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

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

[scratching Bill off the guest list]

Be grateful they extended you an invitation. Next time, enjoy the
people who are there.

Speaking of dips...

---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.02

Title: Feta dip (Ostmaestaren AB, Sweden)
Categories: Cheese, Dip
Yield: 4 servings

200 g Feta
6 tb Milk
2 tb Parsley
1 ts Lemon juice
1/2 ts Oregano
Black pepper - ground
1 Garlic clove -pressed

Mash the feta and the milk. Add parsley, lemon juice, garlic, oregano
and black pepper and mix it. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Serve with a variety of vegetables sticks.


Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip

2 (4oz) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained, rinse and chop
1 (10 oz) pkg frozen spinach, drained well with water pressed out
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup Parmesan cheese (or 1/2 c Parmesan and 1/2 cup mozzarella)
pinch of garlic powder

Mix together and bake at 325 for 30 minutes. Serve warm on pita bread
points or crackers. You can also stuff mixture into mushroom caps,
top with Parmesan and bake until mushrooms are tender, serve warm.


Reuben Dip

1 3-ounce package cream cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
4 ounces sliced corned beef (finely chopped)
1/2 cup grated Swiss cheese
1/4 cup chopped and drained sauerkraut
2 to 3 tablespoons milk
Rye crackers for dipping

Heat cream cheese, sour cream, corned beef, Swiss cheese and
sauerkraut in small sauce pan over low heat until hot, thin with milk
if necessary. Serve with rye crackers.

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

oads (BillKirch) wrote in
:

> 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

Sounds like you need a new set of friends! (Don't call me.)

>Sounds like you need a new set of friends! (Don't call me.)

##############
Looks like a couple of you saw yourselves in my post. BG

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.

The Ranger

>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

>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

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.

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

>Not even slightly. I have, OTOH, seen mules like you

##################
Anyone who refers to Mules all the time has to be some toothless,trailer
dwelling goofball who wouldn't know a good
party entree if he saw one.
###########
>It sucks to be you.

################
Not really I live in Los Angeles and will be guest starring on Frasier on Jan
6th. Not too bad really sparky.At least I don't live with Mules. BG

Gar wondered in message ...
> 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.

I thought I was being quite rational with Billy-Joe-Jim-Bob. He posted a
rant that I disagreed with (quite strongly). I've not only seen his ilk
attend parties but been subjected to their "critiques" because I wasn't
quick enough to find an escape. You can't reason with someone so cheap and
so boorish; you slam them for what they are and hope they never come near
you again.

As far as ****mart... I enjoy being a sadist with him just because it's so
satisfying.

The Ranger

>

>Subject: Why do people throw parties ..who can't
>From: oads (BillKirch)
>Date: 12/22/2003 1:52 AM Mountain Standard Time
>Message-id: >
>
>>Sounds like you need a new set of friends! (Don't call me.)
>
>##############
>Looks like a couple of you saw yourselves in my post. BG


I dunno, I am at a loss to understand how you were even invited to these
parties. Do you think they should have rented a bigger apartment to hold the
party? One solution to having fewer people there would be to not invite you.
Why do you go anyway ?
Rosie

>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.

Pot
Kettle
Black






~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

BillKirch > whinged 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.

Here's a thought (since you obviously need one.)

Throw your own damned party, complete with stoneware and stemware, a band in
the background, at the local VFW [hall]. Spare no expense!

While you're at it, you can also cater it yourself, to get that exact menu
you're dreaming of. Don't forget the servers; they'll need to server h'or
deurves, champagne/wine, and above all keep that booze flowing. Spare no
expense!

Send out formal invitations to all those cheapos you're annoyed with and
show'em how a real man throws a party. To make sure they understand the
level of their depravity, include stamps with the RSVP. Spare no expense!

They'll do the same thing to you, you've been doing on their dime; eat and
drink you right into the poor house. But dammit, at least they'll be
thanking you for showing them the error of their ways!

> Merry Xmas

Yeah; merry frickin' xmas ya mule.

The Ranger

"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

Well if you're so sick and tired of all of these horrible parties, why don't
you just not attend them?

>Well if you're so sick and tired of all of these horrible parties, why don't
>you just not attend them?

###########
Social obligations. BG

BillKirch > wrote in message
...
> >why don't you just not attend them?
> >
> Social obligations.

Party Thrower: "Can you attend the party this weekend?"
Billy-Joe-Jim-Bob: "Nope."

It's that simple.

The Ranger

oads (BillKirch) wrote in message >...
> >Well if you're so sick and tired of all of these horrible parties, why don't
> >you just not attend them?
>
> ###########
> Social obligations. BG

A couple of other posters made good suggestions. If you can't decline
the invitation then, eat before you go, that way, you won't be
disappointed by the quality of the food and be able to just nibble at
one or two things that appeal (if there are any things that appeal).
This is also a good strategy to avoid those extra pounds that we all
tend to put on during this holiday eating season. Show up, have one
drink and some token munchies (if you can stomach them), circulate and
talk to everyone you must or want to talk to. Then, if you're not
enjoying yourself, leave.

I have friends of varying income levels and have attended all kinds of
parties, including some of the nature described. I go to see my
friends, not for the food. But I do eat something first, if I suspect
that the food will be less than remarkable (or not to my taste).
That way I can just munch on the pretzels or carrots (if they have
them) and enjoy the company.

Heidi

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.

It is never wise to go to a party or dinner for that matter on an empty
stomach if you
don't know the host too well. You may not like or be able to eat the
food or it
may be slow or late in coming.

> The bad taste people have is
> unbelievable.

It is not bad taste but different taste. Once went to a BBQ and the
only thing on the
grill was salmon. The host insisted I try some. After way, way, way
too many beers, I was
able to eat some and say it was good. I hate salmon and all other fish
because of taste,
texture and smell.



> One bottle of wine.

Most parties are BYOB or BYOB assisted parties.

> No napkins,or ice,

The only thing worse than no ice is stale ice. I had this buddy that
knew I loved ice but
when I went to his place I would aways say no ice. (Whenever I could I
brought ice to help out.)
His ice was always stale and smelled and tasted like a fridge.

> cheap paper plates that bend and cups that are either too big or too
> small..cheap

If there was only one bottle of wine and little else in food for 30
people none of the plates should be bending as there would be nothing on
them...and the cups can neither be too small or too large if there is no
wine!



> Dip they bought at the store.

The advantage to store bought dip is that it wasn't likely made with
unwashed hands and if you all get sick
you can sue the manufacturer as opposed to the host who probably has
little or no money of the kind lawyers are looking for.


> 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

If you are going to thow a party, know your guests' likes and dislikes
or ask. Be clear
about whether it is a BBQ type or a **** up type party or both. BYOF
(food) or BYOB should be very clear.
Regardless about how much food or booze there is at a party, aren't
parties about socializing and food and drink often play a lesser role?

Why do people throw parties ..who can't

(BillKirch)
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
RESPONE:
Actually Bill I agree with you on this issue.
I only invite just a handful of ppl at any giving time due to the size
of my town home.
Not having a large collection of china I do buy paper plates, cups,
forks, etc. through Gordon's foodservice warehouse, open to the public
at low prices but excellent quantity which comes in handy as most the
couples have young children that come to my gatherings. For napkins I
buy those toilettes -pre-moisten- at Gordon's also.
I don't have the money to serve the more expensive food as I would like
but I have a box full of comfort food recipes I have printed out from
the programs on tv and from this NG that am not ashame to serve and
everyone goes home satisfied even the children that I serve made up
especially for them. All beef skinless hot dog weenies with choice of
dipping sauces and the package pasta of different shapes for salads is
always a big hit with them,I have a bag now shape like different colors
christmas trees, just add diced apples, homemade mayo,spices chill
overnite.

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

So what did you bring?

-sw

>So what did you bring?

##############
It's take.

A 2 pound box of See's. BG

(Bill *Kvetch* <S>Kirch</S>) writes:
>
>Sumgai axsed:
>>
>>So what did you bring?
>
>It's take.

No, it's bring... but then again you're by you're own addmission obviously a
schnorrer (taker)... only a professional schnorrer would complain about the
quantity of refreshments served. Professional schnorrer: one with the chutzpah
to also steal the host's Zip-Locs... you're a goniff, Billy-Bob.


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

BillKirch > wrote in message
...
> >So what did you bring?
> >
> It's take.

Hmmm... You've clearly demonstated your parasitic nature with your posting
thus far.

> A 2 pound box of See's.

A "2 pound box of See's!" Aren't you the last of the big spenders? Well, at
least you [unintentionally] cleared up several questions.

The Ranger

>From: "The Ranger"

>A "2 pound box of See's!" Aren't you the last of the big spenders? Well, at
>least you [unintentionally] cleared up several questions.

I'd be delighted to have a guest bring a 2 lb box of See's Chocolates. Last
time I checked one cost around $24. US. I'll pick out the nuts and chews, thank
you very much..hehehehe.

As an aside, I wonder why you are so angry with the OP? I understand where he's
coming from, but even if I didn't I sure wouldn't ridicule him for being
frustrated with the hosts of the parties he's attended.

Maybe you aren't aware that in some circles it is nigh unto mandatory to make
an appearance at many holiday parties hosted by clients, bosses, business
peers, etc and a refusal would be rude, and possible career suicide.

I too wonder why people "have" parties when they so obviously don't give a crap
enough to provide even the most basic of hospitality. Perhaps they don't want
to have them in the first place, but do because it's required of their position
at work. Holiday parties seem to bring out the worst in both hosts and guests.

Ellen

SportKite1 > wrote in message
...
[snip]
> As an aside, I wonder why you are so angry with the OP? I
> understand where he's coming from, but even if I didn't I
> sure wouldn't ridicule him for being frustrated with the
> hosts of the parties he's attended.

I don't suffer fools and boors; he qualifies as both. He is someone that
goes to parties, scarfs down everything in sight, offers a minimal item
(See's candies) and then trashes the host/hostess to anyone outside the
party. "Oh I went to their party... It sucked man..."

> Maybe you aren't aware that in some circles it is nigh unto
> mandatory to make an appearance at many holiday parties
> hosted by clients, bosses, business peers, etc and a refusal
> would be rude, and possible career suicide.

I've been to many of those shin-digs. You show up, let the boss, the boss'
boss, and two levels higher see you. And then you leave. In the meantime,
you mingle. Billy-Joe-Jim-Bob wasn't at this type of formal party; he was at
an acquaintance's apartment and is trashing the lack of anything remotely
signifying his demanding tastes. In those cases, the "I have a root canal"
excuse is applicable.

> I too wonder why people "have" parties when they so
> obviously don't give a crap enough to provide even the
> most basic of hospitality. Perhaps they don't want to
> have them in the first place, but do because it's required
> of their position at work. Holiday parties seem to bring
> out the worst in both hosts and guests.

You said it yourself in your previous post; some people are still doing the
"dorm thing" and providing the space is their only requirement. Sometimes
they'll (or a guest that has a little more sense) raid the meager pantry to
help with alcohol absorption. <shrug> It's not a party /I/ like attending
but I've seen plenty of them.

No. More likely, Billy-Joe-Jim-Bob is a whining parasite that is one of
those albatross that /have/ to be invited.

The Ranger

"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

Whew! Are you circulating in the wrong circles or what?
Ever conceder dumping them red neck kin?

Dimitri

>Ever conceder dumping them red neck kin?
>
>

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

All the extras are what you bring out to cover up the inadequecies of the host.

>From: oads

>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

You know what? Some of the complaints you have are shared by myself as well.

It's not that there isn't enough food/drink to go around...there isn't enough
to go around for two people, let alone 30, In my years of wedding
consultation, it didn't matter what one served...be it cake and punch or a 7
course meal....there should always be enough each person to have at least
something to eat/drink.

I'll defend the host's right to serve cocktail weenies and storebought dip as
long as there was enough to go around. Just don't eat it if it's not to your
liking, but who knows, after some Blush Wine out of the Box it might look
tempting.

As another poster suggested, BYOB. Not sure if I agree or disagree with that.
Depends on the host I reckon. Some might not give it a second thought, others
might be highly offended. You could start a trend out there on the left coast,
and wear a stylish water bottle caddy toting your own brand of water. Heh!
Think of the conversation that would ensue. "Distilled?" "No, Reverse Osmosis
with a dash of RNA." "Ah, I prefer the flavor and body of Glacier myself." "Oh
no, far too many minerals for my delicate system. I prefer ionized, purified
and triple oxygenated." ...and so on.

Paper Plates....ah well, not my favorite, but there is an upside to them. If
the food stinks you can casually find a trash bin and discreetly shove the
entire thing in it, without having to go to the trouble of scraping a real
plate and calling attention to oneself. Heh. Can you tell I attend my MIL's
parties and got my system down? If it doesn't come out of a freezer bag, can or
box it doesn't get served at one of her social events. *sigh*

As for inviting more than can be accomodated. Often the best laid plans go
awry. Many holiday parties are to be held like an Open House. You drop by, say
hello, have a glass of cheer and go your Merry Way. Sounds like everyone either
showed up at the same time OR was having so much fun they didn't want to leave.
Bear in mind that the Host may have been as surprised and dismayed as yourself,
had already run out of food/bev/ice before you arrived and was doing the best
he/she could. Extenuating circumstances do have to be taken into consideration.
That being said, don't be the one to open the door to the deck/balcony!

Remember that some people consider a party nothing more than what it was in
College....opening the door to ones abode and letting it "happen" naturally.

Happy Horrordays,
Ellen

>>From: oads
>
>>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

Go find a better class of friends. I've *never* been to an event
remotely like what you describe, much less often enough to complain
about a whole class of 'entertaining'. I've been to many where I have
no idea what the host supplied, because others brought stuff. I've
been to BYOB (of hard liquor) where mixers, beer, and soft drinks were
supplied (and ice and glasses and napkins and paper plates).

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.

As discussed endlessly here, there is a place (and time and income
level) for elaborate sit-down dinners, and times and places when/where
just gathering out of the cold with a cup of coffee and a store-bought
cookie is appreciated.

A party for 30 in an apt. that can only hold 18 is usually pretty
lively. Better than the reverse. :-)

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 Tue, 23 Dec 2003 16:19:47 -0600, Gar <> wrote:

>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>

Well, I wasn't thinking of a full-blown catered buffet and open bar in
response to a small bowl of guacamole and no napkins. More in the line
of enough of whatever he choose to serve, with decent supplies of
napkins, ice, etc. Just upping the ante a bit, although I doubt the
situation can be *quite* as bad as he describes. Best to lead by
example.

A friend well-experienced in (pretty impressive) entertaining cannot
*bear* paper plates and plastic utensils, so she shops Goodwill and
the like for metal flatware, ceramic plates, and cloth napkins.
Doesn't matter if they don't match. And there's *always* plenty of
food. :-)

On Wed, 24 Dec 2003 14:05:17 GMT, Frogleg > wrote:


>A friend well-experienced in (pretty impressive) entertaining cannot
>*bear* paper plates and plastic utensils, so she shops Goodwill and
>the like for metal flatware, ceramic plates, and cloth napkins.
>Doesn't matter if they don't match.

What a great idea!

> And there's *always* plenty of
>food. :-)

I think that's the main point the OP was making. I still don't
understand why he's getting so much shit. I and my circle of friends
would be mortified if we had planned so poorly there wasn't enough
food. Even if it was Domino's pizza. <gasp>

Gar

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

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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.

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Weenie server. 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

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

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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