ccowden 0 #51 November 16, 2005 It is cheap, and comes across as such. Unless of course some of the "entertainment" is topless dancing! You up for that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #52 November 16, 2005 I like CC's suggestion, but I'd go with different beers. Maybe 1 case of Sam and 1 case Heneken, plus I'd go with some other light beer besides Coors- Miller, maybe? And maybe go with a little more wine- 5 bottles is about half a bottle for each "wine drinking" guest which is fine for dinner, but a party? Your guests might want more than 2 glasses of wine. Don't do box wine or the gallon jugs either! You can get decent wine in the $7-$10 range, and I'm amazed at how many people are getting into their wine these days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #53 November 16, 2005 Liability isn't cheap these days. Besides, if there is lobster and crablegs, how could they call you cheap ?Oh, and a stripper isn't cheap either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #54 November 16, 2005 QuoteWe're throwing a party, but tell the people to byob? That just sounds so cheap! It does. But even when you say "don't bring anything" often people still feel the need to not show up empty-handed, so you may also find yourself with a few random six-packs or bottles on wine on hand in addition to what you buy. I agree with bottles for this crowd - then you've got leftovers for the DZ if there's extra. Costco can be a great source for the wine, too... lots of decent, cheap 1.5 L bottles available there."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
GTAVercetti 0 #55 November 16, 2005 QuoteI normally do not drink keg beer.It would probably be ok if you could keep everyones hands off of the damn pump.You can order them at most liquor stores. . You don;t drink keg beer? Well, how do you drink your Guiness then?! seriously though, do you ever go to a microbrew? They usually serve that from a keg, not a bottle. In anycase, skymama...buy a bunch of cases with a selection of different beers...or just get a quarter keg (not the usual half) and a couple of cases for variety.Why yes, my license number is a palindrome. Thank you for noticing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #56 November 16, 2005 I pretty much bring a bottle of wine anytime I'm invited for dinner or a party. If we up drinking it, great, because chances are I brought something I like. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #57 November 16, 2005 QuoteWe're throwing a party, but tell the people to byob? That just sounds so cheap! Andrea, since this is a birthday party for someone special, so you should definitely provide the guests with some drinks. Is this going to be a fairly casual party? What kind of food will be at this party? For instance, if you have a sit-down dinner, you can provide wine bottles at the table. The wine is passed around/shared by the table occupants. If you aren't planning on having a meal, then have a special table set up with drinks and hors d'oeuvres. Will there be a toast made for the guest of honor? If money is an issue, then I would set up a little area with bottled beer and soft drinks. Bring in champagne for a toast, later on. It would be a very nice surprise for everyone! If all else fails, just set up a keg and feed them monkey fries and step back. (Just kidding!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finn 0 #58 November 16, 2005 Life is good when these are the kinds of dilemas a person faces. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBS 0 #59 November 17, 2005 Well, do you want to do keg-stands, or beer-bongs? keep in mind...you can do beer-bongs with a keg, but you can't do keg-stands with bottles... hmmm.... _____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #60 November 17, 2005 My cohort for the party just called. She wants to save money and buy Budweiser in the can. I'm all for saving money, but I'm not going to look cheap!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
tigra 0 #61 November 17, 2005 Whose friends are they anyway? It doesn't really matter since you are the hostess. Find a compromise! Bud in a can might even be worse than Coors Light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #62 November 17, 2005 Well, she's the hostess too. The party is for my bf, and she is his sister. He won't even drink a can of Bud, there's no way I'm going to serve it at his party!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
Remster 30 #63 November 17, 2005 QuoteHe won't even drink a can of Bud What a snob... You should dump him.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #64 November 17, 2005 Well, there's your answer! Throw him a nice party and have fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #65 November 17, 2005 QuoteWhat a snob... You should dump him. But he mowed my lawn when I had my broken wrists and he brings my son home from soccer practice sometimes. He comes in handy occasionally. 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
ccowden 0 #66 November 17, 2005 No friggin way! If you go with Bud cans, I will never talk to you again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #67 November 17, 2005 QuoteWell, she's the hostess too. The party is for my bf, and she is his sister. He won't even drink a can of Bud, there's no way I'm going to serve it at his party! That makes me laugh because Chuckie calls Budweiser "Buttwiper"! He won't touch it either - even if it's the last beer at the boogie (because he will go beer fishing at 2 am) Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #68 November 17, 2005 The only cans containing beer I ever want to see are pub cans.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #69 November 17, 2005 QuoteIf you go with Bud cans, I will never talk to you again! No way will I agree to that. The amount we'd be saving is not worth the humiliation!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
