Well, I ended up going. Thankfully, I didn't drink. I found that as long as I kept drinking water (and I mean almost non-stop) that I could handle it, barely. You guys were right, once everyone started acting stupid it became less of an issue. I doubt I'll attend another event for awhile. Now to face the weekend and with this behind me, it almost seems possible. Thank you all for your inspiration and encouragement. :-)
Grant