Combine that with the fact that it'll probably be my first post-baby getaway (my wife's due date is next Saturday) and I expect to have all the drinks.
THANK YOU FOR INFORMING US THAT YOU WON'T BE THERE. NOW I CAN SPEND THE WEEKEND ENJOYING THE EVENT INSTEAD OF WAITING ON THE EDGE OF MY SEAT TO SEE IF YOU'LL SHOW UP.
I just don't understand why you went to the trouble of informing a bunch of people that you don't know, that you won't be spending time with them. That would be like me calling up Kobe and saying, "Sorry bro, I'm not going to be coming to the club with you this weekend."