Here is what I now know. I am allowed to go to the party, but I am not allowed to go without my family. My family will find other things to do while I am yucking it up with everyone, but they want to go on a mini vacation... So, I will be driving separate. That said, I want you to drop by for a meal (at least) on route to Scot's, etc... I am going to start dropping into jabber to try and get a little more info so hopefully we can make arrangements soon.
For the record, there is nothing I'd rather do than take a road trip with my online buddies (for real), but I have learned to make sacrifices as a married dude and a father...