Backyard BBQ / Party Etiquette - HELP

anna Posted: May 22, 2002 07:30 AM

Backyard BBQ / Party Etiquette - HELP

Hi ladies,

I have a question. I grew up in Queens, so I'm not sure if there is anything I will be doing wrong here.
We're having a Surprise 60th for my MIL here at our house, expecting 45-50 adults and 12 children.
I can imagine the cars that are going to be parked all over the place. Do I slip a note into my neighbors mailboxes a day or 2 before the party saying 'please excuse us' kinda thing ? Is there any polite way to forewarn the neighbors and kinda say 'thanks for understanding?'. I've seen homes with 5-6 cars around them, but this might be more like 15 or more cars I imagine. Any advice ?

Thanks!

phyl Posted: May 22, 2002 09:55 AM

Re: Backyard BBQ / Party Etiquette - HELP

I think the note will definitely help....Is there a parking lot nearby at a VFW or community center that u can use? ( that way the surprise won't be blown by all the parked cars)

anna Posted: May 22, 2002 01:51 PM

Re: Backyard BBQ / Party Etiquette - HELP

Well my MIL thinks its my nieces birthday party at my house (because my sis is 8m prego and I said I would have it for her) so the cars wont be a give away :) As far as a parking lot, there are none nearby. Just homes, homes and homes !!

I think i'll do the note.

Thanks!

Stef28 Posted: May 22, 2002 02:17 PM

Re: Backyard BBQ / Party Etiquette - HELP

Definitely a note or stopping by your immeditae neighbors homes to let them know is very considerate -- and most likely none of them will mind. We've all been there before.