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Part Three: How Else I Spent My Time

The most interesting (read: surreal) part of this was meeting Mike's family and friends and family friends. I got vaguely girlfriend treatment: "Oh, so this is your first time out here meeting all the family and friends," and "Yes, we've heard about you."
We hung out with his friends, which was generally cool—there was a birthday party that needed attending, and a prodigious amount of HeroQuest (old school game, involving miniature figures and a dungeon board). Typical larks abounded, included trying to kill the wizard at all costs, and misusing the phrase "Zoltan, open the door." Bonus points to our party for surviving one level with about twelve various baddies, us with no weapons, the wizard opening all the doors, and us scattering in all directions for lack of a better plan. And we only lost our barbarian. (Perhaps it was funnier if you were there?) There were a couple nights where, I belive, we played until five in the morning. (Someone remind me that I need to find a group in Minneapolis!)
The weather must also be applauded: it was generally warm (hot!) and wonderful for exploring a new city, except for a couple nights of fantastic rain and storms—my, I have missed a good Midwest storm. It was glorious. Umbrellas were ignored, puddles were splashed in. I absolutely love running around in the rain.

posted by Julia @ 3:12 PM