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Default Another party invitation...

On Sat, 14 Jun 2008 11:22:32 -0400, kilikini wrote:

> ChattyCathy wrote:
>>
>> 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>

>
> Yep, that's kind of what we call pot luck. That's basically what we're
> attending tomorrow. The hosts are providing lasagna, but we, as guests,
> have been asked to provide a dessert, appetizer, or side dish. That's fine
> with me! It's not like we're being asked for a refrigerator. Sheesh!


Sounds good to me. Have you decided what you gonna make to take with yet?

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