Well, that sucks about the Cats (GinaSuper and Papa). But, I compleatly understand!.
You'll be missed. Maybe we should get a PapaCat-head to sit across the table for Schmaff. She's got to be verklempt at the news.
I don't recall having given Laurie any money yet, thus I don't think finding people to take Gina's and Pat's entrees will be an issue. I personally don't think starting the precedent of inviting alot of people we all don't know is a good idea. We started having the dinner for it to be specifically a Nutter gathering to celebrate the holidays. Just my .02.