With the trend for celebrating Halloween as early as late August, and Christmas beginning in November, I thought I would stay on the bandwagon, with a New Year greeting one day early.
I have some stuff to do tomorrow, and guests for food and drinks in the evening. As I may not be around to do this on New Year’s Eve, I thought I would sort it out now.
I want to wish all readers and followers of this blog a happy, healthy, and peaceful new year for 2020.
I don’t know about you, but even typing the number 2020 seems strange to me. It feels like ‘the future’, and I am surprised to still be living in it.
Let’s hope it doesn’t fly by as fast as 2019 did.
beetleypete 
Best wishes for 2020.
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Cheers, Jimmy. Let’s hope we all have a good year!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy belated New Year.
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Cheers mate. Good to see you getting back on your blog.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Good to be back.
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well said! Happy New year to you-sending wishes for more sunshine and less repairs, golden walks with Ollie and good health . . and money! That never hurts!
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Thanks very much, Michele. It is pouring with rain as I type this, but I am trying to think positive about the weather for 2020. š
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy New Year to you too, Pete! Hope you had a nice celebrations, without beetles. š
Best wishes, Michael
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Thanks very much, Michael.
Frohes neues Jahr to you too.
There was a lot of food and wine, but no beetles!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy New Year, Pete. We spent New Year’s Eve watching “Falling Down,” a favorite Michael Douglas film. It ended right before midnight. William Foster (D-Fens) literally died just a few minutes before 2019 bit the bullet.
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I used to have that film on VHS. It is shown on TV here quite often, so I have watched it a couple of times since.
Happy New Year to you and Michelle, and good luck with all your projects!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Wishing you all the best, Pete! Happy New Year from Californiaš
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Thanks, Wilma. Are you having a break from the weather in Chicago? š
Best wishes to you and your family.
Pete.
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May 2020 bring you nothing but joy, Pete!
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Thanks, Nicholas.
My very best to you and your family.
Pete.
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I wish you a very happy New Year…Be well, be safe chuq
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Thanks, chuq. The same to you and yours over there.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Wishinh you a wonderful start to 2020. may it be a great year
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Thanks very much, TA. Lovely to see you again. š
Best wishes, Pete.
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Best wishes for the new decade Pete!
With warmest regards, Frank
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Thanks, Frank. Never thought I would see it, so it’s a bonus. š
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy New Year, Pete! I’m sure you have more stories planned for 2020. (2020 foresight here!)
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Thanks, Audrey. I’m sure I will think of something to write about next year. š
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy New Year Pete! I admit I like the sound of 2020! May it be the best year yet and may you find respite from the rain!! š
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Thanks, Susanne. Fingers crossed for all that. š
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy New Year Pete! May 2020 be a year of awe, wonder, and exceptional writing! All my best!
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Thanks, Cheryl. It was great to meet you in 2019. š
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy New Year and all the best for 2020!!
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Thanks, Darlene. I hope you have a warm and pleasant new year in Spain. š
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy New Years. And while I am at it Happy Valentine’s Day.(just beating the crowds.)
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Well done for getting in early for Valentine’s Day!
Best wishes, Pete.
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You’re welcome.ā¤ļø
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Happy New Year Pete!
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Thanks, Arlene. You will be celebrating it long before me. š
Best wishes, Pete.
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Yes, a few more hours to go.
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Happy NEW YEAR 2020 Pete and yes sounds like a Gerry and Sylvia Anderson theme.
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Doesn’t it just, Bobby?
All the best mate.
Pete.
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Happy New year to you as well, Pete. The logical part of me knows that time isn’t passing quicker, but why does it seem like it is?
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Because it is! Last year passed at an approximated 75 mph. Next year will probably exceed 80!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Life in the fast laneānobody can keep up with us old geezers.š
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HAPPY NEW YEAR PETE HOPE IS IT HEALTHY AND JOYOUS AND PERHAPS LESS RAIN! KISSES TO OLLIE!
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Thanks, Felicity. Less rain would be a new year bonus.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
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Much appreciated, you two! š š
Best wishes, Pete.
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It all seems far too weird, but I’m hoping weird turns out well and good!
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Me too! Thanks for commenting! š
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy new year Pete. Wishing you all the best. Doesn’t seem like we are going into a new decade it’s bizarre. Ian
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Even typing 2020 seems strange to me mate. š
Have a great year.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Have a Happy New Year. I plan on doing my usual, watching the ball drop on TV three hours before my actual new year then going to bed early. Have a great celebration.
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Thanks, Lauren. I usually manage to see the actual time before collapsing! š
Best wishes, Pete.
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Cheers to an exciting 2020 ahead, Pete! Celebrate early and often!
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Thanks, John. I hope you have a great Californian celebration!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy New year when it comes, Pete. We’re not quite there yet and I can’t shake off a liftetime of being told it’s bad luck to wish someone a happy New Year before midnight on 31st.
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Thanks, Mary.
I have always been a rule-breaker! š
Best wishes to you all in Scotland.
Pete.
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Happy New Year, Pete!
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Thanks, Jennie. Looking forward to reading more about your wonderful teaching experiences in 2020!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks so much, Pete!
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Happy new year, in the conventional sense, Pete. I’m already in a new year, since the winter solstice: the change of the calendar doesn’t mean so much. Cheers, Jon.
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I know what you mean. š
Thanks, Jon.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Same to you, Pete! Have a great time celebrating the New Year tomorrow
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Thanks, Annemarie. I hope you have a wonderful time too.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I hope you and Julie and Ollie have a great 2020!
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Thanks, FR. Same to you and Phil, and all the family.
Best wishes, Pete.
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And a happy New Year to you as well.
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Thanks, Herb. Hope you have a good one!
Best wishes, Pete.
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All the best for the New Year for you as well. I think 2020 will go by faster than 2019, It seems the future is in a hurry to be done! Warmest regards, Theo
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Thanks, Theo. I hope it doesn’t zip along, but I fear it will.
My best to you and Nancy.
Pete.
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Im all for getting in early, Pete.
All the best for the New Year to you and yours.
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Cheers mate.
My very best to you and Janice as always.
Pete.
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Happy New Year, Pete. I love typing 2020, it feels great and I am excited to get the party started. All the best to you and your family. āØšššø
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Thanks, Jo. It is a notable year, as the next one like it will be 3030, and none of us will be around for that! š
Best wishes as always, Pete.
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Happy New Year Pete! 2020 definitely has a futuristic ring to it.
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Doesn’t it just. Feels weird. š
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy New Year! 2020. It has a balanced, psy-fi sound to it. Enjoy your guests. X Cindy
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Thanks, Cindy.
I haven’t replied to your last email, as I am sure you have had lots to do.
My very best to you and your family for 2020.
Pete. x
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Happy New Year š It feels the same to me as well!
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Thanks, Richa. Looks like we are all ‘in the future’ together! š š
Best wishes, Pete.
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And Happy New Year for you, Julie and Olly, Pete!
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Thanks very much, Sue.
Looking forward to all your photos next year!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks!!
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Thanks, GP. I will look forward to more great blog posts from you next year! š
Best wishes to you and your family.
Pete.
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For a while anyway.
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Happy new year, Pete! Enjoy the evening, and I also feel a bit weird about 2020!
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Glad to hear it’s not just me. š
Thanks, Olga.
Best wishes to you and your mum.
Pete. x
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And the very best wishes to you as well Pete.
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Thanks, Lucinda! š
Best wishes, Pete.
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