Omelet wrote:
> In article >,
> brooklyn1 > wrote:
>

>> Buying someone I never met and will never see again a $150 meal would
>> make me psychiatric institution fodder... I'd much rather hand 15
>> skidrow alkies $10 each.
>
> I do so totally agree!
>
> Unless said "guests" pony'ed up for the bill. That's becoming a common
> theme too. Paying for your plate at the reception.
>
> Submit a check with your acceptance notice. <g>


That's getting into the territory of:

"Hey, come join us, Dutch Treat, at Too Expensive Venue.
Oh yeah, and watch Susie and Bill get married at the same time."

Ugh.

gloria p