My condolences. I saw the hiking trip on your site and I was like "dang, the one time I decide to head to a Renfaire he's going hiking." I actually regret that- despite getting some info on a place to check out for boffering and looking at cool swords, I found it pretty boring. I would have much rather gone on a hike!
The only thing that sounds bad though is the noon thing. I was in MMA class until noon that day and expected to be there until one but we got out early. Wonder if that could have been worked around? Oh well, guess I should pay more attention to Thursday nights so I know when these events are going down!
