I think he means he'll be asleep by then. lol (Or do ya?)
I think I read that wrong
We all seem to be doing a lot of that lately. When I first read it I thought he meant he doubted he would make it, the shrimp and grits and cheesy grits, until after the ball dropped
Instead I think you are right he will not make it himself until the ball drops. So guess we might should not all drop in on Richard expecting breakfast tonight