It wasn't really an issue till we moved. Only happened a couple of times before that. Since we moved our large back deck has become the hang out spot for all of our friends and all of my fiances moms friends. And since our place is upstairs we are always the host. Which I have no problem with at all. I have gotten used to always making sure their is ice tea in the fridge and coffee ready to be made. When it was habit before to make it when wanted. I am also stocking my freezer with baking so that there is always something to serve. I am glad that people love to come over. It is just for dinners when single portions are being made I need notice for my sanity. lol