LOL MIke! ...I thought the same dam thing. ~~~~~ E, I'm in the camp with Hummingbird. If you wish to go, and can afford a small gift, that will be fine. If these folks know your situation, I'm sure they understand. At least I would. Also worth saying, you are not compelled to attend, if you'd rather not. Simply drop them a call (or a nice card) and apprise them of you decision (that you will be unable to come), and wish them your best. Do not feel obligated to send a gift, unless you wish and can reasonably afford to. Regards
It is not a gift if it is expected. (*)(*)(*)(*) social norms and expectations. Give from your heart, if that is not appreciated, then (*)(*)(*)(*) em'.
If you're going to a wedding as a single guy, it's a good place to meet women, but funerals are better...no gift is required for the bereaved, yet another bonus. Grief is an aphrodisiac. Mom... meatloaf! Hey Mom...more meatloaf! [video=youtube;ID8B1Vn3YWg][http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID8B1Vn3YWg][/video]