Ms. Bear, the Getaway is a friendly crowd and when you find yourself overwhelmed, you can simply slip away to a quiet corner and decompress.
I am very concerned about your Secret Santa statement that you are trying to pare down and simplify your life. That will simply not do if you plan to spend any time with the Maine contingent.
By the way, can I interest you in a knight in shining armor or a life size Jesus with or without a head? The neighbors are starting to complain.