ChattyCathy wrote:
> On Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:44:55 +0000, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>>
>>
>> I would think gifting them with a HD television would preclude the
>> need to bring food. :-) What gall! And the practice seems to be
>> on the rise. Just another example of greed and self-entitlement.
>> Alas!
>
> What got me the most is the fact that we've never really socialized
> with them before... To me it is just an excuse to get 'stuff' from
> anybody they know (however vaguely).

Heck, I can't afford a new 'fridge or HDTV for myself. Oh, and would
someone e-mail me a new stove, while we're at it.

kili