[Magdalen] Throwing a Cr*ppy Dinner Party

[Cantor03 at aol.com]

In a message dated 9/23/2016 11:30:50 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
ricklmashburn at gmail.com writes:

I'm one  of those who loves all the preparation. Nothing makes me happier
than  picking out the place settings, linens, etc. and prepping to  welcome
guests. I usually set the table 1 or 2 days in advance and don't  mind at
all staying up late to iron napkins,  etc.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
 
 
It takes one china/sterling/crystal person to know another.
 
In my heyday I was on a first name basis with the sales  staff
in those departments at Gump's, San Francisco.  They  greeted
me like a long lost cousin each time I passed through the  doors.
 
I had 4 sets of fine china (2 English, Portuguese, and Danish)  and
4 sets of sterling.  I am partial to Czech crystal.  Nearly  all of it
has now gone to daughter and son.  I can't take it with  me.  I only
hope Saint Peter greets me with the same warmth and  enthusiasm
as the sales staff at Gump's.
 
In any case, I always set the table for formal dining affairs - my  ex-wife
recognized my talent for that.  There were a lot of fancy  candlesticks,
flowers, and table runners made from Japanese obi's.  It was all  just
a bit overboard for Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Eat your heart out,
Buckingham Palace!
 
 
David S.