I used to go to them once in a while, several years ago -- in 2000/2001. But I stopped, after a while. Some of it was my work schedule, but some of it was the fact that I just don't enjoy those gatherings as much as others do. Too introverted. Smaller groups work better for me. Also, there was a lot of driving involved, to get to some of the bashes; it's tiring to drive an hour and a half, hang out for two hours and drive an hour and a half home.