Laker ....... perhaps your particular group of elders wanted you to be around for the announcement so the eyes of the diehards would be firmly focused in your direction to make you feel guilty!

From what I've seen in the past ... most announcements are made with the person knowing in advance when they'll be made and not many would be strong enough to actually be there that night. Given the eyes of the diehards would firmly focus in the direction of family members too ... it's one of those actions the jdubs excel at isn't it. Nothing like accusing eyes in your direction when they're after some good old fashioned guilty feelings eh.

"Thanks to God .... for making me an Atheist!"
Ricky Gervais
Golden Globe Awards - 2011