yes ... but i feel like i do have to made an effort as i'll be introducing my colleague to friends of mine she hasn't met yet ... plus the boys are so excited about putting on this party and the way they do things it will be done fabulously ... *sigh* maybe i just need a few mojitos and caipiroskas. i suppose that's the other way to deal with it heh.

i think i will store your advice though LMo, because it makes a lot of sense. and is much better than making an excuse about just not going somewhere.