What would you do re: no-show dinner guests? **They called- update, post 19

[princess momma]

After looking at this, I think maybe they went out to buy some hotdogs and punch for the kids to eat.

Hey, not all children prefer junk food. My kids would love that menu. Hot dogs are just not our thing.

 

[emer95]

I've been a no-show for a dinner. I had the dates mixed up. We laughted about it later - I was so embarrassed!

What are salt potatoes?

You just boil tiny new potatoes in salt water until they're tender, and then when you take them out put butter on, and parsley if you want. So easy and so good!

 

[K and K's Mommy]

Your menu sounds so delicious! I would never have forgotten about it. We're on our 7th week with no kitchen and probably 4-5 more to go!!

 

[emer95]

Your menu sounds so delicious! I would never have forgotten about it. We're on our 7th week with no kitchen and probably 4-5 more to go!!

Thank you! I'm so sorry about your kitchen! Are you remodeling? What are you doing for meals?

 

[roliepolieoliefan]

I think your menu sounds wonderful!!
why in the world would anyone be put off by it?
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Thanks! It was delicious. Also, they didn't know what we were having, so it wasn't that.

So, my brother, SIL and their kids, and my parents (we had a lot of food, man!) came over and we had a great time.

She finally called around 7:30, said she totally forgot. They were at another friend's house (hmmf! ) and when they heard my message they felt terrible. She said they want to make it up to us, she is so very sorry, etc. I believe her, she's a very nice person.

Interestingly enough, they did something sort of similar earlier this summer. They totally blew off an invite to my daughter's b-day party (a kid party that their daughter was invited to). They never RSVP'd or showed up. We had her goody bag all ready for her because we didn't know what to expect. When she called a few weeks later she apologized and said they were going to be out of town and she meant to call and tell us but never got around to it. I didn't think much of it because everyone forgets things now and then, but this is sort of becoming a pattern with them.

I'm sure we won't be issuing any more invitations any time soon. They're very nice people but we have lots of other, more reliable friends that we'd like to see.

ITA with the no invite thing for a while. Lucky for you, that you have family close that you could invite over in a pinch or look how much would have gone to waste.

I can't believe she admitted she was over someone else's house (hmm didn't forget that invite did she?) I would have said we were somewhere else to spare the OP's feelings, but hey like OP said, seems to be a pattern here.

Just invite some of your "better" friends next time. BTW, I think it sounded like a very good menu. Wished I lived closer.

 

[momof1princess]

I think your menu sounds wonderful!!
why in the world would anyone be put off by it?
QUOTE]

Thanks! It was delicious. Also, they didn't know what we were having, so it wasn't that.

So, my brother, SIL and their kids, and my parents (we had a lot of food, man!) came over and we had a great time.

She finally called around 7:30, said she totally forgot. They were at another friend's house (hmmf! ) and when they heard my message they felt terrible. She said they want to make it up to us, she is so very sorry, etc. I believe her, she's a very nice person.

Interestingly enough, they did something sort of similar earlier this summer. They totally blew off an invite to my daughter's b-day party (a kid party that their daughter was invited to). They never RSVP'd or showed up. We had her goody bag all ready for her because we didn't know what to expect. When she called a few weeks later she apologized and said they were going to be out of town and she meant to call and tell us but never got around to it. I didn't think much of it because everyone forgets things now and then, but this is sort of becoming a pattern with them.

I'm sure we won't be issuing any more invitations any time soon. They're very nice people but we have lots of other, more reliable friends that we'd like to see.

she actually TOLD you they were at someone else's house? rude, thoughtless AND insensitive! if they could remember other invitations but forgot mine, they could rest assured they wouldn't have to worry about it anymore. your menu sounds delicious OP, and i'm glad you enjoyed dinner with your family.

 

[K and K's Mommy]

Thank you! I'm so sorry about your kitchen! Are you remodeling? What are you doing for meals?

Yes, we are. We totally gutted the kitchen including tearing down an outside wall to make it a bit bigger.

In the garage we have a microwave and panini press which also can work like a George Foreman. We've used the regular grill and crockpot. Of course, we've had takeout!! The worst is washing the dishes in the bathtub.

I hope your neighbor brings the dessert for you as an apology!

 

[Kitzka]

You just boil tiny new potatoes in salt water until they're tender, and then when you take them out put butter on, and parsley if you want. So easy and so good!

I went to school at Syracuse and LOVE salt potatoes. i wish i could get the potatoes around here that come with the salt. something about the salt in the water makes the potatoes stay together so well.

a total fav around here. We got a Dino in NYC about 2 years ago and DH and i get BBQ there and double orders of salt potatoes.

lara

 

[The Mystery Machine]

she actually TOLD you they were at someone else's house? rude, thoughtless AND insensitive! if they could remember other invitations but forgot mine, they could rest assured they wouldn't have to worry about it anymore. your menu sounds delicious OP, and i'm glad you enjoyed dinner with your family.

I agree there. So sorry I was at someone's else's house? Geesh...I think she is full of it personally.

Glad you were able to salvage it.

 

[Carly_Roach]

if they could remember other invitations but forgot mine, they could rest assured they wouldn't have to worry about it anymore.

It's entirely possible that they were invited to another friend's house at the last minute (maybe at church that morning?) and totally forgot the OP's invitation a week or so earlier.

In any case, OP is right: this is a pattern and, if it were me, I wouldn't be inviting them again. Obviously I'm not high on their priority list and I'd be happy for the built-in excuse in case they ask in the future why I don't include them in our parties and gatherings.