Mike Pearce wrote:
>
> "Hahabogus" wrote in message
> ...
> >
> > I agree with Sheryl except I would say turkey, dressing and cranberries.
> > This allows you more free time to enjoy the day and the family/friends.
> > Oh,
> > make some extra munchies if you want. The kind you can do a day or two in
> > advance. But let others make the sides and desserts. I always ask what I
> > should make if going elsewhere for TG and I feel better if I contribute to
> > the Feast.
> >
>
> Like I mentioned to Sheryl, I really enjoy cooking all the food myself. If
> my guests really want to help out they can show up on time, or close to it.
> I moved to New Orleans a couple of years ago. I don't know what it is about
> this place, but everyone shows up late for gatherings. A good day is when
> guests show up only a half hour late, more often they are an hour or more
> late. That's fine if it's just hanging out but it makes it hard to time a
> meal when you don't know when people are going to get there.Whenever I go to
> someone's for a get together I'm just about always the first one there, even
> if I purposely try to show up late.
>
> -Mike

So tell them dinner is 2 hours earlier than you plan
on! Then give them drinks and appetizers and games
to play or something until it's time to eat.

Kate
--
Kate Connally
“If I were as old as I feel, I’d be dead already.”
Goldfish: “The wholesome snack that smiles back,
Until you bite their heads off.”
What if the hokey pokey really *is* what it's all about?