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wrote:
> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> > The Bubbo wrote:
> >
> > > After much finagling and sibling rivalry I managed to inherit my mother's
> > > Wedgwood china (I think my argument that my mom gave my sister the Saab was
> > > pretty much the end of the debate). I've had this china since May and Friday
> > > night was the first time I'd really gotten to use it.
> > >
> > > I had a complete set of Wedgwood before, but my ex got that in the Great
> > > Division of Property (I also lost my KA food processor, but I got the buffet
> > > crammed full of serving dishes).
> > >
> > > After the night of the first real use, David accidentally drops a bread plate
> > > and shatters it. I'm not mad, i know it was an accident, but that damned
> > > thing, that small 6 inch plate, costs $23 plus shipping.
> > >
> > > Dammit.
> >
> > Right. The bum. Accidents happen,
> > But, frankly, that seems reasonably priced to me.
> > --
>
> My philosophy: If you have something you don't want to risk being
> broken by guests, and don't want t have to hover over it worrying about
> it while entertaining -- then don't use it! Pu tit on display behind
> locked glass doors. Leave it in sight to impress people, but not
> worry. But then, I think it's crass to have displays just to
> "impress," so I don't do that. I think entertaining is a time to
> relax, even if it is slightly formal. I don't buy anything I would
> worry about breaking.
>
> I once loaned some crystal wine glasses to a friend for an event. They
> were returned packed badly in a box with two broken. I didn't say a
> word. Would never. However, I won't loan him anything again.

Then considering your opening premise you're being hipocritical.
Anyway, wine glasses are cheap, a box of eight everyday
stemware/barware costs like $10-$15... if a neighbor came to me and
asked to borrow stemware (it's probably last minute and the stores are
closed) I'd gift them a box of Luminarc, I have plenty extra. Normal
people neither borrow or lend expensive crystal... which is why I don't
believe your story.

Normal people who entertain own tableware of various caliber cost...
it's perfectly normal to choose which service to use by occasion and
for which guests. Normal people don't use their best service for all
occasions/all guests, not unless your best service is melmac. I don't
use anywhere near my best service for sandwiches, potato salad, and jug
wine. And yes, I have sets of crystal I keep displayed behind glass,
and under lock and key, but on occasion it does get used, typically for
small intimate gatherings consisting of civilized folk who also have
similar priorities and so appreciate and respect others valuable
property... like when my brother visits we'll sip $200 brandy, he can
choose whichever glassware he likes, usually the ones he gifted me that
he purchased from Tiffany that cost $50 per, or those that belonged to
our parents, which are priceless. Do you really think I should feel
obligated to lend a set of valuable crystal stemware, r u nutz.

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