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Or sell it to someone else that would go there and use the money to go somewhere YOU can go!

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Great suggestion, Melissa! I remember a letter to Miss Manners from a woman who was an animal rights activist and had gotten a fur coat from her mother-in-law for Christmas. She sold the coat and donated the proceeds to her favorite animal rescue foundation. I thought that was very clever.

Getting back to the original question:

Dear Ungrateful In Minnesota,

I'd probably go with the idea of selling it - or giving it away to someone else as a gift. I wouldn't volunteer that information to the givers, but if they ask about it, I think you could certainly explain the situation to them again. Perhaps the information will finally sink in.

If you feel you must use it, then you might consider having a couple of appetizers, along with a baked potato, as your entree. These look like they may be safe:

Smoked Pacific Salmon
Maine Lobster Cocktail
Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Cocktail
Colossal Shrimp Cocktail
Bluepoint Oysters on the Half Shell

You could also call Morton's, explain the situation, and see what they can do for you.

Oh, and Happy Anniversary!

Sincerely,
Dear Miss Sand

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