I am definitely worse at parties these days than I used to be; partly my hearing-in-large-groups has deteriorated, I think, and partly I'm older and grumpier ;) I quite like *hosting* a party though, because then I will definitely know everyone and also I don't have to go home at the end of the night which makes it all more convenient.

I hear you about the meeting-more-new-people thing. Also, new people are interesting. But time...