"Christine Dabney" > wrote in message
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> Hiya folks,

> <snip>

>
> So, I am wondering what kinds of things you folks do ahead? How about
> offering up your do-ahead tips, etc?
>
> Christine

call the kid and chat -- and then take her up on her offer to make the
pies...

and call the other kid and chat -- and take him up on his offer to bring the
beer.

That and some turkey jerky from the local butcher's, and it's pretty much
taken care of.

:-)