 
It's that time of the year again. When BBQ time is over, potluck time is near.
I'll tell you something: I hate potlucks....!
You get the church potlucks, the Thanksgiving potlucks, the potlucks at work, those in RV parks and similar settings, the friendship potluck, the private ones and the official ones, Christmas potluck, New Years potluck....
Did I forget any?
They all have several things in common:
1) You wait in line forever. No matter how early you get in line and/or how pushy you are.... you always have to wait, and wait, and wait....
2) While you wait and look longingly at that last serving of "something", you see the guy two steps in front of you scooping it on his plate.
3) You never have enough hands to hold the plastic cuttlery, napkin, paper plate, bun and butter set at the beginning end of the table... AND be able to actually server some food on your plate.
4) I hate to eat from paper plates.
5) Plastic knives don't cut.
6) The casseroles generally look gooey and.... disgusting.
7) There are foods that look good but taste horrible.
8) There are always a bunch of weird-colored desserts.
And last but not least: once you get the food to your table, it's always cold. And I HATE.... totally HATE.... eating food that's supposed to be hot or warm... cold... 
Bon appetit!
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ghost42950
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Nov 16 @ 4:33PM
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Boy / Cub / Girl / Brownie Scouts and Sports Teams 
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DaisyMae420
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Nov 16 @ 4:37PM
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You forgot to mention the questionalbe kitchens the food was prepared in.....a neighbor was known to drop hair into everything she took to potlucks! 
Ever see National Lampoons Christmas Vacation with Chevy Chase? Cat food in the jello mold....yum yum
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travelwoman
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Nov 16 @ 4:45PM
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Awwwwwww.... DaisyMae....
How will we EVER eat at a potluck again???
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kywonder
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Nov 16 @ 5:17PM
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You have no clue where their hands have been or what they have picked. But then, you have no idea what goes on at the restaurants either. So maybe I will just stay home from now on and eat my own cooking.
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missliss78
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Nov 16 @ 6:40PM
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 You made me think of my dear Grandmother with this blog.
At any family gathering, everyone usually contributes a dish.
Dear old Grandma (92) is always at the front of the line...everyone behind her eager to fill their plates & eat.
Grandma has to stop, look & ask "What is this" and "Who made that" at every dish.
It's sooooooo exasperating. As good as I love my Grandma, in my mind I'm thinking "What difference does it make?" "Just put it on your plate & ask questions later....you're holding up the line!"
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scorpiogirl36
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Nov 16 @ 6:47PM
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Eating out is always risky...you just don't know how it's been handled. 
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Peabianjay
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Nov 16 @ 8:50PM
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Egads...you're going to the wrong potlucks!
Sooo much variety!
Paper plates? Plastic forks? I've never seen either at a potluck.
Holding all that stuff? Egads? Don't they set the tables? Carry your plate and...uh....that's it.
Potluck should be set up like any buffet!
Line ups!? Err...sorta? Typically a non-issue, unless you have one line, for all the food. Two tables, two sides....that's four lines. (Plates stacked at both ends of both tables...people can start where they like.)
Missing/scooping the last bit of something is a great way to meet people. Tackle them after you leave the tables, "Excuse me, I must've missed the deep fried squid brains! Mind if I get one of yours?"
Granted, there is the experimental nature of the cuisine. It's like a cullinary adventure! The odd thing is less than gourmet...but, no big deal....it's only a mouthful, anyway...any more, and you don't have room for everything else!
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Borty
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Nov 16 @ 9:00PM
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The last time I went to a potluck I got food poisoning ...never again.. 
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travelwoman
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Nov 16 @ 9:43PM
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Ky...
Don't get me started on restaurants.... YIKES....
I'd rather eat potluck every day... 
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callmemax
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Nov 16 @ 10:30PM
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...i ALWAYS get in the food line last.  a shirt with a pocket, is a great place to put napkin wrapped silverware in.  i don't have to take a smallish, courteous helping of something that looks delicious. i don't have to worry about those behind me wanting what i've taken. and i can take enough,,, so that i don't have to go back.  and being last,,, means i can finish the conversation i was having with the friend,,, when they opened up the food line.
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