I think the problem is not when people SAY they can't make it, but when they say they will be there and then don't turn up. Because I live in Dukhan, bothe Xena and DaRuDe have both been understanding that we are unable to make so many of the weekday things during the term time. I have been to a coffee evening and to the bowling and really enjoyed it, it's hard to meet people here, especially when you don't live in Doha. I love it when I meet people in Doha who I only know through QL, I feel as if I have friends!