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Janet

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> On Mar 15, 12:10*am, "Julie Bove" > wrote:
> > "spamtrap1888" > wrote in message
> >
> > ....
> > On Mar 13, 7:50 pm, Kalmia > wrote:
> >
> > > This is a toughie tho. Couple is combining households. I'm not sure
> > > how much cooking they are likely to do. They are 'older'.
> > > I thought about a gift card to a fancy schmancy resto, but darn - the
> > > amount you give is rather obvious.
> > > Any other foodie ideas?
> >
> > > Not sure if either imbibes, so top of the line booze could be a
> > > waste.
> >
> > > Penzey's Bride Set? Do you know of anything similar?
> >
> > > A pan anyone would love?
> >
> > Off the topic of kitchen stuff: my grandmother gave us a "bed in a
> > bag" set of sheets, pillowcases, and a comforter. That always came in
> > handy, and almost no one complains of having too many sheets.
> >
> > But you have to know what size bed they have! *People keep giving me full
> > size. *I once had a full size bed. *I don't know. *So that stuff is of no
> > use to me.
>
> I keep thinking people should know something about the bride and
> groom. Like maybe they've been to their houses.

It's pretty common for a couple to invite far-flung/old friends who
barely know the new partner; and to be setting up a new home together
which may be different from what either had before (or with previous
partners).

Janet