I had an alright time last night. I felt like I was standing so still it was almost surreal. Like everyone was moving around me and I was a fixed object. It was a little weird. Fortununately we arrived late and missed the painful standing around chatting over free flowing champagne. Most of the time we were seated at a table eating so it was OK. I don't know how many times I had to tell the wine steward "no thank you" before he finally got the hint and stopped asking. I thought that was less noticeable than asking him to remove the glasses from the table. We left a little early too. I can only watch people dancing for so long without feeling bored. Actually if the music were better I may have danced even without alcohol so that made me feel happy. Today I'm heading off to another meeting. I've got a new addiction!!