In article >,
The Bubbo > wrote:

> P.Aitken wrote:
>
> > It sounds like this china is nothing but a source of worry for you. Why
> > bother - to impress people? It is meant to be used, and therefore will
> > get broken. Enjoy it and accept the inevitable breakage - or put it on
> > display where it is safe.
> >
> > Peter
> >
>
> welcome to the wonderful world that is me where I worry about everything and
> everything is a source of anxiety.
>
> I like the china, I like to eat off it and I like servinbg on it. I think it's
> pretty. I know things will break but I'd like to keep the 8 place settings
> that I have complete.

And don't let anyone try to convince you that there's anything wrong
with that plan, Kiddo. Sure, they break if not handled carefully. And
those "special occasion only" things are often what 'make' the memory.
Nice to recall when you're older. A friend has her mom's Haviland china
- it is very, very beautiful - and she uses it for Christmas, I think.
And she washes it by hand - alone. Puts a towel at the bottom of the
sink. And you can bet that she remembers her mom and those special
times when she does. A person could do worse.

While you're at it (buying the replacement), get two and save on the
shipping and you'll be even next time one breaks. I have Block
Poinsettia, <http://tinyurl.com/8uymx> service for 12 or 16 (I can't
remember) and a spare cup and saucer and dinner plate for just such an
occurrence and for when the stuff is tough to find and acquire without a
loan.

And may all your memories of its use be joyous ones.
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