>From: "The Ranger"

>A "2 pound box of See's!" Aren't you the last of the big spenders? Well, at
>least you [unintentionally] cleared up several questions.

I'd be delighted to have a guest bring a 2 lb box of See's Chocolates. Last
time I checked one cost around $24. US. I'll pick out the nuts and chews, thank
you very much..hehehehe.

As an aside, I wonder why you are so angry with the OP? I understand where he's
coming from, but even if I didn't I sure wouldn't ridicule him for being
frustrated with the hosts of the parties he's attended.

Maybe you aren't aware that in some circles it is nigh unto mandatory to make
an appearance at many holiday parties hosted by clients, bosses, business
peers, etc and a refusal would be rude, and possible career suicide.

I too wonder why people "have" parties when they so obviously don't give a crap
enough to provide even the most basic of hospitality. Perhaps they don't want
to have them in the first place, but do because it's required of their position
at work. Holiday parties seem to bring out the worst in both hosts and guests.

Ellen