Well... I hope you get to see your friend soon for another occasion. And I am sure there is some kind of big reason why you are missing this event at this time. Every time, I miss something I really want to do, there seems to be a reason that is beyond my scope that I can only see years later.
Anyhow... Thank you for putting me in your "important people" bot. I am used to being VIP, but IP is just fine too ... (sometimes writing doesn't do justice to my sarcastic attitude :))
Thank you for BEING!!! Wishing you luck with everything you do!!