And yes, we do!!! We order take-out or delivery at our homes. :) The beauty of it is, in the Summer you can have Bar-B-Que's and Picnic Dinners out of doors...
In inclement weather, or winter, indoor gatherings, Haloween themed parties, or even Thanksgiving, Christmas themed gatherings..
And there's nothing wrong with Pot-Luck Dinners, where everyone contributes, bringing their best culinary treats..
Only problems with that is often 50% is desserts... LOL..
When I was (very) young, and growing up in North Dakota / Minnesota, it was customary to attend such gatherings, especially in the summer months, but even in winter..
Farming communities tend to get "cabin fever" from the isolation in winter and it practically Demands regular get togethers..
And there's nothing wrong with Pot-Luck Dinners, where everyone contributes, bringing their best culinary treats..
Only problems with that is often 50% is desserts... LOL..When I was (very) young, and growing up in North Dakota / Minnesota, it was customary to attend such gatherings, especially in the summer months, but even in winter..
Farming communities tend to get "cabin fever" from the isolation in winter and it practically Demands regular get togethers..
One thing the Maine smoking ban did was bring friends and families back together IN their own homes!
Thanks for the additional ideas!!! Summers are especially nice what with picnic tables and umbrella's and music. Everyone sitting around talking and laughing. It's been good, actually. :)
Here is what an outdoor smoking deck looks like in a Maine winter. LOL
