Grrrr.
We're throwing a graduation party for Older Son who overcame a list of what are euphemistically called "challenges" as long as your arm to earn a high school diploma. Getting a function room at a hotel and putting on a damn good buffet.
But some of our beloved relatives don't feel the need to reply to the invitation or else airily inform us that they're "not sure".
Be sure of this: if they don't show up for this kid without a real good reason, they are on my sh*t list forever.
Totally agreed with you on that, George.