tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post6004514276647375184..comments2023-11-02T03:35:19.455-07:00Comments on 4 Reluctant Entertainers Has Moved!: No Rigidity & Upside-Down Chip Cake!Sandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08910644413175366761noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-69622009230135574102009-03-08T19:55:00.000-07:002009-03-08T19:55:00.000-07:00I guess a spot on a table cloth wouldn't of set me...I guess a spot on a table cloth wouldn't of set me in a tizzy...if I felt I just had to use that tablecloth I'd of just maybe put a large platter of food over it or not even used one. I thought your table looked wonderful! Your question about calling guest one hour before guest arrived... Nope wouldn't of called..I guess my hubby and I are ok enough to say to each other...let's connect later on after our guest leave or hey what about making a special date out of another evening...but an hour before the guest arrive, to me, seems kind of not right. I took it as not being thoughtful of your guests time. I guess if and when my life is that hectic, entertaing wouldn't be something I'd be doing a lot of...God, Family then friends. I wouldn't call you or anyone for that matter, rigidity, but loyal to a date "you" made with others. Wonderful recipe..yum yum! Glad it all worked out for your dinner party though. =O)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17096389196788427153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-28631674086161018442009-03-08T08:40:00.000-07:002009-03-08T08:40:00.000-07:00I want that cake...NOW!! It looks so delish. I l...I want that cake...NOW!! It looks so delish. I like that you say going with the flow makes you a more gracious hostess. I think if my guests weren't on their way, like you said, I would be ok with calling them and pushing it back 30 minutes. I love the things you have to say about being a hostess...makes me want to throw a dinner party ASAP!jennykate77https://www.blogger.com/profile/06148466048132599366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-51829403836765665322009-03-08T07:23:00.000-07:002009-03-08T07:23:00.000-07:00Yum! This sounds delicious!!blessings, kari &...Yum! This sounds delicious!!<BR/>blessings, <BR/>kari & kijsakari and kijsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047434064728375340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-80716472334117782582009-03-07T18:27:00.000-08:002009-03-07T18:27:00.000-08:00I think I could call my guests and tell them we we...I think I could call my guests and tell them we were running late. Maybe...<BR/><BR/>The cake recipe sounds wonderful!Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728612514516285320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-33514051398876428662009-03-07T11:41:00.000-08:002009-03-07T11:41:00.000-08:00Sandy, You are a very wise gal. Thank you for sha...Sandy, You are a very wise gal. Thank you for sharing that. Yep, the hubby can get pushed aside when entertaining happens and things get hectic. Good for you that you put him first.<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>ElizabethElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00495298953834229360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-79245457599842307212009-03-07T11:06:00.000-08:002009-03-07T11:06:00.000-08:00what a coincidence that you should mention rigidit...what a coincidence that you should mention rigidity, as just this morning my mother told me i'm too rigid. i get the point, ladies!!<BR/>and clearly, great cake. :)gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368850949339758604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-52587069248320582032009-03-07T10:42:00.000-08:002009-03-07T10:42:00.000-08:00Sandy, I love that you changed up your dinner plan...Sandy, I love that you changed up your dinner plans to give you & hubby a little more time together. I'm sure it gave them extra time as well. The cake looks SO good, anything with chocolate chips is great in my book. xoxoRhoda @ Southern Hospitalityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16741881774379561710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-47890412674905422792009-03-07T06:42:00.000-08:002009-03-07T06:42:00.000-08:00by the way....I love your shoes (C:by the way....I love your shoes (C:Kirstinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17792132554787453551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-6598288322448940132009-03-07T06:41:00.000-08:002009-03-07T06:41:00.000-08:00The cake looks yummy! I don't think I'd have a pro...The cake looks yummy! I don't think I'd have a problem calling and pushing it back. In fact I probably have. I also don't have a problem with last minute guests coming.Kirstinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17792132554787453551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-71856784385160578392009-03-07T06:09:00.000-08:002009-03-07T06:09:00.000-08:00I love to buy cake mixes on sale....its nice to ma...I love to buy cake mixes on sale....its nice to make a cake on a rainy day or even when a friend needs a smile.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14341970243162181712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-66373547131568602102009-03-06T21:28:00.000-08:002009-03-06T21:28:00.000-08:00Sandy,My hat (and apron?) are off to you, mama, fo...Sandy,<BR/><BR/>My hat (and apron?) are off to you, mama, for being so gracious a host and remembering that the spot doesn't matter! I cringe at anything that can't be magic erased, LOL, so I know how hard it can be to overlook something like a spot and let the entertaining happen. I also am swooning over that recipe...yuuuuum!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-76524690160710876152009-03-06T18:31:00.000-08:002009-03-06T18:31:00.000-08:00I will definitely have to try this recipe out! It...I will definitely have to try this recipe out! It looks delicious and I have everything on hand for it.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02470745907344282143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-41029687421316041122009-03-06T17:28:00.000-08:002009-03-06T17:28:00.000-08:00I have done this... called to push the time back f...I have done this... called to push the time back for a breather moment and my guests were okay with it. I've learned to relax a lot more and when I do the night seems to be so much better. Thanks for the recipe it looks great, must try it!<BR/>LuLuLuLuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649086729644979781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-86178522660248500112009-03-06T12:06:00.000-08:002009-03-06T12:06:00.000-08:00I think I would have felt comfortable pushing back...I think I would have felt comfortable pushing back the time if I knew the guests well. And if they didn't have small children with an early bedtime.<BR/><BR/>Your table looked beautiful!!<BR/><BR/>-AndreaAndrea@Sgt and Mrs Hubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02226888560872834473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-64480512258259075212009-03-06T11:43:00.000-08:002009-03-06T11:43:00.000-08:00i would be fine with postponing dinner -relaxed ho...i would be fine with postponing dinner -relaxed hosts are more funrosemariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04757558080013691354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-1929740631643009532009-03-06T11:39:00.000-08:002009-03-06T11:39:00.000-08:00Loved your blog entry this week- I always seem to ...Loved your blog entry this week- I always seem to miss a stain when I do the tablecloths so more times then not yup, there is a spot! WHo looks at the tablecloth anyways!<BR/><BR/>THe cake looks so good! THanks for sharing and reminding us to slow down and just be real-<BR/><BR/>blessings<BR/>maryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-80711429537238293202009-03-06T11:08:00.000-08:002009-03-06T11:08:00.000-08:00Thanks for coming by my blog and commenting!! I ap...Thanks for coming by my blog and commenting!! I appreciate you :)The Bramble Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18081367248961475975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-90305642206886722342009-03-06T10:00:00.000-08:002009-03-06T10:00:00.000-08:00I didn't really 'get' this notion about the hubs u...I didn't really 'get' this notion about the hubs until mine really started traveling a lot in 2005. Now I savor all the time he is home with us and I miss him terribly when he's away (we've got 5 1/2 months to go with this trip and he'll be home!).<BR/>So, I am tickled to death that you have the same awesome connection with your husband! That is awesome! What great role models you are to your children, friends and family!<BR/>And...the cake recipe looks so yummy! As soon as Lent is over and I can chow down on all things chocolate again I'm game!!! <BR/>Happy weekend ahead hun~ LesOur Complete Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11501348281269607726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-27926821616084642342009-03-06T09:31:00.000-08:002009-03-06T09:31:00.000-08:00Thanks for the recipe! I'm going to try it th...Thanks for the recipe! I'm going to try it this weekend! <BR/><BR/>And maybe get some R&R in with my hubby too ;)Shawnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02231749448608335478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-67117017107186691642009-03-06T09:25:00.001-08:002009-03-06T09:25:00.001-08:00Well, you are so sweet and a testimony to all us l...Well, you are so sweet and a testimony to all us ladies when it comes to the "husband" and watching for quality time.<BR/><BR/>That cake looks divine!<BR/>sandy toeShell in your Pockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11942896369222883929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-82366061227737215992009-03-06T09:25:00.000-08:002009-03-06T09:25:00.000-08:00So inspiring, I love this post. I never would have...So inspiring, I love this post. I never would have thought to postpone dinner. It is a great, thoughtful idea & something I need to work on. And that cake looks so yummy!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16050823894329873970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-28229363244830331252009-03-06T09:23:00.000-08:002009-03-06T09:23:00.000-08:00I probably wouldn't have changed the time for that...I probably wouldn't have changed the time for that reason, but think that's fine if it works for you! For us, it would have made more sense to have alone/catch-up time after the guests left. But... I'm all for being flexible and real! I agree that freaking out about the tablecloth or changing plans just makes everyone tense. Being laid back and going with the flow relaxes your guests, too! <BR/><BR/>And...that cake looks so yummy! I'm going to try this soon! :)<BR/><BR/>Sandy, have you ever had guests arrive and not like what you have prepared? We had a college student over for dinner this week. I had grilled chicken, baked beans, augratin potatoes, slaw and buttermilk biscuits. Pecan cookies for dessert. We did dinner a buffet style and I noticed that he only put chicken and potatoes on his plate. When offered cookies after dinner, he said he didn't like nuts. I felt bad, but decided not to make a big deal about it. I guess you take that risk unless you run the menu by them beforehand.Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-13080685242756402252009-03-06T09:01:00.001-08:002009-03-06T09:01:00.001-08:00As always, so inspiring Sandy. You give us all per...As always, so inspiring Sandy. <BR/>You give us all permission to be real and authentic... and go with the flow.<BR/>So proud of you and how you are influencing so many around the world in your gifting. <BR/>So blessed to have followed you from the very beginning.linda thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05819203001583691536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-38182705163963220592009-03-06T09:01:00.000-08:002009-03-06T09:01:00.000-08:00I would be okay with calling my guest and pushing ...I would be okay with calling my guest and pushing back the time in order to spend time with my hubby. I do not believe you & yours could of been the best hostess & host if you had not first connected with each other! I also bet it was a much more enjoyable evening for all because you did push the time back 30 mins.<BR/><BR/>The cake looks so yummy! I can't wait to try it!momof3girlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394703621653490058noreply@blogger.com