"BillKirch" > wrote in message
...
> I'm tired of going to peoples homes for a party and seeing those stupid
sausage
> weenies and tiny little cereal bowls of Guacamole enough for 4 people at a
> party for 30, in an apartment that can hold 18. The bad taste people have
is
> unbelievable. One bottle of wine. No napkins,or ice, cheap paper plates
that
> bend and cups that are either too big or too small..cheap Dip they bought
at
> the store. The list is unending. Here's a tip. DON'T throw a party if you
can't
> afford to throw a party. And if you do, get MORE than enough for everyone.
Or
> better yet ....cater it. Merry Xmas

DId you forget to take your medication this morning, Bill?

Better yet-Stay Home!

>Not even slightly. I have, OTOH, seen mules like you come in to other's
>homes and Hoover an entire table with a Hometown Buffet attitude only to
>complain about the fare being provided.

############
I didn't do that white trash. I wouldn't come to your trailer. BG

>That's it. I need something like
>you (human dogshit) to point that out.

############
Ya know you're just a asshole
#############
>There were no valid point beyond his being a boor of extraordinary
>proporations and cheap to boot. An informal party is just that; informal and
>(usually) low-key

##############
Who at anytime said this was an informal party.This was a party in Toluca Lake
ca. about 5 blocks from Bob Hopes house. Not in a trailer park in Alabama. You
make many assumptions that are not true and like I said before I thionk you saw
yourself in my post and became defensive. By the way See's a very good
chocolates, not like the Whitmans you probably scarf. BG

>Paper Plates....ah well, not my favorite, but there is an upside to them.

################
Paper plates are fine. I said "cheap" paper plates the kind that bend and
spill> BG

>Yeah, well, there's a reason why complaining in public about hospitality
>you're
>received is considered bad etiquette and not a good idea.

#############
Weenie server. BG

>We
>are Italian and we cook Italian feasts. leg of lamb, stuff like that.
>Cheap American *******s!

#############
Thats right. Most of these party throwers are just cheap I think. BG

>Paper plates are fine. I said "cheap" paper plates the kind that bend and
>spill> BG

From your OP I didn't think there was enough food there for that to be a
problem. If you could see that there was not enough food for everyone why did
you pig out?
~Kat


"I think I would like to call myself 'the girl who wanted to be God'. Yet if I
were not in this body, where would I be--perhaps I am destined to be classified
and qualified. But, oh, I cry out aginst it." --Sylvia Plath

>Who at anytime said this was an informal party.This was a party in Toluca
>Lake
>ca. about 5 blocks from Bob Hopes house. Not in a trailer park in Alabama.

Your the one who complained about how small the apartment was ... make up your
mind
~Kat


"I think I would like to call myself 'the girl who wanted to be God'. Yet if I
were not in this body, where would I be--perhaps I am destined to be classified
and qualified. But, oh, I cry out aginst it." --Sylvia Plath

>I didn't do that white trash. I wouldn't come to your trailer.

lol
someone hit a nerve I see.
~Kat


"I think I would like to call myself 'the girl who wanted to be God'. Yet if I
were not in this body, where would I be--perhaps I am destined to be classified
and qualified. But, oh, I cry out aginst it." --Sylvia Plath

On 22 Dec 2003 20:59:20 GMT, oads
(BillKirch) wrote:


> ##############
> Who at anytime said this was an informal party.This was a party in Toluca Lake
> ca. about 5 blocks from Bob Hopes house. Not in a trailer park in Alabama. You
> make many assumptions that are not true and like I said before I thionk you saw
> yourself in my post and became defensive.

Like a poster said a while back, "Sounds like you need a new
set of friends"... eliminate the snide remark made at the
end. <s>



Practice safe eating - always use condiments

>Your the one who complained about how small the apartment was ... make up
>your
>mind

############
That was just ONE of several pet peaves experienced at MANY different badly put
together parties.At BOTH homes and Condos, and Apartments. BG

>Ever conceder dumping them red neck kin?
>
>

###############
These are neither rednecks NOR "kin". BG

> If you could see that there was not enough food for everyone why did
>you pig out?

###############
Who said I pigged out? Some of you people are making up stuff I NEVER said. Why
don't you go back and read the original post again. IF you read it the first
time. BG

>You're obviously way behind in your ingrate training.

############
Ungrateful???? for crackers and TINY pieces of cheese. BG

oads (BillKirch) writes:

>>Your the one who complained about how small the apartment was ... make up
>>your
>>mind
>
>############
>That was just ONE of several pet peaves experienced at MANY different badly
>put together parties.At BOTH homes and Condos, and Apartments. BG


They're just jealous because they never get invited anywhere. Hey, I once
lived in Hollywood too, a very long time ago, on Formosa Street.


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````````````
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PENMART01 > wrote in message
...
> Too bad yer momma was a coat hanger coward.

Yours obviously wasn't; just wasn't successful.

The Ranger

BillKirch > bleeted in message
...
> >Not even slightly. I have, OTOH, seen mules like you come in
> >to other's homes and Hoover an entire table with a Hometown
> >Buffet attitude only to complain about the fare being provided.
> >
> I didn't do that white trash. I wouldn't come to your trailer.

Don' worry yuh li'l hade, dahlin'. You'd nevuh be invahted.

The Ranger
--
When you momentarily shifted from your customary pathological diatribes [..]
I began thinking your pills were working. Recent behavior indicates,
however, that you've been breaking them in half.

BillKirch > whined in message
...
> >That's it. I need something like you (human dogshit) to
> >point that out.
> >
> Ya know you're just a asshole

With jackasses like you (and ****face ****mart), with sadistic pleasure.

> >There were no valid point beyond his being a boor of
> >extraordinary proporations and cheap to boot. An informal
> >party is just that; informal and (usually) low-key
> >
> Who at anytime said this was an informal party.This was a party in
> Toluca Lake ca. about 5 blocks from Bob Hopes house.

Right... Sure, Billy-Joe-Jim-Bob. Sure.

> You make many assumptions [snip remaining drivel]

Okay, BJJB; whatever y'all wanna buhleev.

You're still a boor and cheapskate. Enjoy ****mart's company; ya make a cute
couple.

The Ranger
--
Same ol', same ol'. The lack of imagination escaping with regularity from
your slimy puddle of cyberspace is palpable. Ooze away before someone trains
a magnifying glass over you and the hiss of your evaporation is like some
cheap scifi fx.

BillKirch > complained in a whining voice through
message ...
> [..] Most of these party throwers are just cheap I think.

If you're an example of the guest list, no wonder they don't put out
Romanesque banquet.

The Ranger

On Mon, 22 Dec 2003 14:52:54 GMT, "Peter Aitken"
> arranged random neurons, so they looked like
this:

>Do you go to parties for the food or for the fun and camaraderie? Some of
>the best parties I ever went to were real low budget affairs, and some of
>the dullest were gourmet extravaganzas.

The best parties/dinners I've ever attended or hosted were ones
wherein the food was almost secondary. A really good party/dinner,
IMHO, is one wherein the company is so sublime and compatible that the
food, although appreciated and enjoyed, took second place to the
company. That is, after all, the point of a party/dinner, no?

Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd
AAC(F)BV66.0748.CA

"If the soup had been as hot as the claret, if the claret
had been as old as the bird, and if the bird's breasts had
been as full as the waitress', it would have been a very
good dinner." Anonymous.

To reply, remove "gotcha"

Jarkat2002 > asked in message
...
> >Paper plates are fine. I said "cheap" paper plates the kind that
> >bend and spill> BG
> >
> From your OP I didn't think there was enough food there for that
> to be a problem. If you could see that there was not enough food
> for everyone why did you pig out?

Don't make him confused; he'll have to fluff up some more fake info and keep
track of that!

The Ranger

PEEMART01 > spewed in message
...
[snip BJJB's whining]
> They're just jealous because they never get invited anywhere.

Look in your mirror, stepmom; that's your reflection you're seeing, not
anyone else's...

The Ranger

On Mon, 22 Dec 2003 20:46:47 -0800, Terry Pulliam Burd
> wrote:

>On Mon, 22 Dec 2003 14:52:54 GMT, "Peter Aitken"
> arranged random neurons, so they looked like
>this:
>
>>Do you go to parties for the food or for the fun and camaraderie? Some of
>>the best parties I ever went to were real low budget affairs, and some of
>>the dullest were gourmet extravaganzas.
>
>The best parties/dinners I've ever attended or hosted were ones
>wherein the food was almost secondary. A really good party/dinner,
>IMHO, is one wherein the company is so sublime and compatible that the
>food, although appreciated and enjoyed, took second place to the
>company. That is, after all, the point of a party/dinner, no?

Aww, don't go all squishy on this. :-) Oddly, the best food seems to
go along with the best people. I mean (and some of my posts will come
back to haunt me) a glass of water and some potato chips in good
company are fine, but I'm reasonably sure I could get a lot(!) out of
a "gourmet extravaganza" no matter the company. There's always another
foodie around to discuss/criticize with.

Seems to me most interesting people are at least moderately interested
in good food. One may *go* for the company, but usually at least a
*little* anticipation of food figures into pleasurable expectation.
No, food *doesn't* automatically produce an enjoyable social
gathering, while interesting people usually do. I just can't think of
personal experience where one has been present and the other absent.

"Frogleg" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 22 Dec 2003 20:46:47 -0800, Terry Pulliam Burd
> > wrote:
>
> >On Mon, 22 Dec 2003 14:52:54 GMT, "Peter Aitken"
> > arranged random neurons, so they looked like
> >this:
> >
> >>Do you go to parties for the food or for the fun and camaraderie? Some
of
> >>the best parties I ever went to were real low budget affairs, and some
of
> >>the dullest were gourmet extravaganzas.
> >
> >The best parties/dinners I've ever attended or hosted were ones
> >wherein the food was almost secondary. A really good party/dinner,
> >IMHO, is one wherein the company is so sublime and compatible that the
> >food, although appreciated and enjoyed, took second place to the
> >company. That is, after all, the point of a party/dinner, no?
>
> Aww, don't go all squishy on this. :-) Oddly, the best food seems to
> go along with the best people. I mean (and some of my posts will come
> back to haunt me) a glass of water and some potato chips in good
> company are fine, but I'm reasonably sure I could get a lot(!) out of
> a "gourmet extravaganza" no matter the company. There's always another
> foodie around to discuss/criticize with.
>
> Seems to me most interesting people are at least moderately interested
> in good food. One may *go* for the company, but usually at least a
> *little* anticipation of food figures into pleasurable expectation.
> No, food *doesn't* automatically produce an enjoyable social
> gathering, while interesting people usually do. I just can't think of
> personal experience where one has been present and the other absent.
>

In this bunch, food is key at a party. It doesn't have to be a gourmet
extravaganza, as you say. I've enjoyed some great parties where the menu
was pizza and beer, and not 'gor-may' pie either.

Jack Fiesta

I can remember a time
preparing all the snacks and goodies for a party,
when my teen-age son remarked;
"Why don't WE ever get this kind of food"

????
<rj>

"<RJ>" > wrote in message
...
> I can remember a time
> preparing all the snacks and goodies for a party,
> when my teen-age son remarked;
> "Why don't WE ever get this kind of food"
>

That reminds me of the old saying:
"Treat you family like guests and your guests like family."

On 22 Dec 2003 04:32:19 GMT, oads (BillKirch) wrote:

>I'm tired of going to peoples homes for a party and seeing those stupid sausage
>weenies and tiny little cereal bowls of Guacamole enough for 4 people at a
>party for 30, in an apartment that can hold 18. The bad taste people have is
>unbelievable. One bottle of wine. No napkins,or ice, cheap paper plates that
>bend and cups that are either too big or too small..cheap Dip they bought at
>the store. The list is unending. Here's a tip. DON'T throw a party if you can't
>afford to throw a party. And if you do, get MORE than enough for everyone. Or
>better yet ....cater it. Merry Xmas

I feel your pain and I don't understand why you're getting so much
heat over a little rant. I guess it's just the way of usenet. <g>
I'm curious what the age of the host was? If these were all 19-20
year old college students I'd understand. Also, how was the
invitation worded? I've been to afternoon party's that were "cake and
coffee." That was fine and quite socially acceptable. I don't think
I've ever had as bad of an experience as you've described, but I've
been to Saturday night "cocktail party's" with lots of booze and
nothing to eat but stale peanuts and chips. Luckily I wasn't the only
guest who thought to bring something.

Lack of social skills are even more annoying when it's family. I
have a SIL who always serves the same nasty cottage cheese lasagna.
She announces how much each food item was on sale for, and my brother
complains about the cost of throwing a birthday party for the kids.
Yet, we are silently expected to bring gifts I always eat something
before I go.

Gar

On Mon, 22 Dec 2003 12:47:47 GMT, "Jack Schidt®"
> wrote:


>Back in the day, we'd spike the punch with acid so the room would seem
>bigger and even the stove top stuffing tasted better.

Magic brownies work well too.


>I guess I'll cross you off the guest list; I DO know how to throw a party
>but, I sure as shit don't wanna read a review of it here.

LOL. Didn't you host a cook-in? <G>

Gar

On Tue, 23 Dec 2003 14:23:08 GMT, "Jack Schidt®"
> wrote:

>In this bunch, food is key at a party. It doesn't have to be a gourmet
>extravaganza, as you say. I've enjoyed some great parties where the menu
>was pizza and beer, and not 'gor-may' pie either.

On my first afternoon in California, at a 6-unit apt. "house," a
spontaneous party formed in the patio area, first with beer and music
among the residents, then more people and brought-in pizza, and more
people and... It was like a movie script of Calif. life -- whoo,
whoo! What an introduction.

Jack Schidt® wrote:
> "BillKirch" > wrote in message
> ...
>> I'm tired of going to peoples homes for a party and seeing those
>> stupid sausage weenies and tiny little cereal bowls of Guacamole
>> enough for 4 people at a party for 30, in an apartment that can hold
>> 18. The bad taste people have is unbelievable. One bottle of wine.
>> No napkins,or ice, cheap paper plates that bend and cups that are
>> either too big or too small..cheap Dip they bought at the store. The
>> list is unending. Here's a tip. DON'T throw a party if you can't
>> afford to throw a party. And if you do, get MORE than enough for
>> everyone. Or better yet ....cater it. Merry Xmas
>
> Back in the day, we'd spike the punch with acid so the room would seem
> bigger and even the stove top stuffing tasted better.
>
> I guess I'll cross you off the guest list; I DO know how to throw a
> party but, I sure as shit don't wanna read a review of it here.
>
> Jack Lysergic

I read the review of *one* of your parties. It sounded like a great time.

BOB
but I wouldn't invite OP anyway.

On Mon, 22 Dec 2003 15:28:49 GMT, Frogleg > wrote:

>Teach 'em by throwing your own party with all the features you desire.
>There's nothing like competition within a group for upping the tone.

That can actually work against you. I've had people tell me they
didn't like to have me over because they were afraid I would critique
the meal. Unfortunately they were right. <EG> Not because of the
money they spend, but the thought they put into the event. I
mentioned my brother and SIL in another post in this thread. I enjoy
them boatloads, and even had them at the midwest cook-in a few months
ago, but they shouldn't entertain. A few years ago they had a
birthday party in early December. Half of the 20+ guests were
smokers. The "Hosts" (along with most people I know) don't smoke in
their house, so due to rain/sleet/snow we went to an unattached
garage. The wood burning stove was not lit. Light bulbs were burnt
out. Lawn equipment was blocking the doors, and the floor was
blessed with dog shit. Am I wrong for judging them? <G>


Gar

On Mon, 22 Dec 2003 13:43:48 GMT, Julia Altshuler
> wrote:

>Allow me to hijack this thread even before I've read the rest of the
>responses to it and ask:

NO-NO! It's Bills thread, let him dig himself out!! <just kidding>

>If you're going to a party given by a non-foodie or someone you know
>doesn't have the basics of entertaining down, what can you bring that
>will be appreciated and will improve matters?

A sense of humor, A few doobies, and a large bag of stale Doritos.

>What, besides food, makes a great party?

Games that stimulate conversation.

> And what makes a bad one.

Bad food and loud music. A dirty house probably tops the list though.


Gar

On Mon, 22 Dec 2003 09:04:37 -0600, Becca >
wrote:

>Be grateful they extended you an invitation.

Actually, be grateful you can refuse the invite the next time.

> Next time, enjoy the people who are there.

Hungry people are usually not enjoyable.

>Speaking of dips...

That would be in your headers.

Gar

On Mon, 22 Dec 2003 07:12:20 -0800, "The Ranger"
> wrote:

>BillKirch > bleeted in message
...
>> >Sounds like you need a new set of friends! (Don't call me.)
>> >
>> Looks like a couple of you saw yourselves in my post.
>
>Not even slightly. I have, OTOH, seen mules like you come in to other's
>homes and Hoover an entire table with a Hometown Buffet attitude only to
>complain about the fare being provided. These are the same people that bring
>more joy to a group setting when they leave than when they're present.
>
>It sucks to be you.

I must have missed something in the past. Are you sure you're ok? I
don't remember you ever being so irrational.

Gar

On Tue, 23 Dec 2003 14:05:52 GMT, Frogleg >
arranged random neurons, so they looked like this:

<snippidy>

>Seems to me most interesting people are at least moderately interested
>in good food. One may *go* for the company, but usually at least a
>*little* anticipation of food figures into pleasurable expectation.
>No, food *doesn't* automatically produce an enjoyable social
>gathering, while interesting people usually do. I just can't think of
>personal experience where one has been present and the other absent.
>
Agree in part, disagree in part. OTOH, perhaps my meals are so
exquisitely turned out and our friends are so accustomed to excellence
at my table that it is only remarked upon in passing <veg>

Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd
AAC(F)BV66.0748.CA

"If the soup had been as hot as the claret, if the claret
had been as old as the bird, and if the bird's breasts had
been as full as the waitress', it would have been a very
good dinner." Anonymous.

To reply, remove "gotcha"

Ken Davey is a douche bag.




---= BOYCOTT FRENCH--GERMAN (belgium) =---
---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
Sheldon
````````````
"Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."

On 22 Dec 2003 09:02:12 -0800, (Carmen
Dioxide) wrote:

>Most hosts expect people to bring a little something along,

You lost all credibility at this point in your post.

Gar <---- wondering if some of RFC lives in the trailer park Sherman
has in his new barn.

On Mon, 22 Dec 2003 12:08:24 -0500, "<RJ>" >
wrote:

>
>Kudos to those who host the partys !
>They open their homes, their hospitality, and their liquor cabinets.

LOL... Open the cabinet to put the liquor gifts away from the guests.

Gar <----wondering if this thread is real?

On 22 Dec 2003 17:15:47 GMT, (PENMART01) wrote:

>"<RJ>" > writes:
>>
>>I've known too many folks who showed up at every function,
>>yet never opened their homes to anyone.
>
>Hmm, and you know these folks how... birds of a feather. Just asking.


They all live in your barn.

Gar

On 22 Dec 2003 21:17:51 GMT, (Naomi Darvell) wrote:


>Troll.

How hurtful.

Gar