So I did eventually find some mead, and they were nice enough to give me some samples, since I was a first-timer. Now my friend Chris had told me it’s all about the Egyptian Mead. But they also had classic, cherry, and raspberry, so of course, I tried all those. I got about a free half-glass out of that. But it is all about the Egyptian mead. What I wanted was those cool glazed mugs people are carrying around. I was wondering how does that work? Do they fill it all the way to the top if you buy a tankard? Can I get a really big one? I should…

Last weekend, I went to the Minnesota Renaissance festival. You’d think I would have gone to this a long time ago–I love fantasy. But the opportunity never presented itself. First there was no one to go with, then a wife who wasn’t really into fantasy, then children. But now I’m instituting my policy of being more aggressive, and I said, “this year we’re going”. I had a list of things I wanted to do, as recommended by friends, and we set out. One thing I didn’t count on was the people being so assertive. They really throw themselves into their role, and they’re not shy about it. I, however, am…