On Wed, 04 Aug 2004 03:54:12 GMT, hahabogus
> wrote:

> Michael Odom > wrote in
> :
>
> > We're having a shindig at our place the last Friday of the month.
> > We're expecting about 55-60 people. It's to be an open house for her
> > department (academic, that is) and mine, along with several guests
> > from Dallas. D just informed me that the function she's accepted
> > responsibility for is traditionally a dinner.
> >
>
> So it is a tradition and career related. Best to get it catered. That
> allows for more time spent talking to friends and associates and enjoying
> the evening. Don't forget the million other things/details you need look
> after. Porta-potties, drinks, music etc...

Porta potties for only 60 people? I'm sure his home has at
least 2 bathrooms, 3 would be even better.

Music is a must! So Michael - if you don't have speakers in
your yard now, this is a good excuse to put some out there
(they'll blend in with the landscape).
http://www.stereospeakers.com/
http://www.smarthome.com/speakers2.html
http://www.residential-landscape-lig...4/products.asp


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