I had no idea I was still the stuff of legend after all this time (this was nearly 6 years ago.) It was lovely of Bob and Carol to offer their home for the big dinner I was cooking to thank some folks who did me a big favor. To be fair, it was dinner for 20 or so, and I would have cleaned every dish myself, but Bob and Carol got home in the middle of my heavy prep and wouldn't let me. So, Bob and Carol - if you can find it in your heart, please accept my apologies at this late stage of the game.
And get Gayle to introduce you to her perfect chef friends so nobody has to suffer any dirty dishes ever again!