skycat 0 #1 December 5, 2006 I've noticed more and more that I'm the only one to bring hostess/Host gifts to gatherings. This was something my own mother never did, but when I moved to Texas and saw the tradition I quickly picked it up because I felt it was a great way to show my appreciation for being invited and the time to took to put the event on. I'm not talking anything expensive, something simple like flowers, a bottle of wine, a cute jar of hot chocolate, or whatever would fit the occasion. So is it just me, is this tradition dead?Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 892 #2 December 5, 2006 ummm...women only forum???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #3 December 5, 2006 I do not like to show up empty handed and typically do not! g"Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #4 December 5, 2006 Quoteummm...women only forum???? Yeah... Cuz us men like to look like ungratefull bums! We always try and bring a lil something: bottle of wine or the like. Last Sunday, we were at idea before going a friend's, so we picked up some cinnamon buns! Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 892 #5 December 5, 2006 not quite that so much as ... skydivers and hostess gifts??? d00d...you ever been to a function WITH skydivers??? we're lucky to dress properly and all...much less bring a gift! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #6 December 5, 2006 What about host gifts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #7 December 5, 2006 I agree. I think all hosts should get grass or ass by everybody coming into the house. Host's get pick on item, of course.This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #8 December 5, 2006 QuoteWhat about host gifts? There fixed it. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #9 December 5, 2006 Quoteyou ever been to a function WITH skydivers??? Yeah... And they happen to be cool, nice people who also bring us wine when they come over...Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmilingPhoenix 0 #10 December 5, 2006 I don't think it's dead, I think it's just what you have experienced. I didn't do it until I moved to Texas either, but now I never go empty handed. Besides, a good bottle of wine doesn't have to cost a lot, but it gives you a reason to drink Because life is an adventure - it may not be the one you planned, but then it wouldn't be an adventure! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #11 December 5, 2006 I wonder if it's a southern tradition which would be why my northern family and friends never did it. Maybe I'm hanging out with to many northerners. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #12 December 5, 2006 QuoteYeah... And they happen to be cool, nice people who also bring us wine when they come over... You can come over to my place anytime you like. I usually bring at least a bottle of wine. It's just a nice thing to do.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #13 December 5, 2006 I typically don't bring a "hostess/host gif" but I'll bring a bottle of wine, a bottle of JD or some beer, etc. Its given to the host, but typically as an addition to the gathering.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #14 December 5, 2006 QuoteI typically don't bring a "hostess/host gif" but I'll bring a bottle of wine, a bottle of JD or some beer, etc. Its given to the host, but typically as an addition to the gathering. Look Mark: even the aggies do it! Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #15 December 5, 2006 QuoteQuoteyou ever been to a function WITH skydivers??? Yeah... And they happen to be cool, nice people who also bring us wine when they come over... I recently brought Skydiver Blonde when I was invited over to a the home of some fellow skydivers. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #16 December 6, 2006 Quotenot quite that so much as ... skydivers and hostess gifts??? It's called bringing the weed and/or tequila. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #17 December 6, 2006 I think there was a thread about the etiquette of bringing wine a year or two ago. If I remember correctly, there was some substantial disagreement on the propriety of the host not opening it or something like that. That said, I usually take wine when going to that kind of party. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
