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Dan Abel > wrote:
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> So, my wife responded, "Let me know what you think, so we can make the
> food work for you.", after explaining what was planned, which included
> lots of meat. We have lots of vegetarians in our churches, maybe 5%,
> but my wife likes meat, so she does vegie options along with, but not
> instead of, the meat.
>
> So, he responded with some words, and then added, "I appreciate your
> effort, but I really think the simplest way of dealing with this (and
> the healthiest way) is for me to cook some greens and meat dishes ahead
> of time.". My wife was peeved. I didn't see why, since he had been
> clear, and wasn't asking for anything but a little information so he
> could plan.

Hmm. I don't know why she was peeved, either, unless her telling him
what was planned was going to let some surprise loose. Maybe he just
re-thought and decided it would be less fuss <g> for all if he simply
brought his own vittles.
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