In article .com>, "cathyxyz" > wrote:
>Sorry - all the talk about using good tableware reminded me that we
>actually have a dining room table

I can see mine too -- though the clear horizontal surface is now down
to plate size.

What passes for breakfast -- standing at the bench near the sink.

Lunch -- usually off the premises.

Dinner -- usually at that plate-sized surface. (Which is the only
reason it's still clear.

>We usually eat in the "family" room. I can remember as a kid that my
>Mom used to lay the table properly for *every* meal. She still does.
>Only time we use ours now is for HIgh Days and Holidays...

Cheers, Phred.

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LID