No Eilene, I don't think your 28 year old son is a theif!

[Hugh R]

I Swear to God I have effed up in laws. We had a family gathering and I brought out the good sterling silver that I inherited from my Mom 30 years ago, Birks from Canada. Probably some insane amount now like $1,000/place setting, or more. At the end of the Dinner, I'm accounting for every piece of the 12 place setting. My good-for-nothing SIL says "are you worried about my Son stealing it? He has a checkered past and I don't want him in my house, we were in her house. I said, "NO" just don't want to lose any of it.".


I came up short and dug through the trash and found one fork and one knife that some kid tossed in the trash. I have a complete set, while others have a partial set of sterling.

[craigster59]

I have access to a hand held metal detector for your next "family gathering" if you're interested. That'll get the conversation flowing at the dinner table!

[Evans, Marv]

Truthfully I don't think I'd take a chance using it at family gatherings. The set is an heirloom. You take a chance on somebody throwing some part(s) in the trash like happened or breaking one of the utensils, which would have to be repaired at a substantial cost. For me it would be one of those things you would just show or look at once in a while and admire. Cheaper utensils convey food from plate to mouth just as efficiently.

[Rikao4]

given what I've read about this SIL..
why go..
seriously..
she hasn't changed..
and her son didn't stray far from her past behavior..
your to old & retired to hang with folks you don't like or care for..

Rika

[dan88911]

And the moral of the story?

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by Hugh R

My good-for-nothing SIL says "are you worried about my Son stealing it? He has a checkered past and I don't want him in my house, we were in her house. I said, "NO" just don't want to lose any of it.".

So you are two family layers removed.

You lucky bastard.

[LEAKYSEALS951]

[Baz]

Originally Posted by craigster59

I have access to a hand held metal detector for your next "family gathering" if you're interested. That'll get the conversation flowing at the dinner table!

Ha ha......I was just about to post the same thing......

[wdfifteen]

Nice gesture to use it in a family gathering. I understand the instinct to unite the family with family heirlooms. It would be so nice to get everyone together with objects that represent their common heritage. But I'm with Marv Evans, why bring this out with extended family that may treasure the silver more than the family heritage?

[legion]

I once knew a girl named Eileen. I think one leg was shorter than the other...

Seriously, I did know an Eileen in college. She hated Dexys Midnight Runners. She told me her boyfriend liked to act out the song. (This one is true.)

[Tobra]

The fortune cookie from Texas nailed it

[WPOZZZ]

Originally Posted by LEAKYSEALS951

Hahahaha, we do that at family parties. Just throw the utensils and paper plates in the trash. No need to wash anything.

[Ayles]

Just stuff, I think things like China silver dinner ware are something a different generation than my own care about.

[Bill Douglas]

I think it's quite the norm to count the pieces. AND it's a good thing you did as someone threw some out. If SIL is a bit sensitive about her kid that's her problem.

[berettafan]

I figure in that situation you have two options for response

1-‘yep’
2-‘come on Eileen’


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[red-beard]

You people have no class. Plastic throw away utensils?!?

https://www.samsclub.com/sams/bakers-chefs-dinner-forks-36-pcs/prod5250040.ip?xid=plproduct:1:2

$6.68 for 36 - At this price, you can have plastic throw away stainless!



And don't get me started on paper plates...

2 dozen for $50

[onewhippedpuppy]

I think I would reserve the heirlooms for family members that I actually like.

[flipper35]

Think he is, no. Know he is, yes. I like the cheap stuff idea.

[Hugh R]

Needs a better picture, its pretty good looking.

My late MIL had a nice set of sterling with about 1/3 of the pieces missing because she never inventoried it, I don't think any was stolen, but lost to the trash my little kids not thinking about it.

[sammyg2]

Originally Posted by legion

I once knew a girl named Eileen. I think one leg was shorter than the other...

I think I dated her Asian cousin.









Hope that doan o'ffend no one.
But if it does I'll get over it.