Sorry Tipsy ol mate, but I will have to cancel my attendance at your BBQ extravaganza.
I am all packed to leave, house shut, cat fed, etc, when the nursing home rings me to say my mum has had another fall and is on her way to hospital in the ambulance. Result is broken pelvis.
Have just arrived home to let you know that I wont be there. Sad that I will miss the gathering (even had my shirt packed this time) and meeting others, maybe make it next year.