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Post by ptamom on Aug 12, 2014 2:56:35 GMT
We have a set of twelve of our everyday plates, etc, except that we are down to 10 cereal bowls. Glassware, probably around 12-14 in each size. Flatware, we started out with 16 sets, but have lost various pieces to garbage disposal mishaps.
I have two sets of 12 place settings boxed up in the garage for holiday parties. They are thinner and not as durable as our regular everyday ware, so when I use them I wash them by hand instead of the dishwasher. I also have extra flatware in the garage, that I break out for occasions. We can have anywhere from 24 to 35 guests for Thanksgiving, depending upon whose kids are in town. I hate serving a meal I've slaved over for days on paper plates and with plastic utensils.
The only thing I don't have extra for extended family gatherings are glasses. I do have to use plastic cups when we have a holiday meal here with all the relatives. I just don't have enough room to store a whole lot of glassware. We rarely do this more than once a year, though.
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Post by bc2ca on Aug 12, 2014 4:07:45 GMT
I know I have enough plates & flatware to feed 24. We have had parties for 100+ and will rent dishes for those events (not that expensive and the best part is you box up the dirty dishes).
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Sue
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Location: SE of Portland, Oregon
Jun 26, 2014 18:42:33 GMT
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Post by Sue on Aug 12, 2014 4:39:29 GMT
I have every day Corelle ware, probably 16 place settings. I'm tired of it but it's indestructible. Also Liberty Blue china, around 18 place settings, and all of the serving pieces, bowls, platters, soup tureen, salt & pepper, creamer, sugar bowl etc, etc. Several sets of glasses but no specialty alcoholic beverage glasses since we don't drink. Stainless sliverware for 16, an additional different pattern service for 10, and a set of silver, service for 8. I can feed a small army and sometimes have!
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inkedup
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Jun 26, 2014 5:00:26 GMT
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Post by inkedup on Aug 12, 2014 4:42:25 GMT
I love to entertain company and I love to cook. I have a lot of dishes, serving items, silverware and linens.
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