Good afternoon, my reader. An alternative to a home feast can be a fun holiday in the country in a large company. Then you need to think over some points in advance.
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Transport
Difficulties may arise with transportation to a country cottage. Ideal if there is a railway station with electric trains or a bus stop nearby. If this is not the case, you will have to take a taxi or a private car. You need as many cars as there are families invited.
Weather surprises
Country roads are less frequently serviced, especially on holidays. You may encounter impassable snow drifts. Therefore, it is better to throw a few shovels into the trunk. Or go to the dacha in off-road vehicles.
Accommodation of guests
Large companies usually rent cottages. But sometimes they go to the country. In order for the owner not to blush for the fact that someone has nowhere to stay, it is better to immediately think over whether the area of the dacha and the number of sleeping places are consistent with the number of guests.
Lack of water
If water is supplied only during the season, and there is no well or water pump nearby, you need to calculate the required amount of water for all needs, taking into account the number of guests and provide for its transportation to the dacha.
Cooking food
It is more convenient to prepare your main meals in advance. Cuts and snacks can be made on site. It is important to bring all the necessary utensils and equipment to the dacha in advance for heating and storing food. Barbecue can help out, but then you need to take into account fire safety and think over garbage disposal.
Lack of appliances and utensils
There are two options: either carry cutlery and crystal for table decoration, or prefer functional disposable tableware. In both cases, it is important that the dishes are sufficient for both cooking and serving and storage.
Lack of heating
In the absence of heating, you will have to heat the stove. It is important to leave some of the coal or firewood for the bath, if it is planned. Heating by electric heaters and heat guns is possible: you should take care of their availability in the country in advance.
Bath traditions
On New Year's Eve, the bathhouse is sacred. Therefore, it is necessary to provide for the availability of bath accessories for all guests. It is also important to remember that it is better to go to the bath before libations or after sobering up so that useful procedures do not turn into an ambulance call.
Lack of TV
A TV set in the country is a rarity. And if there is, then there are few channels and a bad signal. The programs can be watched in the recording, and the speech of the president and the chimes can be listened to on a smartphone or tablet, if the signal quality allows.
Bad connection
There is often a weak or no network signal outside the city. Therefore, New Year's greetings should be attended to in advance. It may be that the cell phone has to be turned off to conserve power in the absence of the mains.
Lack of electricity
And this is quite possible, it is better to find out in advance. A candlelit table, reflective décor details and prudently downloaded films will help brighten up the holiday. After all, the main thing is the company.
Outdoor toilet
The main inconvenience in the winter. The owner needs to take care of clearing the path to the toilet in advance, think over the lighting, purchase hygiene supplies and a warm pad for the toilet seat. If it is technically possible, you can install a dry closet in the non-residential area of the house.
Wild and stray animals
It's easier with stray animals: you can just feed them. And it is easier to protect yourself from a possible attack of wild animals with a large company than alone.
Garbage removal
Garbage from dachas is taken out only during the season. Therefore, the collection and transportation should be thought out in advance so as not to disturb the residents of the adjacent villages with the dump left after the feast.
Neighbors
Neighbors can also go to the country for a holiday. Here it is important to observe the rules of mutual decency: do not annoy tired neighbors too much and agree that they also do not interfere with the rest after the holiday.
Uninvited guests
Neighbors may come with requests to borrow something and remain unnoticed at the table. It's best to tell them delicately and bluntly if you don't plan to disrupt an established company. And thieves may also welcome: it is better to communicate with strangers through the gate.
No shop nearby
Despite the thoroughness of the collection, shortly before the holiday, a shortage of important trifles is discovered, and the store is not nearby, or it is closed. Better to ask someone else to check the grocery list beforehand and make adjustments.
Way home
It is necessary to attend to the sobriety of the drivers in advance. And with a prolonged holiday, give them time to rest and sober up. Otherwise, you will have to look for a "sober driver" in the network or with a load all go together to the nearest transport.
It seems that they tried to take into account everything. If you have anything to add, share your tips in the comments.
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