On Nov 23, 3:13 pm, Sheldon > wrote:
> Karen wrote:
> > For those who have done this, or have had guests who do this, I am
> > curious to know how it sits with you.
>
> > For cooks who slave the entire day (me), I really don't appreciate a
> > guest who has made two prior stops for Thanksgiving dinner prior to
> > having dinner with me. A guest who isn't very hungry is really
> > complimentary.
>
> > I understand the blended families, or couples who want to visit both
> > sides of the family, or this and that, but shouldn't one stop be the
> > place where you break some real bread?
>
> I know people do this, I've done it myself on New Year's Eve (make the
> rounds), stop in to offer well wishes with a gift of vino for the
> host, to share a drinky and some snacks, stay an hour and move down
> the list to the next friend/neighbor eventually hoping to end up at
> midnight at the joint with the gal with whom you want share some
> bubbly and a few fond fondles.

Just don't get too drunk to fondle.
>
> Sheldon

--Bryan