We returned to Erw Fair, our B & B in Abbeycwmhir and a short nap before the evening festivities began. 
The photo at the left is of Andy, Nick's sister's significant other, Kate, Nick's sister, our Kate and Nick.
The photo at the left is of Andy, Nick's sister's significant other, Kate, Nick's sister, our Kate and Nick.
We were invited to a dinner buffet at the house several of Nick's friends were staying in. We were plied with drink and a great dinner. Crackers were passed around and we were shown how to pull the ends off of them by crossing arms, grabbing the en
d of our neighbor's cracker and at the count of three we pulled. Out came prizes and the traditional colorful crown-shaped hats. We played a game of dice to earn the priviledge of selecting a wrapped gift. Most were gag gifts which were traded as the game went along.
d of our neighbor's cracker and at the count of three we pulled. Out came prizes and the traditional colorful crown-shaped hats. We played a game of dice to earn the priviledge of selecting a wrapped gift. Most were gag gifts which were traded as the game went along.At left, in the pub several ciders later and feeling the effects very nicely thank you. You mean to tell me that stuff is "hard" cider?
The Happy Union Pub was only a few steps away so after a while we wandered over to find the place quickly filing up with the locals. We were handed drinks which never seemed to empty all night. We weren't allowed to buy any rounds though it was traditional. A few locals came dressed in costumes but most were in regular clothes. A small pool table was kept busy all evening in a side room where we 
sat. We had lots of opportunities to talk and get to know many of Nick and Kate's friends. At the stroke of midnight a bell rang behind the bar and everyone locked arms to sing Auld Lang Syne, kiss, hug and drink to the new year. One of the locals, an older lady dressed to the nines, went from person to person kissing them. These are great people!
sat. We had lots of opportunities to talk and get to know many of Nick and Kate's friends. At the stroke of midnight a bell rang behind the bar and everyone locked arms to sing Auld Lang Syne, kiss, hug and drink to the new year. One of the locals, an older lady dressed to the nines, went from person to person kissing them. These are great people!The characters at left were locals dressed up as Scooby-Doo characters. The cute on in the orange top and I flirted from across the room.
About 12:30 we all wandered back over to the house where the dinner was held. Champagne glasses were filled and handed out and Ben, Nick's best friend and a birthday boy (his 30th) was toasted and we all sang happy birthday. Next, Ben opened gifts and Esther, 
his wife, brought in a birthday cake and passed pieces around.
his wife, brought in a birthday cake and passed pieces around.We were winding down by about 1 am. We said our goodbyes and thanks and slowly meandered down the lane under a blanket of stars to our Erw Fair and our waiting beds. Sweet dreams waited after an evening we will never forget.
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