Any chance you can borrow them, if you have been hanging out for a while get
a couple of them to bring along a few extra plates. When I have big
gatherings I end up getting people to bring chairs as I only have 10 in the
house (there are only two of us living here) and if I have lots I often need
wine glasses as well.


"The Ranger" > wrote in message
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> Christine Dabney > wrote in message
> news
> > 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
>
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