Thanks for the ideas everyone. It's comforting to see their is no "set way" of doing this! I don't mind having one but I do object to my friends throwing one for me - they have enough to do! I think a BBQ might be the way to go since it's summer. And totally informal since it's highly likely most guests will get called away being peak of the fire season and all. So a HUGE thanks and keep the ideas comming! (it really will take me 5 months to get organised! LOL!)

MG