On Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:47:15 -0700, maxine in ri wrote:


> Perhaps in their circle, that's considered normal-type gifts for a
> combined
> event celebration. Don't worry, it's not my circle, either<G>

Possibly, in 'their' circle. As we're not part of their usual circle, I
still found it somewhat tacky.

Ya know, we have something similar to what you guys call a 'potluck', I
think? We call it a 'bring and braai' (braai = out door grilling).
Somebody offers the venue and everybody supplies either a few pieces of
meat and a side dish, theoretically enough to feed themselves, but we
all share everything when it's ready. We all buy a few soft drinks and/or
booze and share that out too. It's fun, and everybody does it here in
summer. That's fine in my book, as everybody knows they have to bring
something, but that invitation got on my last nerve. <g>

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Chatty Cathy

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