On Wed, 24 Dec 2003 21:37:51 GMT, Christine Dabney
> wrote:

>Hiya all,
>
>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.
>
>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?
>
>Fortunately, I have enough silverware with me. And maybe enough
>glasses.
>
>Thanks in advance.
>
>Christine

You might check a second hand store or the Salvation Army & be able to
find dinner plates that are complementary to the ones you currently
have.

Boron