Are weird West Virginians allowed to attend? I could probably convince one of my girlfriends to tag along with me. And if I get on the floor an grovel, I might be able to convince her to cook something tasty as well.
Actually, it’d be kinda cool to get out that way. I used to live in Havre de Grace before moving out here. It would be nice to visit my old stomping grounds again.
How did I miss this the first and second times? 
Will have to check on that weekend and get back to you, but Havre de Grace isn’t that far from me.
No thanks.
Theios, av8rmike, the more the merrier!
Is there any other kind?
Hey gobear, if we promise not to sing “the cow is not a doper”, will bf accompany you?
We did one last year, and I’ve got a wrinkle I’d like to add to it.
My office group does a $10 upper limit on the cost of the gift. (Imagination in selecting a gift is helpful.) I think we went with a $10 limit at Dave’s last year, too.
People don’t have to participate, but it’s fun.
And what are we, holographic images?
Well, you are, RT, since you were unable to Lunch Bunch with us…
No laser would ever do you justice, dear. Real LIFE, as in, not met through bits and bytes.
Badump-bump.
I promise to be nice to Johnathan Chance.
Re: gift exchange, for reasons I’ll be glad to extensive talk about in private email (having nothing to do with money, no worries:)), fizzy might do it but I will merely be spectatoring (and making fun of people who can’t follow RT’s Craaaaaazy Gift Exchange Algorithm and Headache:D). We’ll both be there, though, barring the truly unforeseeable and insane.
She’s been practicing her RingWave. “Hello, how are youLOOKATMYRING! I’m BailieLOOKATMYRING!! It’s nice to see you (again)LOOKATMYRING!!! The drive wasn’t that badLOOKATMYRING!!!”
'punha, that post hurt my head. I pictured you expectorating on RTFirefly.
I guess the question is, are we doing one? As I recall, the hostess had some reservations, and I’m not going to organize a gift exchange over her objections.
Gingy, any thoughts?
You know, I don’t imagine it’s a bad idea. Please proceed with the gift exchange. Now, what does everyone want to eat?
If you want to be a part of the gift exchange, all you have to do in advance is:
That’s it. Don’t put your name on it, or anything; it’s more fun if the presents are anonymous during the exchange. (You can own up to yours afterwards, though.)
I’ll fill you in on how the rest of it works, when we do the exchange. Or you can go here for a more complete description. And next Saturday, you’ll find out why I think this is the perfect form of gift exchange for Dopers. 
[sub]Though non-Dopers present are more than welcome to join in the madness.[/sub]
[crossing fingers]
I am on vacation this week and I believe I can make it to this lovely shin-dig you have planned. Now let’s hope my car doesn’t give me any more problems.
[/crossing fingers]
If your car gives you problems, you can take Amtrak to Aberdeen and we’ll pick you up.
Blatant BUMP
So, what’s the final tally look like? Can we bring anything? Are there going to be dancing girls? Will there be fairy lights? Can we dress Dave up like a reindeer and sell rides?
The only dancing girls, I’m afraid, will be you and I. I think that might actually keep people away. I just asked Dave if we could give rides on him and he snored in response. That may mean yes.
I’ll be there if someone can give me a ride (not on Dave, though )
Gingy, if you and Hama dance, I’ll whistle and applaud. While seated on Lucretia’s lap, ideally, unless she wants to be one of the dancing girls too. 
So, who-all’s in the gift exchange so far? I’ve picked out a great present, and it didn’t even cost eight bucks.