the invitation, sent out saturday, may 14:

Ten Years of Halflab - Saturday, May 28

HALFLAB -- the House Around Lisa, (Neil)Fred, Louise, And Brandon -- is turning ten. It's been a decade of fabulous parties and silly invitations, and we hope you'll join us to celebrate on May 28. If you need more convincing, please consider these Top 10 Reasons to Attend HALFLAB's Tenth Birthday Party:

10. This may be the only time we ever recycle the themes of our past party invitations, and it's definitely the only time we'll ever turn ten.

9. If you're not here, you'll be a square, or even a blockhead. If you are here, you'll find enough tasty food to make a square meal; perhaps enough to take some home in a to-go box.

8. Beverages, barbecuing, board and band games make our birthday bashes the best.

7. Partying is not just about gluttony. We have comfy couches if you prefer sloth, or you can show off your Rock Band skills with pride. Either way, it would be a sin to miss this party.

6. You can contribute to the Low-Stress Potluck(*), or not. You can RSVP, or not. It's six of one, half a dozen of the other to us.

5. This party promises to be sensational. You see, we feel a tasteful party sounds good. So missing it would stink, in every sense.

4. With forethought, the party has been foretold a fortnight in advance. How fortunate! For it is a foregone conclusion that forks will not be forbidden. Forsooth!

3. Halflab is the original venue of the Low-Stress Potluck(*), now featured at parties across the country. Come experience the original!

2. This will be a prime opportunity to get primed for next year's party.

1. We want your help in reminiscing about the days when our little house was in its infancy, crawling around and babbling. Come see how we've grown! (And how much we still babble.)

In conclusion:

What?Ten Years of Halflab
Who?You, your friends, sweeties, children, etc
When?Saturday, May 28, 2011, 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
RSVP?Optionally and probabilistically to rsvp(at)halflab(dot)com
Bring?Food or drink in accordance with Low-Stress Potluck rules(*), juggling props, games, diversions, anecdotes, etc

-- Lisa, (Neil)Fred, Louise, Brandon

(*) For an explanation of the Low-Stress Potluck, as well as ten years of Halflab party invitations, visit http://www.halflab.com/party/