote I think most performers set a baseline amount for which they're not willing to play below on nights like these. It should be an amount that you can't refuse - if you don't get offered that, you don't play.
But I must admit its a crappy way to spend NYE - and protecting your equipment from flying sparkling wine is a whole different issue!

I have set mine quite high this year. anything lower than R3k for me as part of a band is not really worth it

Renesongs

My favorite way to spend New Years Eve is on stage With a Guitar in my hand and a band behind me and a merry crowd in front of me,but I don't think it will be happening this year. I'll settle for some wiessbier and champagne (for the ladies) a table full of deli food to peck on all night and some close friends to have a few laughs with.

inflames

My favorite way to spend New Years Eve is on stage With a Guitar in my hand and a band behind me and a merry crowd in front of me

If my house was a tiny bit bigger I would have loved to have a few bands (friends) play!
I think that will be the ultimate! No pay involved for the bands, but just partying with friends ?

PeteM

@Rene. Yeah, I'd rather be playing than sitting at home or being entertained by someone else.

LMinnie

Needless to say I wont be driving anywhere...Probably spend my new years drunk on someones couch..Rock n Roll!!! \m/ \m/

Rudolf

Camping with friends for me it looks like. Untill further notice we're set on camping out of the city at the flying field, drinking, big fires, maybe even a little nightflying through the fireworks.

mattayou

No plans yet... Spent last new years playing so hope to not have to this year!