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Trish Crocker 11-27-2011 06:42 PM

What kind of 'partier' are you?
 
Do you like to entertain? If so, small or large groups, informal or more formal? I love to entertain, anything from small intimate groups (get to actually use the china and silver) to large, friendly get togethers with anything from appetizers to a full meal. My style is to get everyone comfortable with whatever they need...after that...you're on your own...there's the fridge! (I will watch to make sure everyone is taken care of but I don't hover, I'm too busy enjoying my guests). There are many people that are terrified at the thought of putting on a gathering and that's ok...come on over!

wendyquat 11-27-2011 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Trish Crocker (Post 422866)
Do you like to entertain? If so, small or large groups, informal or more formal? I love to entertain, anything from small intimate groups (get to actually use the china and silver) to large, friendly get togethers with anything from appetizers to a full meal. My style is to get everyone comfortable with whatever they need...after that...you're on your own...there's the fridge! (I will watch to make sure everyone is taken care of but I don't hover, I'm too busy enjoying my guests). There are many people that are terrified at the thought of putting on a gathering and that's ok...come on over!

I'm good with anything as long as it can be accomplished with paper plates and plastic cups! LOL

mr and mrs bike 11-27-2011 07:54 PM

I enjoy having people over. It pushes me to "get things done" in the house. I put lots of stress on myself before the event to make sure everything is perfect (in my mind) but in the end I seem to be the only one who really cared. I usually end up having larger events maybe so I can lose myself in the process.

philnpat 11-27-2011 08:15 PM

We both like to cook for small goups or ...the more the merrier!
Formal to ribs or jerk chicken...you bring the wine!:wave:

OCsun 11-28-2011 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by wendyquat (Post 422877)
I'm good with anything as long as it can be accomplished with paper plates and plastic cups! LOL

:agree: I will even buy the nice chinet plates! :wave:

DandyGirl 11-28-2011 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Trish Crocker (Post 422866)
Do you like to entertain? If so, small or large groups, informal or more formal? I love to entertain, anything from small intimate groups (get to actually use the china and silver) to large, friendly get togethers with anything from appetizers to a full meal. My style is to get everyone comfortable with whatever they need...after that...you're on your own...there's the fridge! (I will watch to make sure everyone is taken care of but I don't hover, I'm too busy enjoying my guests). There are many people that are terrified at the thought of putting on a gathering and that's ok...come on over!

I'm with you Trish! I'll bust my butt to prepare but want to relax and enjoy the party too. Love to do theme parties!

tippyclubb 11-29-2011 08:40 PM

Yes, I love to entertain and have done all size groups, small and large. I have done it all from cooking everything myself, to having it catered and having people bring a dish to pass. Although, I never feel right asking people to bring a dish, but my energy level is not what it once was.

I don't have many gatherings in the winter anymore but love to do BBQ's in the summer. My husband will work the grill while I work the kitchen. Most of the time everything is made from scratch including the barbecue sauce. We don't much care for store bought appetizers or summer salads. Besides my hummus, guacamole, salsa, potato salad, etc is 100 times better than most stores. It's a lot of work, but worth it and guest really enjoy it.

One of my concerns is, when we get to TV we won't have any friends to socialize with so we will have to move about TV quickly making friends.

The Village Girl 11-29-2011 08:45 PM

I'm pretty good with a can of Cheese Whiz and a box of Ritz crackers!

Do you serve beer with that or wine coolers? :D

2BNTV 11-29-2011 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tippyclubb (Post 423596)
Yes, I love to entertain and have done all size groups, small and large. I have done it all from cooking everything myself, to having it catered and having people bring a dish to pass. Although, I never feel right asking people to bring a dish, but my energy level is not what it once was.

I don't have many gatherings in the winter anymore but love to do BBQ's in the summer. My husband will work the grill while I work the kitchen. Most of the time everything is made from scratch including the barbecue sauce. We don't much care for store bought appetizers or summer salads. Besides my hummus, guacamole, salsa, potato salad, etc is 100 times better than most stores. It's a lot of work, but worth it and guest really enjoy it.

One of my concerns is, when we get to TV we won't have any friends to socialize with so we will have to move about TV quickly making friends.


tippyclubb:

I'll be your friend especially if you feed me. :jester:

Seriously, you won't have any trouble making friends. :)

CarGuys 11-29-2011 11:18 PM

In the Dark
 
My songs

I have friends in Low places! - Quirky3 you have been to one of them
Garth Brooks

I Love this Bar!
Toby Keith

Trish you can be in charge of the Social Club meets!

Trish Crocker 11-30-2011 12:48 AM

First...thanks Tippy!! When are we getting together again??? and Carguys...when Steve and I first met, we were discussing music and what type we liked...we both said that we weren't crazy about country except for one song...and you guessed it!!! I will be more than happy to be in charge (as long as I don't have to act like I'm in charge)

tippyclubb 11-30-2011 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Trish Crocker (Post 423675)
First...thanks Tippy!! When are we getting together again??? and Carguys...when Steve and I first met, we were discussing music and what type we liked...we both said that we weren't crazy about country except for one song...and you guessed it!!! I will be more than happy to be in charge (as long as I don't have to act like I'm in charge)


I think a holiday cocktail together would be wonderful!!!! You contact the other ladies. Perhaps we could do the mexican restaurant on Woodward this time? Let's get the husbands involved too. We don't have any open weekends so it would have to be a week night or Sunday.

CarGuys 11-30-2011 08:34 PM

My kind of Party
 
When are we getting together again??? and Carguys...when Steve and I first met, we were discussing music and what type we liked...we both said that we weren't crazy about country except for one song...and you guessed it!!! QUOTE]

It's 6 in the morning, The days have turned into weeks, Breakfast will be later it's time to ride.

Destination somewhere West. The Harley awaits. The tour packs are loaded wife and I saddle up and with a filp of a switch 110 cubes come to life.

On the road again wind in our face. sights and smells feeling much more alive than the masses passing us crammed into their blow molded plastic BOX's called cars-

Up to freeway speed. Set the cruise and turn on the CD- Crank up the radio Song selection ---Aerosmith- Amazing! because it is!

My kind of party-

CaptJohn 11-30-2011 09:32 PM

Get out on the highway
 
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Originally Posted by CarGuys (Post 424063)
Up to freeway speed. Set the cruise and turn on the CD- Crank up the radio Song selection ---Aerosmith- Amazing! because it is!

Shouldn't that song selection be by Steppenwolf........Born To Be Wild........
"Get your motor running, get out on the highway, headed for adventure, and whatever comes my way...." :wave:

Tickled_pink 11-30-2011 09:41 PM

Jerk Chicken
 
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Originally Posted by philnpat (Post 422898)
We both like to cook for small goups or ...the more the merrier!
Formal to ribs or jerk chicken...you bring the wine!:wave:

Would you mind sharing your jerk chicken recipe? I bought a jar of Walkerswood Traditional Jamaican Jerk seasoning recently in Jamaica, but now, I don't know what to do with it. :confused:


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