the invitation, sent out tuesday, april 29:

Halflab's Sinful Seventh Birthday Party

HALFLAB -- the House Around Lisa, (Neil)Fred, Louise, And Brandon -- is celebrating seven lively years this May, so we've decided to pay homage to the Seven Deadly Sins.

Gluttony is of course always front and center at all of our parties, and this will be no exception. Please contribute to the gluttonous offerings in accordance with traditional Halflab Low-Stress Potluck(*) guidelines.

To feed your avarice and as an extra incentive for edible treats, there will be a cash prize for the tastiest comestibles. (Cash value to be determined in proportion to yumminess.)

Naturally we will have the usual assortment of comfy couches for your slothful enjoyment -- certainly no need to exert yourself at this party.

On the other hand, if you so choose, you're welcome to exert yourself by showing off your hard-earned skills in Rock Band and/or Dance Dance Revolution. Don't be shy, be proud of those skills!

Those who have little experience with musical video games are of course still encouraged to play, even while you envy others' skills.

Wrath is reserved for those folks who have discovered that we've once again scheduled the party on a day when they have other plans.

As for lust, well, you're on your own on that one.

Quick summary:

What?	:	Halflab's Sinful Seventh Birthday Party
Who?	:	You, your friends, sweeties, children, etc.
When?	:	Saturday, May 17, 2008, from 5:00pm until late
Where?	:	Halflab - 1174 Fremont St, Santa Clara, CA 95050-4816
Where??	:	Consult http://www.halflab.com/map/ or call 408-248-HALF.
Bring?	:	Food or drink in accordance with Low-Stress Potluck rules(*)
RSVP?	:	Optionally and probabilistically rsvp (at) halflab (dot) com

-- Lisa, NeilFred, Louise, Brandon

(*) The term "Low-Stress Potluck" is explained in absurd detail at http://www.halflab.com/party/