the invitation, sent out saturday, december 14:

See in the New Year at Halflab

The past twelve months have gone by in a blur, and now it's time to focus on the year ahead. Clearly you should watch the ball drop and raise your glasses on New Year's Eve at the House Around Lisa, (Neil)Fred, Louise And Brandon, but that's just our perspective. If you're fuzzy on the details, read on for an overview, and then come to Halflab on December 31 and witness a spectacle like you've never seen before.

For many, the focal point of any party is food and drink. We look to you to help make our potluck a sight to behold, so consider bringing provisions for everyone to feast their eyes (and mouths) on. A few suggestions that may catch your eye: rib eye steak, red-eye gravy, and of course, black-eyed peas. Unsightly, non-thematic contributions will also be looked upon favorably.

Regardless, don't lose sight of the fact that it's a Low-Stress Potluck(*), so it's okay if you feel lazy or simply lack foresight -- there won't be an exam. You can just show up, inspect the offerings, and fill your plates (being careful that your eyes aren't bigger than your stomach) and your glasses (without getting blind drunk).

Assuming all the peripherals are functioning, we'll fire up Rock Band on the television, and you can play along to "Brown Eyed Girl" or something by Third Eye Blind. We don't have an Oculus, but you may observe old school gaming like hide and seek, I Spy, or Yahtsee. More likely, though, you'll glimpse board games such as Forbidden Eyeland or Sightlers of Catan.

As you can see, these sight gags are getting a little cornea. We hope you appreciate our aqueous humor, but if you've had an eyeful by now, the end is in sight.

To review, we look forward to your visit on New Year's Eve. Long time no see? You'll be a sight for sore eyes. Just make sure you don't blink and miss it, because you know what they say about hindsight.

What?	See in the New Year at Halflab
Who?	You, your peeps, other contacts
When?	Tuesday, December 31, 2019 from 7:00pm until (di)late
Where?	Halflab 2.0 – 249 Bel Ayre Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Where??	Look no further than https://www.halflab.com/map/
RSVP?	Optionally and probabilistically to rsvp(at)halflab(dot)com, or just wait and see
Bring?	Food or drink in accordance with Low-Stress Potluck rules(*)

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

(*) See for yourself what "Low-Stress Potluck" means at https://www.halflab.com/party/