Enjoy dinner Amy, um, I am curious as to the carb content....

So you're planning on eating 5% of what's on your place ?

After all, decimation is taking 10%. . .and 10% of half your plate is 5%. . .

Those lecturing on word meaning should first consult their dictionary for the current meaning -- as opposed to the historical one.

decimate |ˈdesəˌmāt| verb [ with obj. ] 1 kill, destroy, or remove a large percentage or part of:

The only carbs will be in the vegetables (asparagus, green beans, and salad, I'm guessing) because Gregg is cooking it and we are going to my neighbors to give the kiddies their presents, just for a few minutes. They have the wife's sister here for the holiday and they'd normally invite us over for dinner but she has a husband and three kids and the house is just too small for them and Gregg and me.