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by JulesV Tue Dec 31, 2019 12:15 am

No, this thread isn't premature. This is a global forum so there are bound to be people browsing it from areas where it's already 2020. Amirite? Shocked

The name has always sounded so futuristic, I cannot believe it's actually here. Awesome!!

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by Maddog Tue Dec 31, 2019 12:18 am

You're a bit premature.

by Maddog Tue Dec 31, 2019 12:22 am

Its about 1 in the afternoon in NZ. I know there are habited places east of there, but not 11 hours ahead. Maybe 2 or 3.

by Maddog Tue Dec 31, 2019 12:24 am

But, I agree that 2020 sounds like a time period set in the future.

by JulesV Tue Dec 31, 2019 12:57 am

Maddog wrote:Its about 1 in the afternoon in NZ. I know there are habited places east of there, but not 11 hours ahead. Maybe 2 or 3

Ah ok!
A brand new decade eh? Exciting!

Tho nothing could ever beat the thrill 20 years ago, of welcoming a new year, decade, century & millennium simultaneously. Awesome for kids who were born at that very moment too.

This might sound frivolous but I'm glad that we've now got a proper descriptive name for the decade at long last. It has always felt odd and confusing saying "this decade is the noughties / teens" . And writing it as the 00's or the 10's was strange too. From now on we can say ''hey this decade is the 20's/30's/40's ...etc ". Much clearer Laughing

by Lurker Tue Dec 31, 2019 1:02 am

I hear Barbara Walters Saying "2020" with her speech impediment. LOL

by JulesV Tue Dec 31, 2019 1:26 am

Lurker wrote:I hear Barbara Walters Saying "2020" with her speech impediment. LOL

Hahaha

You seem to know American politics inside out! A font of knowledge.
A very happy new year in advance to you, Lurker. cheers

(Oh & btw I know that some people don't really see 2020 as the start of a new decade ...... but rather, as the end of the current one - depends on how you count it, innit? Whatever Welcome to TWENTY TWENTY 2190311264

lol! )

by JulesV Tue Dec 31, 2019 1:30 am

I wonder how future generations will remember this coming decade, in 100 years time!

Wonderful to think there are a few people (like eg Kirk Douglas, I cannot think of any other famous long-lived folk) - who were actually alive when these iconic pics were taken in the previous 20's. Shocked

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by Eilzel Tue Dec 31, 2019 1:45 am

Maddog wrote:But, I agree that 2020 sounds like a time period set in the future.

As of this moment, it is Wink

by nicko Tue Dec 31, 2019 4:20 am

by Fred Moletrousers Tue Dec 31, 2019 5:29 pm

JulesV wrote:I wonder how future generations will remember this coming decade, in 100 years time!

Wonderful to think there are a few people (like eg Kirk Douglas, I cannot think of any other famous long-lived folk) - who were actually alive when these iconic pics were taken in the previous 20's.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL !

The bloody frightening thing is...I was born in the decade that immediately followed the previous 20's!

Happy New Year to Jules and the rest of you folk from Old Father Time!

by Lurker Tue Dec 31, 2019 6:16 pm

It becomes 2020 at midnight tonight here...

by Maddog Tue Dec 31, 2019 6:25 pm

Lurker wrote:It becomes 2020 at midnight tonight here...

It works that way everywhere. Rolling Eyes

by eddie Tue Dec 31, 2019 8:22 pm

Happy new year to everyone! Ben is here in the uk with me so this is going to be a great New Year’s Eve.

by Ben Reilly Tue Dec 31, 2019 8:28 pm

Yes, I've made it back to my real home -- starting back in October, Texas became my home away from home. Great to be here for this. Even if I feel like I'm coming down with something ...

by Maddog Tue Dec 31, 2019 8:45 pm

So I shouldn't invite you two to any rides for the foreseeable future.

by Ben Reilly Tue Dec 31, 2019 8:52 pm

Speaking of 2020, it struck me the other day that if my stepdaughter lives to age 89, which isn't unreasonable seeing as she's a skinny vegetarian, she will see the next turn of the century, in 2100.

Blows my mind.

by eddie Tue Dec 31, 2019 9:00 pm

Maddog wrote:So I shouldn't invite you two to any rides for the foreseeable future.

We haven’t got the visa yet. Still working towards it. Ben will have to return to Texas to apply.

by Ben Reilly Tue Dec 31, 2019 9:04 pm

eddie wrote:
Maddog wrote:So I shouldn't invite you two to any rides for the foreseeable future.

We haven’t got the visa yet. Still working towards it. Ben will have to return to Texas to apply.

Also, my last bike got stolen. I was pretty pissed off -- it was a nice Giant.

by 'Wolfie Wed Jan 01, 2020 1:53 am

Hello 2020...

And only another 12 months to the proper and genuine end of the 2nd 'decade' of the 21st century..

And the beginning of the actual "third decade".

by JulesV Thu Jan 02, 2020 12:44 pm

'Wolfie wrote:

Hello 2020...

And only another 12 months to the proper and genuine end of the 2nd 'decade' of the 21st century..

And the beginning of the actual "third decade".

I gave you a greenie for this post, Wolfie and I've already referenced that very point, upthread. The reason for the anomaly is simply the optics. Seeing the 19 change to 20 makes some people feel a brand new decade is starting. People had this very same argument 20 years ago when 1999 became 2000. Optics!

Hope 2020 finds you in good cheer & good health, everyone.

@ Fred, you tough ol' trouper, thank you - stay safe & well. x

by Lurker Thu Jan 02, 2020 1:02 pm

by JulesV Thu Jan 02, 2020 1:21 pm

'Speech impediment'? It's not so bad, Lurker. Maybe it's due to dentures. Eww.
In the old days we had a tennis commentator who made accidental whistling noises thru his dentalwork, very annoying. We also had Frank Muir - now long dead. We still have Wossie (Jonathan Ross). Welcome to TWENTY TWENTY 3489511464

Moving on ........ I sooo love this. It's an optical illusion so you either get it or you don't. It keeps changing!!!
Best e-greeting card I've seen in a while …. makes a change from the usual bright flashing gifs.

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by eddie Fri Jan 03, 2020 8:40 pm

It’s a new year? Anyone gonna post anything different? Try a new approach?

by Ben Reilly Fri Jan 03, 2020 8:43 pm

eddie wrote:It’s a new year? Anyone gonna post anything different? Try a new approach?

I'd like to start more threads that get people thinking, get people into a creative mood, and also avoid the petty political threads I've indulged in in the past. One lesson from the second half of the 2010s is that politics is important and should be taken seriously.

by eddie Fri Jan 03, 2020 8:47 pm

Ben Reilly wrote:
eddie wrote:It’s a new year? Anyone gonna post anything different? Try a new approach?

I'd like to start more threads that get people thinking, get people into a creative mood, and also avoid the petty political threads I've indulged in in the past. One lesson from the second half of the 2010s is that politics is important and should be taken seriously.

So perhaps we should all try to avoid turning every thread into a political “I’m right!” thread?

by eddie Fri Jan 03, 2020 10:36 pm

by JulesV Fri Jan 03, 2020 10:38 pm

eddie wrote:It’s a new year? Anyone gonna post anything different? Try a new approach?

What's with the sarcasm, Eddie? Is posting a happy new year thread a crime now? scratch

This one was the first happy new year thread posted on here.
Another one was posted AFTER this one.
You can delete mine if you feel inundated with too many new year threads. Welcome to TWENTY TWENTY 2190311264

by eddie Fri Jan 03, 2020 10:42 pm

JulesV wrote:
eddie wrote:It’s a new year? Anyone gonna post anything different? Try a new approach?
What's with the sarcasm, Eddie? Is posting a happy new year thread a crime now?

This one was the first happy new year thread posted on here.
Another one was posted AFTER this one.
You can delete mine if you feel inundated with too many new year threads.

Not sarcasm Jules. Just a wondering....

by JulesV Fri Jan 03, 2020 11:23 pm

eddie wrote:It’s a new year? Anyone gonna post anything different?

Try a new approach?

This thread DID have a new approach/twist coming. Laughing

It wasn't just to wish people a H/N/Y. I was also planning to mention all the noteworthy global historical events, plus the top obituaries, plus all the iconic stores we lost in the past decade.

And that could have triggered some good conversations especially from sporting types like Quill & Fred.

by JulesV Fri Jan 03, 2020 11:25 pm

It's very quiet on forums just now, edds, so don't expect much.
That's the real issue here.
Maybe things will pick up in a few days. fiesta

by Ben Reilly Fri Jan 03, 2020 11:29 pm

Yeah, Jules, but NYD is also about trying something new, and I think that's what eddie was driving at.

It's a great time to say, "Know what? I've been stuck in a rut and my strategies aren't working, so maybe it's time to take a fresh approach."

by eddie Fri Jan 03, 2020 11:30 pm

Ben Reilly wrote:Yeah, Jules, but NYD is also about trying something new, and I think that's what eddie was driving at.

It's a great time to say, "Know what? I've been stuck in a rut and my strategies aren't working, so maybe it's time to take a fresh approach."

Exactement. Voila!

by JulesV Fri Jan 03, 2020 11:51 pm

The only thing that's worse than being stuck in a rut ..... is being stuck in quicksand. And IMO that's where most forums are. Beware the difference.

Are people migrating from forums to SM? I dunno. I'm no expert, i can only offer my opinion like everyone else.

by eddie Fri Jan 03, 2020 11:52 pm

JulesV wrote:The only thing that's worse than being stuck in a rut ..... is being stuck in quicksand. And IMO that's where most forums are. Are people migrating from forums to SM? I dunno. I'm no expert, i can only offer my opinion like everyone else.

That’s my point. Everyone seems stuck in a rut, whether on forums or social media.

by 'Wolfie Sat Jan 04, 2020 2:38 am

JulesV wrote:
eddie wrote:It’s a new year? Anyone gonna post anything different? Try a new approach?
What's with the sarcasm, Eddie? Is posting a happy new year thread a crime now?

This one was the first happy new year thread posted on here.
Another one was posted AFTER this one.
You can delete mine if you feel inundated with too many new year threads.

Or...

Eddie could merge those other two New Year threads onto this one..

Tidy things up a bit.

by Fred Moletrousers Sat Jan 04, 2020 5:37 pm

JulesV wrote:The only thing that's worse than being stuck in a rut ..... is being stuck in quicksand. And IMO that's where most forums are. Beware the difference.

Are people migrating from forums to SM? I dunno. I'm no expert, i can only offer my opinion like everyone else.

Probably something to do with all those whips, pink furry handcuffs, blindfolds and things..... Twisted Evil

by JulesV Sat Jan 04, 2020 5:37 pm

Ah.
Anything to get you thru the night, Eh Fred? Twisted Evil

by JulesV Sat Jan 04, 2020 5:43 pm

'Wolfie wrote:

Or...

Eddie could merge those other two New Year threads onto this one..

Tidy things up a bit.

I disagree, Wolfie. All threads die a death eventually. So why bother to merge old threads that are about to die anyway?

Like I said, this one was originally meant to chat a bit about landmark events from the past 12 months - but I won't bother now, as I'm over it. tongue

We will still have two 2020 threads left over that will need revisiting throughout the coming year ie the two prediction/prophecy threads. To see if the predictions/prophecies were accurate. So it's all good. Cool

by Fred Moletrousers Sat Jan 04, 2020 5:49 pm

JulesV wrote:Ah.
Anything to get you thru the night, Eh Fred?

Well, it's either that or a mug of Horlicks.......

by Cass Sun Jan 05, 2020 3:42 am

Happy new year y’all.

May 2020 be better for us all x

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