Poll of the Day > Random Parties.

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So yeah, havn't gone to one in ages, but there is one starting in a few hours here, that will go all night till tomorrow.

New girl named Molly moved into the area and is throwing a party at her place. She lives on the lake, has a big fire pit, and plenty of room for camping out etc.

Thing is, I invited 8 of my friends to go, but as the week went on, pretty much all of them flaked (might have 1 or 2 come that I havn't talked to yet), so looks like I would be going by myself.

Chatted with molly a bit online, and she seems cool, and would like to meet her, but not sure on going to a random party (sure she is going to be busy with so many people), without any friends with me (it's not that close like 30 mins away).

So, to those of you who have gone to randomparties in the last 30 years, tons of things have changed in that time, do people even go to these things solo anymore? I mean, we usually all went with friends back in the 80's 90s even, and now with internet/phones etc, I could be like the only dude going solo at this point lol.

Planning on bringing some chicken thighs/hot dogs/beers with me (It's BYoB/C/F (beverage/chair/floaties for the lake), and chips as well. Just not sure if I should bother going solo or not (stupid friends all bailing on me grrr).
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Just go. If you go and don't like it/feel awkward, then leave early. If you stay home, you'll never know if you would have enjoyed yourself.
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supergamer19 posted...

Just go. If you go and don't like it/feel awkward, then leave early. If you stay home, you'll never know if you would have enjoyed yourself.

Yeah, I guess it's pretty pathetic if I don't go just cause of the 30 minute drive. Still hoping one or two of my friends will come along. Nothing is as much fun without friends. I mean, I could still mingle meet new people, but at least I'd have some friends to hang with. Now that i'm playing MtG again we could bring decks etc.

Hell if my DnD group had actually gotten together to come we could have even played there if we got bored or later tonight (party is going all night).

Always hated just hanging around, why I never did the bar scene much.

But whatever, your right, might as well go and give it a try. Got an hour till I need to leave, gonna check on the last 2 friends one last time.
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I can see why going solo would be a bit awkward. Back in the day (high school/early twenties) everybody pretty much knew everyone else so showing up to a party on your own wasn't an issue.

Do you think anybody you know will be there? Even if not, and depending on your mood, you should consider going.

So maybe show up for an hour and see if you get a good vibe or find someone to pair up with. If you're not feeling it, say thanks to the host and head home.
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Firewood18 posted...

I can see why going solo would be a bit awkward. Back in the day (high school/early twenties) everybody pretty much knew everyone else so showing up to a party on your own wasn't an issue.

Do you think anybody you know will be there? Even if not, and depending on your mood, you should consider going.

So maybe show up for an hour and see if you get a good vibe or find someone to pair up with. If you're not feeling it, say thanks to the host and head home.

Yeah, looks like 1 friend at least will be going with me so won't be too bad. I woulda gone anyway (Got together a few party games to bring (Mars Attacks and Dirty Minds), along with snacks etc, and i'm a pretty social/friendly person so I'm sure it woulda worked out.

I went to an Anime convention once by myself (well, I didn't actually go the the convention, I went to watch Ballet with my wife across the street and it was so boring I left and hit the convention instead), and yeah, it's really not fun solo.

Don't want the same experience at this party.

But I'll have a friend and I do casually know a few other people who will be there (but they are really young (under 21) and will probably be hanging out with other people around their age.

When I was in my 20's it was pretty easy to just go and hang with new people but once you hit 50 or so, even though I have plenty of friends in their mid to late 20's, it's not as easy just randomly getting to know them at parties etc.

So glad I'll have someone along with me (especially since he's like 29 or something so makes a good age bridge between me and younger people lol).
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How was the party,dude?
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Why are almost all of your posts tl;dr posts?
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Oh god, i hate when people flake in situations like that. Not because they flaked but you get that same worry

Hopefully you went, anybody who brought chicken and beer would be an instant friend of mine even if I never met
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supergamer19 posted...

Just go. If you go and don't like it/feel awkward, then leave early. If you stay home, you'll never know if you would have enjoyed yourself.

keep in mind the dude is like 50
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It was fun, went with a friend (much younger then me) and he had girls all over him (he's a bit of an introvert so he was loving it). Tons of people there all hanging out chatting etc. We are probably gonna do it again next weekend (and many of us are meeting up for Trivia night this Wed at charlies bar and grill).

Not many from my group (nerd herd) showed, so I didn't really know anyone there (just one or two I had met casually before), but it didn't matter.

Totally glad I went even if it was freaking hot for the first few hours. Plenty of beer and poor molly ended up having enough food left over to feed a small army (like everyone brought a package of hotdogs at least...she has like 20 packages now).

Getting back was a bit dangerous as it was really dark, but I didn't feel like sleeping over and camping out. I could do it in a pinch, but not if I don't have to.

Anyway short version is.....it was fun:)
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wolfy42 posted...

went with a friend (much younger then me) and he had girls all over him (he's a bit of an introvert so he was loving it).

I need to find a friend who will bring me to parties then.
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wolfy42 posted...

Anyway short version is.....it was fun:)

Glad you enjoyed it man.
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