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Guests arriving for dinner in 30 minutes
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General rules:
Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the mods.
Get several long sticks. Spin a plate on each stick. Problem solved.
The stick is both stiff enough and not until the door opens
It looks like a sliding door, so it's even easier. Just slowly slide it open enough to get a serving spoon or spatula through to hold the bowls.