So my Parents let me know they're flying out THIS Thanksgiving as well. Great! Love to see 'em, but apparently Thanksgiving is at MY house. Something I haven't done since before I met all you guys......
Anyway, in a panic today, I had to clear out this in my front room to make room for where we'll put the "kids" table. I can seat 16, but we're talking 30.

Sooooo, this was my solution. My house has pop-out shelves near the ceiling everywhere. Cin did a good job decorating them a long time ago, save for the Master Bedroom........so.......and I know you see it coming.......here was my solution.........

They're not on the counter at least!!!!
Ray