What is the most common time to eat a meal or a vacation on the family reunion?

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Timmer 03/05/07	What is the most common time to eat a meal or a vacation on the family reunion?
brevejunkie 04/05/07	I prefer to eat sooner rather than later. (This is especially true for situations / holidays where large dinners are served - namely Thanksgiving and Christmas.) I have found that eating in a semi-normal time during these events (5 or 6 pm) I am feel terrible for the rest of the night. I just stuffed myself, and I do not want to do anything else (visit with family, open presents, clean the kitchen, etc.) I basically feel like a blob. :) Eat above did not so bad, because at present there is the evening, I updated, everything is clean, and I have time to visit all. :)
Cat 03/05/07	My family is not to their 2:00-ish. But a good comprimse is at 1:00-ish.
fireflyspace23 03/05/07	noon is normal or 1 or 2 of 3,4,5 6 is perfectly acceptable
racer 51 03/05/07	I have a friend that the family is their holiday meals to about 11. my family is not around to 4. everything depends on when you want your free time. am or pm.
Jeancommunicates 03/05/07	If you have diabetes in the family, noon is best.
Fatboy 03/05/07	Let me tell you, but your wife does not allow you to read this.
stagemaniac2007 03/05/07	Well, I will not be of much help as both have their merits. 2:00 pm and is strange time and many people are likely to be very hungry by then. But give the cooks a lot of time to prepare, without having to get up at dawn. It also gives those who have much time to travel to get there. 12:00 pm is best for those with grumbling tummys and good for those who have an evening engagement, however, those preparing the meals have to get up much earlier and that those who travel are to leave that much earlier. As I write this, however, I decided 2:00 pm I think it is a better time. Do not gloat too much or if you may be banished to the couch! LOL
Skipper 03/05/07	According to a course I took at Fordham University called "Sociology of social gatherings" The collection of food for the people together is always better to do at the beginning of the harvest. Food helps to put everyone in a good mood. It makes them excited a better prepared to converse with one another. A large breakfast buffet is not a bad idea.
cooper892 03/05/07	You should skip the meal and prevent a major topic.
Pacifica 03/05/07	Hmm, we always do this for about 3 or 4 pm depending on the timing of all. Some people will have to compromise and should be made aware of this. Every family is different. I thought that 3 or 4 was just after lunch (light) and a good quantity to digest before the trip. Good luck and have fun.
falcongrl89 03/05/07	In the afternoon or evening.
j94us2000 03/05/07	We could split the difference and make 1st :-)
Ronnie Mac Loves You 03/05/07	Compromise ... are to 1.
Timmer 03/05/07	My wife and I are in disagreement about when to eat for a family or a holiday meal together. I really do not care when. My mother has everything to 2:00 pm (which in my opinion may be somewhat 'strange, but I am obliged to the people). His family had a meal at midday. Let's hear it, that is crazy? The Hatfield and McCoy's La.