Michael Odom > wrote in
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> 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...

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Once during Prohibition I was forced to live for days on nothing but food
and water.
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FIELDS, W. C.