It was a good idea, we thought

It was a good idea…we thought. We discussed the possibility that there might be stranded students at the university over break and, since it was just going to be us, we contacted the school and they sent our information to three students. One responded that he was coming. But alas, no show. After communication about time, location, menu, etc…. It would have been a polite thing to do to let us know. We had a really nice meal and got to use our holiday placemats. Maybe next year — or a different way.