The upcoming drinkup marks either the 17th or 18th event in the series, depending on whether the last Bay Area gathering in Redwood City is included in the San Francisco count. The frequency of these gatherings will now change from bi-weekly to monthly, following the advice of the company physician and CPA due to the high costs associated with liver dialysis. The next drinkup is scheduled for Thursday, April 8th, 2010, at 8:30 pm at Laszlo, located at 2526 Mission St, as noted by Melissa Severini, also known by her handle @luckiestmonkey.