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    My big party is in five days from today. What have I forgotten? Help!

    Have gotten two pork butts for sliders, thirty each of hot dogs and sausages. Thirtysix chicken legs. 200 glasses of beer. Cool door prizes and a grand prize. Candles and candle holders, table covers, two gallons of tea, water, setups. Oh, an adult style piñata! Horseshoe pit with horseshoes. What am I not consdieting? I can’t think of a thing.....  help

    +8  Views: 1063 Answers: 9 Posted: 5 years ago
    clu

    How many are coming?
    jhharlan

    I really have not a clu (ha ha ha). I invited many and all. Even my rich dentist is coming. I invited everybody here but only had one almost taker. I mailed out 30 invites. The two cohost invited many, too. I’ll have enough food to fill 15 very hungry lumberjacks! I may or may not have leftovers. I’m buying the keg......

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    Got enough chairs? How about some juice? How about a big plate of cut up fruit/vegetables for anybody with food allergies? As a gluten free/dairy free person, I cannot eat most of what you are serving....buns, hot dogs, sausages, chicken legs (if they are coated in bread crumbs) or beer. Oh no, more work!

    jhharlan

    Wonderful suggestions but I’m not spending another dime. I hope somebody brings a vegetable plate.....
    Ducky

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    I'm sure your party will be great even if people like me have to starve. Ha ha...kidding. We always bring a little snack in case of emergencies such as this. :)

    Is the party being held in the house where you reside... If so, some people who had not planned to stay at your residence may wind up staying overnight due to unforeseen or unplanned circumstances.  I would purchase (for individual use) personal hygiene products such as a few extra toothbrushes, travel size toothpastes, deodorants, combs,  and anything extra that a person would want or need during the night or the next morning.    Make sure there are clean sheets on the beds in the spare rooms and plenty of clean towels and wash clothes for unexpected guests.  


     


    Some people may over-imbibe at the party, so keep a list on hand of local taxi services with their numbers and extra money to pay the driver in case the person in need of the taxi has lost his or her wallet.


     


     

    jhharlan

    Oh, gosh, more expenditures. Cannot put anybody up as our two beds are being used by David and my son and girl. I’m sleeping in the shed. I’m leaving a tip jar at the bar, perhaps it will add up.....

    Crackers chips and nuts JH,gotta have those..>>>>>>><<<<<<<<..

    jhharlan

    I started roasting nuts thirty minutes ago.....

    Whisky, vodka, tequila?


    Haven't heard them mentioned!


    Seriously though..............


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    jhharlan

    All stocked and hidden.....
    terryfossil 1

    They are the first things bought are they not Romos,and after they are all been drunk,they are the last thing remembered..:):):)..>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<..

    ....designated drivers


    ....a liability concern/potential 

    jhharlan

    This concerns James like there is no tomorrow. Simple, take their keys and bed them down in their cars. I won’t be drinking and a couple of other people. We’ll work it out....

    Great reminders from your other friends. Do you have enough plates, napkins, flatware (all disposable, of course). If you are grilling, do you have the propane, or charcoal and lighter fluid. Do you have the music lined up, speakers wired? 


    Actually,  the very first thing I thought of was if you have a couple (2-4?) big trash cans, with liners, to place conveniently. 


    Oh, and a safe place for your felines, parking that won't impose on neighbors, and do you know when things have to quiet down?


    Have the BEST time ever, Julie. Take lots of pictures!!

    jhharlan

    Everything you named has been taken care of. The cats will dive under the shed at the first sight of strangers. No music coming from the shed, rather it’s giant tv will be placed on the deck for all to hear and view if bored. Cable allows all kinds of music choices. The cats won’t be bombarded with loud music to scare them.

    I had my party on the 18th! I did a byob and people who wanted drinks bought their own. Also I don't know if children are going to be there but they need games and stuff Started at 1PM and by dark most folks were gone.


     


     

    jhharlan

    Starts at seven. The piñata burst at 8:30 or 9:00. It’s made up with games, booze, and condoms. This is NOT a kid’s party....

    Security.


     

    jhharlan

    My friend Greg is big and as a brand new owner of a Harley he has all the gear. I’ve asked him to stand at the entrance lookin stern and tough. No already drunks or a**holes. He can be gentle....

    Have a wonderful time Julie, Sounds like you will.

    jhharlan

    I hope I will. I’m a hostess with the mostess thus hope I remember to have a fun time.... my son will be here, that’s a lot of it. 200 glasses of beer from the keg will start things off right.....
    sunnyB

    Sounds like you are all in for a fantastic party, Julie.


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