Christine Dabney > wrote in message
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> I was following the thread about parties, and I am coming up with a
> dilemma of my own.
>
> I am wanting (and planning) to host a group of traveling nurses who
> are in the greater DC area, before I leave. I am planning a dinner
> buffet at this moment, and yes, there will be plenty of food and
> wine. Probably more than enough, as I tend to cook for an army.
>
> My problem is this: I will only have 8 real china plates. I brought
> some dinnerware with me, and the company furnished a bit more. If I
> have more than 8 people show up for this gathering, I am in a bit of a
> bind.

There are services that provide dinnerware, glassware, and silver services
for the number you are entertaining. That's going to be a lot more frugal
than purchasing more dishes, even when the sets go on sale. Besides, you
won't have to store it after you close the doors to this shin-dig.

The Ranger