Christine Dabney wrote:

> I really, really dislike paper plates for parties, but I am thinking I
> might have to go that route. I haven't been to the stores yet to see
> what is out there in that department. Are there any really nice ones,
> that might do the job and not give such an impression of tackiness?

Have you checked out party stores? Not to be confused with what some
people call liquor stores, I mean places where you get supplies for
parties, like balloons, etc. etc. etc., but they also rent stuff like
real plates for a day. It's not expensive. If you go that route,
you might want to reserve however many dishes you want.

nancy