2016 is about to end, and we will usher in 2017 … so a toast to you – my readers and those in your life.
To peace, good health, and smiles.
To good people in our lives and the goodness throughout the world
To the kindness and generosity that people are willing to share.
To the people here in this WordPress community that bring me joy.
Salute! Yamas! Proost! Skål! Sei gesund! A la votre! Şerefe! Gān bēi! Terviseks! Kippis! Salut! Cheers! … and take your pick below. (Of course, I want to know your choice). 🙂
A Frank Angle 
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Happy New year, Frank. I hope it brings you many joys.
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Lenora!!!
What a pleasant surprise. How’s everything in the UK? … and Happy New Year to you as well … Wishing you the best in 2017!
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Thank you! I am looking forward to the new year 🙂 Everything in the UK is as it should be. People are still flashing their Christmas decorations and grumbling about the weather good naturally 🙂
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Now that’s funny, even though I haven’t visited the UK … Yet (as I hope to someday). … so when I finally make it, I will hope for good weather. 😉
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Well in that case, I hope that when you eventually do, it will be wonderful weather. England is a beautiful beautiful country, and in my opinion its true beauty can only be experienced in good weather 🙂
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That is a good way of describing it. I see the UK as several trips … one to the tourist areas, and then one to the countryside … but time will tell when they happen.
You are up late – any celebratory plans?
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That is actually a very good idea! I think you might enjoy the countryside areas the best 🙂 But that is just my opinion. No plans at all, just a tonne of university work to wade through! Have you any celebratory plans?
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Being that my wife and I enjoy ballroom dancing, we will be in that crowd tomorrow … a nice and fun group … but not rowdy. 😉 …. In that light, someday we hope to dance in the great ballroom hall at Blackpool during their afternoon tea.
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Well that sounds lovely! I hope you both have a fabulous time, ballroom dancing sounds fabulous. And here is to your dreams of dancing at Blackpool coming true 🙂
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One of the best things about taking up ballroom dance has been meeting and getting to know many very nice people. Can’t have enough good people in life! .. Meanwhile, cheers to hoping Blackpool works out for us. Have you been there?
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No that you certainly can’t. I am thinking of taking up some kind of dancing at some point. I love watching it. Blackpool is different. I have been there and we had a great time at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, which is a theme park right on the beach. We didn’t get to ride on the fastest rollercoaster in Britain though because of (surprise surprise) the bad weather! But Blackpool in general is a great place to visit!
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I know that Blackpool is very much a resort with a rides, beaches, and probably it’s share of carnival – but the ballroom is what will get us there – even if it only for a short time. At least it will be indoors! Thanks for the scoop. … How could I forget that I did a post about it. https://afrankangle.wordpress.com/2015/08/23/on-a-spot-for-the-bucket/
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You know, I didn’t know about Blackpool’s famous ballroom until you informed me about it, and I read your blogpost. I am hoping 2017 brings you ever closer to this dream! Huh, to think I went to Blackpool as part of a two week road trip this year and had no idea it was more than just amusement and entertainment!
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Wow … how cool is that I taught you something about the place. 😉
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I know! I will forever see Blackpool in a new light now because of you, because, honesty hour here, I wasn’t overly impressed when I did go (it was nice, just not too impressive) 🙂
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You just caused a smile … thanks. 🙂
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That is great 🙂
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Happy New Year! I was expecting to like the quirky bottle band best, but the bagpipe was such a delightful surprise! If we all get involved in our communities and do small things with great love–ala Mother Teresa–then we can help make 2017 a good year.
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Patti,
Happy New Year to you! Great advice for all, which will make the world a better place one small dose at a time. Thanks for sharing your fav … and best wishes for you 2017.
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May 2017 suck less than we expect!
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Elyse,
You still make me laugh! Cheers to your 2017.
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Happy New Year, Frank! (And agreeing with Elyse.) 🙂
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Merril,
Happy New Year … do you and hubby have any celebratory plans?
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Thanks, Frank. We have a decades-long tradition of Chinese food with friends. Everyone will probably leave well before midnight, and then my husband and I may or may not make it till midnight. 🙂 Hope you and Ms. Angle have a wonderful New Year’s Eve!
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Merril,
Cheers to your tradition of food and friends. Making it to midnight is one thing, but fun and joy with friends is at a higher level. Cheers!!! … and Happy New Year!
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Hello Frank, Happy New Year, from the land where 2017 is less than 8 1/2 hours away. In my wee corner of this land where it’s the middle of summer, the temperature has just dropped alarmingly, the wind has risen and the rain set in ………… I guess it will be a quiet night on the streets tonight! Surprisingly I quite liked Andre’s offering (who couldn’t love a woman puffing air into the pipes dressed in a frothy blue meringue?) but I loved the bottles and the acapella group.
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Pauline,
Cheers to you as you approach the 2016-t2017 transition. After all, I posted this early enough for the Kiwis and the Aussies! Thanks for proving my efforts. 🙂
Whereas you are in summer, we had a few bursts of snow overnight and this morning, but temps are going to be above freezing the next few days.
Thanks for watching all three videos – and hey – the pipes are getting a good reaction here. Happy New Year to you … party on with the two party animals.
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A very Happy New Year to you, Frank! 🙂
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I should have mentioned, it’s 4 pm, 31st December as I write, from hot and humid Australia!
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It’s cool here, but slightly above freezing!
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Wow!
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Joanne,
At this time you are standing in 2017 while I’m still in 2016. (Definitely one of the benefits of blogging) 😀 …. Happy New Year to you!!!
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The bottle band was a hoot… and they are all so serious (well, save one but he basically gets the “fart” job…) however, I am partial to bagpipes… and played by a woman to boot! Lovely!
Happy, happy new year to you and Mrs. Right Angle! xoxo
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Dale,
Seems others also have a soft spot for the lady playing the pipes. Guess I should make finding more videos of ladies playing bagpipes a resolution for 2017! Happy New Year to you … Enjoy the evening.
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Ha ha ha!! Yes, music should always be a part of your shares!
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It’s never to late to start … so here you go .. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8RbVuDuCYMY … You may start dancing around!
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That was a whole ‘nother level of cool, Frank!!
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🙂 … and I’m not surprised you enjoyed it!
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Thanks – a treat indeed. Happy New Year.
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Derrick,
Glad you enjoyed the treats. Any favorite? Happy New Year to you and your family!
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Musically, the Andre Rieu; for fun, the bottles
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The bottles are very unique!
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I could never choose among those videos–they’re all perfect in their own ways! But I do thank you for introducing me to the bottle band. Have a wonderful start to the new year, Frank! (We are . . . . Penn State!)
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Kerry,
Cheers to you for watching all three. Yes, each is special in a different way. The bottle band is simply a hoot! … Cheers to your 2017 … and may for Nittany Lions roar to your delight.
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Wishing you find miles of smile, intriguing wanderings, and lots of wonder in the New Year! Cheers and onward!
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Mouse,
Thanks you the greeting with smiles … and Happy New Year and best wishes for your 2017. Cheers to RC for keeping Molly in line.
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Happy New Year, Frank! CHEERS!!!!!
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Resa,
Happy New Year! … I’m sure you have fun plans for the evening.
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YES! 😀
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Of course I’m not surprised!
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Happy New Year to you and your loved ones, Frank! 🙂
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Dina,
Many thanks … and Happy New Year to you and wishing you the best in 2017.
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Loved the Bottle Band! (I think I might have a musical future after all…) Happy New Year to you and yours Frank. All the best for 2017!
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Bruce,
The bottle band is popular in this post … just proving that the 3 videos offers something for everyone. Happy New Year to you … and cheers to your 2017. Will you be awake at midnight?
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Frank, the surest bet you can make on anything between now and the start of 2017 is that I will be asleep before midnight. It’s almost a tradition in itself…
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LOL … and to think some say Alabama winning is the surest thing.
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Happy New Year, Frank. I hope your 2017 is filled with health and peace.
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John,
Many thanks … and wishing you bountiful good in 2017 … and if we don’t get it, we know it would be Obama’s fault.
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Right you are. 🙂
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Happy New Year to you, Frank! I loved ALL of the musical selections, each so different and unique. Straight No Chaser touched my love of song, Andre Rieu touched my heart, but the Bottle Band touched my funny bone! There’s room for everyone at that table – have a wonderful year ahead, my friend. 🙂
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Lynn,
Happy New Year to you … and good to know I hit my target with “room for everyone at that table” … yep – each special in their own way. Will wine be part of your quiet evening?
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Unfortunately, my allergies to wine have increased so I’m sipping Pellegrino with a slice of lime these days.
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Oh my … that is unfortunate, but I realize what you are saying as my wife fights that. Enjoy the evening!
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Happy 2017!
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Cayman,
A belated Happy 2017 to you. How about those Dolphins! Neither one of us would have guessed at the start of the season that they would be in and the Bengals out.
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Cheers!
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Audra,
All the best in 2017 and hopefully it’s off to a good start.
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Wish you and yours a wonderful 2017. Kindest regards.
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Dilip,
A belated Happy New Year to you … and all the best to you and yours.
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Thanks dear Frank and an abundance of good wishes for a happy new year to you and yours. Regards 🎉🎉
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Ditto on your thoughts in this post, aFrank.
Let’s hope it’s a year filled with joyful laughter, good health, prosperity and more LOVE
than our hearts can hold. Happy New Year 2017 🎉Cheers 🍾🍷
Isadora 😎
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Isadora,
Thanks for the good cheer to start the new year. (Sorry I’m late responding) … All the best for all your days ahead. Keep smiling!
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No apologies for lateness, aFrank. We all find it difficult to keep ahead of everything. I haven’t gotten my land legs since my cruise yet. Have a wonderful weekend. 😎
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Simple, sweet, short. Love it. Love you! ❤
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Lorna,
You are too kind. Thanks. 🙂 … I was trying to keep it simple with something for all. Cheers to your 2017.
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Frank what a treat of a musical feast you have given us to bring the New Year in.. Sending you my well wishes Frank to you and your family for a Happy Healthy and Abundant filled Year..
Love and Blessings
Sue
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Sue,
I always appreciate your kind words and outlook. All the best for your 2017!
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Likewise Frank.. Have a Peaceful Sunday 🙂
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Have a great 2017. I hope we get to meet one day soon.
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Debra,
No matter if in Australia, Finland, or Italy, a toast to your 2017! We are getting closer at meeting … someday … right in beautiful Bagni.
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Happy New Year and shtufffs, Monsieur Frank. Hope all is well on the home front.
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Calvin,
What a pleasant surprise! Happy 2017 and my the year be very good to you!
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Hope you have a great 2017 🌷
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