Just got back from the weekend in Dallas - a great event organised by a terrific bunch of people. I wasn't aware of any excessive drinking, and have nothing but praise for the sound people who do pretty well in a difficult situation.

I was surprised to see so many people in period dress of different types - very much along the renaissance fair model. There were an awful lot of dogs there too, many of whom were also in fancy dress of various types.

A great event nonetheless.