"merryb" > wrote in message
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On Dec 17, 1:21 pm, Sqwertz > wrote:
> I miss the potlucks in the Bay Area (California). So many different
> nationalities working in the same company office made for an interesting
> spread of food. And I got to learn a lot, especially about Asian food.
>
> Texas: Everybody is just now running out to Walmart to pick up...
> whatever. The cupcakes and frozen rubber shrimp trays are just starting
> to arrive.
>
> Me? I spent most of the night and early morning slaving in the kitchen
> making more baklava. If all the cupcakes are gone and there's still
> baklava left, I'm coming to work postal-style tomorrow morning.
>
> -sw

We had our annual one last Friday, and it's really frustrating to
those of us that cook! I made a bunch of wild rice, and a pan of
gingerbread. Out of a 9x12 pan, only 3 little pieces were taken, and I
brought home almost all of the rice. 2 of the people who work here are
anti-potluck as I guess they are "nervous". One guy actually brings
his own fork, and will only eat packaged of purchased food, like
pizza, shrimp ring, chips...there's one gal here who always volunteers
to bring soda and cups! I would like them much better if everyone
would participate and show a little effort...

those types sorta deflate the whole 'atmosphere' don't they? Makes one
understand why some work-place parties are fazed out.
-g