Tomorrow's the night, hope to see many, MANY of you there. We should start arriving at around 10pm or so. Whoever arrives the earliest, please try to sit near the closed BROWN baby grand piano in the front table area immediately before the bar. That's where we've sat the last few times, and will prevent people from searching for each other.
I've been asked about the whole gift exchange thing: there is NO obligation to have a gift with you for the party, it is just a nice thing to liven things up and create a few laughs. I'll mention it again, the guys who wish to participate, must bring a male-oriented present or a gender-neutral present (no gifts meant only for ladies), of a value not exceeding 20$. And the ladies who wish to participate should bring a female-oriented present or a gender-neutral one. Please remember to write either "M" for male, "F" for female, or "N" for neutral in a legible way with a thick black marker (make it easy for everybody, guys!)
At some point during the evening, we will collect the gifts into a box, write down the names of the participants, then have Satan..er Santa distribute them
If you didn't, couldn't, wouldn't bring a gift, don't feel unwelcome at the party, as there will be plenty to do and see anyway. Just bring your best mood and uncle jokes, and be willing to have a great time. If you have an idea for any after-party activities (noooo, I'm not talking about that, one-track minds!!), that us late night owls can go and do, suggest them to your hearts content
I'll bump this thread up again tomorrow, final update before seeing everybody on site...