"Michael "Dog3" Lonergan" > wrote in message
...
> Got the final head count last night. There will only be 18 instead of 22
> people. I've finally decided on a partial menu and other family members
> will insist on bringing something. I would prefer they didn't but ya'
> know
> how the relatives are. Here is a partial list:

(Amazing feast details snipped for brevity)

Wow, soup *and* two meats *and* all those yummy sides *and* all those
desserts?
>
> Relatives are bringing other desserts and some are bringing big salads.

What, they're afraid there won't be enough???
>
> It's not going to be fancy but I'll bet I take the usual snooze
> afterwards.

Have the relatives do the dishes. Those who haven't exploded from all that
food, that is.

I'd be in trouble at your house, Michael. I have to try everything, and I
think that meal might just do me in!

Chris